A natural extension of your home. Beautiful timber decks, built to last through every season. A free visit lets a local installer understand your priorities, check practical details and recommend a specification that suits both the garden and your budget. You will receive a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, with no obligation to go ahead.
A deck that works with your garden
New garden decking starts with how you want to use the space. A dining table needs room for chairs to pull back; a seating area should leave a clear route to the lawn. Around Bearsden and Milngavie, sloping and tiered gardens often benefit from raised decking rather than expensive earthworks. An installer measures the levels, considers the outlook and checks where supports can be placed. A patio deck close to the kitchen can become a useful everyday space, while a separate platform can catch the evening light.
Softwood, hardwood and thoughtful extras
Pressure-treated softwood is the approachable option, with a natural grain and a lower initial price. Hardwood offers a denser board and distinctive finish, but needs an appropriate care routine too. Your quote can include timber, glass or metal balustrades, comfortable steps and built-in seating. Planters help soften the edges, and carefully positioned LED deck lighting can make changes of level easier to see. Think about these details early: adding cable routes or supports later is often more involved than building them into the original design.
Replacing and repairing old decking
Rotten boards do not always mean the entire deck needs replacing. The installer checks the joists, fixings and foundations before recommending board replacement or structural work. A sound deck may benefit from cleaning, sanding and re-oiling. If the structure has failed, removal and disposal should be itemised in the quote. New decking over a patio or concrete base can be possible, provided there is enough room for drainage and ventilation. Boards should never be laid directly onto a damp surface or cover an inspection point that still needs access.
Why Scottish gardens need it built right
The wet climate and short drying season make the details beneath a deck just as important as its appearance. Correct joist spacing supports the boards, ventilation helps timber dry, and weed membrane over a gravel base discourages growth without trapping water. Drainage falls should lead away from the house. Grooved or anti-slip boards can help, but neither makes a neglected deck slip-proof. Remove leaves, algae and moss regularly. For timber, plan a suitable re-oiling cycle every 2–3 years, following the product instructions and waiting for a dry enough spell.
Planning, height and safety in Scotland
A rear-garden deck generally falls within permitted development if its floor is no more than 0.5 metres above ground and the total height, including a balustrade, is no more than 2.5 metres. Decking forward of an elevation facing a road, higher decks and listed properties need extra checks. In a conservation area or within the grounds of a listed building, permitted decking is limited to 4m²; listed building consent may also be needed. A protective barrier is required where the drop is 600mm or more. Very high decks may need a building warrant. Always confirm with East Dunbartonshire Council.
What’s included
Your exact specification is agreed with the installer. The written quotation should make the following elements clear, along with any extras, removal and waste arrangements.
- Pressure-treated softwood or hardwood boards
- Joists, suitable foundations and correct spacing
- Weed membrane, ventilation and drainage
- Steps, balustrades and finishing options
Guide prices
Guide prices for Glasgow & East Dunbartonshire, 2026. These are typical ranges only; your fixed written price comes after a free site visit. Prices depend on size, access, ground conditions, height and materials.
| Work / material | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Softwood (pressure-treated) decking | £70–£120 per m² |
| Hardwood decking | £120–£200 per m² |
| Composite decking (capped, mid-range) | £110–£180 per m² |
| Premium composite (Millboard/Trex type) | £150–£220 per m² |
| Typical 15m² softwood deck | £1,500–£2,200 |
| Typical 20m² composite deck | £2,500–£4,000 |
| Raised/multi-level decks and sloping gardens | Priced per job |
| Timber balustrade | £60–£100 per linear metre |
| Glass balustrade | £150–£300 per linear metre |
| Old decking removal & disposal | £200–£500 |
Repairs and care
| Work / material | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Board replacement | £100–£300 |
| Joist/structural repairs | £300–£900 |
| Full refurb (repair, sand & re-oil) | £500–£1,500 |
| Deck cleaning (jet/soft wash) | £150–£350 |
| Deck staining or oiling | £350–£800 |
Discuss the whole project
If the work involves more than one part of the garden, tell the installer at the first visit. Fencing, paving, garden design and decking often need to be planned together so access and drainage still work. Ask about product care, insurance and workmanship terms before accepting the quote. Partners carry out and are responsible for their own installation work.