Decking

Decking built level, built to last

Decking gives you a level, comfortable surface where the ground falls away or where timber simply suits the setting better than stone. We build composite and timber decks, including raised decks and waterside decks, on a sound substructure with the ventilation, levels and drainage right, so the deck stays firm and true rather than flexing, sagging or rotting.

The substructure decides the lifespan

A deck is only as good as the frame beneath it. We build the substructure from properly treated and spaced timber, ventilated so air moves underneath and the deck does not trap damp and rot, and fixed to a stable base. The frame is the part you never see and the part that decides how long the deck lasts and how solid it feels underfoot.

Composite or timber

Composite decking is low maintenance, does not need oiling or staining, resists slip and weathers consistently, which makes it a strong choice for a busy family terrace or a waterside deck. Natural timber has a warmth and character that suits certain settings and budgets, and rewards a little upkeep. We talk you through the trade-offs and specify to suit how you will use it.

Waterside decks at the Water Park

A deck that steps down to a lake or a pond is one of the best uses of decking there is, and it is work this area asks for. At the Cotswold Water Park and beside ponds and pools, a waterside deck has to handle proximity to water, levels and edges with care, with the right materials and a slip-resistant finish. It is a job that rewards being designed and built properly.

Designed into the garden

Steps, balustrade, lighting and the transition to lawn or paving are all part of getting a deck right. Because we design and build as one firm, the deck is drawn to suit your levels and the way you use the space, and built by the same hands.

Talk to us about a deck

Tell us about the space and how you want to use it, and we will recommend timber or composite and build it to last. Arrange a consultation to start.

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  Composite decking

  Low-maintenance composite decking, including Millboard, laid on a properly ventilated substructure.

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  Patios and paving

  Porcelain, York stone, limestone and Cotswold-stone patios laid on a proper base, with the levels and drainage right.

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  Waterside decking, Cotswold Water Park

  Waterside and lakeside decking around the Cotswold Water Park lakes, built for the setting and the conditions.

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Source: Gardenscape. Figures as of 2026-06-02.

• Composite or timber decking, which is better?

  It depends on use and taste. Composite is low maintenance, slip-resistant and weathers consistently, which suits busy family and waterside decks. Timber has natural warmth and character and rewards a little upkeep. We help you choose to suit how you will use it.

• Why do some decks feel bouncy or rot?

  The substructure. A deck built on an under-built or poorly ventilated frame flexes and traps damp. We build the frame from properly treated, correctly spaced timber, ventilated and fixed to a stable base, which is what keeps a deck solid and lasting.

• Can you build a deck by a pond or lake?

  Yes. Waterside decks are some of our favourite work, especially around the Cotswold Water Park. We handle the proximity to water, the levels and the edges with care, with the right materials and a slip-resistant finish.

• Can decking be raised over a slope?

  Yes. A raised deck is one of the best ways to get a level, usable space where the ground falls away. We build the structure and balustrade to suit the height and the ground.

• Do I need planning permission for decking?

  Often not for a low deck within permitted development, but raised decks above a certain height, and decks in conservation areas or the Cotswold National Landscape, can need permission. We confirm what applies before we build.