What is included
- Frame set above the ground, not buried in it
- Composite or treated softwood boards
- Steps, edges and balustrade where the drop needs it
- Old deck taken away
- A written quote before we order boards
Options
Composite
Higher spend up front, then a wash rather than a stain. A fair choice if you do not want weekend maintenance.
Treated timber
Warmer look, lower starting price, and a coat of preservative every couple of years.
Split-level
Useful on the slopes around Old Town, Wroughton and the villages north of Swindon.
Balustrade
Metal or timber rails where a deck sits above a lawn or a drop.
How the job runs
- 01
Check levels, doors and where the deck should drain.
- 02
Set the frame and joists.
- 03
Fix boards, steps and rails.
- 04
Clear offcuts before we leave.
What changes the price
Straightforward jobs often start from £90 / m². Timber or composite, built on a solid frame. The written quote replaces this guide.
- · Area and board choice
- · How high the deck sits
- · Steps and balustrade
- · Replacing a rotten existing frame
Recent decking projects in Swindon
Before & After: Overgrown garden to a dark deck
The broken slabs, sleepers and weeds came out. A dark composite deck with steps now fills the same garden.
BeforeAfterBefore & After: Timber deck, lawn and new fence
The bare soil and old slabs were replaced with a two-level timber deck, a lawn and a close-board fence.
BeforeAfterBefore & After: New boards on a railed deck
The weathered boards on the raised deck were replaced, and the cable railing was left in place.
BeforeAfter- Before
- After
Questions
Does composite decking get slippery?
Grooved boards and a sensible fall help. Shade and leaves matter more than the brand. We will say if a patio is the better surface in a dark corner.
How long will it last?
Composite is often 20–25 years. Treated softwood is closer to 10–15 if it is kept off the soil and re-treated.
How much does decking cost in Swindon?
Decking starts from £90 a square metre, timber or composite, on a solid frame. The height, the steps and any rails change the price.
Is composite decking better than timber?
Composite costs more at the start and then needs a wash. Treated timber costs less and wants a coat of preservative every couple of years. We will say which one suits how you use the garden.
How long does a deck take to build?
A straightforward deck is often a few days. A high deck or a split-level deck takes longer.
Can you replace a rotten deck?
Yes. If the frame is soft we rebuild it. New boards on a rotten frame fail again.
Can you build a deck on a slope?
Yes. A split level suits the sloping gardens in Old Town, Wroughton and the villages.
Will the frame sit in the soil?
No. The frame is kept up so air can move under it. A deck buried in wet soil is the one that rots.
Do you fit steps and rails?
Yes, where the drop needs them. They are priced in the quote, not added after the boards are down.
Do you remove the old deck?
Yes. Taking it away is part of the quote.
Related work
Across Swindon
Decking is based in Swindon, covering SN1, SN2, SN3, SN4, SN5, SN25 and SN26. Open the area nearest the job.