We build decks, fences, pergolas and outdoor living areas in Merivale and across central 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.
Merivale sections are compact by Christchurch standards. Not the large sprawling lots you find in Fendalton - closer, tighter, but still substantial enough for a proper outdoor living area once you know how to use the space. Most of the outdoor builds we do here come at the end of a renovation sequence. The buyer picked up a 1920s or 1930s character home, renovated the kitchen, sorted the floors, repainted inside - and the deck is the final chapter. When we get a Merivale call, there is almost always a recently renovated house behind the enquiry and a neglected or untouched section to go with it.
That shapes how we approach the job. In Merivale the deck needs to sit right against what's been done inside - not just in material, but in finish standard. The interior has been done properly. The deck has to match it. On character homes from this era, Kwila is usually the right call. The grain and the way it ages sits with 1920s and 1930s architecture in a way composite doesn't replicate. On some of the more contemporary interior renovations, composite suits the brief better and has no ongoing maintenance requirement. We'll walk through both on the site visit.
The sections being compact also means the design has to work harder. A 25sqm deck on a tight Merivale section needs to be laid out right - the orientation, the line of the boards, where the stairs go - or the outdoor area never quite works. We cover all of that in the site visit before anything goes on paper.
Most Merivale builds we see are the last piece of a renovation project. The house has been brought up to a high standard - the deck needs to match it. We look at what's been done inside before we specify materials and finishes for outside.
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 same process whether we're in Merivale or anywhere else across Canterbury - full detail is on the deck building page.
How we build every deck →Pricing depends on size, material, access and what the build involves. Merivale builds tend to sit toward the higher end of our range - that reflects the homes, the finish standard, and what homeowners here expect. Starting-from pricing and the variables that move the number are on the main deck building page.
Deck pricing →Straight answers to the questions Merivale homeowners ask most. If yours isn't here, call us on 021 028 24072.
Yes - we cover Merivale and the surrounding central suburbs including Fendalton, St Albans and Papanui. Based in Redwood, working Christchurch-wide. See our full deck building page for everything we offer across Canterbury.
Yes - that's the brief on most Merivale builds. The interior has been done properly and the outdoor area needs to sit at the same level. We'll walk through material options on the site visit. Kwila is usually the strongest fit for character homes - the grain and tone work with the era the house was built in. Composite works well on more contemporary interior renovations and removes the ongoing maintenance requirement.
Yes. Compact sections are where the design decisions matter most - the orientation of the deck, the line of the boards, where the stairs land. We cover this in the site visit. Getting a 25-30sqm deck to work well on a tighter section is about the layout, not the size.
It depends on size, material, and what the build involves. Merivale builds typically sit toward the top of our pricing range - that reflects the homes and the standard homeowners expect here. 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 in Merivale 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 deck and fence together is typically three to five weeks. We confirm the timeline when we quote.
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 Merivale and all surrounding suburbs.
Free on-site quote in Merivale and across central Christchurch. We show up when we say we will, measure up, and leave you with a written price - not a ballpark on the phone.
