DECKING
GARDEN DESIGN
Any landscaping project , including creating a new deck , needs careful planning but upgrading your garden can seriously enhance your lifestyle . Creating a level space in your garden for seating and outdoor dining , for example , could give you more opportunities to spend quality time outside with friends and family . Installing a deck is usually the cheapest and most cost-effective way to achieve this .
Get practical Once you have decided what you want out of your space and the look and feel you ’ re aiming to achieve , you ’ ll need to nail down the details . Redesigning your garden will involve a number of practical considerations . Here are three of the most important :
1 . Set your budget While you might be brimming with ideas and full of inspiration , your garden redesign is likely to be decided partly on your budget . The cost will vary hugely depending on how ambitious your project is and whether or not you hire a professional designer and landscaper or do all the work yourself .
To avoid nasty surprises further down the line , be thorough when researching prices . Always include a contingency budget for any unexpected costs that might arise when you ’ re partway through your project .
2 . DIY or professional ? When it comes to redesigning your garden , you might decide to invest in a garden designer .
You will also need to consider whether or not you need to hire in landscapers or builders to carry out some of the work , such as installing a deck . A timber deck can completely transform any outdoor space . If you want a really simple way to install a garden deck , Gripsure ’ s decking kits give you everything you need .
3 . Planning permission If you are making major changes to your landscaping or adding a garden building , first check with your local council if you need planning permission .
Many of our customers want to know if they ’ ll need planning permission for a new deck . The short answer is “ it depends .” Generally , if your decking is more than 300mm above ground level or if you are
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