Decorative post matching
A weathered original supplied as a pattern, alongside newly made posts showing the reproduced shaped details.
The range · Made in Bayswater, Melbourne · Delivery Australia wide
Turned Timber Verandah Posts — V1 to V8
8 standard post designs, from $222.12 each to $903.00 each. Choose the length and section in the shop.
Starting prices by post design
V6 from $222.12 each V1 from $262.74 each V2 from $262.74 each V3 from $262.74 each V4 from $262.74 each V5 from $262.74 each V7 from $468.00 each V8 from $550.00 each
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The range
Product photographs and profile drawings.
8 photographed · 4 scale profiles · 12 product codes. Select any one to see it larger.
Photographed
Scale profiles
Prices in the shop
See the prices and add to a quote.
All 8 of these products are priced in the shop, photographed, with the sizes to choose from. Nothing is charged online — add what you need and send it to us as one quote request.
Need help matching your verandah posts?
You do not need a catalogue code to ask for a quote. Send a photo, drawing or sample details with your measurements. The Bayswater workshop can review what you need and provide a written quotation.
What measurements should I send?
- Overall post length and square size, plus quantity.
- Square top, turned section and square bottom measurements when matching an existing post.
- One full-length photograph and close-ups of the capital, turning and base. Have your builder confirm the structural specification.
- Your delivery postcode and any access restrictions. If you do not have every measurement yet, tell us what you know.
Quote request only — nothing is ordered or charged when you enquire.
Compare the range
Compare verandah post designs, sizes and prices
Compare V1–V8 designs, sizes and starting prices. For a matching veranda or porch post, send a photo and measurements for a free quote.
| Design | Squared sections | Overall lengths | Starting price | Choose size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V1 | 88 × 88, 112 × 112 and 135 × 135 mm | 2.4–3.6 m* | From $262.74 each | V1 sizes, prices and quote |
| V2 | 88 × 88, 112 × 112 and 135 × 135 mm | 2.4–3.6 m* | From $262.74 each | V2 sizes, prices and quote |
| V3 | 88 × 88, 112 × 112 and 135 × 135 mm | 2.4–3.6 m* | From $262.74 each | V3 sizes, prices and quote |
| V4 | 88 × 88, 112 × 112 and 135 × 135 mm | 2.4–3.6 m* | From $262.74 each | V4 sizes, prices and quote |
| V5 | 88 × 88, 112 × 112 and 135 × 135 mm | 2.4–3.6 m* | From $262.74 each | V5 sizes, prices and quote |
| V6 | 88 × 88, 112 × 112 and 135 × 135 mm | 2.4–3.6 m* | From $222.12 each | V6 sizes, prices and quote |
| V7 | 88 × 88 and 112 × 112 mm | 88 mm: 2.4–3.3 m; 112 mm: 2.4–3.6 m | From $468.00 each | V7 sizes, prices and quote |
| V8 | 88 × 88 and 112 × 112 mm | 2.4–3.6 m* | From $550.00 each | V8 sizes, prices and quote |
From original to reproduction
Matching an existing verandah post
These workshop examples show original painted posts beside new timber reproductions. Compare the shaped sections, flutes and decorative details.
Shaped and fluted posts
The original painted post sits beside new timber pieces with matching shaped sections, flutes and bands.
Send a clear photograph and your approximate measurements. Include a close-up of the profile and a wider view of the whole piece.
Send a post photo for a matching quoteFrom the existing photo gallery
Verandah posts from the workshop to the verandah
Existing gallery photographs show posts in production and how turned posts sit within a complete verandah. Workshop examples and design references are labelled separately.
Workshop: a matching run of posts
A row of turned posts, with square tops and bases ready for finishing. Compare the profile and section lengths before choosing your size.
Compare post profiles and sizes
Workshop: turning a large post
A large post being turned at the Bayswater workshop. For a profile outside the standard range, send a photograph, drawing or sample with your measurements.
Ask about a matching post
Design reference: posts in proportion
See how post spacing, fretwork and the balustrade work together. This gallery photograph is a design reference; the exact profile and project supply are not identified.
See the verandah post gallery
Browse all gallery photographs · See our Bayswater wood-turning workshop · More verandah post examples
Watch a post being turned
Turning a decorative timber post
Compare the standard post designs, or record the measurements for a matching enquiry. A similar silhouette does not establish the same turning lengths or structural suitability.
What you get
- Australian made — every product, made in our Bayswater workshop since 1984
- 25 year guarantee — on external LOSP H3 treated pine, above ground
- An answer within one business day — we reply to enquiries and quote requests
- In stock, or made in 1 to 4 weeks — some of the range is in stock; the rest is made to order
- Timber-profile matching — from a photograph, drawing or sample
A verandah post carries the roof and sets the proportion of the whole frontage, which is why getting the section and the turning right matters more than any other single piece on a period facade. It is also called a porch post, a veranda post, a pillar or a column. Heritage & Decorative Timber Products makes eight verandah post designs, V1 to V8, including turned and chamfered profiles. Sections are 88 x 88mm, 112 x 112mm and 135 x 135mm, with five standard lengths from 2.4 metres to 3.6 metres; V7 and V8 are available in the two smaller sections only. All are made in Australia and delivered Australia-wide.
Turned, chamfered or fluted verandah posts?
For a turned timber post, compare the V1–V5 profiles: the shaft is shaped between square top and bottom sections. V6 is the plainer option, with chamfered or fluted versions. V7 and V8 offer different capital details; compare the actual photograph or profile drawing rather than choosing by code alone.
Match the square section, overall length and position of the decorative detail separately. View the verandah post design photographs, then choose a V-code from the post size and price comparison. For an existing veranda post, send a photograph and measurements for a matching quote.
Which verandah post designs are available?
V1 to V8. V1 through V5 are the five standard turned profiles, with a squared base and capital and a turned shaft between them, and V3 is also made as V3B. V6 is a lighter, plainer post and is the one to ask about if you want it chamfered or fluted rather than turned; it comes as V6, V6B and V6H. V7 is made plain, fluted (V7F), or fluted with a handrail block (V7FH) — that block is what a balustrade rail fixes into, so specify it at order time rather than cutting one in later. V8 is the heaviest design in the range. The range includes Federation and Victorian verandah post designs, and the eight designs are photographed square-on if you are settling the design before the size.
What sizes and lengths do they come in?
Squared sections are 88 x 88mm, 112 x 112mm and 135 x 135mm. Standard lengths across the range are 2.4m, 2.7m, 3.0m, 3.3m and 3.6m — five steps of 300mm. For V7, V7F and V7FH, the 88 × 88mm section stops at 3.3m; the 112 × 112mm section also comes in 3.6m. Check the selected design and section on its price sheet. Confirm the required overall length and structural specification with your builder before ordering. The three sections apply across V1 to V6; V7 and V8 are made in 88 x 88mm and 112 x 112mm only, so if you need a 135mm post choose from V1 to V6. Posts can also be custom made to suit the size and style of the house if none of the eight suits.
What are the posts made from?
Every one of our verandah posts is made from LOSP H3 treated pine in Australia. The range includes turned and chamfered profiles. The H3 hazard rating covers exterior timber used above ground, protecting the post against fungal decay and insect attack — which is what takes out the base of an old verandah post first, at the point where it meets the deck and stays wet. As external LOSP H3 treated pine used above ground, our posts carry our 25 year guarantee. Prime all six faces, including both end grains, with two thin coats of oil-based primer before the post goes up, then topcoat. Priming before installation helps protect the faces and end grain that become inaccessible once the post is fixed.
How do I match a post that is already there?
The most accurate method is to send us the original. Prop and support the verandah roof properly first, ease the post out so the profile stays intact, and drop it in to the Bayswater workshop or freight it — never remove a load-bearing post before the structure is supported, and get a builder in if you are unsure. If the post cannot come out, photograph it instead: one full-length shot with a tape measure laid flat alongside it, then close-ups of the capital, every turned section, any chamfer or moulding, and the base or plinth, all taken square-on in daylight. Add the floor-to-beam height. Clear photographs and measurements help the workshop assess the profile; send the original piece where practical for the most accurate comparison. Ask about our timber-profile matching service. Call 03 9720 1996.
What else goes with a verandah post?
Verandah rafters, post caps and post tops, pyramid caps, capitols and fence post caps all finish the post itself. Corner brackets fill the angle at the head of the post, and fretwork or a frieze panel fills the bay between one post and the next.
Choosing a replacement verandah post before you order
Match the squared section, overall length and position of the turning separately. A similar silhouette alone does not show whether the base, capital and handrail fixing points line up with the existing verandah. Include those details in your enquiry, and mark which measurements come from a surviving post and which come from the opening. Have your builder confirm the required structural specification before selecting a decorative profile.
For a repair, send a full-length photograph and close-ups of the surviving details. If the bottom has decayed, say so rather than treating the remaining length as the original length. The guide to matching a damaged verandah post explains what to photograph before requesting a replacement. Compare the V-code, section and length together on the pricing page; ask for confirmation where the combination is not listed. Add your quantity and delivery postcode so the enquiry covers the complete order.
Find prices for your verandah post design
Each price sheet identifies the design, squared section and overall length. Prices are per post; check any separate caps, capitals or droppers your order needs. Choose the V-code that matches the profile:
- V1 verandah post prices
- V2 verandah post prices
- V3 verandah post prices
- V4 verandah post prices
- V5 verandah post prices
- V6 verandah post prices
- V7 verandah post prices
- V8 verandah post prices
Request a verandah post quote with the V-code, section, overall length, quantity and delivery postcode. For a profile outside the catalogue, send a sample or photographs through our timber matching service.
Related pages
In place
On real houses, in Australia.
Turned timber verandah post - turned posts and lamp along a timber-lined verandah 
Turned timber verandah post, on a verandah 
Turned timber verandah post - row of turned posts along a shaded verandah walkway 
Turned timber verandah post, on a verandah - view 2 
Turned timber verandah post, on a verandah - view 3 
Turned timber verandah post, on a verandah - view 4 
Turned timber verandah post, on a verandah - view 5 
Turned timber verandah post, on a verandah - view 6 
Turned timber verandah post, on a verandah - view 7 
Turned timber verandah post, on a verandah - view 8 
Turned timber verandah post, on a period home on a verandah 
Bobbin-turned timber lengths on the workshop floor beside a pallet of turned spindles
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Product and ordering questions
What sizes do your timber verandah posts come in?
Our verandah post range includes turned and chamfered designs in 88 x 88mm, 112 x 112mm and 135 x 135mm sections, in lengths from 2.4m to 3.6m. V7 and V8 use the two smaller sections only.
Can a verandah post be made to a size that is not standard?
Yes. Our verandah posts can be custom made to suit the size and style of your home or project. Send a photograph, drawing or sample and the required dimensions and quantity for a free quote.
Ordering verandah posts for a Melbourne project
Talk directly with the workshop at 852 Mountain Highway, Bayswater, before ordering a replacement post or a full verandah. Bring together the profile code, square section, overall length and quantity so your quote covers the complete job. If visiting with a sample, call 03 9720 1996 first to discuss what to bring and the best time to visit.
Replacing one post in an existing row
A single replacement needs to match the height of the turning and the square top and bottom, not just its outline. Photograph a surviving post square-on and show a tape measure beside it. Where the base has rotted, include the opening height and explain what is missing. Your builder should establish the required structural specification before removal or installation.
Melbourne delivery and finishing
The metro Melbourne delivery rate is $55; the regional Victorian rate is $150. Include your postcode, access details and the complete list of posts and adjoining components so the workshop can confirm your delivery quote. Ask about current manufacture and delivery timing before scheduling your installer.
For painted external LOSP H3 pine, follow our priming and care instructions before installation. For a profile outside the standard range, use the custom timber matching enquiry to send photographs, measurements or sample details.
Timber Verandah Posts delivery areas
Compare products and plan delivery from our Bayswater workshop.
Printable measuring resources
Blank measurement fields are for the real original. These are enquiry aids, not cutting plans or structural specifications.
A reference list for your builder
Download current post descriptions and reference rates (CSV). Prepared 5 November 2026 from the current quote catalogue. Confirm the exact design, section, length and written quotation before ordering; rates include GST and exclude delivery. New catalogue updates may supersede this dated reference.
Product information
Compare turned timber verandah posts V1–V5, chamfered V6 posts and the V7–V8 designs. Choose the profile, square section and overall length, then request a quote. Also called veranda posts or porch posts, they are made in our Bayswater workshop for delivery Australia-wide.
Hover over a post to see its code, then click to view that profile. Tap a post on mobile.
Also compare V2 turned posts and V7 columns in the product photographs below.
Tap a code to choose that profile. Tap the picture above to enlarge all profiles.
Product sizes and buying questions
- Where can I compare V2 turned post sizes?
Choose the overall post length and square section in the size selector; other sizes by request. See V2 in the shop for current pricing and quote options.
- How do I choose a V7 verandah post length and section?
Choose the overall post length and square section in the size selector; other sizes by request. See V7 in the shop for current pricing and quote options.
Related buying guides
At Heritage Decorative Timber, we are the best choice for period timberwork when the details of your project matter.
Buying questions (10)
How do I measure for a replacement verandah post?
Record the overall length and the width and depth of the square section. Photograph the top and bottom connections and measure where the shaped section starts and finishes. Have the support arrangement assessed before removing an existing post.
What is the difference between turned and chamfered verandah posts?
A turned post has rounded profiles shaped around its centre. A chamfered post has flat faces with the corners cut back. Compare the square ends and the length of the decorative section as well as the silhouette.
How do I choose a Federation-style verandah post?
Start with surviving posts and period details on the house. Compare the proportions of the top and base blocks, the turned or chamfered section and the spacing of any collars before choosing a catalogue profile.
Can I order a taller post with the same decorative pattern?
Send the required overall length and the length and position of the decorative section you want to retain. Check the standard profile sizes first, then ask the workshop about the specific variation.
Is a verandah post cover the same as a replacement post?
A cover or wrap changes the appearance of an existing support. A replacement post takes its place. If the existing post is soft, leaning or damaged, have its condition and load assessed before choosing a cover or a replacement.
Can I replace just one damaged heritage verandah post?
A single replacement can be assessed from a sound matching post, full-length photos, measurements and a sample if available. Photograph both end connections so the new profile can be planned around the existing verandah.
Can I replace the moulding around the base of a timber post?
Measure the post where the moulding fits and photograph its shape from two directions. If the post itself shows damage, have its condition checked separately before replacing the trim.
How do I size a capital for a square verandah post?
Measure both faces of the post at the point where the capital sits. Send the required outside size, height and a side-profile photo so the workshop can assess the fit and proportion.
What affects the cost of a timber verandah post?
The profile, square section, length and whether it is a standard or custom size affect the price. Compare the exact selection in the size chooser and ask about finish and freight for your order.
What photos help a workshop copy a turned verandah post?
Take a full straight-on photo and close-ups of the top, turning and base with a ruler in the same plane. Mark the key dimensions on a sketch if the original stays installed.