Serving Tallinn and Harju County
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Terrassiehitus Tallinn oils and maintains timber terraces across Tallinn and Harju County. We restore weathered decking and inspect the structure beneath it, checking pile heads and beam fixings one by one.
Site surveys and quotes are free in Tallinn and Harju County. Maintenance begins no later than the 14th working day after an order is confirmed. We oil only in dry weather above 15°C, when the timber can absorb the oil and it can dry properly.
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Our maintenance service covers weathered decking, sanding, oiling and protective treatment of cut timber. Since 2014, the dedicated crew has completed 418 oiling jobs across 11,529 m², using 2,882 litres of terrace oil.
Grey timber is not necessarily rotten. Sunlight breaks down lignin in the surface layer, leaving grey cellulose fibres. We remove this weathered layer before oiling.
At each stage, we show the customer the difference between weathered sound timber and rot: sound wood resists a pointed tool, while a rotten patch yields under pressure.
In spring, we clear needles, leaves and sand from the gaps between boards. Debris blocks drainage and traps moisture beneath the decking.
We turn sound cupped boards over during spring maintenance so rainwater no longer collects in their centres.
Sanding removes about 1 mm of greyed fibres and old oil from the board surface, exposing sound timber that can absorb a fresh coat.
We sand along board gaps with a handheld belt sander. A large floor sander could ride over the 5 mm gaps and leave uneven edges.
We protect sawn ends and cuts made on site, where factory-applied preservative may not have penetrated the full depth of the timber.
We use a brushable copper-based wood preservative that penetrates the fibers of the freshly cut surface, and we repeat the treatment of the cut edges every 3 years, because ultraviolet radiation degrades the active ingredient of the product faster on the surface than in the deeper layer of the wood.
Oiling prices depend on the timber, surface condition and sanding needed beforehand. Site surveys and quotes are free in Tallinn and Harju County.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Terrace sanding and oiling | from €20/m² |
| Washing and drying before oiling | from €2.70/m² |
| Protective treatment for cut timber ends | from €3/linear m |
| Terrace railing oiling | from €6/linear m |
| Travel within Tallinn and Harju County | 0 € |
The following factors affect the price the most:
Washing, drying and applying two oil coats to a 24 m² terrace takes two working days: washing on the first, then two coats four hours apart on the second.
A 24 m² terrace needs 6 litres of oil for two coats, at 8 m² per litre per coat. Our average oiling job covers 27.6 m² and takes 2.2 working days.
We wait six months before oiling a new treated pine terrace. Freshly treated timber is still too damp to absorb oil evenly; applying it sooner can leave a sticky, patchy surface.
We oil above 15°C with no rain forecast for 24 hours. Cold slows drying and rain can damage a partly dried coat. We reply on the same working day, and terrace surveys are free in Tallinn and Harju County.
Owner: Sirje M., converted farmhouse. Plot: Near Rae manor, Rae parish. Job number: 1 489.
1. Surface inspection: the grey timber resisted a pointed tool across all 48 m², so the quote included washing and sanding. During spring maintenance, four sound cupped boards were turned over.
2. Washing and sanding: we washed the decking with water and a soft brush and let it dry overnight. Sanding with 80- then 120-grit paper removed 1 mm of weathered fibre. We vacuumed the dust for disposal and treated 26 linear m of cut board ends with a copper-based preservative.
3. Oiling and handover: we applied two coats using 12 litres of oil, four hours apart. The customer received written care instructions and a one-year warranty for the oiling.
Maintenance price: washing and drying 48 m² × €2.70 = €129.60; sanding and oiling 48 m² × €20 = €960; cut-end treatment 26 linear m × €3 = €78. Total €1,167.60, including 24% VAT.
Maintenance time: three working days in late May 2026: washing and drying, then sanding and cut-end treatment, then two oil coats in dry 18°C weather.
Finished terrace: All 48 m² lost their grey surface and received two even coats of oil.
Three steps from inspection to freshly oiled decking.
We test the boards in several places with a pointed tool to distinguish sound greyed timber from rot, then decide whether washing alone is enough or sanding is needed.
We wash the decking at low pressure and let it dry. Where sanding is needed, we start with 80-grit and finish with 120-grit paper, leaving a surface that absorbs oil evenly.
The oil is applied in two layers, with drying time between the layers. Upon handover, the customer receives written maintenance instructions and a 1-year warranty on the oiling work, which covers the peeled or sticky surface.
Timber type and sun exposure determine how often a terrace needs another coat of oil.
An open terrace standing in full sun needs a new layer of oil every 2 years, because ultraviolet radiation breaks down the surface layer of oil faster than the wood fibers themselves. A terrace under trees, standing in diffused light, preserves the oil layer longer.
Larch wood and thermowood do not need oil to protect the structure, because both are naturally resistant to moisture, and oil only refreshes their tone. On impregnated pine, on the other hand, oil is part of the protection system, not just a matter of appearance.
Composite terrace does not need oiling, only washing, and we will write more about its maintenance on the composite terrace construction page.
Sanding and oiling 24 m² starts at €480, based on €20/m². Washing and drying beforehand adds €2.70/m².
A terrace in full sun generally needs another coat every two years. Decking beneath trees, in softer light, retains its oil finish longer.
No. We oil only above 15°C with no rain forecast for the next 24 hours. Cold slows drying, while rain damages the partly dried coat.
Wait six months after a new treated pine terrace is finished. Factory-treated timber is initially too damp to absorb oil evenly.
No. Composite needs regular washing but never oiling. We treat any timber components, such as railing posts, separately.
Oiling has a one-year warranty covering peeling or sticky patches. It is separate from the three-year structural warranty.
Washing water and loose sand can soak into the lawn; we use only water and a soft brush, without chemical cleaners. We vacuum sanding dust and take it to a waste station.
Our maintenance crew works across Tallinn and Harju County, from Kalamaja courtyards to homes in Viimsi, Keila, Saue, Maardu and Rae Parish.
Call +372 XXXX XXXX to arrange oiling, or send the terrace area and a photo through the form below. During the free visit, the maintenance crew measures the timber's moisture and area, and the quote specifies whether the decking needs washing or sanding.