Decking Restoration
Weathered garden decks brought back to life with cleaning, sanding and protective oil.
A few winters can turn a smart new deck grey, green and slippery. Fortunately, the damage is usually only skin deep, and careful sanding reveals sound, attractive timber below.
Our Kingston team applies the same care to decking as to indoor floors. You get a cleaner, safer and better-protected deck. Our guide to decking restoration after winter explains the timing.
What decking restoration involves
Algae and green growth removed with a deep clean
Loose or rotten boards replaced and screws tightened
Sanding back to fresh, smooth timber
Two coats of UV-resistant decking oil
Timber we work with
We restore treated softwood decks as well as hardwoods such as balau, ipe and oak. Grooved and smooth boards both respond well, although grooved boards need extra cleaning. We can also refresh garden furniture and wooden steps while we are there.
Keeping your deck looking good
Annual cleaning and a top-up coat of oil every one to two years keep decking at its best. Like re-oiling an indoor floor, a maintenance coat is much quicker than a full restoration.
Signs your deck needs attention
Faded, silver-grey timber
Green algae making the surface slippery
Splinters and raised grain
Patchy, flaking coatings
Tackling these early stops water soaking deep into the boards, which leads to splitting and rot. Most decks are restored in one or two days, depending on size and condition. Because the oil needs dry weather to cure, we keep an eye on the forecast and reschedule if needed. Spring and early autumn tend to give the best conditions.
Fixing damaged boards
During the clean we check every board, joist and fixing we can reach. Split, soft or rotten boards are replaced with matching timber, and raised screws are tightened or replaced with stainless steel fixings. Any problems with the frame are reported to you before we continue.
Because outdoor timber faces the weather, we will explain at the survey what our service guarantee covers for decking. Guide prices for decking are on our prices page.
Guide prices
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Decking restoration
Clean, sand and protect with UV-resistant decking oil.
from £15 per m²
Guide prices — we confirm a fixed price after a free survey.
Questions about decking restoration
Do you repair decking as well?
Yes — we replace rotten or split boards before sanding. Replacement boards are matched as closely as possible once the whole deck is oiled.
Is it worth restoring old decking?
In most cases, yes. We deep clean, sand and treat the boards with a UV-resistant decking oil that restores the warm timber tone and reduces slipperiness. See our decking restoration service.
What time of year should decking be done?
We work on decking from spring to early autumn. The timber needs dry weather so the oil can soak in properly. Our decking guide explains how to prepare.
How long does decking oil last?
Once a year is a good rule of thumb. Decks in strong sun or under trees may need it sooner. Regular oiling stops the wood drying out and greying.
How are your prices worked out?
Prices depend on the floor area, condition, repairs needed and the finish you choose. Our price list shows typical starting prices, and the free survey gives you a fixed written quote.
Do you need electricity and water?
A normal plug socket and parking close by is all we need. Our machines run on domestic power, and we bring all tools, materials and dust sheets.
What our customers say
Very good parquet restoration
“The parquet in our dining room had several loose blocks and lots of bitumen. The result is excellent. The job ran over by a day because of extra repairs, but they talked us through it and kept the price fair.”
Coombe
Decking looks much better
“The deck looks warm and rich again. We had to rebook once because of rain, which is understandable, and they were flexible about the new date. Would use again.”
Surbiton
Great with our dogs around
“With two dogs, we needed a tough finish. They recommended a hard-wearing lacquer and it has held up brilliantly so far.”
Tolworth