Decking
Decking in Egham
Homes in Egham
Because the town mixes Victorian and inter-war houses with recent builds, no single kind of deck suits every garden in Egham. Some gardens suit a simple platform at lawn level, while others need a raised deck with steps and rails. Height matters for decking in Egham whatever the house, whether it is a family home or a student let: a deck more than 30 centimetres off the ground needs planning permission. Water is the other constant. We leave space under the frame for air and give the surface a slight fall, so rain runs straight off rather than soaking into the boards.
“M&R come highly recommended from us! Mark was very professional, honest and approachable throughout the whole of our project, which consisted of a driveway, two patios, a garden office and some fencing. Dan, Tom, Reggie and Lennie were a great team on site, always friendly and willing to listen to suggestions and offer valid opinions and their eye to detail was incredible. 5 stars from us. Will have them back for more work in future!”
What matters for decking in Egham
We treat a deck as part of the garden rather than a platform dropped onto it. That means deciding early where the steps come down, how the deck joins a patio, lawn or path, and whether it has to work around an existing tree. Underneath, the joists are spaced properly and the frame is kept off the ground on pedestals or bearers so it stays ventilated.
- You send us the deck size, your choice of composite or timber, how high it should sit and any steps or rails you have in mind, with photos if possible.
- Once we have seen the job, we confirm the scope and how the work will run around your use of the garden.
- The frame is built with ventilation beneath and a slight fall, and the boards are laid using fixings of the correct grade, stainless on composite.
- Balustrades, steps and any cut-outs around trees are completed to finish the deck.
Questions about decking in Egham
Is composite worth paying more for than timber?
For most British gardens we think so. Timber costs less to buy and feels warmer underfoot, but it needs re-oiling every year or two to stop it greying and rotting. Composite keeps its colour, will not splinter and needs no oiling, and that saving on upkeep cancels out timber's lower price within five years.
Can you build a multi-level deck?
Yes. As well as ground-level platforms and raised decks, we build multi-tier designs, with balustrades on any level that sits above the ground and steps where they are needed.