Decking Installation in Cambridge

Decking works well in Cambridge gardens where the ground is uneven, where you want a defined area for outdoor seating, or where a patio would require extensive groundworks. Done properly, it's a practical addition to a garden that gets used. Done poorly - with inadequate framing, untreated timber, or no gap for drainage - it becomes a damp, springy safety hazard within a few seasons.

We build decking structures from the ground up, starting with a properly levelled and supported subframe. Post supports are concreted in, bearers and joists are correctly spaced and treated, and deck boards are laid with appropriate gaps for drainage and expansion. We work with standard treated softwood decking, as well as composite boards for customers who want a lower-maintenance finish. Steps, handrails, and built-in planter boxes can all be incorporated at the planning stage.

Cambridge has a lot of garden plots with slight slopes - particularly in older residential areas such as Chesterton, Cherry Hinton, and the Romsey area - where decking is a far more practical solution than trying to level and re-lay a patio. A well-built raised deck can transform an awkward sloping garden into a genuinely usable outdoor space.

We'll come out to measure up and discuss your ideas before producing a written quote. We can work from your brief or suggest a layout that suits the space and the way you use your garden. Most domestic decking projects in Cambridge are completed within two to four days. Timber decking in Cambridge typically costs between £120 and £200 per square metre supplied and installed, depending on height, complexity, and board specification.