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!
Done properly. First time. Carpenter for East Gippsland homes
Decking, pergolas, fencing, renovations and home maintenance for homes across East Gippsland.
- Decking
- Pergolas & Carports
- Fencing
- Renovations & New Homes
- Retaining Walls
- Sheds & Outbuildings
- Home Maintenance
- Lawns & Gardens
- Gutters
- Insurance Repairs
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
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 5198Services
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
Decking
Custom timber decks with glass and timber balustrades, built to complement your home and outdoor living style.
Pergolas & Carports
Beautifully crafted shade structures and covered entertaining areas that transform your outdoor space.
Fencing
Horizontal timber fencing, privacy screens, gates and boundary fencing that add privacy and kerb appeal to any property.
Renovations & New Homes
Domestic and commercial building works, from bathroom and kitchen renovations and extensions to new homes.
Retaining Walls
Structural and garden retaining walls built to last, protecting your property while enhancing your landscape.
Sheds & Outbuildings
Timber-clad sheds, workshops and custom storage solutions built to match your property and requirements.
Maintenance & repairs
Home Maintenance
Repairs, odd jobs and the things on the list you haven't got to.
Lawns & Garden Maintenance
Mowing, tidy-ups and ongoing upkeep.
Gutters
Cleaning, repairs and replacement.
Insurance Repairs
Insurance repair work, with experience dealing with insurance companies.
How I work
Straightforward pricing, no markup on materials.
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Site visit & measure
I come out to look at the job and take measurements, so the quote fits your exact project.
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I quote the job
You get a clear quote up front, before any work starts.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.






What clients say
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.
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
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.
Bruthen VIC 3885
Bruthen VIC 3885
Trading hours
| Monday | 8 am – 6 pm |
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| Tuesday | 8 am – 6 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am – 6 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am – 6 pm |
| Friday | 8 am – 5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am – 5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |








