Garden decking in Redditch, planned for the compact suburban plots of the 1960s to 1980s estates, making the most of small lawns, patios and awkward corners.
Much of Redditch was laid out as a new town, and its estates from the 1960s to the 1980s share a familiar pattern: modest rear gardens, a concrete or slabbed patio, a fence on three sides and a lawn that has seen better days.
There is good potential in a plot like that. A well-made timber deck can turn a tired patio into somewhere you want to sit, and it can cover a patch of ground that never drained properly. We build decking across Redditch, and our approach is practical: use the space well, keep the structure simple and make it last.
When a garden is small, every metre counts. Rather than a big square in the middle, we often propose an L-shaped deck wrapping the corner by the house, which leaves a straight strip of lawn. Alternatively a deck can run the full width of the back, giving a tidy edge to the garden. Think about how fences, sheds and neighbouring windows affect privacy, and whether a screen or trellis should be built in. We can also fit storage underneath the raised side, or a bench with a lid, to clear clutter from the lawn. Simple shapes keep costs and upkeep down.
Redditch is hilly in places, so even a standard estate garden may slope from one fence to the other. A frame can be adjusted at each post to create a level surface, with the high side sitting close to the ground and the low side standing a little proud. Where the patio is concrete, a deck can sit over it if the surface drains and the height works with the door threshold. Otherwise the slabs can be lifted and the ground prepared again. Steps are kept shallow and generous, and handrails are added where the drop requires. Airflow beneath is always kept open.
Fences and house walls make shaded corners that stay damp, so those areas will turn green first. Brush the surface, avoid standing pots directly on the boards and treat the wood when it begins to fade. Decks built in the thinner style that was popular a few years ago may have flimsy joists. If yours bounces or feels loose, check underneath before spending on stain. Replacing boards on a firm frame is a sensible refresh. If the structure is weak, rebuilding with a stronger frame gives you a deck you can rely on for years.
We cover Redditch and the surrounding area, including Bromsgrove, Studley and Alcester. Because the town was planned and built in phases, many streets have near-identical gardens, which makes it easy for neighbours to compare ideas, and we are often happy to discuss different layouts for similar plots. Side access on estate houses is usually fine for carrying timber, though some gardens are reached only through the house. Contact us with a rough description of your garden and what you would like to do with it, and we will arrange a free visit.
We also take on garden decking work in nearby Bromsgrove, Studley, Alcester.
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Often, yes. If the concrete is stable and drains well, a frame can sit on it, but the finished height must work with your door. If it is cracked or pooling water, lifting it is better.
In a small garden, it frequently is. It wraps a corner, adds usable space, and keeps a clear strip of lawn. We can sketch alternatives at the visit so you can compare.
Keep it brushed and clear of moss, especially in shade. Boards with a grooved or textured surface give better grip, and quick action in autumn stops algae building through winter.
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