Timber decking construction and wooden deck builder for gardens in London.

Timber decking construction and wooden deck builder for gardens in London

We supply and construct timber decking and build wooden decks for gardens in London, inside the M25, Surrey, Sussex, Kent, Hampshire, Berkshire & Hertfordshire.

Wooden decks in London

A well designed timber deck can transform any outdoor space. They work well in any unused outdoor space, on balconies and roof gardens. Wooden decks are easy to maintain, they can be stained to any colour, painted or left to weather naturally. A timber deck extends your living space. A beautiful, attractive surface for tables, chairs, sun loungers and barbecues.

Wooden decking specialists in London

We have many years experience installing decks of all kinds - raised decking, patio decking, roof decks on terraces, hardwood decking, softwood decking, commercial decks, decking in small places and decking in large outdoor spaces.

First meeting

The first step in designing and constructing your deck is to visit you in your property. We can then look at the space, measure the area, discuss your requirements and ideas and give you our ideas and advice - if you need them. We will need to discuss your budget. This will have an impact on the type of materials used to build your deck. A large proportion of the overall cost of the project will be made up of the materials.

Free quotations for wooden decking

Assuming that it is a straight forward decking project i.e. not commercial - we will prepare a fully specified, detailed quotation of the total cost for the decking project including materials and labour. We can give you an estimate of how long it will take to construct and when we can start the project. If you have a complex or large scale project - no problem. We will engage the services of our garden designer, who can produce much more detailed technical drawings.

Constructing a wooden frame for the timber deck

Starting the decking project

Once you have agreed the quotation, given us the go ahead and made the deposit for materials we can begin the project. The area will be cleared, the materials delivered. Depending on the design of your project, posts may need to be inserted into the ground and concrete poured. Then a timber frame for the deck will be constructed to fix the decking boards to.

Constructing the wooden deck

Once the frame has been constructed we will start attaching the deck boards to it. We always use galvanized weather resistant screws for this purpose. Although it takes longer, they look much nicer than nails, last longer and prevent the board from moving. Once all the boards have been attached, the deck is cleaned and once dry, can be stained, oiled or painted to the colour of your choice. The construction procedure for decking is similar to our landscaping construction procedure.

Consideration for your neighbours

During all our construction processes we try to minimise disruption to your daily routine by:

- Parking considerately - to keep your neighbours happy
- Keeping the noise to a minimum and refraining from bad language
- Storing tools at the end of each day and lifting dust sheets
- Leaving the site as tidy as possible to minimise disruption

Completing the decking project

We like to keep in continuous communication with our clients throughout the decking building process. This ensures that we are meeting your requirements and there are no surprises for either of us at the end of the project. When the deck is finished we ensure that everything has been completed to your satisfaction. The job is signed off, the final payment is made and the keys handed back. Now it's time to start enjoying your new deck!

What type of timber should I use for my deck?

In the UK the choice comes down to hardwood or softwood for your garden decking. Cost is the main difference between hardwood and softwood. Hardwood decking is made from trees that grow slowly. They cost more to produce because the tree takes longer to grow. These hardwoods typically come from rainforests. Softwood decking is cut from fast growing coniferous, evergreen trees. This makes them cheaper to produce.

Which is better for decking? Hardwood or softwood?

Most decks in the UK are made from pressure treated softwoods because they are easy to work with and cost effective. They can be stained in any colour - even to look like hardwood, oiled, varnished or painted. Hardwood decks can be more difficult to work with and tend to require a little more maintenance. Confusingly, softwood is not necessarily soft and hardwood is not neccessarily hard... Cedar for instance is a 'soft' hardwood. So, it comes down to aesthetic preference. If cost is not an issue, the look and feel of a hardwood deck is superior to a softwood one. But even that is a matter of opinion.

How long will a timber deck last?

We will only ever lay a fungal resistant timber deck - whether that is made of hardwood or softwood. The wood is typically guaranteed for 15 years. All timber decks need some form of protection - oil, stain or paint otherwse they fade to a very unappealing grey colour - think old park benches. A properly treated and maintained timber deck can last up to 40 years.

We pride ourselves on our open and honest pricing. Our gardening and landscaping quotations are free and fully specified with a full breakdown of the costs involved - including materials and labour. The daily rate is usually cheaper if the work is part of a project taking several days. If your job is smaller we can usually supply a professional tradesperson on a daily rate basis, as shown below:

Prices for landscaping & gardening services

Service

Pricing model

Rate

Garden Clearance	per person per day	£180.00
Garden Clearance	per person / half day	£100.00
Garden Clearance	per person per hour	£30.00
Fencing	per person per day	£170.00
Decking	per person per day	£170.00
Garden Landscaper	per person per day	£170.00
Design	on application	N/A
Garden Waste Removal	per tonne	£65.00
General Waste Removal	per tonne	£105.00

Points to note:

All prices listed here exclude VAT
However your quotation will contain all costs, prices and VAT

I was very happy with Richard's plan. It was very thorough and detailed. It was very well designed. In fact, we have the drawing of the garden in a frame on the kitchen wall.

Melinda Goodwin, London

We were both impressed with Alan's ideas and knowledge and we'd be happy to go ahead with a concept plan.

Michael Dearing, London

Richard's design is outstanding. I think the garden will look much better than we envisaged. There are some wonderful little touches. I would certainly like to go ahead.

Roger Burrows, London

I was very impressed with Serviceteam. From the very outset I received a professional service. The quote was well laid out and informative. The price was good. The team was friendly. The project manager - knowledgeable and helpful. The project and standard of workmanship was exceptional. I would have no hesistation in recommending them.

Janet Webber, London

I've had a really good experience with Serviceteam. They are a very professional company. From start to finish, I felt like I'd been kept in the loop at every stage. And the final result is exactly what I wanted. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a first class landscaped garden. Once again, thankyou for all your hard work.

Katherine Hallem, London

Last summer we decided to have the garden landscaped. A friend recommended Serviceteam. They had used them last year and said they were great. They came around to visit and I was impressed with Ryan - the team leader. He really knew what he was talking about and had some great ideas for the garden. Similar ideas to the way we wanted the garden to look. We received a good quote and finally decided on new lawn, a wooden deck, a new fence and a garden path.

The work started two weeks later at 8am on a Monday morning! The project was to last 2 weeks. I left them to it went to work. I gave Ryan a set of keys. I have to say over the 2 weeks the team worked really hard. Towards the end of the job until 7pm! We did have rain for 3 days during the project, which cost us some time, so the project finished 3 days over. But Ryan explained everything to me every evening - why there mght be a slight change to the plan, where they could save time. I really appreciated that level of communication and I understood the decisions we made were to keep the project on track.

Like any building project, there is a certain level of upheaval, but the site looked tidy every evening and the team were really considerate, understanding that what to them was a building site - was our home.

When the project was finished, it was a transformation. It looked beautiful. Just as we'd discussed and just what we wanted. Ryan explained that we needed to take some care with the lawn until it had settled and that the deck would settle as the wood expanded and contracted. But if there were any problems I should give him a call. Thankfully - so far - there haven't been any.

I think I've had a great service. I would recommend Serviceteam to anyone. In fact, I have already recommended several friends. If you are looking for the best landscaping company in London - look no further!

Grace Robertson, London

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