Composite & timber decking
Composite and timber decks in Milton Keynes and the towns around it, built on a braced frame with the ground prepared properly underneath.
Composite decking typically costs £200–£250 per m² supplied and fitted, and softwood timber decking £110–£140 per m². A 15–20m² composite deck is usually £3,000–£5,000; raised decks with balustrades and steps cost more. Decking in a rear garden is normally permitted development if no part of it is more than 30cm above the ground and, with other outbuildings and platforms, it covers no more than half the garden.
- Composite, fitted
- £200–£250 per m²
- Planning
- Not needed under 30cm high
- Guarantee
- 5 years, in writing
Guide prices from 2026 online price guides, at the higher end. Your fixed price comes in writing after the free design visit.
What it is
We build composite and timber decks on a properly braced frame: posts or pads set on firm ground, a treated or aluminium sub-frame at the right joist spacing for the boards, and a weed membrane and drainage underneath so the frame stays dry.
Built from the frame up
Most decks that bounce, rot or sag were built on a weak frame: joists too far apart, posts sitting on soil, or no drainage underneath. We build the frame to the board maker's spacing, set posts or pads on firm ground and keep water moving underneath.
Composite boards are the low-maintenance choice; pressure-treated softwood is cheaper but needs looking after. We bring samples of both.
Raised decks
On sloping gardens a raised deck gives you a level space at house height. Anything over 30cm high needs planning permission, and it needs a balustrade and steps, so we draw it up and handle the application with you.
What you get
- Composite boards that will not rot, splinter or need staining, or pressure-treated softwood
- Frame built to the board maker's joist spacing, so boards do not bounce or bow
- Picture-frame edges, hidden fixings and LED step lights where you want them
- Steps, balustrades and glass panels for raised decks
The specification
- Ground levelled, weed membrane and drainage gravel laid
- Posts or pads on firm ground, set in concrete
- Treated softwood or aluminium sub-frame, braced and level
- Boards fixed to the manufacturer's spacing and fixings
- Edges, fascias, steps and lighting finished
- Five year written guarantee, transferable if you sell
Do you need planning permission?
Decking in a rear garden is normally permitted development if no part of it is more than 30cm above the ground and, with other outbuildings and platforms, it covers no more than half the garden. A raised deck over 30cm needs planning permission, and a listed house needs consent. Planning Portal: decking
We check it against your address at the free design visit.
The kind of finish we build
“Connor and the team recently completed our resin driveway in Bletchley. From going through the design with us and even making pictures so we could see how it looked, to the install and the aftercare, it has all been perfect. Thanks again.”
Resin driveway — Bletchley
“Milton Keynes Driveways & Landscaping have just finished our full garden makeover in Milton Keynes. We had a porcelain patio, composite decking and raised sleeper beds. They arrived on time, kept my home clean and the garden looks terrific. They are coming back to do our block paved driveway soon.”
Full garden makeover — Milton Keynes
Things people ask us
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Composite & timber decking near you
Local advice on ground, planning and prices for each town we cover.
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What composite & timber decking cost
Our composite & timber decking cost guide breaks the price down: what is included, what changes it and what to check in any quote.
Free design, free visit, free samples
We measure up, talk it through and send a written proposal with the build-up, the programme and one whole price. No pressure and no follow-up sales calls.