We recently worked with Mick Stovin and were extremely impressed with the entire experience. Mick is reliable, punctual, and clearly takes great pride in his work. The quality of the craftsmanship was excellent, with great attention to detail throughout the project. Communication was easy and straightforward, and everything was completed on time as promised. It's refreshing to work with someone who shows up when he says he will and delivers such high-quality results. We would highly recommend Mick to anyone looking for a professional, dependable builder who produces top-quality work.
Bilinga, southern Gold Coast
Decks, roofs, carports, kitchens. Done properly.
Decks, verandah roofs, carports, kitchens and the smaller jobs in between. Mick Stovin turns up when he says he will, does it properly, and leaves the place clean.
5.0 from 6 Google reviews
Sole trader since 2000
5.0 on Google
Every one of his 6 reviews is five stars.
Sole trader since 2000
One tradesman, one name on the job from start to finish.
Southern Gold Coast to Byron
Based in Bilinga, working down into the Northern Rivers.
“Skilled across multiple trades and can do it all!”
Ricky Oxley, Google review
What Mick does
Outside, inside, and the tricky bits in between.
Most of Mick's work is on homes, and a fair bit of it is for people he's worked for before. Here's the sort of thing he gets asked for.
Decks, balconies and stairs
Hardwood decking, balustrades, landings and external stairs. Built to take the weather and finished so the timber looks the part.
Verandah and patio roofs
New roofs over decks and patios, plus rebuilds of ones that have had their day. That includes the sort of insurance repair where the finished job ends up stronger than the original.
Carports, garages and studios
Vertical-groove clad carports, garages and studio-style extensions, on flat blocks and steep ones.
Kitchens and interior fit-outs
Benchtops, cabinetry installs and splashbacks, through to mezzanines, internal stairs and balustrades.
Ceilings and linings
Timber lining boards and shadow-clad ply ceilings, including the ones Mick did across the art space at Byron Community College.
General carpentry and maintenance
The smaller building jobs around a home, a school or a rental property. Repeat clients have kept Mick coming back for years.
Talk it through with Mick
Not sure which category your job falls into? Just ring. He'll tell you straight.
Studio extension, covered deck
Vertical-groove cladding, a flat roof and a deck cut into the slope.
Recent jobs
Photos from real jobs, not a catalogue.
Finished and in-progress work, photographed on site.
Garage and carport
Vertical-groove cladding with a flat roof, on a gravel drive.
Verandah roof and deck
Hardwood posts and rafters under corrugated iron, with a rebar balustrade.
Kitchen fit-out
Timber benchtop, white cabinetry and a subway tile splashback, mid-job.
About Mick
One tradesman, and it's his name on the job.
Silverdog is Mick Stovin, a carpenter based in Bilinga on the southern end of the Gold Coast. He's been a sole trader since 2000, so when you ring, you get the bloke who'll actually be on the tools.
A lot of his work comes from people who've used him before. Ricky's had him across several properties over the years, June's had him around the house for many years, and Byron Community College brought him in for general carpentry and small building works across the campus, including the shadow-clad ply ceilings in their art space.
The thing reviewers keep coming back to isn't just the finish. It's that he's punctual, he's honest about what a job needs, and he cleans up after himself.
- Sole trader since 2000
- Turns up when he says he will
- Leaves the site clean
- Repeat clients over many years
5.0
From 6 reviews on Google. Read them below, along with Mick's own replies.
Google reviews
What people say once the job's done.
5.0 from 6 reviews on Google
Mick from Silverdog Carpentry has been an absolute asset to Byron Community College. He has handled our general carpentry and small building works with exceptional professionalism. Mick was always punctual, polite, and impressively efficient in completing tasks. Not only did he work quickly, but he also left all areas spotlessly clean. His attention to detail and commitment to high-quality results truly set him apart. We wouldn't hesitate to use Mick's services again and wholeheartedly recommend Silverdog Carpentry to others. Thank you, Mick, for your outstanding work!
Mick replied
Thanks Louise for the interesting work throughout the college especially doing the shadow clad ply ceilings in art space. Look forward to more in 2025
Mick has done multiple jobs for me over the years across different properties, and I can't recommend him highly enough. He's honest, reliable, and incredibly knowledgeable in all things building. He has saved me so much time and money as he is skilled across multiple trades and can do it all! His attention to detail is second to none, and he completes every job meticulously. If you need a skilled and trustworthy builder, Mick is your guy!
Mick replied
Thanks Rick Always enjoyed the varied projects for you & your family.
Employed Silverdog for a tricky verandah roof project which was completed in a competent & professional manner. First met Mick when he did an insurance job. When finished he'd improved on the strength & appearance of the original & brought it in for almost half the original quotes from other tradesmen. Will be employing Mick again. Thoroughly recommend him for his ability & integrity.
Mick replied
Thanks Neil Look forward to the next project.
I Have been using Mick's services for many years now for work around my house as an elderly pensioner I have found his work quality and work ethic to be of an excellent Standard that you would expect from a competent Tradesman, Furthermore I would not hesitate in recommending Mick for any Building or Carpentry Projects. if quality is what you seek I feel Mick Is the Right Person to fulfil Your Requirements. Kind Regards, June Leroy
Mick replied
Thanks June Enjoyed the work, especially your humour & vigour for life, inspiring!!
“Brought it in for almost half the original quotes.”
Neil Bryant, on a verandah roof that came out stronger than the one it replaced.
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Outdoor living
Decks, stairs and the bit of the yard you actually use.
Elevated decks, external stairs and the seating and structures around them. Built to be lived on, not just looked at.
Schools and community
Not just houses.
Byron Community College had Mick handle their general carpentry and small building works, and left a five-star review for the way he went about it: punctual, polite, quick, and spotless when he left.
Get in touch
Ring Mick, or leave your details.
A phone call is quickest. If he's on the tools, leave a message.
0417 726 381Where Mick works
Based in Bilinga on the southern Gold Coast, with jobs running down into the Northern Rivers as far as Byron Bay.
BilingaSouthern Gold CoastNorthern RiversByron Bay
Somewhere else nearby? Ask. It usually depends on the job, not the postcode.
Hours
- Monday
- 7:30am - 4pm
- Tuesday
- 7:30am - 4pm
- Wednesday
- 7:30am - 4pm
- Thursday
- 8am - 4pm
- Friday
- 8am - 12pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed