Replacing Composite Decking in Harefield

Harefield

A tired canal-side deck became a welcoming outdoor space, with Millboard decking, integrated lighting and carefully finished landscaping.

Beside the Grand Union Canal in Harefield, this garden had a distinctive setting but needed practical improvements. The project combined replacement decking with patio restoration, new fencing and a new gate.

Steve Richardson and Rees De Liege bring experienced hands and attention to detail to their work at S&R Landscapes. Projects like this show why the finish, the surrounding landscaping and the care taken on site all matter.

Replacing the Existing Composite Decking

The original grooved composite decking had moved considerably, raising concerns for the homeowner. Discolouration and staining also detracted from the canal-side setting.

After comparing samples, the client chose Millboard Enhanced Grain in Limed Oak. Its pale finish and wood-grain texture suited the garden and created a lighter appearance beside the water.

The work involved removing and replacing 52 square metres of decking. For Steve and Rees, a professional decking installation means considering the supporting structure, fixings and edge details alongside the boards you see.

Deck Lighting Connected to the Home

The homeowner wanted lighting built into the new deck. The lights were selected to work with the existing Lutron smart-home system, allowing control through the client’s phone.

Planning the lighting alongside the decking allowed it to form part of the installation, adding evening interest to the finished space.

Patio Restoration, Fencing and a New Gate

The wider improvements helped bring the garden together. Existing patio joints were cleared, the paving was cleaned and the surface was repointed with Flowpoint. The fence and gate were also replaced.

The decking replacement and associated works were completed over two weeks, giving the homeowner a refreshed outdoor space that complemented its surroundings.

The Client’s View of the Workmanship

The original client testimonial praised the team’s workmanship, courtesy and care on site:

“Their workmanship was top class. They were exceptionally polite and always cleaned up everything at the end of each working day.”

These are the qualities Steve and Rees value in professional landscaping: careful work, respect for your home and attention to the details that make a project a positive experience.

Project Details

Location: Harefield, beside the Grand Union Canal.
Completed: 2022.
Decking area: 52 square metres.
Decking: Millboard Enhanced Grain in Limed Oak.
Materials supplier: Country Supplies.

Considering replacement decking in Harefield? Steve Richardson and Rees De Liege can help you plan a deck that suits your garden, with professional installation and the surrounding landscaping considered from the outset.

Discuss your decking 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.