Composite & timber decking
Composite and timber decks in Rutland, Stamford and the villages around them, built on a braced frame with the ground prepared properly underneath.
Composite decking typically costs £200–£250 per m² supplied and fitted, and softwood timber decking £110–£140 per m². A 15–20m² composite deck is usually £3,000–£5,000; raised decks with balustrades and steps cost more. Decking in a rear garden is normally permitted development if no part of it is more than 30cm above the ground and, with other outbuildings and platforms, it covers no more than half the garden.
- Composite, fitted
- £200–£250 per m²
- Planning
- Not needed under 30cm high
- Guarantee
- 5 years, in writing
Guide prices from 2026 online price guides, at the higher end. Your fixed price comes in writing after the site visit.
What it is
We build composite and timber decks on a properly braced frame: posts or pads set on firm ground, a treated or aluminium sub-frame at the right joist spacing for the boards, and a weed membrane and drainage underneath so the frame stays dry.
Built from the frame up
Most decks that bounce, rot or sag were built on a weak frame: joists too far apart, posts sitting on soil, or no drainage underneath. We build the frame to the board maker's spacing, set posts or pads on firm ground and keep water moving underneath.
Composite boards are the low-maintenance choice; pressure-treated softwood is cheaper but needs looking after. We bring samples of both.
Raised decks
On sloping gardens a raised deck gives you a level space at house height. Anything over 30cm high needs planning permission, and it needs a balustrade and steps, so we draw it up and handle the application with you.
Planning
Decking in a rear garden is normally permitted development if no part of it is more than 30cm above the ground and, with other outbuildings and platforms, it covers no more than half the garden. A raised deck over 30cm needs planning permission, and a listed house needs consent. Planning Portal: decking
What you get
- Composite boards that will not rot, splinter or need staining, or pressure-treated softwood
- Frame built to the board maker's joist spacing, so boards do not bounce or bow
- Picture-frame edges, hidden fixings and LED step lights where you want them
- Steps, balustrades and glass panels for raised decks
The specification
- Ground levelled, weed membrane and drainage gravel laid
- Posts or pads on firm ground, set in concrete
- Treated softwood or aluminium sub-frame, braced and level
- Boards fixed to the manufacturer's spacing and fixings
- Edges, fascias, steps and lighting finished
- Five year workmanship guarantee in writing
The kind of finish we build
“Really pleased with my new driveway. Beautifully finished, friendly professional workmen, would definitely recommend and will be using them again for the garden once other renovations complete.”
Driveway — Google review
“Absolutely great guys, job was done in good time and looks brilliant. No complaints, the driveway is immaculate. More work in the near future, thanks again!”
Driveway — Google review
Things people ask us
How much does a deck cost?
Composite or timber?
Do I need planning permission for decking?
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Request a site visit
We measure up, check levels and drainage, and send a written proposal with the build-up, the programme and one whole price. No pressure and no follow-up sales calls.