We build decks, fences, pergolas and outdoor living areas in Fendalton and across north-west Christchurch. Free on-site quote - we come to you, measure up, and leave you with a written price. Ten-year structural guarantee on every build.
Fendalton runs on large, established sections with character homes that were built long before outdoor living was part of the brief. Most of the work we do here is upgrading outdoor areas that haven't been touched in years - homeowners who've invested in the house and are finally doing the section justice. The sections are generous, the budgets reflect the area, and the expectations are high.
The character of Fendalton homes matters to how we build. A deck on a heritage bungalow needs to sit right against the architecture - the materials, the staining, the line of the boards. Kwila is the natural fit here. It ages in a way that works with older homes rather than fighting them.
Mature trees, established garden beds and long-standing boundary plantings can make getting machinery to the back of a section harder than the front gate suggests. We assess all of this on the site visit before quoting - no surprises when the digger turns up.
Fendalton has more heritage villas and bungalows per section than almost anywhere else in Christchurch. Building here isn't the same as a new-build suburb - this is what we actually think about before the first peg goes in the ground.
A deck under a bullnose verandah needs its board direction and step-downs planned around the original roofline - not added on afterward as an afterthought. We work off the existing structure, not a standard layout.
Kwila ages differently depending on the finish. On a character home we pick a stain that sits with the existing trim and weatherboard tone, rather than defaulting to whatever's standard on a new-build spec.
Established root systems are common on older Fendalton sections. We check root zones near mature trees before any excavation and adjust pile placement to avoid them rather than cutting through and hoping.
Some Fendalton properties sit within a character or heritage-influenced area under the district plan. If that affects what's visible from the street, we raise it at the site visit - not after the consent's already been lodged.
Kwila, composite and timber decks. Low-level to elevated. Custom built to your section.
Custom deck builder in Christchurch →Batten-style cedar, standard paling, pool fencing and ferret fencing. Architectural gates.
Fence builder in Christchurch →Opening-louvre roofs, timber pergolas and covered patios. Mid-market pricing, top-end install.
Louvre roofs in Christchurch →Backyard remodels and full outdoor rebuilds. Planned alongside the deck, not bolted on at the end.
Landscaping in Christchurch →1T Kubota, 750mm wide. Gets through most side gates. Built for restricted sections.
Tight access digger work →Timber retaining for Christchurch sections. Structural where it needs to be, tidy where it shows.
Retaining walls in Christchurch →Free on-site visit, written quote, materials from the sawmill, build on the tools and a full site clean at handover. The process is the same whether we're in Fendalton or anywhere else across Canterbury - full detail on the deck building page.
How we build every deck →Pricing depends on size, material, access and what the build involves. We don't quote fixed packages - every Fendalton section is different, and character homes often need extra consideration around how the deck sits against the existing structure. Starting-from pricing and the variables that move the number are covered on the main deck building page.
Deck pricing variables →Straight answers to the questions Fendalton homeowners ask most. If yours isn't here, call us on 021 028 24072.
Yes - we cover Fendalton and the surrounding north-west suburbs including Merivale, Bryndwr and Ilam. Based in Redwood, working Christchurch-wide. See our full deck building page for everything we offer across Canterbury.
Yes. Most of our Fendalton work is on older homes where the deck needs to sit right against the existing build. Kwila is usually the right material here - the grain and the way it ages works with heritage homes in a way composite doesn't. We'll walk through the options on the site visit.
Possibly, but usually manageable. We assess access thoroughly on the site visit before we quote anything. Our 1T Kubota digger goes down to 750mm wide, which gets through most residential gates. If there are real constraints, we work around them and adjust the approach - we don't walk away from a job because the access is tight.
It depends on size, material, height off the ground and what the section involves. We don't publish fixed rates because every Fendalton project is different. A free on-site quote gives you a written scope and a real number. See the deck pricing variables on our deck building page for what moves the number.
Decks over 1.5m off the ground require a building consent under Christchurch City Council rules. Most ground-level decks don't. We'll confirm on the site visit which applies to your build - and if a consent is needed, we handle the drawings, submission and inspections.
Most residential decks run two to four weeks on-site once materials arrive. A full outdoor build - deck, pergola and fence - is typically four to six weeks. We confirm the timeline when we quote.
Yes - fences, louvres, retaining walls and landscaping across Fendalton. Most of our projects here cover more than one service. Same crew, one timeline. See our fence builder and louvre roof pages for more.
John and the team at Decks R Us did an amazing job on our deck. The workmanship was top quality, and everything was completed on time and with great attention to detail. John was easy to deal with, kept us updated throughout the process...
John and the team did an excellent job on our deck, looks so much better than I expected. A great team, prompt communication, and excellent craftsmanship - couldn't have asked for any more than that.
Stunning deck and pergola making our house feel so much more like a home! Beautifully finished, informative and kind every step of the way. Wholeheartedly recommend John and his team for your next project!
John from Decks R Us was very professional, flexible and his craftsmanship in making our deck was superb. He also did our landscaping and fence and we were very happy with the outcome.
Based in Redwood, we work Christchurch-wide and across Canterbury. Free on-site visits to Fendalton and all surrounding suburbs.
Core coverage includes Fendalton, Merivale, Bryndwr, Ilam, Halswell, Redwood, Papanui, St Albans, Prestons, Marshlands, Casebrook, Harewood, Redcliffs, Sumner, Yaldhurst - plus wider Canterbury including Rolleston, Kaiapoi, Ravenswood, Rangiora, Ohoka, Cust and West Melton. For the right build we'll travel anywhere in the South Island.
Not sure if we cover your street? Ask →Free on-site quote in Fendalton and across north-west Christchurch. We show up when we say we will, measure up, and leave you with a written price - not a ballpark on the phone.
