Kebony Timber Decking Installation in London.

London

Kebony timber and concealed fixings created a clean-lined decking terrace for this London garden.

Steve Richardson and Rees De Liege bring practical experience and careful workmanship to decking projects at S&R Landscapes. Their approach considers the timber, fixing details and finish together, helping the deck sit naturally within the wider garden.

For this project, the homeowners’ priorities were appearance, durability and responsible material choices. Kebony provided a real-timber surface with a rich colour and a finish suited to the surrounding landscaping.

Why Consider Kebony for Garden Decking?

Kebony is modified timber, rather than a wood-plastic composite. Its production process enhances the properties of softwood, offering an option for homeowners who want the character of wood with improved durability and stability.

Responsible Timber Choices

Kebony Clear is produced from FSC-certified radiata pine. When choosing timber, Steve and Rees consider the specified product and its sourcing credentials alongside the practical needs of your garden.

Durability and Careful Installation

Material performance is one part of a successful deck. The supporting structure, board layout, fixings and detailing also need to suit the chosen timber and its installation requirements.

Steve and Rees give these details careful attention, bringing practical construction knowledge to the material selection and finished work.

Colour and Natural Weathering

Kebony begins with a rich brown colour and can develop a silver-grey patina as it is exposed to the weather. The rate and appearance of that change depend on exposure and any surface treatment.

Considering this change from the outset helps you choose a deck that complements your garden both when newly installed and as it matures.

A Deck with Concealed Fixings

The brief called for a surface without visible screw heads across the main boards. A concealed-fixing approach preserved the visual flow of the timber, giving the terrace a simple, contemporary appearance.

Careful setting out and finishing brought the decking into line with the quality and character of the surrounding landscaping. The timber surface remained the main visual feature.

Finishing and Ongoing Care

Owatrol Deks Olje D1 was used as the timber finish on this project. The choice of treatment affects the initial appearance and the future care of the surface.

Regular cleaning and care appropriate to the timber and finish remain important. Steve and Rees can help you consider these requirements alongside colour, texture and budget.

Project Details

Location: London.
Completed: 2019.
Decking: Kebony timber.
Timber supplier: Brooks Timber.
Timber finish: Owatrol Deks Olje D1.
Detail: Concealed fixings across the main decking surface.

Considering timber decking for your garden? Steve Richardson and Rees De Liege design and professionally install decking, helping you bring natural materials, practical construction and thoughtful finishing together.

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.

See how we can help you...

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.