Our People

Friendly, knowledgeable, and old school pride in our workmanship.

Ready for your new outdoor lifestyle? Whether it’s a new pool deck, entertainment deck, kick back and relax deck or simply a new patio roof to get you enjoying the great outdoors at home, we are here to make it simply happen. We know all the tips and tricks to make the most of the space you have. As your Project Managers, we take care of the drafted plans, council permits and QBCC insurance requirements. Contact us anytime for a design consultation and free quote. Our team is happy to work with you to meet your individual home improvement needs. Try out our quote calculator or price guide and make an appointment with us.

David Rider

Owner

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David Rider

Owner

Davids love for building goes back to when he was 3. His father would often find him with his hammer in hand trying to hammer in nails with mixed results! With a love for good design and wanting to help people achieve their dream outdoor space, David gets a big thrill from turning an ordinary backyard into something that becomes the house's centrepiece Davids other interests include his motocross bike and mountain biking through the forests.

Shelley

Customer care administrator

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Shelley

Customer care administrator

Shelley, our awesome administrator keeps everyone and everything organised, and on track. Clients love her friendly and informative help, along with her ability to keep the team organised so as to keep to schedules and timeframes. In her spare time Shelley plays netball (Indoor and outdoor) with her daughter

Roly

Project Manager and Sales

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Roly

Project Manager and Sales

Roly has a wealth of experience in the trade and with his easy going and approachable persona will ensure you of a great result Roly loves a chat, so put the kettle on and be ready to discuss options for your next project, or your last fishing trip!

Brett

Patio Designer

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Brett

Patio Designer

Brett has a long background in the home improvement industry with his speciality in metal products which makes him our Patio Roof Guru. You'll find Brett in the weekends exploring the queensland coastline in search of the perfect fishing spot

Andrew (Pants)

Carpenter

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Andrew (Pants)

Carpenter

Andrew A.K.A. Pants, has been with Deking for 10 plus years and is a veteran of the team. Pants will work on your project like its his own and loves a challenging project to exercise his carpentry skills! Spare time for Pants involves skateboards and motor racing along with precious moments with his daughter.

Aaron

Carpenter

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Aaron

Carpenter

Aaron is our quiet achiever who has an amazing eye for detail, nothing goes past Aaron unless its 100% spot on! In his spare time Aaron can been found wake boarding or spending time on his acreage property pottering around in his shed

Antony

Carpenter

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Antony

Carpenter

Antony is a qualified carpenter with years of experience in metal construction which makes him a much valued asset for our patio department

Ben

Carpenter

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Ben

Carpenter

Ben is married with 3 children and lives on an acreage block where they have plenty of room for outdoor activities, these include: off road motorbikes, fishing, camping, etc.

luke

Carpenter

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luke

Carpenter

Luke is our newest recruit with just over a year with the Deking team. Luke gained his carpentry qualification through the armed services which has put him in good stead with getting the job done right the first time and on time. Luke is married with 1 little girl who keeps him busy in his spare time

Jarrod Schulte

Apprentice Carpenter

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Jarrod Schulte

Apprentice Carpenter

Jarrod is our 1st year apprentice carpenter who always has a grin on his face. In his spare time, Jarrod can be found on the basketball court shooting hoops

Floyd

Sleep & Eat

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Floyd

Sleep & Eat

Let’s not forget Floydy the fat cat, office mascot. He is a well-loved part of the Deking family, although we are not sure what his role is, as he is too well looked after to even think twice about mice.

Laurie

Patio Installer

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Laurie

Patio Installer

Laurie is our metal roofing guru with an inheritance of knowledge from previously working in the trade with his fathers patio business (Now retired) His 5 year old daughter keeps him more than entertained in the weekends!