Decking in New Malden
Hardwood, softwood and composite decking built on a proper frame so it stays level for years.
Decking in New Malden is a job that depends a lot on the garden's existing levels. Inter-war semis with rear gardens often 15 to 20 metres deep and 10 metres wide. Most have side access, which simplifies bulk material handling. Most of my work in New Malden is around new malden high street and the streets either side of it. A deck on a sloping garden takes more frame work than a flat one, but done properly it gives you a usable level surface where you didn't have one before. I'll always check ground conditions on the first visit.
New Malden is solidly suburban, with broad streets, inter-war semis, and a strong family feel. Many gardens here are larger than the average for SW London and lend themselves to bigger lawns and proper entertaining patios. Decks I build in New Malden are mostly on a concrete-pad-and-timber-post foundation. Joist spacing is 400mm for softwood and 350mm for hardwood. I leave a ventilation gap behind the deck if it sits next to the house, and I always run skirting around the frame so the underside is hidden.
What I do for every decking job in New Malden
- Site clearance and ground preparation
- Concrete pad foundations or post supports as required
- Pressure treated softwood frame at correct joist spacing
- Boards in your chosen material (softwood, hardwood, or composite)
- Stainless steel or coated decking screws (no nails)
- Edging, steps and balustrade where needed
- Skirting around the frame so the underside is hidden
For a deeper look at how I approach decking, see the main decking page.
Decking in New Malden FAQs
Composite or timber for a deck in New Malden?
Composite if you want zero maintenance for fifteen plus years. Hardwood if you like the way real wood weathers and you don't mind oiling it. Most New Malden gardens get enough rain that I usually steer people towards composite for a deck under a tree, where leaf litter and dampness will affect timber faster.
How quickly can you start a decking job in New Malden?
Spring and early summer are the busiest months. For larger jobs I usually book six to ten weeks ahead. Smaller decking jobs in New Malden can sometimes fit in within a couple of weeks. The best step is a quick call to check current availability.
Do you cover all of New Malden?
Yes. New Malden (KT3) and the surrounding streets are all within my regular working area. If you're on the edge of New Malden or in a neighbouring area like surbiton, that's still fine.
Other areas I cover near New Malden
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