Questions, answered straight.

Adam is based in the inner-east of Brisbane and most jobs are in Bulimba, Hawthorne, Balmoral, Morningside, Norman Park, Camp Hill, Coorparoo, Cannon Hill, East Brisbane, Carindale, Tingalpa and Murarrie. Working in a tight local patch means Adam can get to you quickly to quote and there is no heavy travel cost loaded into the price. If you are a little outside that area it is still worth calling — for larger projects Adam is happy to travel, and he will tell you straight whether it suits.

Adam is contactable seven days a week, so if a weekday does not work you can still get hold of him to talk through a project or arrange a time to measure up. Carpentry work itself is generally scheduled during the working week, but quoting and conversations can happen whenever suits you. The easiest way to reach Adam is a phone call or a text on 0405 423 721 — leave a message if he is on the tools and he will get back to you.

Getting a quote is simple. Call or text Adam on 0405 423 721, or send your details through the contact form on this site, and tell him roughly what you have in mind. Adam will arrange a time to come and look at the job in person, because a quote is only accurate once he has seen the site. He then puts together a detailed written quote with a fixed price, so you know the full cost before deciding to go ahead.

Adam quotes jobs with a fixed written price rather than an open-ended hourly rate. Once he has seen the site and understood the scope, you get a detailed quote setting out what is included and what it costs. That means you can make a decision with the real number in front of you, and there are no surprises when the invoice arrives. One reviewer specifically mentioned being given a capped price and walked through the options — that is how Adam prefers to work.

Adam stands behind the carpentry he does. He builds things properly the first time — the right structure, the right materials, square and solid — and if something is not up to the standard it should be, he wants to know so he can put it right. The best time to talk through exactly what is covered is when you get your quote, so the expectations are clear for both sides before the job begins.

It depends on the time of year and how big the job is — outdoor work like decks and pergolas tends to be busiest heading into the warmer months. The sensible approach is to call Adam early, even if you are still deciding, so he can give you a realistic idea of when he could start. Quoting now does not commit you to anything, and it means that when you are ready, you already have a fixed price and a place in the schedule.

Yes. Decks and verandahs are a big part of what Adam does, and most jobs are right here in Bulimba, Hawthorne, Balmoral, Morningside and the surrounding inner-east suburbs. Working locally means Adam can get to your place quickly to measure up, and there are no long travel charges padding out the quote. If your home is a little further around Brisbane it is still worth a call — larger deck projects can be worth the trip, and Adam will tell you honestly if it suits.

It depends on your budget, the look you want and where the deck sits. Hardwood gives a rich, hard-wearing finish that suits Brisbane homes and ages beautifully, while treated pine is a more economical option that still performs well when it is built and sealed properly. Adam will talk through the choices when he measures up, including board widths and the gaps between them, so you can pick the deck that fits both the house and the budget.

Every deck is quoted individually after Adam has seen the site. The price depends on the size of the deck, the height off the ground, the footings your block needs, the decking and balustrade you choose, and any stairs or screening. Once Adam has measured up he gives you a detailed written quote with a fixed price, so you know the full cost before any work starts. There are no hourly surprises once the job is running.

A straightforward deck is usually a matter of days rather than weeks, while a larger wraparound verandah with stairs and balustrades takes longer. The honest answer is that it depends on the size, the access to your block and the weather. When Adam quotes the job he will give you a realistic time frame and a start date, and he keeps you posted if anything shifts so you are never left wondering.

Yes — a lot of inner-east Brisbane homes sit on a slope or up on stumps, and that is exactly the kind of deck Adam builds regularly. Sloping and elevated decks need the right footings, properly sized posts and a frame engineered to stay solid, and that is built into the way Adam approaches every job. He will assess your block when he measures up and explain what the structure underneath needs to be.

Yes. A deck is rarely just the boards — most need stairs for access and a balustrade to be safe and finished, and Adam builds all of it as one job. That includes cable-wire balustrades, timber balustrades and slatted screens, plus steps, landings and any privacy screening you want. Having the same carpenter handle the whole thing means the detailing matches and there is one person responsible for the finished result.

Yes. Adam builds and fits timber staircases inside and out — external stairs leading up to a Queenslander verandah or deck, and internal staircases as part of a renovation or extension. Treads, stringers, handrails and posts are all cut to suit the specific house rather than dropped in as an off-the-shelf kit. If you are not sure what your space can take, Adam will measure up and talk through the options before quoting.

This is one of the things Adam genuinely enjoys. Character Brisbane homes have a particular look — the profile of the posts, the spacing of the balusters, the timber detailing — and a new staircase only looks right if it respects that. Adam matches the detailing of the existing home so the stairs feel original rather than bolted on. When he measures up he will look at what is already there and explain how new work can be made to sit in with it.

Adam builds a range of balustrade styles — traditional timber balustrades with turned or square balusters, modern cable-wire balustrades for a lighter, more open look, and slatted timber screens. The right choice depends on the style of your home, the view you want to keep, and the safety requirements for the height involved. Adam will walk you through what suits your stairs or deck and what the options mean for the finished look.

After Adam has measured the site he gives you a written quote with a fixed price. The cost depends on the rise and run of the stairs, the timber chosen, the balustrade style, whether it is internal or external, and how much access there is to build it. Quoting only happens once Adam has seen the job in person — that way the price reflects your actual stairs, not a rough guess, and there are no surprises once the work begins.

Yes. You do not always need a whole new staircase. If the treads have worn, a handrail has come loose, or a balustrade no longer feels solid, Adam can repair or replace just that part rather than the entire flight. He will take a look, tell you honestly whether a repair is the sensible option or whether more of the structure needs attention, and quote accordingly. Safety is the first thing he checks on any older staircase.

A set of stairs is usually a quick job compared with a full deck or renovation — often a matter of days once materials are ready. The exact time depends on the size of the staircase, the balustrade detail and the access to the work area. Adam will give you a clear time frame and a start date with your quote, and because he does the work himself there is no waiting on subcontractors to free up.

Both add covered outdoor space, and the line between them is mostly about the roof. A pergola is an open or partly open timber structure that gives shade and definition to an area, while a patio is generally fully roofed so it stays usable in rain as well as sun. Adam builds both, and when he visits he will talk through which one actually suits how you want to use the space and the way it ties into your home.

Some do and some do not — it depends on the size of the structure, how it attaches to the house and where it sits on the block. Rather than guess, Adam will give you an honest read on whether your plans are likely to need approval when he quotes the job, and point you in the right direction if a certifier or council application is involved. It is better to sort that out early than to discover it part way through.

Adam builds pergolas and patios with solid timber posts, beams and rafters — the exposed-timber framing is part of what makes them look good. Roofing is chosen for how you want to use the space: an open or slatted top for filtered shade, or sheet roofing for full cover from sun and rain. He will talk through the timber and roofing options when he measures up so the finished structure does what you actually need.

Each pergola or patio is quoted after Adam has seen the site. The price reflects the size of the structure, the timber and roofing you choose, the footings and posts it needs, and how it connects to your house or existing deck. You get a detailed written quote with a fixed price before work starts, so the cost is clear up front and there are no hourly surprises once the build is running.

Yes. Many of the pergolas and patios Adam builds attach to the house, sit over an existing deck, or do both. The important part is how the new structure ties in — the connection back to the house has to be done properly so it is solid and weather-tight, and the posts and footings have to suit what is already there. Adam works all of that out when he measures up and explains how it will go together.

A pergola or patio is usually a shorter job than a full deck or renovation, often completed within a week or so depending on the size and roofing. Weather and access can move things along or slow them down. Adam gives you a realistic time frame and a start date with the quote, and keeps you informed if anything shifts, so you always know where the job stands.

Yes, and it is some of Adam's favourite work. Character Queenslanders have detailing worth preserving — VJ walls, timber floors, picture rails, the proportions of the rooms — and a renovation only succeeds if that character is respected. Adam has done renovation work on older Brisbane homes, including a customer's hundred-year-old Queenslander, and he approaches them carefully, matching original detailing so new work sits in with the old rather than fighting it.

Most of a renovation is carpentry. That covers framing and structural work, flooring, walls and ceilings, fitting doors and windows, and all the finishing carpentry — skirtings, architraves and trims — that makes a room feel complete. Adam handles the carpentry side of a renovation or extension from start to finish. When he quotes the job he will set out clearly what is included so you know exactly what is being done.

Renovations are quoted after Adam has been through the home and understood the full scope of the work. Because every renovation is different, the price reflects the rooms involved, the structural work needed, the finishes and the sequence of the build. Adam gives you a detailed written quote and is straight with you about scope and cost before anything starts, so you can make decisions with the real numbers rather than a vague estimate.

Yes. With Adam Pykett Carpentry you deal with Adam — he quotes the job, he is on the tools, and he is your point of contact the whole way through. There is no call centre and no being handed between people. Customers regularly mention in reviews how easy that makes the whole process, because the person who promised the work is the person doing it and answering your questions.

Yes — and on a character home it matters. New work that does not match the existing skirtings, architraves and picture rails always looks like an afterthought. Adam matches the profiles and detailing of your home so an extension or renovation reads as part of the original house. It is the kind of finishing carpentry that most people only notice when it is done badly, and getting it right is part of how Adam works.

It depends entirely on the size of the renovation — a single room is a very different job from a whole-home renovation or an extension. Rather than give a number that means nothing, Adam will set out a realistic time frame and sequence when he quotes the work, once he understands the full scope. He keeps you updated as the job runs so you always know what stage things are at and what is coming next.