A raised viewing deck
Level with the house, with a balustrade that keeps the view open.
Whickham
Decks for Whickham's sloping gardens
High up on the hill, many Whickham gardens fall away from the house towards the view. A deck turns that slope into level space you can actually use.
The gardens here
Homes and gardens in Whickham
Whickham's homes, from older village properties to the estates around it, often have gardens that drop noticeably from the house, sometimes with a retaining wall or terraces already in place.
The upside is the view. A raised deck in the right place lets you sit out and enjoy it.
What we design
Decks that suit Whickham
Split levels down the slope
Two or three decks stepping down, each with its own purpose.
Wide steps as seating
Broad, shallow steps that double as extra places to sit.
Before we draw
Levels, access and the ground
Height and safety
Raised decks need balustrades and sound footings. We design both properly and flag where planning applies.
Existing walls
We check retaining walls before building near them.
Often on the brief in Whickham
- Making the most of the view
- Safe steps down a steep garden
- Glass or slim metal balustrades
- Shelter from the wind
Questions
Before you ask
Will a raised deck need planning permission?
Decks more than 30cm above the ground usually do. We'll tell you at the design visit and can prepare drawings if it's needed.
Is it better to have one big deck or several levels?
On a steep slope, several levels usually look better and need less height. We'll draw both if it helps you decide.
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