Decking · Swallowfield, Berkshire
Decking for Swallowfield: thought through, then built.
A small, family-run team building decking across Swallowfield and the surrounding Berkshire postcodes. Same crew on site every day, work that's meant to age well.
Workshop in GU15 - close to Swallowfield
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 Swallowfield
Locally tuned, not location-swapped.
What we build for Swallowfield gardens isn't generic decking - the materials, the falls and the finish are tuned to the houses we see across the area.
Several Swallowfield gardens border the floodplain - drainage and falls done properly really matter here, and we'd rather take longer on the groundwork than have a patio sink in five winters.
Recent decking
A few from in and around Swallowfield.
Hand-picked from recent projects across Berkshire. Same approach, different gardens.
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 Swallowfield clients usually ask about decking.
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.
Will the deck last on damp ground?+
Yes - when the sub-frame is detailed for it. We lift the deck off the ground on adjustable supports, ventilate the perimeter and use ground-suitable joist material. Most failures we're called to fix come from sub-frames that weren't.
Can you build over an existing patio or concrete?+
Often, yes - adjustable supports let us level a new deck over old paving without a full break-out. We assess the slab condition first.
Other work in Swallowfield
Same team, different parts of the garden.
Nearby
Decking in nearby areas.
Swallowfield · Berkshire
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