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Prices, how-tos and what actually lasts in the salt air. Written from the jobs we do every week between Burleigh and Byron.
Fencing · 11 September 2026
Timber or aluminium? Choosing slat fencing for a beachside home on the Tweed Coast
Timber slats look warmer and cost less up front. Aluminium costs more and needs almost nothing after. Here's the real comparison for a home within a kilometre of the beach.
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How-to · 11 September 2026
Why doors stick in coastal Queensland homes, and the fix that lasts
A door that sticks every summer isn't bad luck. It's humidity, dropped hinges or a house that's settled. Here's how to tell which one you've got and what fixes it for good.
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Pricing · 11 September 2026
How much does a fly screen repair cost on the Gold Coast? (2026 guide)
Most fly screen repairs on the Gold Coast cost between $60 and $240. Here's what drives the price, which mesh lasts near the beach, and when a screen is worth replacing instead.
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