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How Much Does Deck Restoration Cost in Melbourne? (2026)

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Deck restoration in Melbourne typically costs between $30 and $70 per square metre, which works out to roughly $600 to $2,500 for an average backyard deck. Where your deck lands depends on its size, how weathered the timber is, and whether it needs a full strip and sand or just a clean and recoat. A … Read more

Soft Wash vs Pressure Wash: Which Does Your Home Need?

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Soft washing and pressure washing are not the same job, and using the wrong one is how render gets etched and roofs get wrecked. Soft washing uses low pressure and a biodegradable detergent to kill mould, lichen and algae on delicate surfaces like render, painted weatherboard and roofs. Pressure washing uses high-pressure water to blast … Read more

Best Decking Oil for Australian Decks (2026 Guide)

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There is no single best decking oil in Australia. The right one depends on three things: the timber you are coating, how much sun and weather the deck cops, and how much upkeep you will realistically do. For most Melbourne hardwood decks, a penetrating oil like Cabot’s Aquadeck or Cutek Extreme is the sensible pick. … Read more

Pressure Washing Cost in Melton & Melbourne’s West (2026 Guide)

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In Melton and Melbourne’s west, pressure washing usually costs somewhere between $150 and $400 for a typical residential job, depending on the area being cleaned, the surface and how much built-up grime is on it. As a rough guide, most cleaners work to around $3 to $5 per square metre, or roughly $120 to $165 … Read more

Cabot’s AquaDeck vs Cutek: Which Is Better for Deck Restoration?

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If you are weighing up Cabot’s Aquadeck against Cutek for your deck, the short answer is this: Cabot’s Aquadeck is a water-based decking oil that sits closer to the surface and gives a richer, more uniform colour, while Cutek is a penetrating oil that soaks deep into the timber and lets it weather more naturally. … Read more