Decking

Why decking fails early

Most decking problems — soft, spongy boards, rot at the joists, a frame that starts to sag — come down to what's happening underneath, not the boards themselves. Poor ground clearance, no drainage path for water to escape, and joists sat too close to damp soil are the usual culprits. A deck that looks fine when it's built can be structurally failing within a couple of years if the groundwork underneath wasn't done properly.

Because drainage is our background, we pay close attention to how water moves under and around a deck, not just how it looks on top.

What we build

• Raised timber decking with a proper sub-frame, for sloped or uneven gardens
• Integrated bench seating and planters built into the deck structure, not bolted on afterwards
• Decking that ties cleanly into an existing patio, hot tub base, or garden structure at a consistent level
• Composite decking, for a low-maintenance, longer-lasting finish
• Repair and replacement of existing decking that's rotting or sagging

How we approach it

We set joists on proper support with correct ground clearance, and make sure water has somewhere to go rather than pooling underneath the frame. Where the site needs additional drainage — a soakaway, a surface water connection, or regrading — we can handle that as part of the same job.

Frequently asked questions