About SCG Carpentry
Welcome to SCG Carpentry, your local Central Coast carpentry and deck building specialist! If you would like something constructed out of timber, whether it be a brand new item or repairs and improvements to existing areas of your property, then let me hear your grand plan! I'm a one-man band, just a family guy in a ute these days, servicing much of the Central Coast out of my base quite near to the Woy Woy town centre. I specialise in your primary timber items, such as decks, pergolas, fences, pickets, stairs, etc, but I am happy to take on any task you may have, no matter how small you think it is. Give me a call, and let's have a chat about your project. I'd be delighted to hear from you!
Products
Timber!
Services
Decks
Pergolas and Arbors
Awnings
Timber Sheds
Timber Fences and Gates
Timber Clotheslines
Timber Carports
Timber Wraps or Veneers (to items made of something else)
Balustrades
Balconies
Steps and Stairs
Timber Trims and Touch-ups (generally)
Privacy Screens
Property Maintenance (generally)
Timber Paths and Causeways (to replace stairs, for example)
Reviews
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Jean Hiley
1 month ago
We gave Steve abit of a challenge extending our deck. We had different stages with different trades coming in at different times so they didn't work ontop of each other and Steve's organisation was too the T. He was very detailed in what he did and met our every needs and wants, I truly loved that he was a family man who put his family at crucial times in their life and still completed the task when he said he would. He was very accurate with his estimating and very affordable. I would highly recommend him!!
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Adam
1 month ago
So..I had Steve redo my fence. Outstanding outcome, but then the old gate looked pedestrian. So,after a quick chat we sorted that using left overs and some new timber at good rates. Check that out..amazing
Thanks Adam. That one felt more like it was only required because all the area around had been tidied up, but it was a good day using bits and pieces left over on a new timber frame. Cheers 😎
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Adam
1 month ago
Flying wombats destroyed my Fence. I have had Steve do great work for me before so I gave him a call. We came up with a plan, and as always great ideas, great prices for material and work and a fantastic outcome. I could go on with all the details but image speaks 1000s of words.
Cheers Adam, glad you liked the outcome. Restoring old lattice with hardwood panels as a screen was a brave idea on a front fence but I reckon it paid off!
Responded 1 month ago
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David Loy
3 months ago
Steve recently replaced my large deck, then built a frame around one end for a mechanical blind to be installed. He then designed the infill section at the top, and also designed a separate section at the other end to act as a privacy screen. The end result is a thing of beauty!! Steve's ability to relate to a client's wishes (he really listens) is what makes him so unique and so good at what he does. He uses high quality products and believes that what he creates should last. I can't recommend him highly enough. David
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Karen.L
8 months ago
Steve replaced two very rotted old windows on south side , as well as built a small window box above both windows. Steve was always polite & on time, worked consistently, to complete the job, thinks outside the box.
I’m glad your reclaimed windows found a new home Karen, and thanks for your kind words. Equally important that they are now keeping the south weather out. 😎
Responded 8 months ago
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Natalie Polglase
9 months ago
Steve transformed our backyard with such a wonderful deck! He worked hard, was on time every day and his workmanship was exemplary. I would highly recommend him.
Thanks Natalie, that’s lovely and we appreciate it. We both loved building that new prominent feature for your home and we know you’ll use it a lot, in all weather 😎
Responded 8 months ago
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Margie Braunstein
9 months ago
Steve worked on a backyard cabin project for us and did a superb job all the way. Honest. Reliable and a stickler for getting it just right. From the foundations to the deck, we couldn’t be happier. Thank You 😊
Thanks once again for your kind words on my work and our project. It was a labour of love, knowing it would end with a carving of the deck around your boulder. Pleasure and thanks again to you both.
Responded 9 months ago
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Lyn Price
11 months ago
Steve is a legend. Excellent tradesman, honest and innovative. Simply the best.
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Adam S
12 months ago
VERY PROFESSIONAL and FIRST CLASS OUTCOME. Steve's next challenge project for me was to remove my 40 year old death steps and created some safer and aesthetically pleasing steps with an additional step and less danger factor. Again best rates and top quality materials meeting budget requirements. Before and after images attached, to show construction and outcome. Fantastic result that will last for many decades to come.
Even a pergola needs a good-looking friend, right? Glad it went well and again, thank you for kind words.
Responded 12 months ago
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Adam S
12 months ago
Steve is my go to carpenter for all my tricky design projects, always great to work with taking an idea, turning into a concept and then completing the project through to amazing results. His rates are very competitive and he sources quality material at great prices. Perfect for my latest challenge a massive awning pergola extension to my garage (that he had previously converted from a car port)..and I wanted tricky features for the sun and shade and air flow elements....Result was spectacular. Before and afters shown, 6 stars job!
Nice words that are much appreciated. As you know all-too well, I’m just glad that this one-man band could do what it promised for you. Hard work, good results.
Responded 12 months ago
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Lisa Bentley
1 year ago
Some more photos of the fabulous barbeque area Steve has built for me. Thanks Lisa 😊
So good to see it in action - let alone when you’re able to be out there almost every night!
Responded 1 year ago
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Lisa Bentley
1 year ago
I rang Steve recently and asked if he would be able to help me create an outdoor barbecue area. I had some ideas but needed advice as to the design, materials and repurposing what i had - several tall brick garden beds. Well I can honestly say I am absolutely delighted with the end result! Steve's meticulous attention to detail is obvious when you look at the quality of his work. He has a great skill in being able to design, draw and build projects that are not exorbitantly priced and are beautiful. Highly recommend! (Photos shows shelving still needs to be painted).
Thank you Lisa for letting at that challenge and for believing in the process. And of course for your lovely words throughout, not just here online. As you know, I can’t wait to see and hear all about how that space is now going to be used by family and friends, especially as it warms up. Steve😎
Responded 1 year ago
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Katrina
1 year ago
turned up on agreeded day. finish work and left the area clean and tidy. I would and have recommended steve to some friends.
Glad you liked the work Katrina, thanks for the lovely words. Nice medium-sized job in a lovely place in a lovely location. Steve😎
Responded 1 year ago
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Jane
1 year ago
Having just moved into a rundown small villa, I had a lot of little handyman jobs that I couldn’t do. Steve was professional, on time and happily gave any task a go. He completed all tasks around the house in a timely and efficient manner and wasn’t patronising that this female had no inclination to put curtain rods up herself🤣. His professionalism and give a go attitude led to bigger jobs around the house and he recently completed a screen for the front of my property. Whether it’s a bigger job or, Steve is a great handyman! I will definitely be using his services again 😊
Thanks Jane. Glad I could help with the privacy combined with good-looks, that a timber privacy screen can deliver. I hope you’re all settled in now and feel like the world can’t peer in. Steve😎
Responded 1 year ago
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Sharon
1 year ago
Fabulous workmanship, attention to detail, reliable with timings and an ethical approach to all repairs within my home. Extremely happy to continue with Steve's expertise in all facets of external and internal environments. A genuinely nice tradesman who's craft is his passion.
It was really nice dealing with you too Sharon. I’m glad I could help you with those tasks and thank you for summing up our meeting so nicely. Steve😎
Responded 1 year ago
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Adam Shepherd
2 years ago
Every Pergola needs a great roof that matches the theme of the project. One calls a roofer and gets quote of $$$. WOW, One then chats with Steve to discuss in depth the issue. Steve says "I can do" and then sources all color proffered material and deliverers a structurally sound solution with sourced material at a lot more reasonable budget, then he fits and installs the roof, that not only looks sensational and compliments the pergola, but most importantly...NO leaks, as tested thoroughly by recent thunderstorms, so an additional handy skill set to just carpentry. I could not be happier, Thanks again exceeds all expectations!
We will always remember the 36deg day during this task won’t we Adam … wow! A good challenge and thanks for the sentiments.
Responded 2 years ago
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Chrissy
2 years ago
Steve built a gate for us today. He was punctual and was able to design a gate suitable for our place. He listened to what we requested and then created it. The gate is a solid build and fits perfectly. He did a really great job. An added bonus is that he completely cleaned up after himself afterwards leaving no evidence of being at our place. Very impressed with his overall job and would recommend Steve. A lovely guy to deal with.
Thank you Chrissy, that means a lot, particularly after the vehicle breakdowns and thunderstorms stopped me getting there every time I promised! Loved the challenge of building it to your needs and in the space available - cool afternoon 👍🏼
Responded 2 years ago
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Adam Shepherd
2 years ago
"The most beautiful thing I have seen in a long time" was the comment from my friendly postman who had followed the construction of this challenging project. The plan "demolish the old pergola nightmare and replace with a contemporary unique pergola fusing elements of the old with the new and to compliment the pool deck." Expectations were exceeded, many issues but Steve solved them, including redoing collapsed brick pier, working around shade sail corrections and generating a structurally solid pergola clad in Merbau that perfectly compliments the deck. Materials were sourced at affordable competitive prices, schedule was always reliable and always on time and communication for solving the multiple challenges was fantastic, on time and within budget constraints. The result was a fantastic resort style pergola that will last for decades to come. Brilliant, Beautiful and unique, So for too hard basket for the regular Joe...give Steve a Go! (before and after shown)
That’s awesome to hear from your postman because they would’ve seen it not only “before and after”, but also as a thing that didn’t change for as long as they have been delivering in that area. Like a real estate agent of a specific area telling an owner and the carpenter that their work has made a difference … etc. Thanks for that news and the kind words. A labour of love when we spend that much time, hey? 😎
Responded 2 years ago
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Dave Rathbone
2 years ago
Highly recommend did a great job
Thanks Dave. A real pleasure meeting and finishing off that task for you, after a great flooring job you selected. Happy to help any time 👍🏼
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David
2 years ago
I have now engaged Steve twice and cannot recommend highly enough. Very talented, precise and reliable.
Thanks again David! I might post pics of that task in my media, because it was one of those jobs when you walk away satisfied with the accuracy it required to complete.
Responded 2 years ago
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Do you only do timber work?
I do specialise in timber work these days, but as part of my business I also take on odd jobs and property maintenance and all things similar.
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