Category: Fences, Decks & Outdoor Fixes

Outdoor lighting installation in Melbourne costs $150–$600 per light point installed by a licensed electrician. A simple garden path light on a low-voltage transformer runs $80–$200 per light (DIY-friendly).

Colorbond fences are low-maintenance but not zero-maintenance. Annual cleaning with mild detergent and water prevents surface chalking and rust staining that discolours the paint.

Most hairline and surface cracks in concrete driveways and paths can be patched for $20–$80 in materials.

The best way to stop a timber deck from rotting is a combination of annual cleaning, oiling every 1–2 years, and ensuring good drainage and airflow under the deck.

The best way to stop a timber deck from rotting is a combination of annual cleaning, oiling every 1–2 years, and ensuring good drainage and airflow under the deck.

A single rotten timber fence post can be repaired without digging it out — concrete spurs cost $15–$40, steel post brackets cost $25–$60, and a full post replacement runs $80–$250 including labour.

Most sagging gates can be fixed without full replacement in 1–3 hours for around $20–$80. The most common cause is loose or worn hinges — tightening, replacing, or repositioning them fixes 80% of sagging gates.

A weathered fence post can often be repaired rather than fully replaced if the damage is limited to surface weathering, minor cracking, or rot confined to the top 30cm.

Pressure wash your driveway in 1-2 hours using a 2000-2500 PSI machine. Cost: $15-30 hire + $5 in cleaner. Restores concrete or brick instantly. Difficulty: Easy if you follow safety rules.

Replace broken fence palings in a Melbourne backyard for $5–$15 per board. DIY guide covering removal of damaged boards, matching the existing fence style, and fixing rotted rails before installing replacements.

Repair rotting deck boards yourself for $30–$80 per board in materials. Identify the rot extent, cut out damaged sections, treat surrounding timber, and install matching replacement boards. Australian hardwood + treated pine techniques covered.

Repair fence damage after Melbourne storms: lift leaning panels, replace snapped capping, fix broken posts. Most storm fence repairs cost $50–$300 DIY versus $400–$1,200 for tradies. Materials, tools, and step-by-step process.