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Decking & Fencing in Widcombe

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

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

Recent decking and fencing project in Widcombe

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

Widcombe · Decking & Fencing

From a recent Widcombe 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.]

What decking and fencing typically look like in Widcombe

Widcombe gardens are similar to Bathwick's — 5–8m of usable rear garden depth on the Georgian and Victorian terraces closer to the station. Some Victorian semis have slightly wider rear gardens (10–12m). Most Widcombe gardens need compact decking solutions and efficient fencing.

Honest note: The descriptions below are generalisations — what's typical or commonly found in Widcombe, 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 decking + fencing patterns in Widcombe

Common Widcombe patterns: 3m × 3m small low rear decking sized for the tighter gardens closer to the station, 4m × 3m raised decking on the wider Victorian semis, fence replacement on shared rear boundaries (typically 1.8m close-board timber panels, 4–6 panels per project), and front garden boundary walls in Bath stone or matching render.

Material choices typical for Widcombe

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

The planning context in Widcombe

Most Widcombe fencing and decking jobs qualify for Permitted Development. Front garden boundaries in Widcombe are usually in a visible position from the street, which means Bath Conservation Area restrictions on front boundaries apply. Tom will tell you what's needed on the site visit.

Widcombe — common questions

My Widcombe Victorian semi has a 10m garden — what decking fits?
10m gives you a 4m × 3m low rear decking comfortably, with 6m of garden remaining. PD-friendly for a low decking under 30cm height.
Will my Widcombe front boundary need planning permission?
Most Widcombe front garden boundaries are in a visible position from the street, which means Bath Conservation Area restrictions apply — any wall over 1m or fence over 1m at the front needs an application. Tom will tell you what's needed on the site visit.
How much does Widcombe decking and fencing cost?
Widcombe decking and fencing jobs typically run £1,200–£2,500 for a 4–6 panel fence replacement, £2,500–£4,000 for a 4m × 3m low rear decking, and £4,500–£7,500 for a combined project.
How long does the work take?
Most Widcombe decking and fencing jobs take 2–4 days for fencing, 1–2 days for low decking, or 3–5 days 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

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