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Handy Mark – Handyman & Decking
Licensed carpenter · Handyman · Gold Coast

Quality carpentry.Quality decks.No job too small.

G'day, I'm Mark. Framing, renovations, doors, lofts, stairs, decks and all the jobs that have been on your list for months. Big job or small, every one gets the same thing: quality.

  • Licensed carpenter
  • Renovations & repairs
  • Decks built & repaired
  • No job too small
Two-level hardwood deck with built-in steps, built by Handy Mark
Two-level hardwood deck with built-in steps
What Mark does

Carpentry, renos, decks. If it's a job, ask.

Mark is a licensed carpenter with years in the building trade. Framing a new wall, opening up a room, hanging a door or building a deck, he does it properly. No job too small.

Timber loft and staircase built into a bedroom

Carpentry & framing

  • Timber wall framing
  • Stud walls & partitions
  • Doors hung & adjusted
  • Lofts & platforms
  • Timber stairs
  • Framing for skylights
  • Architraves & skirting
  • Shelving & built-ins
A wall opened up onto a canal-front deck during a renovation

Renovations & repairs

  • Renovation carpentry
  • Wall sheeting & linings
  • Slab cut-outs & patching
  • Flush floor-to-deck finishes
  • Rotten timber replaced
  • Storm & wear repairs
  • Ceiling battens
  • Getting the job ready for other trades
Hardwood step deck with angled corners outside a sliding door

Decks & walkways

  • New backyard & pool decks
  • Multi-level & step decks
  • Side walkways
  • Deck steps & landings
  • Deck repairs
  • Subframes & joists

All the handyman stuff

The small jobs matter too. Mark turns up, does it properly and leaves it right.

  • Sticking or dropped doors
  • Door handles & locks
  • Screen door repairs
  • Gate & fence repairs
  • Loose handrails
  • Cupboard & drawer fixes
  • Shelves & hooks hung
  • Flat-pack assembly
  • Timber trims & mouldings
  • General repairs

Plumbing, electrical, waterproofing and deck oiling are left to the licensed specialists. Mark works alongside them.

The Handy Mark standard

Ask Mark about any job and you'll hear one word: quality.

It's not a slogan. It's how he works. Straight lines, solid frames and timber that's been set out properly before a single board goes down. The kind of work you notice every time you walk across it.

See the work

Every job, ticked off QUALITY CHECK

  • Done by a licensed carpenterMark holds a current carpentry licence.
  • Planned before it's builtMark can draw bigger decks up first, so you see it before a board goes down.
  • Solid underneathBearers, joists and framing done right, because that's what holds it all up.
  • Neat where it showsMitred corners, picture-framed edges and tidy fixings.
  • No job too smallA sticking door gets the same care as a new deck.

Quality. Every job.
— Mark

Our work

Real jobs, start to finish.

No stock photos here. These are Mark's own jobs, from the first frame to the finished result. Tap any photo to see it bigger.

A full renovation, from the slab up

New wall frames over old blockwork, a slab cut out and re-poured, walls sheeted, and a back wall opened up so the living room runs straight out to the deck.

New timber wall framing over blockwork, with ceiling battens
Wall framing
Back wall opened up onto the deck, boards being sanded at the doorway
Opened up
New internal wall frames going up during the renovation
Frames
New timber stud walls with noggings
Stud walls
Section of slab cut out, mesh in, concrete going in
Slab re-pour
New concrete spread and levelled in the cut-out slab
Levelled
New walls sheeted and ready for the next trade
Sheeted
Deck boards finishing flush with the new floor level at the opening
Flush finish

Brick patio to two-level entertainer's deck

The old patio and steel rails came out. Mark drew the new deck up first, then built it: wide steps, two levels and room for the whole family.

Before: brick patio with steel railings
Before
Mark's 3D design drawing of the new two-level deck
The plan
After: finished two-level hardwood deck with steps and outdoor furniture
After

A side walkway, step by step

A plain concrete path turned into a hardwood walkway with a picture-framed edge, finished with a matching step deck at the back door.

Bearers laid out along a narrow side path
Frame
1
Hardwood boards going down along the walkway
Boards
2
Finished hardwood walkway with a picture-framed border
Built
3
Completed walkway and step deck after finishing
Finished
4

A loft bedroom in a high-ceiling room

An empty room with a raked ceiling became a bedroom up top and a study below, with a solid timber frame and a full staircase.

Before: empty room with a high raked ceiling
Before
Timber post and beam frame for the loft going up
Frame
Finished loft with timber staircase
Stairs
Finished loft bedroom, styled with a bed and lamp
Finished

More from the job book

Handy tools

Planning a deck? Start here.

Get a feel for the size of your job, check how your old deck is holding up, then send Mark the details in one tap.

Deck size & board counter

Pop in the size of the deck you're dreaming of. It works out the area and roughly how many metres of decking boards it takes.

24.0square metres of deck
28rows of boards across
185linear metres of board (incl. 10% offcuts)

A rough guide only. Boards run along the length. Mark measures up on site before quoting, and steps, levels and borders all change the numbers.

Text these numbers to Mark

Deck health check

Tick anything you've noticed on your current deck.

Nothing ticked yetTick what you've noticed and you'll get a plain-English read on it.
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Tell Mark about your job

Pick what you need, add a couple of details, and your message is written for you. Then send photos of the job straight after. They help Mark the most.

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Good to know

Questions people ask

Is Mark licensed?

Yes. Mark holds a current carpentry licence and has years in the building trade behind him. Decks, framing and timber work are what he does best.

Is my job too small?

No job too small. A sticking door, a loose handrail or a few rotten deck boards. Send Mark the details and he'll let you know.

Do you oil or stain decks?

No. Mark builds and repairs decks but doesn't do oiling or staining, so you're free to use the finisher you like once the build is done.

Can you repair my old deck instead of replacing it?

Often, yes. If the frame underneath is sound, replacing worn boards, steps or rails can bring it back. If the frame is gone, Mark will tell you straight. Try the deck health check above and send him what you find.

Do you do plumbing or electrical?

No. Mark sticks to carpentry and handyman work. Plumbing and electrical jobs need their own licensed trades.

How do I get a quote?

Use "Tell Mark about your job" above, or call or text. Photos of the job help Mark the most, so send a few.

Get in touch

Let's get your job done properly.

Call, text or email Mark with what you need and a few photos. Decks, carpentry and handyman work across the Gold Coast and surrounds.

No job
too small!
Cartoon of Mark carrying his toolbox and waving
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