Transform your garden with Timber Decking in East Dulwich, designed for everyday family life and entertaining. From sleek grooved boards to steps, balustrades and built-in seating, we build decks that feel like an extra room outdoors.
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East Dulwich gardens often deserve a smarter, more usable layout than a patchy lawn or tired patio. We design and install decking that suits the way you use your space, whether that’s weekend brunches after Lordship Lane or a quiet evening near Peckham Rye. Expect crisp edges, solid subframes and safe transitions between doors, lawns and planting. We can also add steps and balustrades to make level changes feel effortless.
Our team works across the timber decking East Dulwich area, with plenty of experience on Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and period conversions. These homes often have narrow side access, varied ground levels and older garden walls that need careful detailing. We plan board direction, drainage and thresholds to keep doors clear and the finish tidy. The result is a deck that complements period features while adding modern practicality.
We start with a site visit, measure-up and straightforward options for materials, layout and finishes. Your deck is built on a properly supported, treated substructure with fixings chosen for longevity, then finished with staining where required. We keep the site clean, protect existing paving and plants, and communicate timings clearly. Homeowners choose us for consistent workmanship, transparent recommendations and a 10-year warranty on installation.
Gardens in SE22 often have clay-heavy soils and pockets of poor drainage, so we design subframes and ventilation to reduce moisture issues. Access can be tight around terraces near Dulwich Village and Nunhead, so we plan material deliveries and cutting to minimise disruption. We also consider boundary lines, retaining edges and existing paving levels to avoid trip points. If any Southwark rules or neighbour considerations apply, we’ll flag them early.
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Costs vary with size, timber type and detailing. As a guide, softwood decking commonly starts around £120–£180 per m² installed, while hardwood is often £180–£280+ per m². Extras such as steps, balustrades, built-in seating, complex level changes, or premium staining can increase the total. We’ll survey your garden in SE22 and provide a clear, itemised estimate.
Most domestic decking projects take 2–5 days on site, depending on size and complexity. A small, straightforward deck can be completed in a couple of days, while larger areas with multiple levels, steps, balustrades or built-in seating may take a week or more. Ground preparation, access constraints and drying time for staining can also affect the programme. We confirm timings after the site survey.
In many cases, garden decking is permitted development, especially when it stays low to the ground and doesn’t significantly alter levels. However, rules can change for raised platforms, properties in conservation areas, or flats/period conversions with shared land. We’ll discuss your design, check relevant guidance for the London Borough of Southwark, and advise if permission or landlord/freeholder consent may be needed before work begins.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our installation workmanship, covering issues such as subframe integrity, fixings and structural stability when the deck is used and maintained normally. Timber itself is a natural material, so movement and weathering can occur; we’ll advise on care and re-staining intervals to keep it looking its best. Any manufacturer warranties on treated timber or boards are also passed on where applicable.
We offer softwood and hardwood boards, including treated timber options for improved durability. Popular choices include grooved boards for grip, picture-frame edging for a crisp finish, and concealed or colour-matched fixings where suitable. We can integrate steps, balustrades and built-in seating to make the space safer and more usable. We’ll help you choose a layout, board direction and stain colour that suits your home and garden.
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