Cirencester combines stone period streets with newer estates, so decking can mean a small courtyard platform in one garden and a large entertaining area in the next.
Walk around this Cotswold market town and the contrast is clear. In the older streets, honey-grey stone houses sit behind walled gardens, often small and sheltered. On the newer estates, plots are wider and more open, with lawns that look onto neighbours rather than walls. Each calls for a different kind of deck.
At SPR Trees and Landscapes we build timber garden decking across Cirencester and the villages beyond. A free visit gives us the chance to see the plot, hear your plans and offer realistic advice. Your written quotation follows, and there is no obligation to go ahead.
Beside an old stone house, a deck should be understated: natural tones, tidy lines and perhaps a low screen of planting. On a modern estate there is room for something more generous, such as a wide platform with built-in seating or a covered corner. We discuss how you entertain, how many people you want to seat and whether you want lighting for the evenings. Softwood suits those wanting value, hardwood those who prefer a richer finish, and composite appeals to anyone who wants minimal upkeep. We lay out the options clearly.
Walled town gardens usually sit at slightly different levels from the house, with stone steps or thresholds that decide the deck height. We measure these before ordering anything. The frame goes on firm pads, kept away from the walls so air can circulate, with a fall that carries rain off the surface. In larger plots, we may split the deck into two levels joined by wide steps, which also makes a gentle slope easier to handle. Handrails are added where they are needed for safety, and fixings are chosen for outdoor timber.
A yearly clean and a fresh coat of finish, applied when the weather is dry, will keep most timber decks in good order. Watch for moss on shaded boards and for leaf build-up in the gaps, which holds moisture. If a few boards have gone soft, swap them. If you can see the frame sagging or the posts rotting at the base, replacement is the sensible route. We can look at a deck you already own, give you a clear picture of its condition and quote for repair or a new build, whichever suits you better.
Cirencester is a Cotswold market town with stone streets in the middle and newer housing around the edges, so we meet a very wide range of gardens here. Some have narrow side access, others have easy driveways, and we adapt our approach to suit. We also work in Northleach and Stroud, which keeps this corner of Gloucestershire within our regular area. When you are ready to talk about a deck, get in touch for a free visit and a plain, helpful conversation about your options.
We also take on garden decking work in nearby Northleach, Stroud.
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Yes. A slight slope is easily dealt with by varying the post heights so the surface stays level. We measure the fall during our visit and design the frame accordingly.
It can be if you want a longer-lasting, richer-looking surface, though it still needs some care. Treated softwood is a reasonable choice for many gardens. We discuss both honestly.
Absolutely. Many gardens work well with a deck by the house and paving or gravel elsewhere. We can plan the junctions so the levels meet neatly and water drains away.
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