Chislehurst
Brick piers, stone coping and railings
A brick boundary with pale stone coping and pier caps, finished with decorative railing panels.
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Decking Installers New Romney
Plan timber or composite decking as a complete garden structure. We discuss New Romney deck installations and replacements with supports, frame, boards, steps and edge protection considered alongside doors and garden levels.
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 New Romney
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 New Romney
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.
Describe the usable terrace and its connections
Allow room for furniture and the route from the house to the garden. Mark doors, gates and any covers that need access. A deck should be planned around those movements before choosing its outline.
Measure garden levels at several points so the platform height is understood. Include steps and balustrades where needed. A terrace over uneven ground can have different heights along its edge, with those details relevant to the design and permission checks.
Choose boards with their system requirements
Timber and composite options differ in appearance, fixing, movement and care. View samples and ask about wet conditions and product instructions. The board label alone does not tell you whether the complete deck suits your setting.
Supports, frame, ventilation and edges belong in the specification. Composite boards do not remove the need for compatible support; timber boards still need a suitable frame and maintenance approach. Compare the installed system rather than material price alone.
Inspect the frame on a replacement project
Photograph bounce, decay, loose boards and the frame where visible. Reusing support needs an assessment of condition and compatibility with the proposed boards. A new finish cannot establish that an old frame remains suitable.
Agree what stays, what is rebuilt and how connections at the house are detailed. Include access below the deck where relevant. Steps, railings and fixings also need assessment when they form part of the retained structure.
Check planning and agree care at handover
The English decking guidance includes more than a height condition: extent, position, property type and restrictions matter. Read the complete official requirements for the proposed platform before work.
The quote should identify the full structure, preparation, access and removal. A labour-only figure from another project is not a completed deck price. At handover, confirm cleaning and inspection of boards, steps, rails and support under the actual product instructions.
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 New Romney 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 new romney
How much does fitted decking cost?
Area, height, support, board system, steps and balustrades determine the installed scope.
Is a labour-only price a complete deck price?
No. Clarify materials, frame, preparation, access and disposal before comparison.
Can I choose timber or composite?
Compare actual products with appearance, care and complete system requirements.
What is the 30cm rule?
It is one English permitted-development condition; coverage, position and restrictions also need checking.
Can the old frame remain?
Assess its condition and compatibility before fitting replacement boards.
Can a deck have steps to the lawn?
Include the levels, position and edge protection in the initial design.
Will a deck be maintenance-free?
No. Follow suitable cleaning and inspect the boards, fixings, rails and support.
Do you have documented decking work?
The full slider includes genuine Kent decking projects, each labelled with its real location.
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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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