Decking
Decking in Dunfermline
Homes in Dunfermline
Dunfermline is a city with many stone-built Victorian homes close to its centre and large modern estates to the east, so gardens here come in very different settings. Whichever you have, a deck can be a plain surface for sitting out or the base for something more involved. The photo on this page shows a finished job of ours: a pergola with a hot tub, festoon lights and LED-edged decking. However much is planned on and around the deck, it still needs airflow beneath and a slight fall so rain runs off.
What matters for decking in Dunfermline
Start with height. A raised deck can need planning permission, so if yours will sit well above the ground, check before the design is final. Then think about what the deck is for: a seating area, a way out into the garden, or a setting for features like the ones in our photo. The build leaves room for air underneath and sets the boards to a slight fall for rain.
- Check height and planning permission before you settle on a design.
- Make space underneath so air can pass through.
- Angle the boards very slightly so rain clears off.
- We are fully insured and a registered waste carrier.
Questions about decking in Dunfermline
Can decking be part of a bigger outdoor area?
It can. The photo on this page shows our own finished work with a pergola, a hot tub, festoon lights and LED-edged decking. Tell us what you are picturing when you ask for a quote.
Should I think about planning permission?
If the deck is raised, yes. Raised decking can need permission, so look at the height early and mention it when you get in touch.
Can you clean the paving near a deck in Dunfermline?
Yes. We pressure wash paths, patios and other external surfaces, so paving next to the deck can be cleaned up too.