When it's time to replace
Signs your deck is past its best: boards that bounce or feel soft, a green, slippery surface that never seems to dry, splinters, popped screws, wobbly steps or a balustrade that moves when you lean on it. Any of these is a reason to look at replacement, especially with children about.
New boards, or a whole new deck?
If the joists and posts are sound, re-boarding is the economical choice. We'll often add extra joists so the frame suits composite boards. Where the frame is rotten, sitting on soil or simply the wrong size, we take everything out and build a new deck on a proper base.
A chance to rethink
Replacing a deck is a good moment to fix what didn't work. Perhaps the steps were too steep for small legs, the guarding had climbable rails, or the deck was too small for a family table. We'll design the new one around how you use the garden now.
We clear it all away
Old boards, frame and any rubble underneath are removed and taken away. We tidy the ground, check drainage and lay membrane and gravel before building the new deck.
Good to know
Can you rebuild the steps and rails as part of the job?
Yes. Steps, balustrades and gates are usually rebuilt with the new deck, so the whole thing is safe and finished together.
Should we replace the deck before selling?
A tired, slippery deck can put buyers off. If you're selling, it's worth getting a quote and weighing it up, but we'd never push you either way.
