Decking · Woking, Surrey
Decking in Woking - detailed to suit older properties.
A small, family-run team building decking across Woking and the surrounding Surrey postcodes. Same crew on site every day, work that's meant to age well.
Workshop in GU15 - close to Woking
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 Woking
Locally tuned, not location-swapped.
Woking's older homes - Mount Hermon, Horsell, Hook Heath - suit decking with a lighter touch. Painted-finish timber or warmer hardwoods, careful step detailing, planted surrounds. The aim is for the deck to look like part of the garden, not a platform dropped onto it.
A lot of Woking's older homes have small awkward changes in level and original brick boundaries we'd rather keep. We design around what's already there where it makes sense, and only rebuild what genuinely needs it.
- Original brick boundaries - Protected during excavation, repaired sympathetically where they need it, kept where they belong.
- Mature trees and hedging - We design around root zones and canopy and protect existing planting through the build.
- Subtle level changes - Small steps and low retaining handled with brick or stone rather than concrete blockwork.
Recent decking
A few from in and around Woking.
Hand-picked from recent projects across Surrey. Same approach, different gardens.
Horsell · GU21
Hardwood deck softened with planted surrounds.
A Horsell family wanted a hardwood deck off a rear extension that didn't dominate the older garden. Balau boards, hidden fixings on visible runs, integrated planters at the edges and step nosings detailed in matching timber.
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 Woking clients usually ask about decking.
Can decking suit an older Woking garden?+
Yes - with the right material and edge detail it can sit beautifully. Painted-finish timber or warmer hardwoods tend to suit older plots better than dark composite.
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.
Do you handle balustrades, steps and integrated planters?+
Yes. All built into the same sub-frame, finished in matching timber or composite. We prefer to design the whole platform as one piece rather than bolting extras on later.
Other work in Woking
Same team, different parts of the garden.
Nearby
Decking in nearby areas.
Woking · Surrey
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