Chislehurst
Brick piers, stone coping and railings
A brick boundary with pale stone coping and pier caps, finished with decorative railing panels.
View Chislehurst projectGILLINGHAM · KENT
Decking Installers Gillingham
Plan a terrace with its structure and boards considered together. We discuss timber and composite decking in Gillingham, including replacement decks, steps, fascia and balustrades, with levels, frame, access and maintenance included in the proposal.
DECKING MATERIALS
Timber or composite decking?
Both can create a useful seating area, connect different garden levels or make better use of an awkward space. The best choice depends on the appearance you want and the upkeep you prefer.
NATURAL MATERIAL
Timber decking in Gillingham
Timber brings natural grain and a warm finish to the garden. Boards can be selected and laid to suit the shape of a terrace, steps or raised area, with edging and balustrades considered as part of the design.
It can be a good fit for a traditional garden or where natural materials sit alongside planting. Timber needs periodic cleaning and may need treatment or finishing to manage weathering. The exact maintenance depends on the timber and product chosen.
ENGINEERED MATERIAL
Composite decking in Gillingham
Composite boards offer a more consistent appearance and a choice of colours and textures. They are often selected when a homeowner wants less routine finishing than timber, while retaining the look of a deck.
Composite is not maintenance-free: it still needs cleaning, and performance varies between products. We can discuss board specification, slip resistance, heat in sunny spots, fixing details and the support structure before recommending a system.
Measure the terrace around its daily use
Mark seating, doors and the route to the lawn or storage. Allow movement when furniture is in place. Measure the ground around the outline so the height is understood at different edges, not just beside the back door.
Include steps, edge protection and access to covers or services in the first plan. Explain any intended heavier feature or special use. The supports and connections need assessment for that brief rather than an assumption based only on the board product.
Compare timber and composite as installed systems
Look at samples outdoors for colour, grain and texture. Ask about fixing, movement and care for the selected product. Timber and composite require suitable compatible support, with specifications that can differ between products.
Board supply prices exclude much of a completed terrace. Include frame, fixings, fascia, steps, rails and preparation where required. Discuss maintenance and appearance alongside initial price, rather than assuming composite means a structure without upkeep.
Inspect support on replacement projects
Photograph decay, loose boards, bounce and visible framing. Reusing a structure needs a condition and compatibility assessment before new boards conceal it. Include existing steps, rails and connections if they will remain.
Ground preparation, ventilation, clearance and water beneath the deck need consideration. Any covering or separation component should serve a stated purpose in the actual construction. Agree access for future inspection and the parts to retain or rebuild before fitting proceeds.
Price the full 20m² proposal and required checks
For a 20m² deck, height, board system, support, steps and rails still need specification. Compare supplied-and-fitted quotes including removal, preparation, structure, edges, delivery and disposal. Clarify specialist assessment and optional details separately.
Review the linked complete official decking conditions for the proposal and property restrictions before work. At handover, discuss cleaning and inspection of visible and concealed components. Keep product terms separate from any workmanship agreement so future care and queries refer to the actual installation.
Keep the boards, frame and edge protection together
Request details for the supporting structure as well as the visible board. Product-specific requirements can include fixing methods, gaps and ventilation. A quotation that names a board but leaves the retained frame unassessed does not define the complete installation.
Agree the location of steps, fascia and any railing with the layout. Discuss access to services or drainage and the ongoing inspection of concealed support. Confirm the terms of any product and workmanship warranties separately; one advertised period should not be assumed to cover every component or circumstance.
What the complete Gillingham quotation should cover
Use the same agreed scope when comparing proposals. Confirm the materials and work below the visible finish, together with any retained construction. Ask how exclusions or provisional work will be handled and keep the written specification with the quotation.
- Measured area, height and selected board system
- Removal and assessment of any retained structure
- Posts, frame, connections and product-specific fixing details
- Steps, fascia and appropriate edge protection
- Ground preparation, access and waste disposal
- Cleaning instructions, warranty terms, VAT and exclusions
Photographs, dimensions and access details help define the work. They can start the discussion, with a visit or further assessment where needed. A quoted total is useful when it is clear what the finished result includes.
From the first enquiry to handover
- Measure the terrace, doors, steps and surrounding ground.
- Agree the board system, support and edge details.
- Resolve the applicable planning and structural requirements.
- Install the frame and boards using the specified construction.
- Check access and receive instructions for cleaning and ongoing inspection.
Agree the programme after the scope and materials are confirmed. Include delivery arrangements, protection of retained features and any periods when the area cannot be used. At handover, confirm how the completed work should be used and cared for, and retain the relevant product details.
COMPLETED PROJECT · ST MARGARET’S BAY
Composite decking and glass balustrade
Grey composite decking, glass panels, powder-coated steel posts and matching steps.
This project is in St Margaret’s Bay. The photographs show the documented work at that property.
View this project →Read the complete decking conditions
Planning Portal: decking gives the full conditions, including height, coverage, location and property restrictions.
Questions about decking installers gillingham
What does fitted decking cost?
Area, height, frame, boards, steps, rails, access and removal determine the complete quote.
What is the 30cm decking rule?
Read the full linked official requirements for height, coverage, position and restrictions rather than one condition.
How much does a 20m² deck cost?
Specify the whole structure, product, preparation and details as well as its measured area.
What are the downsides of composite?
Consider product movement, fixing, appearance, temperature in use, cleaning and supporting requirements.
Can an existing frame stay?
Assess condition and compatibility before fitting replacement boards.
Can a deck include steps and balustrades?
Agree the levels, connections and appropriate support in the original design.
Is decking maintenance-free?
No. Follow cleaning guidance and inspect boards, fixings, rails, steps and support.
Which projects show real decking work?
Sittingbourne, Ashford, Deal and St Margaret’s Bay document different decking projects with their original locations.
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OUR WORK · KENT
Explore our completed projects across Kent.
St Margaret’s Bay
Composite decking and glass balustrade
Grey composite decking, glass panels, powder-coated steel posts and matching steps.
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Folkestone
Academy entrance landscaping
Timber-topped gabion benches, resin-bonded surfacing, shingle and a boat feature at the academy entrance.
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Canterbury
Rockery stones reused in a ragstone wall
The stones from a customer’s late husband’s rockery kept and reused in a new front wall.
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Canterbury
Tiered garden and paving circles
Retaining walls, shingle infill and riven buff slab circles across connected garden levels.
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Ashford
Timber decking replacement
Before, during and after a timber decking replacement, from the old deck to the finished terrace.
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Borough Green
Complete garden landscaping
1800mm closeboard fencing, softwood sleeper planters, a 450mm buff slab patio and new turf.
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Canterbury
Patio, artificial grass and steel pergola
Porcelain paving, artificial grass and a custom steel-frame pergola with polycarbonate roof.
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Strood
Porcelain patio and sleeper planters
Grey porcelain paving framed by timber sleeper planters, white decorative stones and planting.
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West Malling
Paving, walls and fencing
Block paving, porcelain patio, brick retaining walls and two styles of timber fencing.
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Ashford
Sandstone patio and sleeper walls
Sandstone paving across two levels, with timber sleeper retaining walls.
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Deal
Patio, composite deck and pergola
A sandstone patio, ash-coloured composite decking, pitched-roof pergola and sleeper planters.
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Sevenoaks
York stone patio and garden walls
75mm thick York stone paving, curved paths, brick walls and Kentish ragstone walls.
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Herne Bay
Garden transformation
Porcelain patio, raised bed, artificial grass and slatted fencing. See the garden before and after.
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Sittingbourne
Garden decking
A broad decking terrace with defined board lines and steps connecting the house to the lawn.
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Deal
Decking and railings
Raised grey decking with black railings, inset steps and a matching handrail.
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