Height and ground
Raised decks, sloping gardens and uneven ground need different support, access and finishing details than a low platform.
Timber decking · Stoke-on-Trent
More room
to live outside.
A well-planned deck can connect the back door to the garden, create a level sitting area or finish the space around a new boundary. We discuss levels, drainage, steps, edges and how the timber will be used.
Outdoor timber work
Make the level
work for you.
Decking is more than the boards you see. The frame underneath, a slight slope for rainwater, space for air to move and the height at the back door all matter. We plan these details, along with steps and drainage, before choosing the finish.
- Low or raised deck areas, garden paths and places to sit.
- Steps and neat edges where the deck meets paving or lawn.
- Planning around doors, rainwater and changes in ground height.
- A nearby fence or gate that should suit the deck.
- Removal of agreed old timber and a tidy handover.
What changes the price
Every garden
is different.
Shape and fitting
Steps, corners, curves, posts and changes in door height can take extra cutting and fitting, but help the deck sit neatly in your garden.
Future care
We can talk through timber choice, drainage and the maintenance routine before you commit to the look.
Build the deck from below
Boards are only
the visible part.
Base and drainage
We agree how the deck will be held in place, leave room for air to move underneath and plan where rainwater will go before laying the boards.
Levels and access
The height at the door, steps, edges and the route for carrying materials in affect how the deck meets the house and the rest of the garden.
Care over time
Agree the timber finish and a realistic cleaning or maintenance routine before choosing the look. No outdoor timber stays maintenance-free.
A useful brief
Show us the
outside space.
01 Photos of the door and garden edge02 Approximate width and depth03 Ground level changes04 Fence or gate coordination
Before you send it
Show the level
you want to use.
- The doorway and garden edge where the platform should finish.
- A rough width and depth, plus any change in level, steps or edge to work around.
- How materials will reach the garden, any rainwater concerns and any fence or gate that will meet the deck.
Make the garden usable
Bring the
outside closer.
Send a postcode, a few photos and a rough sketch if you have one. We will help turn the idea into a clear written quote.
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