Decking guides
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The Buyer's Guide to Hiring a Decking Installer in Bournemouth
What to check before hiring anyone to build decking in Bournemouth: quotes, joinery, materials, planning and the questions worth asking first.
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Composite vs Timber Decking: Which Suits a South Coast Garden?
Composite vs timber decking for Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch gardens. Salt air, shade and ground conditions compared, with sourced local facts.
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Building Stable Decking on Poole Clay Soil
Simple, honest guide to building stable decking on shrink-swell clay soil in Poole using ground-screws & deep piles.
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Why Is My Decking Slippery in a Shaded Garden, and What Fixes It?
Why shaded Bournemouth decking turns slippery with algae, and what changes it: material, drainage fall and frame condition, explained plainly.
Pergolas
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Gale-Proof Pergola & Pagoda Design
Simple guide to building timber pergolas & pagodas designed to withstand Bournemouth's strong coastal gales and winds.
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Building Decks & Pagodas near Christchurch Trees
Simple, honest guide to building timber pergolas & pagodas near protected trees and historic Christchurch Priory conservation zones.
Planning permission
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Bournemouth Decking & Pagoda Planning Rules
Simple, friendly guide to Bournemouth garden decking and pagoda planning permission rules, flat conversions, and conservation zones.
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Pergola & Pagoda Planning Permission Rules
Simple, friendly guide to planning permission rules for garden pergolas, pagodas, and boundary line heights.
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Planning permission for decking and pergolas: the questions Bournemouth homeowners ask
Straight answers to the planning permission questions Bournemouth homeowners ask about decking and pergolas, from the 30cm rule to boundary heights.
- Do I need planning permission if any part of the deck is over 30 cm?
- Do decking permitted-development rights apply to my converted flat or maisonette?
- Can a pergola be 2.5 metres high without planning permission?
- Does fixing the pergola to the house mean it becomes an extension?
More about DeckWorx
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Frequently Asked Questions About DeckWorx
Everything to know about DeckWorx before you get in touch … how quotes work, what's built, materials, area covered and what to expect on the day.
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Decking and Pergolas Across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch: What Changes Where
Where I build decking and pergolas across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch, and what changes between them … soil, wind, conservation areas.
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DeckWorx at a Glance: Bournemouth Decking & Pergola Specialist
DeckWorx in summary: sole-trader decking and pergola specialist, City & Guilds qualified, Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch, one craftsman start to finish.