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 Sandwich
Plan a terrace that connects the house with the garden. We discuss timber and composite decking in Sandwich, including replacement decks, supporting frames, steps, fascia and balustrades, with the complete structure considered alongside the chosen boards.
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 Sandwich
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 Sandwich
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.
Lay out the terrace around doors and movement
Show where you want to sit and how people will reach the lawn or storage. Include the furniture footprint, door openings and any covers that need access. Measure changes in ground level so the platform height is understood along every edge.
Steps and edge protection belong in the first design discussion. A raised terrace may need different details from a low platform. The nearby Deal project demonstrates a deck with inset steps and railings, labelled as work at that property.
Compare timber and composite as complete systems
Review board samples outdoors for colour, texture and appearance beside the house. Timber and composite have different fixing, movement and care requirements. Ask for the product and its compatible support specification in writing.
Supply-only board offers do not cover frame construction, removal, steps or installation. Composite boards still require suitable support and cleaning. Timber choice should also account for maintenance, rather than assuming every board product performs identically.
Inspect the frame when replacing an old deck
Photograph bounce, decay, loose fixings and the support where visible. New boards should not be fitted on a retained frame without checking its condition and compatibility. Include existing steps and rails in that assessment.
Agree what is removed, rebuilt or retained, and how access below the deck will work. Ventilation, connections, ground clearance and services need considering before boards conceal the frame. Any specialist assessment should be identified in the scope.
Agree checks, installation and maintenance
Use the linked complete official decking guidance for the proposed height, extent, position and property restrictions. Resolve the relevant requirements before installation. Agree the programme once the structure, materials and access are clear.
A complete quote includes preparation, support, boards, fixings, edges, steps, rails and disposal where required. At handover, ask about cleaning and inspection of visible and concealed components. Keep product terms separate from any workmanship agreement.
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 Sandwich 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 · DEAL
Decking and railings
Raised grey decking with black railings, inset steps and a matching handrail.
This project is in Deal. 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 sandwich
What does fitted decking cost?
Area, height, board system, frame, access, steps and rails define the installed scope.
Can I choose timber or composite?
Compare actual samples and full system requirements with appearance and care preferences.
Is a board price the whole deck price?
No. The frame, preparation, installation, detailing and removal need inclusion where required.
Can the existing frame be kept?
Assess its condition and compatibility with the new board system before reuse.
Can you add steps and railings?
Include the levels, position, loads and appropriate support in the design.
Does decking need permission?
Read the complete linked official conditions and check restrictions for the actual property and proposal.
Is composite maintenance-free?
No. Follow suitable cleaning and inspect boards, fixings, steps, rails and support.
Which project is useful to view?
The Deal decking and railings project and St Margaret’s Bay composite deck show genuine nearby Kent work.
What is the 30cm rule for decking?
It is one condition in the English permitted-development guidance. Read the complete linked requirements, including coverage, position and property restrictions.
What would a 15m² or 25m² deck cost supplied and fitted?
Measure the actual terrace and specify its height, frame, board system, steps, rails, access and removal. Area alone cannot price a complete deck.
What are the downsides of composite decking?
Product appearance, movement, fixing requirements, temperature in use and cleaning need comparison alongside the compatible supporting frame.
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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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Decking and railings
Raised grey decking with black railings, inset steps and a matching handrail.
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