Transform an unloved outdoor space

Transform an unloved outdoor space

Is your outdoor space somewhere you want to spend time?

Is your existing patio tired, damp or shaded? Would you benefit from an outdoor living space in a part of your garden that is sloping? Does a part of your garden lack purpose or is under-leveraged?

Decking gives you the flexibility to work with these spaces differently — turning previously underused or unloved areas into attractive outdoor living spaces.

Transform a tired or uninviting outdoor space

An existing patio or outdoor area can gradually become tired, depleting from your desire to spend time in it and enjoyment of it.

It may also be prone to damp, shaded for parts of the day, or simply disconnected from the way you wish to use your home and garden.

A well-designed deck can completely change the character of that space. New elevated levels catch more sun and stay clear of garden debris; warmer materials; better drainage; and a considered relationship with the house and surrounding garden — can turn an uninspiring area into somewhere designed for dining, relaxing and spending time outdoors.

It’s not simply about covering what is already there. It’s an opportunity to rethink the space and give it a new purpose.

Create new outdoor living space where you couldn’t before

Some of the most valuable opportunities in a garden can be found in the areas that are currently hardest to use. Sloping ground, awkward changes in level or areas that receive little sunlight at ground level can all limit what you can practically do with them.

Unlike a conventional patio, a deck doesn’t necessarily have to follow the existing ground level. Its supporting structure can be designed to overcome changes in terrain, create a level surface or elevate the finished deck to take advantage of a better position — potentially reaching sunlight that the ground below doesn’t receive.

This can turn an overlooked or difficult part of the garden into genuinely useful additional living space.

Enjoy high-quality and attractive modern materials

Decking has changed considerably from the traditional softwood decks many people still associate with it.

Contemporary hardwoods, thermally modified timbers and composite boards offer a wide choice of colours, textures and finishes, while modern construction techniques allow decking to be incorporated into a garden in much more considered ways.

Timber, slatted finishes and natural materials are also increasingly used across contemporary architecture and exterior design, allowing a deck to feel like an extension of the home rather than simply something added to the garden.

Combined with thoughtful detailing, steps, changes in level, integrated planting or complementary cladding, these materials can create a highly desirable aesthetic and ambience.

Make a long-term investment in your home

Transforming an underused part of your garden creates value from the space you already own.

Modern deck construction has evolved significantly, drawing on decades of refinement and established best practice in markets such as the USA and Scandinavia. Better approaches to drainage, ventilation and protecting the supporting structure from moisture can substantially improve the longevity of the structure.

Advances in materials reinforce this further. Today’s high-quality composite boards combine attractive finishes with exceptional durability, while thermally and chemically modified timbers can offer comparable longevity — with some timber decking boards carrying warranties of up to 50 years.

A well-designed and properly constructed deck can therefore be more than an improvement to your garden. It can be a long-term investment in your home and in how much of your outdoor space you are able to enjoy.

Our process for transforming an unloved outdoor space

Discovery (Free)

We understand your aspirations, lifestyle and plans. We explore your options for design, materials and budget. We capture this in a written brief and provide it to you with an estimate and a transparent price list.

Written and agreed project brief

Estimate and price list

Provision of sample materials

Choice to proceed with stage 2

Concept Design

Using Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) software, we create several design concepts to discuss with you. You choose your preferences and we take these forward to the next stage.

Concept designs & features

3D renderings

Material, size and layout options

Customer preferences selected

Detailed Design

We create production drawings and 3D renderings of your preferred design, together with a full bill-of-materials and a fixed price quote. We discuss these with you and make refinements before sign-off.

Orthographic production drawings