Upgrade your garden with Composite Decking in Shortlands that looks like timber and stays smart for years. Choose from multiple colours, a realistic wood-grain finish and sleek hidden fixings. Fine Landscaping installs premium boards for BR2 homes with a clean, professional finish.
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Shortlands homeowners often want a terrace that suits the area’s calm, well-kept gardens and busy commuter lifestyles. Our composite decking installations are ideal for entertaining, dining and year-round use, with a finish that complements period brickwork and mature planting. We regularly work near Shortlands station and around BR2, delivering tidy builds with minimal disruption. Expect crisp edges, stable levels and a surface that’s easy to live with.
From large Edwardian houses to Victorian villas and 1930s properties, gardens in Shortlands can include raised patios, stepped lawns and narrow side access. We design decking that fits these layouts, whether you need a small breakfast platform or a larger multi-zone entertaining space. For homes near Bromley and Beckenham, we also match board tones to existing paving, brick and fencing. The result is a cohesive outdoor area that feels intentional, not bolted on.
We start with a site visit to assess levels, drainage and how you want to use the space, then provide a clear specification and schedule. Our builds use hidden fixings for a smooth, barefoot-friendly finish, and we install to manufacturer guidelines to protect your 25-year warranty. Boards are fade resistant, slip resistant and easy clean, ideal for families and pets. Local clients choose us for straightforward communication, neat workmanship and dependable aftercare.
Gardens in the London Borough of Bromley often have clay-heavy ground and mature tree roots, so we specify suitable subframes and foundations to prevent movement. Access can be tight on streets near St Mary’s Church, and we plan deliveries, parking and waste removal to keep things smooth. We also factor in changes of level common in Shortlands plots, building steps and edges that look sharp and feel safe. Every layout is measured precisely so boards run true and drainage is handled properly.
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Costs vary with size, subframe requirements and details such as steps, lighting channels or balustrades. As a guide, many Shortlands projects fall between £180–£320 per m² supplied and installed, with more complex raised decks or difficult access sometimes higher. Small platforms can start from around £2,000–£3,500, while larger multi-level builds may be £6,000–£15,000+. We’ll itemise options so you can balance budget and finish.
Most installations take 2–5 days once materials are on site, depending on the deck size and whether we’re building raised sections, steps or integrating drainage. A straightforward ground-level deck can be completed in a couple of days, while larger gardens or complex levels may take 1–2 weeks. Timescales are affected by access in BR2, ground preparation, and any removals of old decking or patios. We confirm a schedule before work starts.
Composite decking is often permitted development, especially when it’s at ground level and doesn’t significantly raise the garden surface. Planning may be needed if the deck is high, affects privacy, or if your property is listed or in a conservation area. Rules can also apply to boundary treatments and drainage. We’ll flag any likely issues during the survey and, if needed, help you understand Bromley Council requirements before you commit.
Our workmanship is backed by a 10-year installation warranty, covering issues such as fixings, subframe integrity and fitting defects when the deck is used and maintained as advised. In addition, the composite boards typically include a 25-year manufacturer warranty against problems such as material failure, subject to their terms. We follow the correct spacing, ventilation and fixing methods to protect those warranties. You’ll receive care guidance to keep everything performing well.
You can choose from multiple colours, from warm browns and greys to modern charcoal, with a wood-grain finish for a natural look. We can run boards lengthways to visually extend a narrow garden, or use picture-frame borders for a tailored edge. Hidden fixings keep the surface clean and contemporary, and we can add steps, planters or seating to suit your layout. If you’re comparing styles for the composite decking Shortlands area, we’ll bring samples and advise what suits your home.
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