Composite Decking in KT7
Composite decking in Thames Ditton, Surrey
Low maintenance composite decking on a proper sub-frame, with clean edges, fascia boards and a finish that does not fade or splinter.
9.86/10Composite decking for Thames Ditton gardens
The village centre is period cottages and Victorian terraces on compact plots, and it gives way to 1930s semis and detached houses as you move out towards the A309. Gardens are generally long and narrow rather than wide, which is why so many of our jobs here are a terrace at the house and a second seating area at the far end.
This is our home patch. Our yard is at Manor Farm on Manor Road North, so most Thames Ditton jobs are a five minute drive rather than a scheduled trip, and we can drop back to check something the same day.
The build
How we build it, Thames Ditton or anywhere else
The build is the same in every town: a level frame, capped boards, colour-matched fixings and a clean fascia. What changes is how the materials get in and whether the deck is raised, ground-level or wrapping around an extension.
We take levels and check access on the first visit, because those two things decide the price more than the board colour.
- Site survey and levels at your address
- Deck layout with board direction, steps and fascia details
- Removal of the old deck or surface
- Treated timber or aluminium sub-frame at the correct centres
- Composite boards fixed with colour-matched fasteners
- Fascia boards, edge trims and any steps or balustrade
- Full clear-up and the site left tidy
The full detail on materials, build-up and what a quote covers is on our composite decking page.
Nearby project
300 sqm porcelain patio, Oxshott
Our nearest completed case study to Thames Ditton, built to the same specification we would use on your garden.
Over 300 sqm of porcelain paving wrapped around a large Oxshott house, with a bullnosed curved step and built in planters.
- Timescale
- Several weeks
- Approximate value
- Available on request
On the ground
Working in Thames Ditton
What we bring on site
Fencing and decking is a hand carried job. Panels, posts and boards come in on a van or a trailer and are walked through to the garden, so a Thames Ditton property with only a side gate or a hallway route is no problem. Post holes are dug by hand or with a petrol auger, and we mix small batches of postcrete on site rather than taking delivery of bulk aggregate.
Waste and parking
There is rarely a skip on a fencing or decking job. Old panels, concrete spurs and offcuts go straight back on the van and are taken to a licensed transfer station the same day. Where Thames Ditton has residents' parking we sort a visitor or trade permit with Elmbridge Borough Council before the first day so the van is close to the gate.
Reviews
What our clients say
9.86/10“First of all my list of nominees working for HD Landscapers and overseeing my project…”
Rosemarie · 3 months ago
Google · 5/5
“We had a great experience with HD Landscape Gardeners. They were a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. The job was completed on schedule and on budget, and the team went out of their way to make it a painless experience...”
Robert · 3 months ago
Google · 5/5
FAQs
Composite decking questions we get asked
How long does composite decking take to install?
A straightforward ground-level deck is usually three to five days. Add a couple of days if it is raised, has steps or a balustrade, or if the old deck has to be removed first.
Does composite decking need planning permission?
Usually no. Decking under 300mm above ground level and covering less than half the garden normally falls under permitted development. Raised decks that overlook a neighbour, or decks in front gardens, can need consent. We check at the site visit.
Is composite decking slippery?
Good quality capped composite has a slip-resistant grain and is generally less slippery than timber when wet. The main safety issue is usually the frame, not the surface, which is why we build it level and secure.
Can you build it over an existing patio?
Sometimes, if the existing base is sound and has a fall. More often we take the old surface out and build the frame from scratch so the deck drains properly and does not rock.
How much does composite decking cost?
Most composite decks we build land between £4,000 and £12,000. Size, height, frame choice and access move the number. Every price is fixed in writing after a site visit.
What guarantee do you offer?
Our workmanship is guaranteed and the boards carry their manufacturer warranty. Because our own crews build the frame and lay the boards, there is one company to come back to if anything needs attention.
Free site visit
Get a fixed price for your Thames Ditton garden
Tell us the postcode and roughly what you are after. We will come out, measure up and give you a proper fixed price for Thames Ditton, not a ballpark over the phone.