Deck Seal is an Australian franchise specialising in deck restoration and maintenance services. Founded in 2007 by Brian & Danielle Burgess, Deck Seal has grown from a small local business to Victoria's leading deck and timber restoration and preservation experts. The company services residential, commercial, and retail clients, having worked on over 5000 decks and timber structures across Victoria.

Deck Seal provides comprehensive training and support, including:

• Hands-on, infield training in timber/deck maintenance and restoration (2-4 weeks)
• Direct access to products and suppliers
• Full suite of operations manuals
• Sales and brand marketing support
• Exclusive territories with designated marketing opportunities
• Quoting and estimating training
• Customer service call centre & 1800 DECKCLEAN phone number
• Well-established, fully automated systems and operations
• Software training (Xero, Gmail, and ServiceM8)
• Ongoing individual professional support

A typical day for a Deck Seal franchisee might include:

• Morning: Review schedules, prepare equipment and materials for the day's jobs
• Mid-morning to afternoon: Travel to client locations, perform deck inspections, restoration, and maintenance services
• Late afternoon: Complete paperwork, follow up with clients, and schedule future appointments
• Evening: Respond to inquiries, plan marketing activities, and manage administrative tasks
• Throughout the day: Ensure high-quality service delivery, address any customer concerns, and maintain equipment
• Regularly: Implement local marketing strategies, network with potential clients, and stay updated on industry trends and techniques

Franchisees are expected to be hands-on in the business, especially during the initial stages, to ensure smooth operations and maintain Deck Seal's service standards while building a strong local presence.

• Honest and hardworking with a strong work ethic
• Organised and focused on success
• Good communicator with strong focus on customer service
• Committed to growing a business for personal or family's future
• Team player
• Self-motivated with good time management skills
• Practical and equipped with basic handyman skills
• Unafraid of physical work

Prior experience in deck restoration or the home improvement industry is not required, as comprehensive training is provided.