A stepped garden deck
Two levels linked by wide steps, following the slope.
Gateshead and Low Fell
Decks for Low Fell and Gateshead gardens
Victorian and Edwardian semis on steep streets around Low Fell and Saltwell, where gardens often climb or drop behind the house.
The gardens here
Homes and gardens in Gateshead and Low Fell
Low Fell's period homes often have long gardens on a slope, sometimes with steps already built in. Around Saltwell Park and Bensham, terraces have smaller yards and gardens.
The slope is usually the key design question: where to put the level space and how to get to it.
What we design
Decks that suit Gateshead and Low Fell
A raised deck by the house
Level with the kitchen, with a balustrade where the garden drops.
A yard deck
For smaller terraced yards near Saltwell.
Before we draw
Levels, access and the ground
Slopes
We design the levels to suit the garden rather than fight it.
Access
Steep paths and narrow side passages are planned for at the design visit.
Often on the brief in Gateshead and Low Fell
- Usable level space on a slope
- Balustrades that look right on period homes
- Steps that are easy underfoot
- Lighting for evenings
Questions
Before you ask
Do you cover the rest of Gateshead too?
Yes, including Whickham, Ryton and the villages. We have a separate page for Whickham.
Can you work with existing garden steps?
Usually. We'll design the deck to join existing steps or replace them neatly.
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