London Decking Specialists · by MJ Kloss Carpentry & Joinery
Decking Kingston upon Thames
Composite, timber, raised decking and full replacement.
A useful deck starts with the route from the house into the garden. For your Kingston project, we consider the door threshold, where you want to sit and how the deck meets the remaining lawn or paving. A larger platform is not automatically a better design: leave enough room for planting, circulation and access to the rest of the garden.
New installations and complete replacements. We do not offer small repair jobs.
Spend more time enjoying your garden and less time maintaining it. Our composite decking Kingston service creates practical spaces for outdoor dining, relaxed seating and everyday family use, with colours and board finishes chosen to suit your home.
From a compact courtyard to a larger garden terrace, we plan the deck around your doors, planting and changes in level. Compare samples in your own garden, then choose the board colour, edging and step details that bring the space together.
Less upkeep: no routine sanding, staining or oiling.
A coordinated finish: choose from timber-inspired tones and contemporary greys.
Simple everyday care: regular sweeping and cleaning keep the surface looking its best.
Composite still needs cleaning, particularly in shaded areas where leaves and moisture collect. We specify supports, ventilation and expansion gaps for the chosen board range, and explain its care requirements and warranty before installation.
For the warmth and individual grain of real timber, our hardwood decking Kingston service offers a natural finish for garden seating areas, dining terraces and complete deck replacements. Each board has its own character, giving the finished space a less uniform appearance than composite.
We help you compare hardwood options by colour, grain, durability and maintenance needs. The layout can include framed borders, steps and a change in board direction, with suitable supports, fixings and drainage planned as part of the installation.
Hardwood changes colour as it weathers. If you want to retain a richer tone, allow for cleaning and periodic treatment with a finish suitable for the chosen species. We discuss that care commitment alongside composite alternatives so you can choose a deck that suits both your garden and your routine.
Softwood and hardwood offer natural character, with different costs and care needs. Discuss the species, treatment and finish rather than treating every timber deck as the same product. Allow for future cleaning and maintenance when deciding what suits your garden.
If access is through a side passage or the house, tell us before the survey. Board lengths, delivery, protected routes and removal of an old deck all affect the programme. We plan the finished edges and steps alongside the supporting frame.
The survey considers drainage, thresholds, access to services and the supporting frame. Board direction and edge details can then be chosen to suit the layout.
For a garden that changes level around Kingston Hill or Coombe, measure the fall across the whole proposed footprint rather than just beside the door. A level platform may need taller supports at its far edge. Foundation design, stability and guarding need to be considered together.
A raised deck is a load-bearing structure. The proposal needs suitable foundations, supports, bracing and fixings, as well as a safe route on and off the platform. We identify where structural advice or other specialist input is needed before agreeing the work.
Planning, boundary and building requirements depend on the property and design. Balcony or roof-terrace work also needs attention to the existing structure, drainage and waterproofing. These checks should happen before construction.
If an existing deck needs replacing, we assess more than the visible boards. A complete project can address deteriorated supports, unsuitable spacing, drainage and the layout at the same time as choosing a new finish.
We do not undertake small repairs, isolated board changes, loose-fixing jobs or cosmetic restoration. Some local defects may be repairable, but that work falls outside our service. Steps and balustrades can be included in an agreed full installation or replacement.
A square-metre board price is only one part of the project. We provide a free, no-obligation quotation after discussing your requirements and assessing the site. The scope should make the following items clear.
Materials and frame
The exact boards, supporting specification, fixings, edge details and finish.
Access and removal
Delivery route, protection, removal of old decking and waste handling.
Levels and extras
Ground preparation, steps, balustrades and any specialist design or approval requirements.
Tell us the postcode, approximate dimensions, preferred use and any access issues. Photos of the garden and old deck help.
2. Assess and specify
We discuss materials, levels and structure, identify uncertainties and set out the agreed work in the quotation.
3. Agree the programme
Once the scope is accepted, agree access, timing and any required approvals before installation. Discuss care instructions at handover.
Decking questions in Kingston upon Thames
Which decking services do you offer in Kingston upon Thames?
We provide new composite and timber decking, garden layouts, raised structures and full decking replacements. Steps and balustrades can be included in an agreed complete project, subject to the site assessment and any necessary permissions.
Do you take on small decking repairs?
No. We do not undertake patch repairs, individual-board replacements, loose-fixing jobs or standalone restoration. Some local defects may be repairable, but that work is outside our service. We can assess and quote for a complete replacement.
Can a Kingston deck follow a change in garden level?
Yes, subject to a suitable design and any required approvals. We can discuss a single platform with steps or separate levels, then assess the supports, boundaries and safe access. The survey establishes which option suits your garden.
Can the old frame be reused for a new deck?
It should not be assumed suitable. We inspect what is accessible and consider condition, spacing, fixings and ventilation against the new specification. Your replacement quote sets out the necessary structural work and any limitations before the old deck is removed.
What determines the installation price?
The area, chosen boards, supporting structure, access, removal, groundwork and finishing details all matter. Steps and guarding can change the scope considerably. We provide a project-specific quotation following assessment, rather than a small-repair price package.
Do I need permission for a raised deck?
This depends on the proposed design and property. Check height, boundaries and any planning restrictions before committing. Our planning guide gives a starting point; the relevant authority or a qualified adviser should confirm the position for your address.
Serving Kingston upon Thames and nearby areas
Our coverage includes Kingston upon Thames, Norbiton, Coombe and Kingston Hill. Send your postcode with the enquiry so we can confirm arrangements for a site visit.
Good, very professional company with reliable and excellent tradespeople. Always punctual when promised. Also available to speak to during any works. So important especially if there are problems. This is a company that takes FULL responsibility for its workers. So if there's a problem, no hesitation in sorting and remedying it. Joey a manager, was especially kind, caring and helpful towards me. He too, is an outstanding carpenter. I have no hesitation in highly recommending this company.
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Lindsey Chadwick
Wouldn't hesitate to recommend MJ Kloss Carpentry and will certainly be using them again. They have now completed two pieces of work for us and in both cases we've been delighted with the results. Carlos, their head carpenter, is a true artisan who takes the utmost pride in his beautiful work (as well as being a lovely person to have working in your home). Maarten, the project manager, is equally easy to work with. He skillfully helped guide us through the design process offering really creative and effective solutions throughout. Any issues (and let's face it, things will always crop up on any project, no matter who you work with) were thankfully minor and resolved quickly without complaint.
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MJ Paradiso
Very happy with the process to help me design what I was looking for (even before I knew what I was asking for) and the attention to detail with the installation was excellent.
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Garion Gilchrist
Great experience. Delivered what we asked for and more, in a tidy and timely manor. Thanks!
Get a decking quote in Kingston upon Thames
Tell us about your new installation or complete replacement. Include the approximate size, postcode and any access or level changes. Our team will get in touch to discuss the project and arrange a visit.
Free, no-obligation quotes. No small repairs or standalone restoration.
