Trex composite decking in Rickmansworth

Rickmansworth

A sloping garden became a welcoming entertaining space, with Trex decking and surrounding planting in Rickmansworth.

Steve Richardson and Rees De Liege bring practical experience, careful setting out and attention to finish to their work at S&R Landscapes. This project shows how landscaping can turn an awkward part of a garden into a space with a clear purpose.

More Space for Family and Friends

The homeowners wanted another area for entertaining. With their children now young adults, a separate place to spend time with friends would allow different members of the family to enjoy the garden at the same time.

The brief called for a comfortable outdoor space that fitted into the garden, with planting to soften its edges and materials that would be straightforward to care for.

Working with the Garden’s Slope

The garden’s moderate slope shaped the approach. Cutting into the lawn created room for a decking structure, establishing a usable area within the existing landscape.

The excavation was carried out by hand and involved removing around 16 tonnes of material. Careful preparation and setting out were important in connecting the new space with its surroundings.

Planting around the deck introduced colour and softened the transition to the rest of the garden. For Steve and Rees, these connections deserve as much consideration as the decking itself.

Trex Decking with a Coordinated Finish

The homeowners selected Trex Transcend in Island Mist for its grey tones and reduced upkeep compared with conventional timber decking. A border in the same colour gave the terrace a defined edge, complemented by Foggy Wharf fascia.

The resulting palette provided a quiet backdrop for the surrounding plants. Consistent detailing brought the boards, border and fascia together into a considered finish.

Composite decking still needs cleaning and care. Any manufacturer warranty is subject to the applicable product terms, including installation and maintenance requirements. Steve and Rees can help you consider these practical details alongside appearance when planning your deck.

Project Details

Location: Rickmansworth.
Completed: 2021.
Decking: Trex Transcend in Island Mist.
Fascia: Foggy Wharf.
Materials: Trex and Country Supplies.

Planning decking or landscaping in Rickmansworth? Steve Richardson and Rees De Liege design and professionally landscape gardens, creating spaces for relaxing and entertaining with thoughtful materials and careful workmanship.

Discuss your garden project with Steve and Rees.

Garden 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.