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White painted deck with an outdoor lounge
Gold Coast, QLD

Palm Beach carpenter for kitchens, bathrooms and decks

Carpentry for homes between two creeks and the surf.

  • QBCC licensed
  • 5.0 stars on Google
  • Free quotes

Homes in Palm Beach at the 2021 Census

  • 40.9%separate houses
  • 19.8%townhouses and semis
  • 38.4%flats and units
  • 37.0%rented

Palm Beach sits between two creeks. Tallebudgera Creek forms its northern edge and Currumbin Creek its southern edge, with the ocean to the east and the Pacific Motorway to the west. Both creeks are dredged, and sand from Currumbin Creek is used to top up the beach.

Houses and units are close to even here, with townhouses making up most of the rest. Work ranges from a unit kitchen to a deck restoration on a house that has faced years of sun and salt.

Close by: Burleigh Heads, Elanora, Currumbin.

What Brett does in Palm Beach

What types of homes are in Palm Beach?

Palm Beach has a bit of everything. The 2021 Census counted 40.9% separate houses, 38.4% flats or apartments and 19.8% townhouses or similar. Two-bedroom homes were 36.6% of the total, and three-bedroom homes 33.2%. More than a third of homes were rented (37.0%), 32.1% had a mortgage and 28.5% were owned outright. Of 8,353 private homes, 1,147 were empty on census night.

This is not a new suburb. Its first church opened in 1928, the surf club began in 1930, and the state high school opened in 1972. It had 16,349 people in 2021.

Timber deck with steps down to the lawn

What should you plan for near the beach in Palm Beach?

Palm Beach's shore has had a lot of work. A training wall was built at the Tallebudgera Creek mouth between 1976 and 1981. In 2019 the council finished the Palm Beach Shoreline Project, which added sand and an artificial reef. For your home, keep two things in mind.

First, salt. QBCC's sea spray zone covers any land within 1 km of a surf coast. Outdoor brackets on treated timber decks need better protection, such as stainless steel. Second, erosion. The council says the State Government predicts sea levels could rise by up to 0.8 metres by 2100. Building in a coastal erosion hazard area may need extra checks.

Timber pool deck with a glass pool fence

Do you need approval for a Palm Beach unit renovation?

For units and townhouses, start with the body corporate. Some schemes have by-laws that need approval for new flooring. Work that touches common property needs the committee to agree if it costs under $3,000, or a general meeting vote if it costs more.

For a house, the council test for a deck is size and height. Stay below 10 square metres and below 1 metre off the ground and you may not need building approval. Go over either and you need a private certifier. If your lot backs onto Tallebudgera or Currumbin Creek, check for a waterfront setback, where a deck over 1 metre high needs a referral to council. See our guide to council approval for renovations.

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 Palm Beach

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Is my Palm Beach home in a coastal erosion area?

Look it up on the City Plan interactive map. Turn on the coastal erosion hazard overlay, then use its legend to see the hazard level for your block. If it applies, building work may need extra assessment under the City Plan and Queensland building rules. A private certifier can explain what that means for your job.

Could my older Palm Beach home have asbestos?

It could. QBCC links asbestos risk to homes built before 1990, in places like flooring underlay, splashbacks, gables and gutters. If your home is that old, have anything you are unsure of tested by a licensed asbestos assessor before a bathroom or kitchen comes out. If it is found, QBCC says to use a licensed remover.

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