Decking Leeds
Timber and composite decking across Leeds and West Yorkshire, including raised decks that turn a sloping garden into a level space to sit out.
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Decking gives you an outdoor room for eating, relaxing and entertaining, and it's often the best answer for a steep garden. A deck can be built up on a frame from the low side of the slope, whereas a paved patio needs level ground, which can mean a lot of digging and retaining walls.
With the range of boards, colours and finishes now available, a deck can suit a modern home or a traditional one.
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Why decking?
A deck makes good use of awkward ground, gives children a clean, safe surface to play on and is level underfoot, so it's easier to get around than uneven ground or steps. Built-in seating, lighting and planters can be added to create separate areas.
Upkeep depends on the material. Composite needs little more than a wash; timber needs cleaning and re-staining or sealing every so often to keep it looking its best.
Choosing your decking
The material is one of the biggest decisions, because it decides the cost, how long the deck lasts and how much maintenance it needs.
Pressure-treated softwood
Affordable and popular. Treated against rot and insects, easy to work with and can be stained or painted. Needs regular cleaning and sealing.
Hardwood
Durable, naturally resistant to rot and beautiful grain. Costs more and needs oiling or staining to keep its colour.
Composite
Wood fibre and recycled plastic. Resists rot and insects and never needs staining or sealing. Costs more than softwood, but most customers would choose it if the budget allows.
PVC and aluminium
PVC is moisture-resistant and fade-resistant. Aluminium hasn't taken off in the UK; we've not fitted any and don't expect many customers to want it.
How we build a composite deck
We agree the layout, size and shape first, taking account of how you'll use it and anything in the way, such as trees. The ground is levelled and compacted, because a solid base is what makes a deck last.
Then the frame goes in. Pressure-treated timber is the most cost-effective; some composite systems use their own steel or aluminium frames. Posts, beams and joists are set out at the right spacing and fixed securely. The boards are cut to fit, with a small gap between each one to allow for expansion.
Raised decking for sloping gardens
A raised deck is often the best way to make a sloping garden usable. Posts set at the right height carry the joists, giving a flat surface without digging out the slope. The ground underneath stays as it is, so water keeps draining away from the house.
Different levels can also break up a long slope into areas for sitting, eating and pots.
Decking questions answered
What decking do you fit most?
Timber is still what we fit most, but most customers would choose composite, usually grey, if the budget allows.
Would you recommend composite decking?
If the budget allows, yes. It looks good for many years with very little effort.
Is decking cheaper than a patio on a sloping garden?
Often, yes. A deck can be built up on a frame, whereas a level patio on a slope needs digging out and retaining walls.
Do I need planning permission for decking?
Not normally for a garden deck, unless it's more than 30 centimetres above the ground or the house is a listed building. We'll flag it at the survey if your deck is likely to need permission.
Get a free decking quote
Tell us where the deck will go and roughly how big, ideally with a photo, and we'll come back with a price. Or ring 0113 519 1919.