A deck that feels like part of the house
The best decks look as if they were always meant to be there. They step out from the kitchen at the right height, give you room for a proper table and chairs, and sit comfortably with the brick and the garden around them. In Middlesbrough that usually means working with what's already there: a 1930s semi in Acklam with a narrow side passage, a Linthorpe villa with a long walled garden, or an executive house in Nunthorpe or Marton where the plot falls away from the back doors.
We'll come out and measure up, look at the height from your doors, check how the ground lies and where the water goes, and talk through the boards, colours and layout that suit the house. Then you get a written quote.
Why we lead with composite
Most of the decks we're asked about now are composite, and for good reason. Capped composite boards don't rot, don't splinter, don't need staining every spring and stay far less slippery than old timber on a damp Teesside morning. They cost more than softwood up front, but for a deck you want to look smart for years with little more than a wash down, they're hard to beat. See composite decking.
If you love the look and feel of real wood, we also build in treated softwood and hardwood.
What we build
- Composite decking: capped boards, hidden fixings and neat picture-frame edges.
- Timber and hardwood decking: a natural finish for period houses and traditional gardens.
- Raised and multi-level decking: for sloping plots, so the deck runs out level from the back door.
- Balustrades, steps and lighting: glass, aluminium or timber balustrades, wide steps and low-voltage LEDs.
- Decking repairs and replacement: tired, soft or slippery old decks taken out and replaced.
Built properly underneath
What you can't see matters most. Middlesbrough sits on heavy clay that holds water, so every deck starts with a firm, well-drained base: weed membrane, solid footings and a frame of treated joists or aluminium at the spacing the boards need. We leave ventilation underneath, keep the deck below the damp-proof course and fix ledgers to the house properly, not with a few screws into the render.
Questions people ask
Do I need planning permission for a deck in Middlesbrough?
Usually not. Decking is normally permitted development as long as no part of it is more than 30cm above the ground and, with any sheds or other outbuildings, it covers no more than half the garden. Higher decks, listed homes and some conservation areas, such as parts of Linthorpe, need more care, and Middlesbrough Council can confirm the rules for your property. We'll flag it at the visit.
How long does a new deck take?
It depends on the size, the height and how much groundwork there is. A simple ground-level deck can take a few days; a raised or multi-level deck with balustrades takes longer. You'll get a timescale with the quote.
How do I get a quote?
Use the quote form with a few details and your postcode. We'll be in touch to talk it through and arrange a time to come out. The quote is free.