London Decking Specialists
Guides, cost comparisons and planning advice from our master carpenters.
Care & Maintenance
Practical advice on pressure washers, barbecue grease, algae and white marks, including Millboard care and guidance from leading decking brands.
20 October 2026
Read the guideMaterials & Costs
Building it yourself or hiring an installer? Budget for tools, groundwork, waste, delivery and finishing, with a worked quote comparison and practical checklists.
7 October 2026
Read the guidePlanning Your Deck
12 practical questions to ask before hiring, covering experience, insurance, subframes, materials, quotes, payments and aftercare — with guidance on what useful answers should include.
7 October 2026
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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
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