Highly recommended! Alfie and his friend changed our fences and did a fantastic job. They were efficient, quick, hardworking and the price was very reasonable. Really pleased with the result. Thank you again.
Decking · Barnes (SW13)
Decking in Barnes
All ranges of decking from wood to composite, built on a proper frame so it stays level for years.
Decking in Barnes is a job that depends a lot on the garden's existing levels. Lots of conservation area constraints in central Barnes, which can affect what materials are appropriate. Gardens are typically generous for inner London, often 12 to 18 metres deep. Most of our work in Barnes is around barnes pond and common and the streets either side of it. A deck on a sloping garden takes more frame work than a flat one, but done properly it gives you a usable level surface where you didn't have one before. We always check ground conditions on the first visit.
Barnes has a village green, a duck pond, and a real sense of being a small town within London. Housing is largely Victorian and Edwardian, with some impressive larger houses on the conservation area streets. Decks we build in Barnes are mostly on a concrete-pad-and-timber-post foundation. Joist spacing is 400mm for softwood and 350mm for hardwood. We leave a ventilation gap behind the deck if it sits next to the house, and we always run skirting around the frame so the underside is hidden.
What we do for every decking job in Barnes
- Site clearance and ground preparation
- Concrete pad foundations or post supports as required
- Pressure treated softwood frame at correct joist spacing
- Boards in your chosen material (softwood, hardwood, or composite)
- Stainless steel or coated decking screws (no nails)
- Edging, steps and balustrade where needed
- Skirting around the frame so the underside is hidden
For a deeper look at how we approach decking, see the main decking page.
What clients say
Alfie and his team did a great job replacing our back fence. It was mess due to neighbours trees and rubbish pushing up against the wood panels. They cleared everything up and ensured nothing putting pressure against the new fence. They worked fast, removed all rubbish, and well priced. The fence looks fantastic. We will be using his services again, highly recommend.
Alfie and his team were great, we used them to install a new fence, gate, and also box in our hot tub, he was flexible, communicative, and professional, everything that was promised was delivered to an excellent standard.
I had 15 fence panels, 11 concrete posts and 15 concrete bases fitted by Alfie and his team, very lovely men the quality of work was amazing all waste taken away after they had finished. Very professional I am very happy with the work.
I had 3 fence panels and 2 fence posts fitted. Very happy with the work done. Very professional and polite. Price was very competitive and they took away all the old panels etc and left no mess at all. Would definitely recommend.
We used Alfie and team for a few fence replacements and I would recommend them. Good communication and friendly. Attention to detail was good which adds extra trust.
Decking in Barnes FAQs
Composite or timber for a deck in Barnes?
Composite if you want zero maintenance for fifteen plus years. Hardwood if you like the way real wood weathers and you don't mind oiling it. Most Barnes gardens get enough rain that we usually steer people towards composite for a deck under a tree, where leaf litter and dampness will affect timber faster.
How quickly can you start a decking job in Barnes?
Spring and early summer are the busiest months. For larger jobs we usually book six to ten weeks ahead. Smaller decking jobs in Barnes can sometimes fit in within a couple of weeks. The best step is a quick call to check current availability.
Do you cover all of Barnes?
Yes. Barnes (SW13) and the surrounding streets are all within our regular working area. If you're on the edge of Barnes or in a neighbouring area like mortlake, that's still fine.
Other areas we cover near Barnes
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