Decking · Ascot, Berkshire
Decking in Ascot - detailed as architecture.
Considered decking for homes across SL5. We're locally based, work to one programme, and stay on site until the job's properly finished.
Workshop in GU15 - close to Ascot
Same team on site every day
10+ years across Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire
Typical book-in is four to six weeks; build one to three weeks on site.
What we mean by decking
The bit beneath the surface.
Decking lives or dies on the sub-frame. Most failed decks didn't fail on the surface - they failed on joist spacings, bearer support and ventilation that were quietly cut to save a day.
Sub-frames built to spec
Joists at the right centres for the board, bearers supported off independent posts where the ground demands it, full ventilation beneath every panel.
Material chosen for use
Hardwood for warmth and grain, composite for low maintenance and stability - each with trade-offs we'll explain rather than gloss over.
Detailed properly
Hidden fixings where the deck will be looked at; recessed LED runs laid in at sub-frame stage; integrated planters and step nosings finished cleanly.
Why this works in Ascot
Locally tuned, not location-swapped.
Ascot decking tends to be part of a wider outdoor scheme - a transition between a terrace and a pool, a raised seating platform within a planted setting, an extension of the architecture rather than a stand-alone surface.
Many Ascot plots are set within mature, often protected planting. We work carefully around root zones, plan access for materials early, and detail builds to feel as if they've always been part of the garden.
- Protected trees & TPOs - Tree report where required, hand-dug foundations within root protection zones, layouts shaped around the canopy.
- Established planting - We protect mature shrubs and hedging through the build and re-plant only what genuinely needs renewing.
- Discreet site presence - Quiet plant where possible, careful access scheduling, deliveries timed away from hosting weekends.
Recent decking
A few from in and around Ascot.
Hand-picked from recent projects across Berkshire. Same approach, different gardens.
Sunninghill · SL5
Hardwood deck linking terrace and pool surround.
A Sunninghill family wanted a hardwood platform bridging a raised terrace and a pool surround. Balau boards on a hidden-fixing sub-frame, integrated recessed lighting, planters built into the perimeter to soften the edges.
More decking →How we build it
The detail, in plain numbers.
Joists
C24 treated, 400mm centres or tighter per board
Ventilation
150mm clearance, perimeter airflow detailed
Fixings
Stainless or galvanised; hidden where visible
Lighting
12V recessed LED on optional sub-circuit
BudgetMost decks sit between £5,000 and £18,000 depending on size, material and complexity.
TimingTypical book-in is four to six weeks; build one to three weeks on site.
Common questions
What Ascot clients usually ask about decking.
Can you co-ordinate with our pool specialist?+
Yes - we regularly handle the surround, decking and screening alongside a pool team, and tie everything into the wider garden.
Hardwood or composite - what do you usually recommend?+
Depends on use. Hardwood (iroko, balau) is warmer, more characterful and rewards a bit of seasonal oiling. Composite is virtually maintenance-free and dimensionally stable but gets warmer in direct sun. We'll talk through both against the aspect and your appetite for upkeep.
Will composite get hot in summer?+
More than hardwood - particularly darker colours in full sun. We advise on board colour and the deck's aspect during design to minimise it.
How long does a decking project take?+
Most decks run one to two weeks on site. Raised platforms with retaining or integrated lighting can stretch to three.
Other work in Ascot
Same team, different parts of the garden.
Nearby
Decking in nearby areas.
Ascot · Berkshire
Talk to us about decking in Ascot.
A short WhatsApp with a photo or two is the easiest way to start. Same-day reply, often within the hour.