Landscaping service · West Sussex
Decks built on a properly ventilated, joist-protected frame — so the boards stay flat, the structure doesn't rot, and the surface still looks new ten years in. Written quote, one accountable crew, written guarantee.
Joist tape on every framework · Ventilated cavity · 12-month workmanship guarantee
Experience
15 combined years on the tools
Team
Hands-on crew of 2–4, led by Connor
Response
Same day, 7 days a week
Cover
£5m insured · 12-month workmanship guarantee
Service overview
Bespoke timber and composite decking — ground-level platforms, raised decks with balustrades, multi-level zoned decks linking garden to lawn, and roof-top or balcony installations across West Sussex.
Homeowners who want usable outdoor living space on uneven or sloping ground, properties where a patio isn't possible due to access or weight, and anyone replacing a tired softwood deck from 10+ years ago.
Build new when you need a level outdoor zone on a sloping garden, or replace any existing deck with soft boards underfoot, springy joists, mould between boards, or visible rot at the bearer points.
Most failed decks fail at the joists, not the surface. Untreated frames, no joist tape, no cavity ventilation, and bearers sitting directly on soil all cause the substructure to rot inside 5–7 years — long before the boards themselves are spent.
Recent decking projects
What happens if you delay
A deck is only as good as its frame. The boards on top are the cosmetic 10%.
Our process
We assess levels, drainage, ground conditions and your usage — dining, hot tub, sun-deck — to size the frame correctly.
Itemised: ground preparation, frame spec, board material, balustrades, fixings, finish.
Membrane laid, concrete pads or screw piles installed, pressure-treated frame built at correct joist centres with joist tape on every top edge.
Boards screwed (not nailed) with stainless or coated screws, end-grain sealed, picture-frame edges where specified.
Balustrades fitted to Building Regs height where required, surface oiled/sealed if timber, walk-round and 12-month workmanship guarantee.
Benefits
Joist tape and ventilation give the substructure a 20+ year design life.
Joist centres at 400mm for composite, 350mm for hardwood — properly engineered.
No sanding, no staining, no splinters, no greying.
Decks solve sloping or uneven gardens where patios can't be laid level.
Grooved composite or anti-slip-strip retrofits for shaded gardens.
Multi-level decks create dining, lounging and hot-tub areas without walls.
Specification & detail
Materials, methods and variations — what actually goes into a long-lasting build.
Premium composite (Trex, Millboard, Saige) for zero-maintenance modern installs; Yellow Balau and Ipe hardwoods for premium long-life timber decks; Q-deck pressure-treated softwood for budget builds with realistic 8–12 year board life. Each has different fixing, ventilation and joist-spacing requirements.
C24 pressure-treated joists, joist tape (Tyvek or equivalent) on every top edge, galvanised or stainless fixings throughout, and either concrete pad foundations or steel ground-screw piles depending on soil and load. Hot-tub decks get a doubled frame and engineered load calc.
Decks over 600mm above ground need balustrades to 1100mm with infill spacing under 100mm. We design to comply, and on larger raised installs we coordinate with a structural engineer where the project warrants it.
Properties along the West Sussex coast, including Littlehampton and Worthing, see year-round damp and salt air. We default to grooved composite or specify a slip-rated finish on timber, with stainless fixings to resist salt corrosion.
Composite needs an occasional brush and soapy wash. Timber needs an oil-based decking oil every 12–18 months and a re-sand every 4–5 years. We supply written aftercare specific to your board material.
Areas covered
FAQ
Still unsure? Call 07743 066824 for a same-day answer.
Every deck is priced after we see the spot — in person or via photos with accurate measurements. Free quote, same or next day. Cost depends on board material (softwood, hardwood or composite), frame size, height off the ground, balustrades and access.
A typical 20–25m² ground-level deck takes 4–6 working days; a raised deck with balustrades and steps takes 7–10 days.
Composite boards with a grooved or wire-brushed finish, and timber boards with anti-slip strips or correct annual oiling, stay safe year-round. Shaded north-facing gardens need composite or anti-slip retrofits.
Composite typically 25+ years with no resealing. Hardwood 20–25 years with oiling. Softwood 8–12 years with regular maintenance.
Most ground-level and low-raised garden decks fall under permitted development. Raised decks over 300mm in some plots or any decking that increases overlooking may need consent — we flag this at the survey.
Yes — we design with the hot tub footprint, weight (often 2 tonnes filled), drainage and removable access panels for servicing built in from day one.
Yes — £5m public liability and £5m employers' liability insurance. We'll happily share the certificate before you sign. Every job comes with a 12-month workmanship guarantee. If something's down to our work, we'll come back and put it right. What it can't cover is the stuff outside our control once we've packed up and gone (like a slab getting chipped by a dropped plant pot). If it's our workmanship, it's covered.
Yes. We price every decking job after seeing it — either an in-person visit or photos with accurate measurements. Quotes are free and back to you the same or next day. We don't publish fixed prices online because every job is different.
Cash or bank transfer. A small booking fee (around £50) holds your spot in the diary. A 50% deposit is due about a week before we start, with the remaining 50% on completion. No large upfront deposit.
Yes — we're open 7 days a week and respond same day, whichever day you call.
Decking work is typically scheduled within a few weeks of accepting the quote, sometimes sooner for smaller jobs. We work year-round.
Yes — we regularly work in Worthing, Angmering, Chichester, Lancing, Rustington, East Preston, Brighton and the wider West Sussex. Postcode confirms eligibility in seconds on the phone.
Same-day response, 7 days a week
Free quote, always. We price every job after seeing it — either an in-person visit or photos with accurate measurements — and the written quote is back to you the same or next day.
Tell us about the project — we’ll come back same day to arrange a visit or take photos with measurements.
Tell us about your project, we'll be in touch within 1 business day.
