Decking in Astley
Timber and composite decking supplied and fitted: raised decks, steps and balustrades built on solid subframes that stay level, safe and dry underneath. Around four miles from our Leigh base.
Decking for Astley Gardens
Astley gardens run bigger and greener than most around here, with mature trees and more than a few summerhouses and garden rooms that want a proper deck around them. Decking suits the setting: it sits lightly in a leafy garden where a big slab of paving can look hard. We build timber and composite decks across Astley, from Higher Green Lane down towards the Bridgewater Canal.
We cover Astley and the surrounding area: Astley Green, Higher Green, Blackmoor, Cross Hillock, Astley Moss and beyond (M29).
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What’s Included
Under mature trees we usually steer people towards composite, because leaf drop and shade turn timber green quicker than anywhere else. Either way the frame is built the same: solid pads, correct joist centres, membrane and airflow. Decks around summerhouses get framed to the building so the whole thing reads as one piece.
- Treated timber decking, supplied and fitted
- Composite decking in a range of colours and finishes
- Raised and split-level decks for sloped gardens
- Steps, balustrades and handrails built in
- Solid subframes with membrane and airflow underneath
- Old decking removed and taken away
How It Works
Decking in Astley, FAQs
A shaded deck grows algae faster, that is honest physics. Grooved or textured composite boards shrug it off best, and an annual wash keeps any deck safe. We spec the boards to the spot: full shade under a sycamore gets a different recommendation to a sunny corner.
Yes, we do it regularly. The deck is framed to the building line so doors open onto a level surface, with steps down to the lawn where the levels want them. If the building needs a base first, we pour concrete bases too.
It comes down to budget and appetite for upkeep. Treated timber is cheaper to buy and easy to repair, but needs a clean and re-oil every year or two to stay looking good. Composite costs more up front and then more or less looks after itself. In shaded gardens where timber greens over fast, composite is usually worth the extra.
Usually not. Decking under 30cm off the ground and covering less than half the garden generally falls under permitted development. Raised decks above that can need permission, and conservation areas have their own rules. We flag it at the quote if your job needs a check.