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Covered timber deck with an outdoor dining setting
Gold Coast, QLD

Benowa carpenter for kitchens, bathrooms and decks

Decks and renovations for Benowa canal homes.

  • QBCC licensed
  • 5.0 stars on Google
  • Free quotes

Homes in Benowa at the 2021 Census

  • 60.9%separate houses
  • 28.2%townhouses and semis
  • 10.3%flats and units
  • 39.6%owned outright

Benowa sits about 4 km south-west of Surfers Paradise and is known for its canals, with easy access to the Nerang River. It has two sides: established Benowa north of Ashmore Road, and Benowa Waters. Royal Pines Resort and the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Garden are here too.

Homes range from canal-front houses to townhouse complexes. A deck facing the water, a new bathroom or timber stairs are jobs that suit them.

Close by: Ashmore, Surfers Paradise, Carrara.

What Brett does in Benowa

What are homes like in Benowa?

Benowa is mainly houses, with plenty of townhouses. In the 2021 Census, 60.9% of lived-in homes were separate houses, 28.2% were townhouses or semi-detached and 10.3% were flats or apartments.

Owners hold most of it. 39.6% of homes were owned outright and 35.8% had a mortgage, with just 21.2% rented. Median mortgage repayments were $2,167 a month. The median rent was $580 a week, well above Ashmore at $450 and Southport at $410. The suburb is growing, too, from 7,979 people in 2011 to 9,889 in 2021.

White front stairs and entry with palms

What should you plan for on a Benowa canal home?

If your yard ends at a canal, the revetment wall is yours to look after. The council says these walls can collapse if they are not kept up, mostly in heavy rain and floods. It suggests an engineer report on the wall. That is worth doing before a big deck goes in near it. In a townhouse complex, the body corporate looks after walls that serve the scheme.

Water levels matter too. The Bureau of Meteorology says floods in the lower Nerang River can be affected by tides and storm surge. And the QBCC calls land 1 to 10 km from a surf coast a coastal zone, so ask for outdoor fixings that suit it.

Pool with a red timber deck and cabana

What approvals apply to a Benowa waterfront deck?

A new timber deck on a Benowa block will likely need building approval from a private certifier, the council says. A canal block adds a few more rules. Rebuilding a revetment wall, or changing its shape, position or materials, usually needs a new approval. Under Local Law No. 17, the council can also order an owner to keep the wall in repair.

Plan where the water goes, too. The council says owners need its approval to run stormwater into the canal. If you want a deck around a pool, see our guide to timber pool decks.

What clients say

5.0 on Google

★★★★★

A full reno, two bathrooms and all

He was fantastic to work with and the quality of work was top notch. … Brett is a very good communicator and a great builder.
Toby Black, Ashmore
★★★★★

Deck restored, new steps from scratch

Brett did a bang-up job repairing and restoring our wooden deck … we can't fault his work ethic, craftsmanship, communication or punctuality.
Shaun Rudland
★★★★★

15 years of jobs, still calling Brett

Brett has done several renovation jobs for us over the last 15 years … quality work, great follow-through, and just a great guy to have come into our home
Katrina T-w

What clients say

5.0 on Google

★★★★★
Brett from Field Carpentry completed a renovation for us at our home in Ashmore on the Gold Coast. The project included two bathrooms, some large doors and windows, some brick work repairs, flooring modifications and some other bits. He was fantastic to work with and the quality of work was top notch. He was always very polite and considerate of us while living in the house through the Renos, always working with us to schedule things when it would suit our family movements. Brett is a very good communicator and a great builder. We will definitely use Field Carpentry again and would recommend them to other Gold Coasters.
Toby Black, Ashmore
★★★★★
Brett did a bang-up job repairing and restoring our wooden deck including building a set of fully-enclosed 2 metre wide steps from scratch. He listened to what we wanted to achieve and gave us a range of options to suit different budgets. A pleasure to deal with from go to whoa, we can't fault his work ethic, craftsmanship, communication or punctuality. Would we use him again? We're already writing our "2024 List for Brett"
Shaun Rudland
★★★★★
Brett has done several renovation jobs for us over the last 15 years - timber and stainless steel back deck and railings, timber stairwell railings, refit and installation of cupboard units in laundry and bedrooms, and timber self-close fence side gate. A skilful tradie whose work I highly recommend - quality work, great follow-through, and just a great guy to have come into our home to do the necessary work.
Katrina T-w
★★★★★
Brett has carried out a range of medium to large jobs for us, including a new deck, a daybed, and he was a key part of the team that extended our house (a large reno project). His ability to bring a bespoke idea to life is incredible, as is his attention to detail. Just a great guy to work with, would recommend him to anyone.
Brendan Ritchie
★★★★★
I have hired Brett's expert carpentry services on a couple of occasions and both jobs were carried out in a professional manner. Brett is a perfectionist and takes pride in his workmanship and what he delivers. He carried out a semi kitchen reno job most recently which by no means was straightforward however he tackled it head on and a great result was achieved.
Jodie McDonald
★★★★★
Brett does wonderful work. Would thoroughly recommend him !!!
Tracy London
★★★★★
Brett did a great job on our new deck. Professional, clear communication, attention to detail, and top-tier craftsmanship. Highly recommend Brett to any one seeking a high-quality deck or renovation for a good price.
Taylor Moss
★★★★★
Brett and the team exceeded our expectations with their impeccable work on our kitchen remodel. We're thrilled with the result and grateful for the outstanding craftsmanship that has truly transformed our home.
Channa Cohn

Questions from Benowa

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Do Benowa townhouses need approval for renovations?

Check your by-laws first. Under Queensland body corporate rules, the committee can approve an owner's improvement to common property when it costs under $3,000, as long as you follow its conditions and keep the work in good repair. Jobs inside your lot still need a by-law check, as some schemes control changes to flooring.

How old is Benowa?

Older than it looks. Robert Muir used the name for a sugar plantation on the Nerang River in 1870, and the Benowa Estate went to auction in 1887. Some homes from the 1890s have since been replaced with newer ones. A few places, such as Rosser's house and gardens on Ashmore Road, are now heritage-listed.

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