Decking · Sunningdale, Berkshire
Decking in Sunningdale - quietly part of the scheme.
Decking planned with the house in mind, built by the same team from first visit to final clean-down. Locally based, 10+ years across Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire.
Workshop in GU15 - close to Sunningdale
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 Sunningdale
Locally tuned, not location-swapped.
Sunningdale decking projects are usually part of a wider outdoor scheme - linking terrace and pool, bridging a level change, extending the architecture into the garden. The detailing matters: hidden fixings, integrated lighting, planters built into the structure.
Sunningdale plots often sit within established planting, sometimes with TPOs on key trees. We plan around root zones and detail buildings so they read as part of the garden, not dropped onto it.
- Protected trees & TPOs - Tree report where needed, hand-dug foundations within root protection zones, layouts shaped around the canopy.
- Established planting - Existing shrubs and hedging protected through the build and re-planted only where it genuinely needs it.
- Hosting-aware programmes - Heavier work scheduled outside hosting weekends; deliveries timed to keep the site quiet when it matters.
Recent decking
A few from in and around Sunningdale.
Hand-picked from recent projects across Berkshire. Same approach, different gardens.
Titlarks Hill · SL5
Hardwood deck linking pool and terrace.
A Titlarks Hill family wanted a hardwood platform bridging a honed-stone terrace and a pool surround. Iroko boards on hidden fixings, recessed LED runs through the sub-frame, planted screening at the perimeter.
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 Sunningdale clients usually ask about decking.
Can the deck be detailed to match an existing terrace?+
Yes - we choose timber tone and step detail to bridge into adjacent stone or porcelain so the materials read as one considered scheme.
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 Sunningdale
Same team, different parts of the garden.
Nearby
Decking in nearby areas.
Sunningdale · Berkshire
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