Decking
Decking in Edinburgh
Homes in Edinburgh
Much of the centre of Edinburgh is a conservation area, and a great many homes across the city are stone-built tenements or Georgian and Victorian houses. Separately from that, raised decking can need planning permission, so if you are thinking of lifting a deck off the ground, work out its height early. The photo on this page shows a composite decking platform from our own finished work. A platform like that, whatever its height, needs air underneath and a slight fall to shed rain.
What matters for decking in Edinburgh
The parts of a deck you stop noticing once it is finished are the ones that matter most. Air has to move below the boards, and the surface needs a slight fall so rainwater runs away instead of collecting. If the deck is to be raised, check whether planning permission is needed before work begins. If you also want paving or a patio next to the deck, mention it when you get in touch so we can talk about both.
- Height: check early whether a raised design needs planning permission.
- Ventilation: the space below the deck is left open to airflow.
- Drainage: boards are laid to a slight fall so water runs off.
- Waste: we are a registered waste carrier.
- Cover: we are fully insured.
Questions about decking in Edinburgh
What does a deck need underneath it?
Airflow. Space is left below the boards so air can move, and the top is set at a gentle angle so rain drains off rather than sitting on it.
Can you add a patio next to new decking in Edinburgh?
Yes. We take on patio work and paving refreshes as well as decking, so both parts of the garden can be covered in the same enquiry.
Are you a registered waste carrier?
We are. We hold registration as a waste carrier, and we are fully insured as well.