Deck oiling in Sydney
Hardwood decks cleaned, dried and oiled with a penetrating decking oil, so the timber is protected from sun and rain and the colour comes back.
2024 finalist in two business awards
Owner on site for every job, fully insured
- Fixed price, itemised by surface
- Method matched to each surface
- Fully insured
- Owner on site for every job
- Residential pressure cleaning
- House washing
- Driveway cleaning
- Sandstone cleaning
- Stone sealing
- Roof cleaning
5.0 Google rating from 92+ reviews
Owner-run, fully insured, 2024 award finalist
- 10+years cleaning local homes
- 500+jobs completed
- 2024finalist in two business awards
Deck oiling
What deck oiling with us looks like
Sydney sun and rain are hard on timber. Unoiled hardwood goes grey, dries out and starts to crack and split, and mould grows on the shaded boards. A good decking oil soaks into the timber, slows that down and brings back the colour of the wood.
Oil only works on clean, dry timber, so every job starts with a deck clean. Then the deck dries out properly before we apply the oil, working along the boards so the finish is even. We'll tell you how long to keep off it before the furniture goes back.
Why it matters
What you get
Timber protected
Penetrating oil slows drying, cracking and greying.
Colour back
The natural colour of the hardwood comes up again.
Clean start
The deck is cleaned before oiling, so dirt and mould aren't sealed in.
Even finish
Oil applied along the boards, with the excess wiped back.
Surfaces
Surfaces we oil
Ask if yours isn't listed.
- Spotted gum decks
- Blackbutt decks
- Merbau decks
- Jarrah and ironbark
- Treated pine decks
- Deck stairs and handrails
- Timber pool decks
- Timber verandahs
Our method
How we do it
Nathan is punctual, knowledgeable, polite and left our place neat and tidy.
Step 01 of 04
Clean
The deck is cleaned at low pressure so the grain isn't furred up.
He was professional, responsive, and delivered exactly as promised.
Step 02 of 04
Dry
The timber is left until it's dry right through, which depends on the weather.
Great work, fair pricing, and excellent communication.
Step 03 of 04
Check
We note loose boards, raised nails and damaged timber, so you can decide what to fix first.
Excellent service! Nathan is punctual and nothing is a problem.
Step 04 of 04
Oil
Decking oil is applied along the boards and the excess wiped back.
Oil-based or water-based?
Oil-based decking oils soak deep into the timber and give a rich colour. Water-based products dry faster and can hold their colour longer in some conditions. Both work. We'll recommend one based on the timber, how much sun the deck gets and the look you want.
How often to oil a deck
A deck in full sun near the coast may need oiling every year. A sheltered deck can go longer. When water stops beading on the boards and the colour starts to fade to grey, it's time.
Where we work
Deck oiling by area
Every suburb we cover has its own page for this service, with what we see there.
Northern Beaches
- All of the Northern Beaches
- Allambie Heights
- Avalon Beach
- Balgowlah
- Balgowlah Heights
- Bayview
- Beacon Hill
- Belrose
- Bilgola
- Bilgola Plateau
- Church Point
- Clareville
- Clontarf
- Collaroy
- Collaroy Plateau
- Cromer
- Curl Curl
- Davidson
- Dee Why
- Duffys Forest
- Elanora Heights
- Fairlight
- Forestville
- Frenchs Forest
- Freshwater
- Ingleside
- Killarney Heights
- Manly
- Manly Vale
- Mona Vale
- Narrabeen
- Narraweena
- Newport
- North Balgowlah
- North Curl Curl
- North Narrabeen
- Palm Beach
- Queenscliff
- Seaforth
- Terrey Hills
- Warriewood
- Whale Beach
- Wheeler Heights
North Shore
Client voices
What our clients say
Rated 5.0 from 92+ Google reviews.
Nathan did a great job washing the external sides of our house. The weatherboard was dirty and had cobwebs. Nathan went above and beyond our expectations, the house was perfectly clean and all the cobwebs were gone.
Nathan did an incredible job at my home cleaning all my outdoor paving areas. He even washed some extra areas of my house free of charge and his price was very reasonable. He's a lovely fella and was prompt, friendly and professional. I highly recommend Nathan's services.
Nathan just completed a pressure wash of our travertine pavers under our alfresco area, around the pool and the sundeck. What an absolutely fantastic job. Nathan is punctual, knowledgeable, polite and left our place neat and tidy. We will certainly be calling him back on a regular basis and can highly recommend him.
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Service areas
Deck oiling across Sydney's north and east
We work in three areas and stay in them, so we know the stone, the salt and the councils.
Northern Beaches
This is home. We're based in Elanora Heights, ten minutes from Newport and twenty from Palm Beach, and most of our work is within half an hour of the base.
Explore Northern BeachesNorth Shore
Big blocks, tall trees and a lot of heritage. We clean North Shore homes with the care older roofs, sandstone and Federation detailing need.
Explore North ShoreEastern Suburbs
Harbourside estates, cliff-top homes and a lot of travertine, limestone and glass. We clean them with care, on schedule and without fuss.
Explore Eastern SuburbsFAQs
Deck oiling questions
Straight answers before you book. Can't see yours? Call Nathan on 0416 007 745.
Still have a question?
Talk to Nathan directly. He quotes and attends every job himself.
How often should a deck be oiled?
Usually every 12 to 18 months, more often in full sun near the coast. When water stops beading, it's time.
Do you clean the deck before oiling?
Always. Oil over dirt and mould traps them in the timber.
How long before I can walk on an oiled deck?
It depends on the product and the weather. We'll tell you the drying time for the oil we use.
Can you oil a grey, weathered deck?
Yes, after a clean to lift the grey surface fibres and dirt. Old, dry timber may need more than one coat.
Can you oil merbau?
Yes. Merbau bleeds tannin, so we clean it and let it dry well before oiling, and keep the run-off off nearby paving.
Do you oil stairs and handrails?
Yes, they can be done with the deck if you want them included.
Related services
Often booked together
Deck cleaning
Timber and composite decks cleaned at low pressure with a timber-safe cleaner, so they're ready to oil and don't go furry.
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Front fences, boundary fences and pool fences cleaned at a pressure that suits the material.
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Patio and balcony cleaning
Entertaining areas, terraces and balconies cleaned and ready to use, with the water controlled so it doesn't run where it shouldn't.
View patio and balcony cleaning
Free quote
Book your deck oiling quote
Tell us what needs cleaning and we'll arrange a quick inspection. Or call Nathan on 0416 007 745.
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Find us
Based in Elanora Heights
We work from Elanora Heights on the Northern Beaches and travel to prestige homes across the peninsula, the North Shore and the Eastern Suburbs.
Elanora Heights, NSW 2101