For the view
Parts of Saltburn and New Marske sit on higher ground, and from a raised deck you can sometimes see over the rooftops to the sea. We'll look at the view from different heights at the visit, so you know what you'll get before deciding.
For the slope
Even without a view, many gardens sit below the house. A raised deck at door height makes the garden feel part of the home, with steps down to the lawn.
Built for the wind
A raised deck catches wind in a way a low deck never does. We use deeper beams and joists, extra diagonal bracing on the posts and stainless fixings throughout. Each post sits on a concrete pad dug for the ground, and in sandy coastal soil we allow for drainage around the pads.
Glass balustrades
Glass is the favourite on coastal raised decks because it keeps the view open and gives some shelter from the wind. We fit toughened glass in stainless or aluminium fixings designed for outdoor use. Salt spray does leave marks, so glass needs a rinse now and then.
Planning permission
Decking is usually permitted development unless any part is more than 30cm above the ground. Most raised decks need planning permission, and a raised deck with a view may also affect neighbours' privacy. We'll measure, explain what's likely and help with drawings.
FAQs
Can a raised deck give us a sea view?
It depends on your house, the height and what's in between. We'll check from the right height at the visit so there are no surprises.
How do you protect posts in damp, sandy ground?
Posts sit on concrete pads above the soil, never buried in it, and the ground is covered with membrane and gravel so water drains away rather than pooling.
