Decks & outdoor living
Kwila, garapa and treated-timber decks designed around your home, section and lifestyle.
Qualified builder · Licensed LBP BP106446
Outdoor spaces
built to last.
Quality decks, stairs, balustrades and alterations across Wellington, Porirua, Kāpiti and the Hutt Valley.
Qualified Experienced builder25+ years Building experienceLicensed Building Practitioner
What we build
Practical building work,
beautifully finished.
From a new deck to a consented addition, you deal directly with an experienced builder who takes pride in the details.
Stairs, handrails & balustrades
Safe, well-built access with timber or glass balustrades and carefully finished details.
Additions & alterations
Small additions, structural alterations and consented work, including council inspections and subtrade coordination.
Fencing & maintenance
Quality fencing, repairs and practical building solutions that improve and protect your property.
Selected projects
Recent work
Real projects completed across the Wellington region.
Plimmerton
Kwila deck & glass balustrade
Papakōwhai
Deck built around a cherry tree
Plimmerton
Kwila stairs & handrails
Karori
Consented addition & alterations
Wellington
Large kwila entertaining deck
Wellington region
Boundary fencing
Built right,from the frame up.
About Danart
Direct, experienced and easy to deal with.
Danart Construction is led by Darren Thomason, a qualified builder and Licensed Building Practitioner with over 25 years’ experience.
You’ll deal directly with Darren throughout your project—from the first site visit and practical advice through to the final details. His experience ranges from decks and alterations through to managing large consented construction projects from start to finish.
For consented work, Danart can coordinate subtrades and council inspections so the process stays straightforward.
- Clear, practical communication
- High-quality workmanship
- Respect for your home and property
Client feedback
Trusted by local homeowners.
What our clients say
★★★★★“We loved Darren’s idea of retaining our existing concrete stairs and building new framing over them. The new kwila stairs have completely transformed the access alongside our home and look fantastic.”
★★★★★“Darren completely transformed an unused area beside our home into a beautiful outdoor space. We especially loved the way he designed and built the deck around our cherry blossom tree.”
★★★★★“We’re very happy with the quality of Darren’s workmanship and the finished deck and stairs. Communication was clear throughout, and Darren was always friendly and easy to deal with.”
★★★★★“Darren managed our entire consented addition and alterations from start to finish, including coordinating the subtrades and council inspections. The quality of the finished work is excellent.”
Verified Builderscrack feedback
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Verified Builderscrack review★★★★★“Darren did an exceptional job of constructing our deck within a very tight timeframe. I was very impressed by his communication skills and excellent attention to detail — working with Darren exceeded my expectations and I couldn’t recommend him more highly.”
Verified Builderscrack review★★★★★“Darren and Andre did a fantastic job on our new deck. Very pleased with communication and workmanship of the deck. Completed on time, one week before Christmas — highly recommend!”
Verified Builderscrack review★★★★★“I recently had a relining job completed and couldn’t be happier with the results. From start to finish, the process was smooth, professional, and stress-free. Even helped me out with a couple of other small jobs!”
Let’s discuss your project
Ready to improve
your home?
Tell Darren what you have in mind and arrange a free, no-obligation quote.