Decking and Patio Ideas for your Outdoor Space

From a family area for children to play in, through to a stunning zone for entertaining guests and everything in between, here’s what you need to know to design a summer-ready space.

Before you begin

Getting the preparation right is key to ensuring a successful outdoor living project. Here’s how to understand planning and site conditions:

• “Adding decking and/or patios to your home is likely to fall within permitted development (PD), so you won’t normally need formal planning,” says Build It expert Mike Dade. “The tricky bit is that a raised platform isn’t PD, so the line where decking ends and a raised platform begins can be hard to pin down (usually higher than 0.3m, according to PD rights for householders: technical guidance).”
• “Firstly, clear out weeds and any roots that could cause issues down the line. You’ll need to remove turf and topsoil to a depth of 15cm to lay foundations,” says Lee Dunderdale from Bradstone. “With patios, it’s important to build in a slight slope so the rainwater can run off to the lawn and not create puddles.”
• “It’s essential to install adequate support for any raised decking to avoid a potential hazard,” says Stefan Holmes from Millboard. “The flooring needs to cater for more than just the number of people living in the house.”

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