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Decking & Fencing in Walcot

Decking and fencing — often quoted together as one garden project. TM Carpentry builds subframe, fits boards, sets posts and panels. Material choice is the main decision: softwood is the budget option, hardwood lasts longer, composite is low-maintenance but mid-priced. We talk through what fits the site, the use and the budget. Available across Bath, Bristol and Keynsham — see the areas covered for specific neighbourhoods.

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What's included

What's included

Every decking & fencing job covers the items below — always. The exact specification depends on your space and what you want it to do.

  • Site clearance and waste removal (optional)

  • Decking subframe construction

  • Deck board fitting — softwood, hardwood or composite

  • Fence post setting (concrete or post spikes)

  • Panel or closeboard fence installation

  • Gates and ironmongery

A real job

Recent decking and fencing project in Walcot

Completed timber decking in a sunlit garden, with dining set, lounge seating, BBQ and festoon lights along the boundary fence

Walcot · Decking & Fencing

From a recent Walcot job — a decking and matching fence project done together. [Real project story placeholder. Replace with the specific job: the customer, what they wanted, what was tricky about the site, how it turned out. The photo shows a finished deck in use — dining set, lounge seating, festoon lights along the boundary fence.]

About Walcot

What decking and fencing typically look like in Walcot

Walcot gardens are similar to central Bath's — the Georgian terraces have 5–8m of usable rear garden depth, while the larger Georgian villas along London Road have 10–15m. Walcot sits on the edge of the Bath World Heritage Site and parts of it fall inside the Bath Conservation Area.

Honest note: The descriptions below are generalisations — what's typical or commonly found in Walcot, based on the area's documented garden sizes and house types. Every property is different, so Tom will always confirm what's actually there on the site visit before quoting.

Common jobs

Common decking + fencing patterns in Walcot

Common Walcot patterns: 3m × 3m small low rear decking sized for the tighter Georgian terraces, 4m × 3m decking on the larger London Road villas, fence replacement on shared rear boundaries (4–6 panels per project), and front garden boundary walls in Bath stone or matching render.

Material choices typical for Walcot

Most Walcot jobs use softwood close-board fencing (matches Bath stone context) or cedar (premium look). Decking is usually softwood or composite — hardwood is rare because the smaller gardens don't justify the premium. Most Walcot front garden boundaries are Bath stone walls rather than timber fences.

Planning & permissions

The planning context in Walcot

Same as central Bath — most Walcot fencing and decking jobs qualify for Permitted Development for rear work. Front garden boundaries in Walcot are usually in a visible position from the street, which means Bath Conservation Area restrictions apply. Tom will tell you what's needed on the site visit.

Local questions

Walcot — common questions

Is Walcot inside the Bath Conservation Area?
Parts of Walcot are inside the Conservation Area (the area nearest the historic core), and parts are outside (the streets further north and east). Tom will tell you for your specific property on the site visit.
My Walcot Georgian terrace has a 6m garden — what decking fits?
6m gives you a 3m × 3m low rear decking comfortably, with 3m of garden remaining. PD-friendly for a low decking under 30cm height.
Will my Walcot front boundary need planning permission?
Most Walcot front garden boundaries are in a visible position from the street, which means Bath Conservation Area restrictions apply. Tom will tell you what's needed on the site visit.
How much does Walcot decking and fencing cost?
Walcot decking and fencing jobs typically run £1,200–£2,500 for a 4–6 panel fence replacement, £2,000–£3,500 for a 3m × 3m low rear decking, and £4,000–£7,000 for a combined project.
Are you VAT registered?
No — below the threshold. Quotes are VAT-free.

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Our step by step process

Our step by step process

Every job follows the same six stages. Some are quicker, some are slower — but the order and what to expect at each point is fixed, so you're never wondering what's happening.

  1. 01

    Site visit

    We measure up, check ground conditions and access for materials, discuss material options.

  2. 02

    Quote

    Itemised — labour, materials, waste removal if needed.

  3. 03

    Subframe / posts

    Decking subframe built and levelled, or fence posts concreted in. Sets the line of everything else.

  4. 04

    Boards / panels

    Deck boards screwed down, or fence panels hung and trimmed.

  5. 05

    Finishing

    End caps, gates, ironmongery, site cleared.

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Carpenter fixing new closeboard timber fence panels against a tall hedge boundary, with fence posts and rails extending down the garden