Timber decking
Hardwood and pine decks, pool surrounds, raised platforms and stairs. Properly ventilated substructures, hidden or countersunk fixings, sealed and ready to use.
Cape Peninsula carpentry
Carpenters who know their timber.
Decks, fences, gates, chicken coops and garden structures, built on site across the Cape Peninsula by a crew who have spent years working timber. Straight lines, honest timber, no shortcuts.
Years on the tools
We came up through the trade the long way, cutting, treating and fixing the poles, decking and cladding we still build with today.
Built for the coast
Salt air, southeasters and winter rain. We treat, seal and fix accordingly so the work still looks right in five years.
Free quotes, quick starts
Send a photo on WhatsApp and we will come and measure. Most garden jobs start within a week or two.
Who we are
A small crew who would rather do it properly.
Diva's is a hands on carpentry team working across Cape Town's south peninsula. We spent years cutting, treating and installing timber for homes all over the valley before we started building under our own name.
That background matters more than it sounds. It means we know which timber belongs where, how a fence should be set so it does not lean after one winter, and how to build a deck substructure that stays dry underneath. Most of our work now comes from neighbours of people we have already built for.
- Every job measured, quoted and built by the same people
- SA pine, balau, saligna and gum poles, treated to the right hazard class
- We clean up the site properly before we leave
- Happy to work alongside your builder, landscaper or architect
Deep SouthWhere we live and work
What we build
Decking, fencing and just about anything in timber.
If it is made of wood and it lives outside, we can build it, repair it or replace it. Here is what we get asked for most.
Fencing & gates
Picket, paling, slatted privacy screens, gum pole fencing and driveway gates. Set in concrete, squared up and finished so the whole run reads as one line.
Chicken coops & runs
Built to keep caracal, mongoose and baboons out, which down here is the whole job. Nesting boxes, easy clean floors, wire mesh runs and doors that actually latch.
Wendy houses & garden rooms
Storage sheds, studios, tool rooms and garden offices. Built on site or delivered in sections, clad and roofed to match the house.
Pergolas & shade structures
Pergolas, carports, patio covers and reed or lath ceilings that take the edge off the afternoon sun without closing the space in.
Cladding, screens & repairs
Shiplap and log profile cladding, slatted screens to hide bins and pumps, plus repairs to rotten boards, sagging gates and tired decks that just need bringing back.
Recent work
Built on the peninsula, photographed on site.
No stock photos and no catalogue shots. Every picture below is a job we built for a homeowner on the peninsula.
Areas we cover
From Muizenberg to Cape Point, and over the neck to Hout Bay.
The Deep South is home ground, so we are on site quickly and back just as quickly if anything needs a second look. We also take work in the southern suburbs and along the Atlantic seaboard.
- Fish Hoek
- Noordhoek
- Kommetjie
- Simon's Town
- Sun Valley
- Capri Village
- Scarborough
- Glencairn
- Clovelly
- Welcome Glen
- Ocean View
- Masiphumelele
- Muizenberg
- Kalk Bay
- St James
- Lakeside
- Marina da Gama
- Tokai
- Constantia
- Bergvliet
- Hout Bay
- Llandudno
- Chapman's Peak
- Red Hill
Not on the list? Send us the address anyway. If we can get there, we will quote it.
How it works
Four steps, no drama.
Send a photo
WhatsApp us a picture of the spot and rough measurements. We will tell you straight away whether it is something we do.
We come and measure
A proper site visit, levels checked, timber options discussed. We look at drainage and access before we price anything.
Written quote
Materials, labour and timing in plain language. What is included, what is not, and how long the build will take.
We build and clean up
Offcuts removed, site swept, and a walk around with you at the end so you are happy before we invoice.
Timber, honestly
The right wood for the job, not just the cheapest.
A deck in Kommetjie takes a different beating to one in Tokai. Part of our job is telling you which timber makes sense for where you live and what you want to spend.
Balau and hardwoods
Dense, heavy and long lasting. Our first choice for pool surrounds and coastal decks that take full sun and salt. Oils up beautifully and holds its shape.
Treated SA pine
The workhorse. Cost effective for decks, screens, coops and Wendy houses, treated to the correct hazard class so ground contact is not a problem.
Gum and eucalyptus poles
For rustic fencing, pergola posts and retaining work. Strong, forgiving on uneven ground and very much at home in a fynbos garden.
Saligna and cladding profiles
Shiplap, log profile and slatted battens for walls, screens and ceilings. Finished with sealer or stain in the colour you choose.
Questions
The things people ask before they book.
Do you charge for a quote?
No. Site visits and written quotes anywhere in the south peninsula are free. If you are further out we will let you know before we drive.
How long does a deck take to build?
Most domestic decks take between three and seven working days once materials are on site, depending on size, access and whether we are building over a slope. Fences usually go up in a day or two.
Can you build a chicken coop for a small garden?
Yes. We build coops and runs to fit the space you have, with nesting boxes, a cleanable floor and mesh strong enough to keep the local wildlife out. Tell us how many birds and we will size it.
Do you repair old decks and fences, or only build new?
Both. Replacing rotten boards, resetting leaning poles, rehanging a dropped gate and sanding and resealing a tired deck are a good part of what we do.
Do you supply the timber?
Yes, and it is included in the quote. Years in the trade mean we know the suppliers and we know how to get good stock at a fair price. If you have your own timber, we are happy to work with it.
What areas do you cover?
The whole south peninsula from Muizenberg down to Cape Point, across to Kommetjie and Scarborough, plus the southern suburbs and Hout Bay.
Get in touch
Tell us what you want built.
A photo and a rough measurement is enough to start. We answer WhatsApp quickly, usually the same day, and we will say honestly if a job is not for us.
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm. Saturday mornings by arrangement.
Call or WhatsApp065 862 4614
Second number078 004 2465
Based inSouth Peninsula, Cape Town