Decking in Teddington
Hardwood, softwood and composite decking built on a proper frame so it stays level for years.
Decking in Teddington is a job that depends a lot on the garden's existing levels. Most Teddington gardens are long, narrow rear gardens behind Victorian terraces, often around five to seven metres wide and twenty plus metres deep. Side access is rare on the older terraces, which affects how patio and decking jobs are quoted. Most of my work in Teddington is around bushy park 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.
Teddington is the home base for the business and where I live. It's a village within London: Victorian terraces along the High Street, larger Edwardian semis on the residential roads, and a handful of bigger houses backing onto Bushy Park. Most gardens are long and narrow, set behind kitchens that have been extended over the years. Decks I build in Teddington 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 Teddington
- 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 Teddington FAQs
Composite or timber for a deck in Teddington?
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 Teddington 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 Teddington?
Spring and early summer are the busiest months. For larger jobs I usually book six to ten weeks ahead. Smaller decking jobs in Teddington 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 Teddington?
Yes. Teddington (TW11) and the surrounding streets are all within my regular working area. If you're on the edge of Teddington or in a neighbouring area like hampton wick, that's still fine.
Other areas I cover near Teddington
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