Timber & Composite Decking in Greater Manchester
Timber and composite decking supplied and fitted: raised decks, steps and balustrades built on solid subframes that stay level, safe and dry underneath.
Timber & Composite Decking
Decking earns its place in gardens that paving struggles with. A sloped plot, a step down from the back door, a corner that never drains: a deck floats over all of it on a frame, where a patio would need serious groundworks first. Done well, it adds a warm, level outdoor room that gets used from the first mild weekend in spring to the last dry day of autumn.
The first decision is timber or composite, and we are straight about the trade-off. Treated softwood costs less up front and looks the part, but it wants cleaning and re-oiling to stay that way. Composite decking costs more on day one and then asks almost nothing of you: no splinters, no oiling, and the colour holds. In shaded or tree-covered gardens where timber greens over quickly, composite usually wins the argument on its own.
Whichever boards you choose, the deck is only ever as good as what it sits on. We build subframes properly: posts set on solid pads, joists at the right centres for the board, a membrane underneath to stop weeds, and airflow designed in so the structure stays dry and lasts. Steps, balustrades and handrails are built into the job, not bolted on as an afterthought.
- 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
Free look at the job
We come out, measure up, check the levels and talk through where the deck should sit and what you want from it.
Written quote
A clear price with timber and composite options costed separately, so you can compare properly.
The build
Subframe first: posts, joists and membrane, all checked for level. Then the boards, steps and balustrades.
Finish and tidy
Edges trimmed and finished, timber treated where needed, and every offcut and old board taken away.
Decking FAQs
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.
A properly built timber deck on a sound subframe should give you 15 years or more with basic care. Quality composite boards are typically guaranteed for 20 to 25 years. In both cases the subframe matters more than the boards, which is why we never skimp on it.
Yes, and that is where decking beats paving hands down. The frame takes up the slope, so you get a perfectly level surface without moving tonnes of soil. Split-level decks with a step or two between them work well on steeper plots.
Any surface grows algae in a shaded, damp spot. Grooved boards help, composite ranges with textured finishes help more, and an annual wash keeps either surface safe. If the deck is going somewhere that never sees sun, tell us and we will spec the boards accordingly.
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.
Decking Near You
We provide decking across Leigh and the surrounding towns. Pick your area for local details.