{"id":5117,"date":"2026-06-23T04:14:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T04:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/?page_id=5117"},"modified":"2026-07-29T06:45:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T06:45:40","slug":"deck-builders-neutral-bay","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/?page_id=5117","title":{"rendered":"Deck Builders Neutral Bay"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5117\" class=\"elementor elementor-5117\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0bdd72 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a0bdd72\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9309338 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"9309338\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b1d84f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b1d84f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section><h1><b>Deck Builders\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"color: #f2d118;\"><b>Neutral Bay<\/b><\/span><b>: Elevated Decks for Sloping Harbour-Side Homes<\/b><\/h1><h2><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Licensed NSW Builder 214155C | Elevated Timber &amp; Composite Decks | Lower North Shore Experience<\/span><b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"6\">\u00a0Looking for experienced deck builders in Neutral Bay? Sydney Decking Solutions designs and builds elevated timber and composite decks for the suburb&#8217;s sloping harbour-side properties, compact courtyards, terraced homes, and view-focused outdoor areas. We help homeowners turn difficult gradients into practical entertaining spaces with council-compliant design, structural planning, and professional deck construction.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"6\">Neutral Bay properties can vary significantly from street to street. Homes near areas such as Kurraba Point, Hayes Street Wharf, Wycombe Road, and the slopes leading away from Military Road may need more than a standard ground-level deck. Where height, setbacks, drainage, easements, wind exposure, or site access affect the project, we coordinate the correct design and approval pathway before construction begins.<\/p><\/section><p><style>\n.hero-text {<br \/>  text-align: center;<br \/>  color: #ffffff;<br \/>  padding: 60px 20px;<br \/>  background-color: #2a1515;<br \/>  max-width: 900px;<br \/>  margin: 0 auto;<br \/>}<\/p>\n<p>.hero-text h1 {<br \/>  font-size: 2.4rem;<br \/>  font-weight: 700;<br \/>  margin-bottom: 15px;<br \/>  line-height: 1.2;<br \/>}<\/p>\n<p>.hero-text p {<br \/>  font-size: 1.15rem;<br \/>  color: #f5f5f5;<br \/>  line-height: 1.6;<br \/>  margin: 0 auto;<br \/>  max-width: 750px;<br \/>}<\/p>\n<p>\/* \u2705 Responsive Design *\/<br \/>@media (max-width: 768px) {<br \/>  .hero-text {<br \/>    padding: 50px 15px;<br \/>  }<\/p>\n<p>  .hero-text h1 {<br \/>    font-size: 1.9rem;<br \/>  }<\/p>\n<p>  .hero-text p {<br \/>    font-size: 1rem;<br \/>    line-height: 1.5;<br \/>  }<br \/>}<\/p>\n<p>@media (max-width: 480px) {<br \/>  .hero-text h1 {<br \/>    font-size: 1.6rem;<br \/>  }<\/p>\n<p>  .hero-text p {<br \/>    font-size: 0.95rem;<br \/>  }<br \/>}<br \/><\/style><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e19dc51 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e19dc51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"trust-badges\">\n  <span class=\"badge\">Licensed &amp; 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Composite Decks<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae69f9b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae69f9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sydney Decking Solutions provides professional deck construction for Neutral Bay homeowners who want more usable outdoor space from compact, sloping, or view-facing properties. Whether you need a small composite deck for a terrace, a timber entertaining area behind an apartment-style home, or an engineered elevated deck on a sloped block, our team designs the structure around the site rather than forcing a generic deck layout.<\/p><p>Neutral Bay is one of the Lower North Shore&#8217;s most convenient harbour-side suburbs, positioned close to North Sydney and Sydney CBD. That convenience often comes with compact blocks, apartments, terraces, and changing ground levels. For many properties, a well-designed deck is not just an outdoor upgrade. It is the difference between an awkward sloping yard and a functional outdoor living area.<\/p><p>As licensed deck builders serving Neutral Bay and surrounding suburbs, we focus on practical design, safe construction, material selection, drainage, access, and compliance from the beginning.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1467aab e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1467aab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-538447d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"538447d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32ef66e elementor-align-right elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"32ef66e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">GET A FREE QUOTE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0275aec e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0275aec\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-650cc2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"650cc2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"tel:+61411763469\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">0411 763 469<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25f901c elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"25f901c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"tel:+61434198122\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">0434 198 122<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8b1e42 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f8b1e42\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9d5eb7 elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e9d5eb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"896\" src=\"https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Deck_in_residential_setting_202606220618.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5131\" alt=\"elevated outdoor living in Neutral Bay, Sydney. Feature a compact but premium deck in a sloping or terraced residential setting, with tidy furniture, quality decking boards and a practical harbour-side suburban feel.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Deck_in_residential_setting_202606220618.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Deck_in_residential_setting_202606220618-300x224.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Deck_in_residential_setting_202606220618-1024x765.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Deck_in_residential_setting_202606220618-768x573.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2301887 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2301887\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5347916 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"5347916\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6ae4d8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f6ae4d8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"fences\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcc9dfd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dcc9dfd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-419bdae elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"419bdae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sloping_backyard_split-level_out\u2026_202606220618-1024x765.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5136\" alt=\"the site realities of Neutral Bay. Show a sloping backyard or split-level outdoor area with a partially elevated deck, stairs or level changes, and the character of a dense Lower North Shore suburb.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sloping_backyard_split-level_out\u2026_202606220618-1024x765.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sloping_backyard_split-level_out\u2026_202606220618-300x224.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sloping_backyard_split-level_out\u2026_202606220618-768x573.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sloping_backyard_split-level_out\u2026_202606220618.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38150f4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"38150f4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bee10e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0bee10e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Neutral Bay Site Reality: Slopes, Density &amp; Limited Outdoor Space<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96a0ad4 elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"96a0ad4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Neutral Bay&#8217;s built environment is different from a flat suburban block. Many homes sit within a dense Lower North Shore setting, and some streets fall sharply toward harbour pockets, ferry access points, and lower foreshore areas. That means outdoor areas can be narrow, split-level, shaded, elevated, or difficult to access from the street.<\/p><p>For homeowners, the challenge is simple: the outdoor area exists, but it may not be easy to use. A backyard may slope away from the house. A terrace may have limited depth. A courtyard may need a cleaner transition from the indoor living area. A harbour-facing property may need balustrades that protect views while meeting safety requirements.<\/p><p>Our Neutral Bay deck builders commonly assess:<\/p><ul><li>Sloping backyards where a level entertaining area is needed<\/li><li>Terraced homes with small or awkward rear outdoor spaces<\/li><li>Elevated sites requiring posts, beams, stairs, or balustrades<\/li><li>Apartment-style properties needing low-maintenance deck finishes<\/li><li>Harbour-view or partial-view areas where glass balustrades may be suitable<\/li><li>Sites where drainage, boundaries, easements, trees, or access affect the design<\/li><\/ul><p>The best result usually comes from designing the deck around the site&#8217;s exact levels, not copying a flat-block deck plan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6365d4d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6365d4d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84235af elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"84235af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06fa29c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"06fa29c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"gates\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4294ed7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4294ed7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a33007c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a33007c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Neutral Bay Homes Often Need Smarter Outdoor Design<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4146e6 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f4146e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>According to the 2021 Australian Census QuickStats, Neutral Bay had a population of 10,090, a median age of 38, and an average household size of 2 people. The suburb also has a high number of apartments and compact dwellings compared with many outer Sydney suburbs. This housing profile creates a clear outdoor-living pattern: many homeowners and buyers value usable, low-maintenance outdoor space, but they do not always have large flat yards to work with.<\/p><p>That is why Neutral Bay deck projects often lean toward:<\/p><ul><li>Small-to-medium entertaining decks<\/li><li>Low-maintenance composite decking<\/li><li>Clean modern finishes that suit renovated homes and apartments<\/li><li>Space-efficient stairs and level transitions<\/li><li>Elevated structures that create usable space over sloping ground<\/li><li>Glass or cable balustrades where views and light matter<\/li><\/ul><p>Instead of oversizing the deck, the goal is to make the available outdoor area work harder.<\/p><p>Check <a href=\"https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">composite decking in Sydney\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06687e5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"06687e5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f50d88f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f50d88f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Smart_small-space_outdoor_design_202606220618-1024x765.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5137\" alt=\"howing smart small-space outdoor design in Neutral Bay. Show a refined compact deck with modern finishes, low-maintenance materials and a layout that makes a small outdoor area feel usable and inviting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Smart_small-space_outdoor_design_202606220618-1024x765.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Smart_small-space_outdoor_design_202606220618-300x224.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Smart_small-space_outdoor_design_202606220618-768x573.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Smart_small-space_outdoor_design_202606220618.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f157f70 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f157f70\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5e7717 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"c5e7717\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-686b318 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"686b318\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"doors\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ada8d48 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ada8d48\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93ad78a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"93ad78a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Deck_engineering_for_sloping_block_202606220618-1024x765.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5130\" alt=\"illustrating elevated deck engineering for a sloping block in Neutral Bay. Show structural posts, beams, footings or stairs as part of a well-built raised deck, with a clean residential setting and an emphasis on quality construction.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Deck_engineering_for_sloping_block_202606220618-1024x765.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Deck_engineering_for_sloping_block_202606220618-300x224.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Deck_engineering_for_sloping_block_202606220618-768x573.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Deck_engineering_for_sloping_block_202606220618.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7ad379 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f7ad379\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a1be09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2a1be09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Elevated Deck Engineering for Neutral Bay Sloping Blocks<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cc5eb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6cc5eb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A sloped-block deck needs careful planning. Once a deck is raised from natural ground level, the structure must manage loads, bracing, footing depth, balustrade safety, water flow, and access. On some Neutral Bay sites, the difference between a simple deck and a properly engineered elevated deck is significant.<\/p><p>Depending on the site, an elevated deck may require:<\/p><ul><li>Structural design for pier-and-beam or post-supported construction<\/li><li>Concrete footings suited to sloping ground conditions<\/li><li>H4-treated posts or suitable structural supports<\/li><li>Bearers and joists selected for the required span and load<\/li><li>Stairs or stepped access between levels<\/li><li>BCA-compliant balustrades where fall heights require protection<\/li><li>Drainage planning to avoid water issues around the house and neighbouring properties<\/li><li>Marine-grade or corrosion-resistant fixings where exposure requires them<\/li><li>Engineering documentation for approval, where required<\/li><\/ul><p>Every sloping site is different. Soil conditions, existing retaining walls, access, tree roots, stormwater paths, and neighbouring boundaries can all affect the final design.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d44340d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d44340d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-348c185 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"348c185\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dfc112 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2dfc112\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">North Sydney Council &amp; NSW Deck Approval Considerations<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bdb484 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2bdb484\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Neutral Bay falls within the North Sydney Council area. Deck approval requirements depend on the exact property and design, including deck height, total size, setbacks, location on the block, heritage controls, drainage, easements, bushfire considerations, and whether the deck affects neighbouring properties.<\/p><p>Some small, low decks may qualify as exempt development if they meet all relevant NSW standards. However, many elevated or sloped-block decks need further assessment because the finished floor height, structural requirements, or site constraints can trigger a Complying Development Certificate (CDC) or Development Application (DA).<\/p><p>Sydney Decking Solutions can help you understand the likely approval pathway during the site inspection. Where documentation is required, we can coordinate the relevant design, engineering, and council-compliance information before the build begins.<\/p><p>Important note: Approval requirements should always be confirmed for the individual property. The information above is general guidance only and is not legal or planning advice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ab80b9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7ab80b9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e93939 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7e93939\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Builder_reviewing_deck_plans_pro\u2026_202606220618-1024x765.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5138\" alt=\"showing deck approvals and planning for a Neutral Bay project. Include a builder or designer reviewing plans, materials and measurements, with a sloping-block deck or compact courtyard visible in the background.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Builder_reviewing_deck_plans_pro\u2026_202606220618-1024x765.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Builder_reviewing_deck_plans_pro\u2026_202606220618-300x224.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Builder_reviewing_deck_plans_pro\u2026_202606220618-768x573.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Builder_reviewing_deck_plans_pro\u2026_202606220618.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-294d144 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"294d144\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec04741 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ec04741\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6900614 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6900614\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"572\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Deck_styles_for_Neutral_Bay_202606221234-1-572x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5157\" alt=\"image showing popular deck styles for Neutral Bay properties. Include cues of a compact composite deck, an elevated timber deck, a view-focused deck with glass balustrades, and a stair or landing solution for a sloping site.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Deck_styles_for_Neutral_Bay_202606221234-1-572x1024.jpeg 572w, https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Deck_styles_for_Neutral_Bay_202606221234-1-167x300.jpeg 167w, https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Deck_styles_for_Neutral_Bay_202606221234-1.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09667d0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"09667d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f005b99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f005b99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Popular Deck Styles for Neutral Bay Properties<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d19428e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d19428e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><code><\/code><\/p><h3>1. Compact Composite Decks<\/h3><p>Composite decking is popular for busy homeowners who want a clean outdoor area without annual oiling or staining. It works well for small courtyards, terrace homes, apartment-style outdoor spaces, and modern renovations.<\/p><p>Best suited for:<\/p><ul><li>15-30 square metre outdoor areas<\/li><li>Low-maintenance entertaining spaces<\/li><li>Modern home finishes<\/li><li>Smaller blocks where every metre matters<\/li><\/ul><p>Common material options include TREX, Ekodeck, ModWood, and other quality composite products depending on budget and design preference.<\/p><h3>2. Elevated Timber Decks<\/h3><p>Timber remains a strong choice for homeowners who want a warmer, natural look. On sloping properties, elevated timber decks can create a level outdoor room connected directly to the living area.<\/p><p>Best suited for:<\/p><ul><li>Sloping backyards<\/li><li>Traditional and renovated homes<\/li><li>Natural outdoor aesthetics<\/li><li>Entertaining areas connected to rear living rooms<\/li><\/ul><p>Popular timber options may include treated pine, Merbau, Blackbutt, and Spotted Gum, depending on the required finish and budget.<\/p><h3>3. Harbour-View Decks with Glass Balustrades<\/h3><p>Where a property has water glimpses, district views, or a strong outlook, glass balustrades can help keep the deck safe without closing in the view. These decks need careful attention to balustrade height, fixing systems, wind exposure, and cleaning access.<\/p><p>Best suited for:<\/p><ul><li>Elevated decks<\/li><li>View-facing homes<\/li><li>Kurraba Point and foreshore-influenced areas<\/li><li>Modern renovations where light and outlook matter<\/li><\/ul><h3>4. Two-Level Deck Systems<\/h3><p>On steeper sites, a two-level deck can create separate outdoor zones rather than one oversized platform. The upper level may connect to the living room, while a lower level can become a seating, garden, or flexible outdoor area.<\/p><p>Best suited for:<\/p><ul><li>Larger sloping backyards<\/li><li>Properties with major level changes<\/li><li>Families wanting separate outdoor zones<\/li><li>Sites where stairs can be integrated naturally<\/li><\/ul><h3>5. Stair &amp; Landing Deck Solutions<\/h3><p>Some Neutral Bay projects do not need a large deck. Instead, the property may need safe timber stairs, landings, or a small platform to improve access between the home and lower yard.<\/p><p>Best suited for:<\/p><ul><li>Narrow side access<\/li><li>Split-level yards<\/li><li>Older homes with unsafe existing steps<\/li><li>Small outdoor upgrades with practical value<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c22831c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c22831c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-100c380 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"100c380\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43a7f7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"43a7f7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Choose Sydney Decking Solutions in Neutral Bay?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d02a69b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d02a69b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Licensed NSW Builder<\/h3><p>Sydney Decking Solutions operates under NSW Builders Licence 214155C, giving homeowners confidence that the project is being handled by a licensed building professional.<\/p><h3>Experience With Elevated Decks<\/h3><p>Neutral Bay sites can involve slopes, tight access, and complex level changes. We understand how to plan deck structures around real site conditions instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach.<\/p><h3>Timber &amp; Composite Options<\/h3><p>We help you compare timber and composite decking based on maintenance, budget, appearance, durability, and the style of your home.<\/p><h3>Council-Aware Planning<\/h3><p>Where approval, engineering, or certification is required, we can help coordinate the right documentation and build to the required standards.<\/p><h3>Practical Design Advice<\/h3><p>We focus on how the deck will actually be used: entertaining, access, storage, views, privacy, airflow, drainage, and long-term maintenance.<\/p><h3>Lower North Shore Service Area<\/h3><p>We service Neutral Bay and nearby suburbs including North Sydney, Cremorne, Mosman, Cammeray, Crows Nest, Kirribilli, Kurraba Point, and Waverton.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48b2038 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"48b2038\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbbbe70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fbbbe70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Deck_builder_consulting_homeowne\u2026_202606220618.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5129\" alt=\"professional deck builder consulting with a homeowner in Neutral Bay. Include samples, plans and a finished deck nearby in a premium Lower North Shore residential setting.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Deck_builder_consulting_homeowne\u2026_202606220618.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Deck_builder_consulting_homeowne\u2026_202606220618-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Deck_builder_consulting_homeowne\u2026_202606220618-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Deck_builder_consulting_homeowne\u2026_202606220618-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sydneydeckingsolutions.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Deck_builder_consulting_homeowne\u2026_202606220618-700x700.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-588089c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"588089c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81a0512 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"81a0512\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0bac72 e-flex e-con-boxed elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c0bac72\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8149f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"f8149f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09f67c2 elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"09f67c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions - Deck Builders Neutral Bay<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-363b7b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"363b7b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-562f2f7 e-flex e-con-boxed elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"562f2f7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25f96df elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"25f96df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-3981\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-3981\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can you build a deck on a sloping Neutral Bay block?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-3981\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-3981\"><p>Yes. Sloping blocks often require a more carefully designed deck structure, including posts, footings, bearers, joists, stairs, balustrades, drainage planning, and sometimes engineering documentation. We inspect the site first so the deck can be designed around the actual levels and access conditions.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd28ed9 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"bd28ed9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1981\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1981\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Do Neutral Bay decks need council approval?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1981\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1981\"><p>Some small, low decks may qualify as exempt development, but many elevated or sloped-block decks need further assessment. Approval requirements depend on height, size, setbacks, drainage, heritage controls, easements, and property-specific constraints. We can help identify whether your project is likely to need exempt development confirmation, CDC, or DA advice.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-595f4f8 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"595f4f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9371\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9371\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What is the best decking material for Neutral Bay homes?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9371\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9371\"><p>For low maintenance, composite decking is often a strong choice, especially for busy homeowners and compact outdoor areas. For a natural timber look, Merbau, treated pine, Blackbutt, or Spotted Gum may be suitable depending on budget and exposure. The best option depends on your design, maintenance preference, and site conditions.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c48c204 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"c48c204\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2061\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2061\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How much does a deck cost in Neutral Bay?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2061\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2061\"><p>As a general guide, decks may range from about $280 per square metre for basic treated pine through to $750+ per square metre for premium composite or complex elevated designs. A compact terrace deck may cost around $9,000-$15,000, while larger elevated or two-level decks can exceed $20,000-$35,000 depending on structure, stairs, balustrades, and approvals.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-563addc elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"563addc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9041\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9041\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can you build a deck with glass balustrades for harbour views?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9041\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9041\"><p>Yes, where suitable. Glass balustrades can help preserve outlooks while meeting safety requirements. They are commonly considered for elevated decks, view-facing homes, and modern renovations. The design must account for fall height, fixing method, wind exposure, cleaning access, and compliance.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a9168b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"5a9168b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9491\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9491\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Do you build composite decks in Neutral Bay?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9491\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9491\"><p>Yes. Composite decking is a practical option for Neutral Bay homeowners who want a clean, modern deck with reduced maintenance compared with natural timber. It is especially suitable for compact entertaining areas, terraces, courtyards, and busy households.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b57a41c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"b57a41c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1901\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1901\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How long does a deck build take?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1901\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1901\"><p>Small straightforward decks may take only a few days once approvals and materials are ready. Elevated, sloped, or two-level decks can take longer because they may require engineering, deeper footings, stairs, balustrades, and more complex site access. A clear timeline can be provided after the site inspection and design scope are confirmed.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57178ee e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"57178ee\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0226bc3 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"0226bc3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da7390f elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"da7390f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7240902 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"7240902\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c91900 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9c91900\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f09270 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1f09270\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d3d833 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"1d3d833\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3dd02c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3dd02c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get a Free Neutral Bay Deck Quote<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ca688d elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ca688d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Planning a new deck for a sloping block, compact courtyard, terrace, or elevated outdoor area in Neutral Bay? 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