Transform your terrace or garden with Timber Decking in Kensington, crafted for elegant outdoor living. Choose softwood or hardwood boards, smart steps and balustrades, finished with long-lasting staining.
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Kensington gardens and roof terraces deserve timber decking that looks sharp and performs year-round. We design and install decks that suit everything from townhouse courtyards near Kensington Palace to larger family gardens by Holland Park. Expect clean lines, safe detailing and finishes that complement stone paving and period brickwork. Every build is tailored to how you actually use the space—dining, lounging or entertaining.
Homes across the W8 and W14 postcodes often include stucco townhouses, mansion blocks and period conversions with compact, high-value outdoor areas. That means levels, thresholds and drainage need careful planning to avoid damp bridging and awkward steps. We regularly work in the timber decking Kensington area where access can be tight and neighbours close by. Our layouts maximise usable space while keeping the deck proportionate to classic elevations and elegant squares.
We start with a site visit, measuring levels and checking airflow, falls and fixing points before recommending the right subframe and board type. You’ll receive a clear specification covering treated timber, grooved boards where appropriate, and optional extras like built-in seating, steps and balustrades. Our installers work tidily, protect surrounding surfaces, and finish with staining or oiling for a consistent look. Local homeowners choose us for dependable scheduling, transparent communication and a 10-year warranty.
Working in the timber decking in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea often involves restricted access, resident parking controls and careful waste removal. We plan deliveries to suit narrow mews lanes and protect communal areas in mansion blocks. Many gardens sit above basements or lightwells, so we design subframes and fixings with load and ventilation in mind. Where council considerations apply, we help you keep the project compliant and neighbour-friendly.
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Costs vary with timber choice, access and build complexity. As a guide, softwood decking typically starts from around £140–£220 per m² installed, while hardwood is often £220–£350+ per m². Steps, balustrades, built-in seating and staining will add to the total, as will complex level changes or restricted access common in W8 and W14. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site survey.
Most standard decks take 2–5 days from ground preparation to final fixings, with larger or multi-level builds taking 1–2 weeks. Timescales depend on access, the need for demolition, subframe complexity, and extras such as steps, balustrades or built-in seating. Weather can also affect staining and curing times. We’ll confirm a realistic programme before starting and keep disruption controlled throughout.
In many cases, garden decking is permitted development, especially when it stays low and doesn’t materially raise ground levels. However, rules can change for listed buildings, conservation areas, basement extensions, or where the deck affects privacy and boundaries—situations that are common in Kensington. We’ll flag likely constraints during the survey and can advise on whether you should check with RBKC planning before work begins.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our timber decking installations, covering issues such as structural fixing failures, subframe integrity and installation defects under normal use. Timber is a natural material, so movement and colour change can occur, but we specify treated timber and suitable fixings to minimise problems. Manufacturer warranties on boards and treatments may also apply. Care guidance is included to help your deck last.
We install softwood and hardwood decking, including treated timber subframes and a choice of smooth or grooved boards. Popular design options include picture-frame borders, hidden-style fixings where suitable, integrated steps, balustrades for raised areas, and built-in seating to maximise compact terraces. We’ll help you choose finishes and staining tones that suit brick, stucco and stone details, and we’ll recommend slip-conscious detailing for shaded gardens.
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