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Garden decking across Surrey, Hampshire & South West London
A well-built deck gives you a level, warm-feeling space to sit out, and it is especially useful where the ground slopes or a lawn struggles. What makes it last is mostly hidden: a sound frame, good ground preparation, and air and drainage underneath so the timber stays dry.
We build timber decks beside lawns and patios, raised seating areas in garden corners and decks alongside paved bases for sheds, finished with neat edges and gravel margins.
What we do
Our decking work
- Timber decks at ground level beside lawns and patios
- Raised deck seating areas in garden corners
- Decks with gravel margins for a neat, low-maintenance edge
- Decking alongside paved bases for sheds
- Decks built as part of wider garden makeovers
Timber deck with a gravel margin 
Decking beside a paved shed base 
Raised deck seating area
Thinking about decking?Tell us a little about your space and what you have in mind, or give Dan or Adam a call.
Planning advice
Planning a deck: what to consider
- Planning permission
- Under permitted development rules, decking or any platform more than 30 centimetres above the ground needs planning permission. Listed buildings and conservation areas have extra controls.
- Ground preparation
- Clearing vegetation and laying a weed-suppressing membrane under the frame stops growth coming through the boards and helps the structure last.
- Air and water
- Timber needs air around it to stay dry. A deck should not trap water against the house or cover air bricks, and the ground beneath should drain freely.
- Position and sun
- Decks in full shade stay damp for longer and can become slippery. Placing a deck where it catches the sun at the times you will use it makes a big difference.
- Board direction and finish
- Boards running across the main line of sight make a space feel wider. Smooth and grooved boards look different, and both can be slippery when wet and shaded.
- Looking after timber
- Timber decks benefit from a yearly clean and periodic re-treatment to keep them looking their best and to extend their life.
FAQs
Decking: common questions
Does decking need planning permission?
Not usually, if it is no more than 30 centimetres above the ground and, together with extensions and outbuildings, covers no more than half of the garden. Raised decks and decks at listed buildings or in conservation areas may need permission.
Decking or a patio, which is better?
Decking is often easier on sloping or uneven ground and feels warm underfoot. Paving is more hard-wearing and needs less upkeep. Many gardens use both for different areas.
How do I look after a timber deck?
Sweep it regularly, clean it once a year to remove algae and grime, and re-treat the timber when it starts to look dry or grey.
Start your project
Tell us about your outdoor space
Call Dan or Adam for a chat about what you have in mind, or send us a few details and we’ll get back to you.