Garden decking in Tewkesbury, with raised and well-ventilated frames for low-lying plots near the rivers as well as designs for older streets near the abbey.
Tewkesbury sits where the Severn and the Avon meet, with the abbey rising above older streets and fields spreading out beyond. Parts of the town are low and wet, and many residents know very well what a high river can do to a garden.
For that reason, deck-building here is as much about water as about timber. We build decking in Tewkesbury with the ground in mind, planning footings, height and ventilation to cope with damp conditions, then adding the design details that make the finished deck pleasant to use.
If your garden floods or stays soggy, the first job is understanding why. Is it a high water table, poor drainage, or run-off from neighbouring land? A deck can give you a dry sitting area above wet grass, but it must be designed so water passes beneath rather than collecting. We choose a height that gives clearance, leave the sides open and avoid trapping debris. The look of the deck matters too, so we consider railings, stain and shape, giving you something that suits the house and rest of the garden.
A taller deck needs more engineering. Posts must be stable, bracing is added where necessary and the fixings have to withstand damp. We design the stairs with comfortable rise and depth, and fit handrails at the proper places. In older parts of town near the abbey, gardens can be small and walled, and the ground may contain old foundations or buried obstacles, so we check before committing to a layout. If part of the garden is higher than the rest, the deck can step down in stages, which may look better than one tall platform.
After a wet winter or a flood, inspect your deck carefully. Clear silt and debris from beneath, let the timber dry out thoroughly and look for soft spots, loose fixings and slippery algae. Light damage can be fixed with new boards and a coat of treatment. If the frame has been submerged repeatedly, or the joists feel spongy, it may be wiser to replace than to repair. When we rebuild, we often raise the structure or improve ventilation, which gives the next deck a better chance of staying sound.
We work in Tewkesbury and nearby places, including Upton upon Severn, Bishop's Cleeve, Cheltenham and Gloucester. The town's older streets, rivers and low-lying areas mean that conditions can differ greatly between neighbouring gardens, so we like to visit before quoting. It is worth checking flood information for your address, as it may affect how high a deck should be set and what can be built. We are happy to talk through the practical choices with you and explain what is likely to work on your particular plot.
We also take on garden decking work in nearby Upton upon Severn, Bishop's Cleeve, Cheltenham, Gloucester.
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Often, with an open, raised frame and suitable fixings. We discuss how water behaves on your plot and set the height accordingly, but we will be open about the limits of what any deck can survive.
Clear silt, let it dry thoroughly and check the frame for softness and loose fixings. Minor damage can be repaired, while a repeatedly soaked frame may need replacing.
It can be, with proper handrails, balusters spaced sensibly and well-built steps. We design these as part of the structure and are happy to discuss what suits your family.
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