Decking in Surbiton
Hardwood, softwood and composite decking built on a proper frame so it stays level for years.
Decking in Surbiton is a job that depends a lot on the garden's existing levels. Mix of Victorian villas with deep narrow rear gardens and inter-war semis with squarer plots. The villas closer to the centre often have brick walls along boundaries rather than fences. Most of my work in Surbiton is around surbiton station (the art deco landmark) 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.
Surbiton has a strong period feel, with grand Victorian villas around the centre and inter-war semis spreading out from there. Plenty of front gardens are wider here than in the more central areas. Decks I build in Surbiton 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 Surbiton
- 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 Surbiton FAQs
Composite or timber for a deck in Surbiton?
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 Surbiton 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 Surbiton?
Spring and early summer are the busiest months. For larger jobs I usually book six to ten weeks ahead. Smaller decking jobs in Surbiton 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 Surbiton?
Yes. Surbiton (KT5, KT6) and the surrounding streets are all within my regular working area. If you're on the edge of Surbiton or in a neighbouring area like kingston, that's still fine.
Other areas I cover near Surbiton
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