Does this sound like your garden?
Your timber deck is soft underfoot, boards are rotten or loose and it gets green and slippery every winter. Fixing single boards no longer helps.
The job
The old timber deck outside the French doors had rotted through. We took it up and built a new composite deck on a level, solid frame.
What we did
- Took up and removed the old timber deck
- Built a new level frame, raised off the ground
- Laid composite boards that will not rot or splinter
- Finished the edges and left the area clear
Photos of this job
Want to know more? Read our guide: Composite vs timber fencing in London: which lasts longer on clay soil?
Questions people ask
Can I put composite boards on my old timber frame?
Only if the frame is sound, level and the joists are close enough together. A rotting frame must be replaced first.
Why does timber decking rot so fast in London?
Wet clay, shade and poor airflow under the deck keep the timber damp. Ventilation and a good frame make a big difference.
Do you take the old deck away?
Yes. We remove the old boards and frame and take all the waste away.
Karol Antolak
Owner of A.K. Gardening Specialist in Northolt. Looking after gardens across West London since 2006. Fully insured, DBS checked.
