Decking and Outdoor Renovation: South Coast.
Tired decks, ageing pergolas, compromised alfresco areas — Taylormade Building Projects renovates and transforms outdoor spaces across the South Coast, with Jarem Taylor personally assessing and building every project.
Time to Upgrade Your South Coast Outdoor Space
A lot of South Coast homes were built with pine decks that were perfectly good when new — but pine in a coastal environment has a limited lifespan. After 10 to 15 years, boards check and splinter, fixings corrode, and the frame starts to show its age. At that point, a repair is often a false economy. A full deck renovation — replacing with quality hardwood — is the better long-term decision. The same applies to tired alfresco areas, corrugated pergola roofs from the 80s, and outdoor structures that were always a compromise. If you've been putting it off because the scope felt overwhelming, that's exactly what Taylormade is here to help with.
What a decking and outdoor renovation can involve varies from project to project. It might mean replacing existing deck boards with hardwood while keeping a structurally sound frame. It might mean a full deck replacement, frame, stumps, and all. It could involve reroofing an existing pergola or alfresco, adding a balustrade to a deck that currently has none, or combining a deck upgrade with a new overhead structure. Taylormade assesses what is worth keeping before recommending a scope — not every renovation requires a full strip-out, and you shouldn't pay for work that isn't genuinely necessary.
Jarem's approach to outdoor renovations starts with an honest assessment. He'll inspect your existing structure, tell you clearly what can be salvaged and what needs replacing, and explain the reasoning. There is no automatic recommendation to rip everything out. No upselling. Just a practical, experienced opinion based on what's actually in front of him — followed by a clear written quote before any work begins.
"A lot of people come to us thinking they need a whole new deck when the frame is actually still solid. We'd rather save you money on what doesn't need replacing and spend it properly on the parts that do — so you end up with the outdoor space you should have had the first time around."
Why Choose Taylormade
Honest Assessment First
Jarem inspects your existing structure and tells you what can be salvaged versus what needs replacing — no automatic recommendation to rip everything out, and no upselling work that isn't genuinely needed.
Owner Does the Work
Jarem personally manages every outdoor renovation from assessment through to handover. The quality of the finished work is consistent with what you were promised — because the person who quoted it is the person who builds it.
Hardwood Upgrades Done Right
Replacing pine with hardwood is one of the best investments in an outdoor renovation. Jarem knows the right species and fixing systems for the South Coast environment — so your new deck performs as well as it looks.
Fair Pricing, No Waste
Your quote is based on what's actually needed — not a blanket recommendation to replace everything if parts are still sound. Clear, detailed pricing before work begins, with no surprises mid-project.
How It Works
Inspection & Assessment
Jarem visits your property and examines the existing structure in detail — deck boards, frame, stumps, connections, pergola roofing, and balustrades. He identifies what is worth keeping, what needs replacing, and what might be better rebuilt from scratch. You get straight answers, not a sales pitch.
Renovation Scope & Options
Based on the assessment, Jarem outlines your options — what to repair, what to replace, and what to add. Whether you want a like-for-like upgrade or a complete outdoor transformation, he'll help you understand the trade-offs and make the decision that best suits your budget and goals.
Written Quote
You'll receive a clear, itemised written quote before any work begins. No hidden costs, no vague estimates. Once accepted, we schedule the project around your timeline and confirm start dates in writing.
Renovation Build
Work begins with the careful demolition of old elements — deck boards, roofing, or full frames as required — followed by new construction to the agreed scope. Jarem is on site throughout to manage quality at every stage. Your property is kept tidy and treated with respect from start to finish.
Handover
We walk through the completed renovation with you, making sure everything is exactly as agreed and that you're completely happy before we call it done. If anything needs attention, we sort it. Our reputation depends on you being glad you chose Taylormade.
What Our Clients Say
"I was really happy with Jarem's work. He came on schedule and the price was very fair. He listens to what you want and pays attention to detail. The tradesmen were clean, tidy and respectful. I have already booked him for my next project."
"Cannot recommend Jarem and his team highly enough! From start to finish, the entire experience was exceptional. They were punctual, professional, and treated our home with the utmost care and respect throughout the renovation process. Jarem is not only incredibly knowledgeable but also a genuinely honest and down-to-earth person whose advice helped guide us toward the best choices for both our space and our vision."
Our Work
Renovation
Hardwood Deck Upgrade
Renovation
Deck Boards Replaced
Renovation
Alfresco Transformation
Frequently Asked Questions
Renovate Your Outdoor Space
Ready to renovate your outdoor space? Tell us what you currently have and what you're hoping to achieve — Jarem will assess your existing structure honestly and provide a clear quote.