London Decking Specialists
Guides, cost comparisons and planning advice from our master carpenters.
Materials & Costs
Composite decking lasts 25 to 30 years in typical UK conditions, roughly double softwood timber. What the 20 to 50 year warranties actually promise, how resin decking compares, and the subframe mistake that quietly halves the life of a deck.
21 August 2026
Read the guidePlanning & Regulations
Most garden decking needs no planning permission at all. Where the lines actually sit: the 300mm height rule, the 50% coverage limit, conservation areas, Article 4 directions and listed buildings.
23 July 2026
Read the guideMaterials & Costs
Composite costs more on day one and timber costs more to live with. The full 15-year arithmetic for a typical London garden deck, with every assumption stated.
23 July 2026
Read the guideNo Obligation
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