Composite grey decking installation Beaconsfield

Beaconsfield

A carefully finished Millboard deck restored the centrepiece of this contemporary Beaconsfield garden, with concealed lighting and discreet access panels.

Steve Richardson and Rees De Liege bring practical skill and attention to detail to decking and landscaping at S&R Landscapes. This project demonstrates the value of combining material selection with precise installation and thoughtful finishing.

Replacing Decking in an Existing Landscaped Garden

The garden already had a symmetrical layout, restrained planting and a porcelain terrace surrounding a central decking platform. The replacement needed to work with these existing features.

The previous decking, installed by another company, had warped, discoloured and deteriorated soon after installation. Following an inspection, replacement was recommended to restore the use and appearance of the terrace.

Choosing Millboard in Smoked Oak

The homeowners reviewed several decking options before selecting Millboard Enhanced Grain in Smoked Oak. Its colour and textured finish complemented the contemporary surroundings and contrasted with the porcelain paving.

Removal and disposal of the old decking, followed by installation of the replacement, took four days.

For Steve and Rees, the quality of a deck depends on the complete installation. Careful setting out, suitable fixings and attention to the connections between boards, edges and adjoining surfaces all contribute to the finished result.

Concealed Lighting with a Warm Finish

The homeowners wanted lighting incorporated into the decking, with electrical work handled by their own electrician.

Recessed aluminium channels housed LED strips behind clipped-in diffusers. This concealed the individual LEDs while allowing a warm-white lighting effect around the deck.

Collingwood uplights were fitted flush with the decking beside the planters, adding another layer of evening interest. The lighting helped connect the central terrace with the surrounding garden.

Discreet Access Beneath the Deck

Lift-out panels provided access below the decking. Recessed finger latches kept the fittings unobtrusive while allowing the panels to be opened when needed.

Details like these bring appearance and practicality together. They reflect the care Steve and Rees give to their work, considering future access alongside the visible finish.

Project Details

Location: Beaconsfield.
Completed: 2020.
Decking: Millboard Enhanced Grain in Smoked Oak.
Installation time: Four days, including removal of the old decking.
Materials supplier: Country Supplies.
Features: Concealed LED lighting, planter uplights and lift-out access panels.

Considering replacement decking in Beaconsfield? Steve Richardson and Rees De Liege can help you choose a finish that complements your garden, with professional installation and practical details planned from the outset.

Discuss your decking project with Steve and Rees.

Decking design: Karl Harrison.

Our approach

We believe a well-designed garden should be a pleasure to live in, thoughtfully built and made to last.

For us, good design starts with listening. We take time to understand how you want to use your garden, what matters to you and the character of your home.

We bring the same care to construction as we do to design. From the preparation beneath a patio to the finishing details around a border, each part contributes to the quality of the whole garden.

We favour materials suited to their purpose and planting that can thrive in its surroundings. We consider how your garden will mature and how much maintenance you want, creating a space you can enjoy for years to come.

Steve & Rees

Throughout the process he and his team have worked tirelessly to ensure we received the best design, consideration and implementation of our brief.

As a landscaper, he is a professional and did a brilliant job and completed when he said he would in a calm and measured way.

Steve and Rees worked hard in all weathers, to create a beautiful garden for us. I would highly recommend Karl and his team to create some magical for you, and to do it really well.

Rees came up with an imaginative design that has brought interest, variety and colour. The landscaping Steve, Rees and their team did was excellent and they were a pleasure to work with too.

Steve and his team were skilled and friendly, and the results were amazing. They were professional and always left things tidy. Would highly recommend.

Fast efficient service from a passionate professional who puts his competitors to shame. Excellent work at reasonable prices. You’d be mad not to use him.

What a professional garden landscape artist does is give you something that you would never do yourself. Highly recommended.

All the team were exceptionally professional, hardworking, polite and tidy. We are thrilled with the results and thoroughly recommend this business.

I could not have wished for better. I would recommend Rees, Steve and their team to you all. I could not fault them in any way and it was an absolute pleasure to work with them.

Very efficient team, hard workers and really nice people too! Great job with a really uniform finish on a complex-shaped deck. Neat workers, clearing up each evening, and finally leaving my garden and garage in perfect order.

From start to finish-excellent service and he has transformed my garden. I’m now in love with my garden and will be spending many happy hours out there.Before and After pictures - excellent transformation

Very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. Great design and helpful discussions, making sure we got the best results. Would not hesitate to recommend.

Steve & Rees did an excellent job. From initial design considerations to preparation and installation. The team worked well and on time to transform our garden with Trex decking.

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We adapt to the needs of every client, fluent in a combination of traditional techniques ensuring the hard landscaping works in harmony with the soft planting, garden art and style in your garden.