Timber pergola over a pool deck with hills behind, built by Chris Fella Carpentry in East Gippsland
Qualified carpenter · Bruthen, East Gippsland

Done properly. First time. Carpenter for East Gippsland homes

Decking, pergolas, fencing, renovations and home maintenance for homes across East Gippsland.

Qualified carpenter 30+ years experience Free measure & quote Rated 5 out of 5, Google rated
  • Decking
  • Pergolas & Carports
  • Fencing
  • Renovations & New Homes
  • Retaining Walls
  • Sheds & Outbuildings
  • Home Maintenance
  • Lawns & Gardens
  • Gutters
  • Insurance Repairs
TradeQualified carpenter
Experience30+ years in the industry
ScopeDomestic & commercial
AlwaysFree measure & quote
About Chris

30+ years of craftsmanship in East Gippsland

Qualified carpenter. In the building industry for over 30 years in domestic and commercial building works. Experience with insurance companies, estimating, project supervisor and manager of a national building company. Decking, Pergolas, Renovations, Retaining walls etc.

Based in Bruthen, Chris works on homes and commercial properties right across East Gippsland — from decks, pergolas and fencing to renovations, new homes, retaining walls and the maintenance jobs around the house. Every project starts with a free measure and quote.

  • 30+ years
  • Qualified carpenter
  • Domestic & commercial
  • Insurance work experience
Chris Fella Qualified Carpenter

All carpentry works, including Decking, Pergolas, fencing, retaining walls, sheds and outbuildings, insurance repairs, renovations and new homes – plus home maintenance, gutters, lawns and garden care.

PO Box 170 Bruthen 3885 chrisfella@bigpond.com 0412 991 260  ·  03 5157 5198
What Chris builds

Services

Chris builds timber decks, pergolas and carports, fencing, retaining walls and sheds, and takes on renovations and new homes for houses and commercial properties across East Gippsland. He also looks after the maintenance jobs around the house — repairs, gutters, lawns and gardens — and insurance repair work, so one call covers the lot.

Carpentry & building

01

Decking

Custom timber decks with glass and timber balustrades, built to complement your home and outdoor living style.

02

Pergolas & Carports

Beautifully crafted shade structures and covered entertaining areas that transform your outdoor space.

03

Fencing

Horizontal timber fencing, privacy screens, gates and boundary fencing that add privacy and kerb appeal to any property.

04

Renovations & New Homes

Domestic and commercial building works, from bathroom and kitchen renovations and extensions to new homes.

05

Retaining Walls

Structural and garden retaining walls built to last, protecting your property while enhancing your landscape.

06

Sheds & Outbuildings

Timber-clad sheds, workshops and custom storage solutions built to match your property and requirements.

Maintenance & repairs

07

Home Maintenance

Repairs, odd jobs and the things on the list you haven't got to.

08

Lawns & Garden Maintenance

Mowing, tidy-ups and ongoing upkeep.

09

Gutters

Cleaning, repairs and replacement.

10

Insurance Repairs

Insurance repair work, with experience dealing with insurance companies.

From first visit to final invoice

How I work

Straightforward pricing, no markup on materials.

  1. Site visit & measure

    I come out to look at the job and take measurements, so the quote fits your exact project.

  2. I quote the job

    You get a clear quote up front, before any work starts.

  3. You buy materials at my trade price

    Once you're happy with the quote, I send you the quoted materials list and you buy them at trade price. No markup, no hidden costs.

  4. The build

    Lock in a start date that suits you, then the job is completed with the craftsmanship and attention to detail that keeps clients coming back.

  5. You pay for labour only

    My invoice covers my time on the tools. No GST.

Most jobs are quoted this way. Ask me about it when I come out to look at the job.

Selected work

Recent projects

A selection of recent jobs across East Gippsland: a new home frame going up, a wrap-around timber deck, an elevated terrace with a glass balustrade, a slat privacy screen, a weatherboard renovation with a new timber porch and a horizontal timber fence. Every job, big or small, gets the same care and attention to detail.

Timber frame of a new home under construction with scaffolding, East Gippsland
New home frameRenovations & new homes
Wrap-around timber deck with cream posts beside a brick home, East Gippsland
Wrap-around timber deckDecking
Elevated tiled terrace with glass balustrade and stairs overlooking the coast
Elevated terraceOutdoor living
Horizontal timber slat privacy screen in front of a stone-clad wall
Timber privacy screenFencing
White weatherboard house with a new timber-framed porch and skylight roof
Weatherboard renovation with timber porchRenovations
Horizontal timber slat fence and raised garden bed under a blue sky
Horizontal timber fenceFencing
In their words

What clients say

Rated 5 out of 5,Google review
Rated 5 out of 5.
Chris was amazing! From start to finish! We had our front fence done and we have had so many compliments!! Already booked in for our next job! Thank you again. Highly recommend to anyone!
Sarah Dollman
Google · 3 years ago
Craft in detail

Inside the work

A closer look at the details that make the difference: a post-and-rail fence, a timber-framed polycarbonate shed, a verandah deck, a kitchen renovation, a timber-clad outbuilding, a balcony deck, mitred decking corners, a pergola going up beside a brick home, and a long deck finished with a glass balustrade. Use the arrows to move through the photos.

Coverage

Serving East Gippsland

Chris Fella Carpentry is based in Bruthen and works across the East Gippsland lakes district — Bairnsdale, Paynesville and Metung, through to Lakes Entrance and Nowa Nowa, and up to Buchan. If your town isn't listed, give Chris a call.

  • Bruthen
  • Bairnsdale
  • Lakes Entrance
  • Paynesville
  • Metung
  • Nowa Nowa
  • Buchan

Don't see your suburb? Call 0412 991 260 — Chris may still be able to help.

Let's build something that lasts

Get in touch

Request a free quote

Tell Chris about your project — what you'd like built or fixed, where it is and any rough timing — and he'll get back to you to arrange a free measure and quote. Or reach him directly on 0412 991 260 or chrisfella@bigpond.com during trading hours.

Phone
Address
253 Bruthen-Nowa Nowa Rd
Bruthen VIC 3885
Postal
PO Box 170
Bruthen VIC 3885

Trading hours

Monday8 am – 6 pm
Tuesday8 am – 6 pm
Wednesday8 am – 6 pm
Thursday8 am – 6 pm
Friday8 am – 5 pm
Saturday9 am – 5 pm
SundayClosed

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