Brisbane carpentry · QBCC 15357497

Built with integrity. Built to last.

Decks, external stairs, renovations and carpentry repairs across Brisbane. Every job is quoted, built and handed over by Ben and his crew, with a 5.0 star Google record behind the work.

  • Workmanship that holds up
  • Communication every step of the way
  • A tidy site, start to finish
Ben Bernard, in the green shirt, with the Bernard Building crew beside the work ute, timber laid out on saw horses
Ben Bernard crossing the site driveway with his tool belt on
Ben Bernard cutting a board to length with the circular saw while one of the crew looks on

Meet the builder

You deal with Ben, quote to handover.

Bernard Building is owner led. Ben quotes every job himself, works on the tools with the crew, and stays your point of contact the whole way through. Twelve years in construction, and a review record built on clear communication and turning up when he said he would.

  • QBCC licence 15357497
  • 5.0 from 39 Google reviews

In their words

What homeowners say once the job is done

Real Google reviews from real Brisbane jobs: decks, external stairs, renovations and carpentry repairs. They scroll just below.

Google rating

5.0

39 reviews

Five star Google reviews
39
Years in construction
12
Brisbane suburbs served
36
Tradies under the one crew
5

Google reviews

Word gets around.

5.0 · 39 reviews on Google

  • Melissa R.
    “From our very first contact Ben was personable and friendly. His communication is fantastic every step of the way. The workmanship is terrific and the way they keep the area clean and tidy is very professional & respectful. The whole team are lovely to deal with. Would happily have them back”
  • Anna W.
    “Ben and his team are very professional, prompt, and have great workmanship. We have used them for a few different projects now and have booked them in for the next stage of our renovation. Family members recommended Ben and we have no hesitation in recommending him for any building projects. Thanks Ben and your team.”
  • Tiffany S.
    “Ben and co did a fantastic job replacing our front stairs recently. They were punctual, did great work and were incredibly tidy. I would absolutely recommend them for any work on your house.”
  • Sue L.
    “Arrived when they said they would and did a skilful job repairing my walls after the removal of old air conditioners. The builders and plasterer were a pleasure to have in my home and to see the pride they took in their work.”
  • Lindsay V.
    “Thanks to Ben and his team for their work replacing some stairs, batten work under the house and replacing a few stumps. The quality of work was outstanding. More than anything, I am really appreciative of the communication from Ben and his team from when the job was first quoted, during the job and at completion. Would definitely recommend these guys for any building work you might have.”
  • Christine G.
    “It's easy to give a five star review to Bernard Building. Ben, Hugh and Joe recently finished replacing the flooring, joists, railings and stairs on our old Queenslander's veranda and the end result is beyond my expectations. Their excellent communication, attention to detail and work ethic, resulted in a pleasurable experience and a fantastic new space to enjoy.”
  • Janelle O.
    “Ben from Bernard Building and his fab team did some great building works for us this week. They were efficient, tidy, easy to communicate with and their completed work was of a very high standard. We would recommend Bernard Building for any renovation works small or large. Thanks Ben and all your Team. Appreciate your professionalism.”
  • Tracey P.
    “Super happy with my new decks and outdoor stairs. Very easy crew to deal with. Lovely details. Very efficient. Many thanks!”
  • Kelly S.
    “Love the work thank you guys!”
  • Morgan L.
    “Ben and the boys very professional, great work thank you guys”
  • Ian Q.
    “Ben and his team did a great job, extremely professional, highly recommend! Thanks again”
  • Monique T.
    “Recently we employed Ben to do some work for us around our house. We would highly recommend him. He was professional, thorough and knowledgeable. His quotes were fair and reasonable. Ben is highly skilled and a builder you can trust. Peter and Louise”
  • Sheelley D.
    “Ben and Cody and his team were fantastic always answering his messages. Very professional and clean would highly recommend Bernard Building we will definitely be using them again. Thank you for a great job 🤩”
  • Jackie T.
    “We had Ben and his team do the structural work for our kitchen renovation. Ben came with ideas, practical advice and skills to deliver an amazing result - we love it!!”
  • Sandra R.
    “Ben and his team were fantastic, professional and very efficient. They arrived early every day and got the job completed within a few days. They did a great job on replacing our external stairs. I would definitely recommend them to anyone. Well done guys😀”

What we build

Five tradies. One crew.

Drone view of a freshly oiled hardwood deck with timber slat balustrade off the back of a Queenslander

Deck building

New decks, rebuilds and extensions in hardwood or composite, set out properly and built for Queensland weather. From the subframe to the last board, the details are the job.

New external timber stairs mid-build under a high-set Brisbane home, Bernard Building banner on the verandah

External stairs

Straight flights, landings and full replacements. Measured twice, engineered to code and finished to be walked on for decades.

Renovated Queenslander home behind a new white picket fence, Brisbane

Renovations

Structural and finishing carpentry for Queenslanders and post-war homes. Verandahs, decks off the back, and the rooms in between.

Renovation carpentry inside a Brisbane home

Carpentry repairs

Stumps, joists, battens, frames and rot. The unglamorous work that keeps a timber home standing, done properly.

One job, start to finish

Watch a deck go in.

How a job runs

No surprises, start to finish.

  1. Walk-through and quote

    Ben visits, measures up and talks through your options. You get a clear written quote, not a guess.

  2. Scope and schedule

    Materials, timeline and start date agreed before anything begins, so you know what happens and when.

  3. The build

    Ben and the crew on site. Punctual, tidy and easy to reach, with updates as the work moves.

  4. Handover

    We walk the finished job with you, sort anything that needs sorting, and leave the site clean.

Get a quote

Tell Ben about your job.

Send the details through and Ben calls you back to book a walk-through. Serving 36 suburbs across Brisbane, from The Gap and Ashgrove through to Kedron.

Hours
Mon to Thu 6:30am to 8pm
Fri and Sat 6:30am to 4:30pm
Sun closed
Licence
QBCC 15357497

The job sheet

Send your job through.

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Prefer to talk? Call 0430 705 916 or email ben@bernardbuilding.com.au.