Decking in Putney
Hardwood, softwood and composite decking built on a proper frame so it stays level for years.
Decking in Putney is a job that depends a lot on the garden's existing levels. Mansion-block balconies and roof terraces are common, alongside Victorian terraces with narrow rear gardens. The terraces around East Putney often have side returns that can be incorporated into the garden design. Most of my work in Putney is around putney bridge and embankment 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.
Putney is denser than the towns west of it, with mansion blocks, Victorian terraces, and contemporary apartment buildings along the river. Plenty of small private gardens and roof terraces sit alongside larger family gardens further from the centre. Decks I build in Putney 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 Putney
- 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 Putney FAQs
Composite or timber for a deck in Putney?
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 Putney 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 Putney?
Spring and early summer are the busiest months. For larger jobs I usually book six to ten weeks ahead. Smaller decking jobs in Putney 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 Putney?
Yes. Putney (SW15) and the surrounding streets are all within my regular working area. If you're on the edge of Putney or in a neighbouring area like barnes, that's still fine.
Other areas I cover near Putney
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