{"id":25718,"date":"2015-01-01T00:01:38","date_gmt":"2015-01-01T00:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/british-builders.co.uk\/?p=25718"},"modified":"2025-12-09T12:38:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T12:38:06","slug":"hulton-street-salford-decking-installation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/british-builders.com\/?p=25718","title":{"rendered":"Hulton Street, Salford \u2013 Decking Installation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row el_id=&#8221;project_details&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1765179064220{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;Project details&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;project_details&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section class=\"bm-project\" aria-label=\"Project details and client feedback\">\n<div class=\"bm-grid\">\n<article class=\"bm-card\" aria-labelledby=\"bm-title-details\">\n<div class=\"bm-figure bm-figure-mobile\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bm-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/british-builders.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-21-at-14.32.57_8f341aeb.jpg\" alt=\"Decking Removal and Installation \u2013 Garden Refurbishment\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-card-list\">\n<h1 id=\"bm-title-details\" class=\"bm-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Hulton Street, Salford \u2013 Decking Installation<\/h1>\n<ul class=\"bm-list\">\n<li class=\"bm-item\">\n<div class=\"text-wrapp\"><span class=\"bm-label\">Location<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"bm-value\">Nottinghamshire<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"bm-item\">\n<div class=\"text-wrapp\"><span class=\"bm-label\">Duration<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"bm-value\">1\u20132 Weeks<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"bm-item\">\n<div class=\"text-wrapp\"><span class=\"bm-label\">Contract Value<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"bm-value\">\u00a37 500<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Client Feedback --><\/p>\n<div class=\"bm-feedback\">\n<p class=\"bm-cap\">Client Feedback<\/p>\n<p class=\"bm-quote\">\u201cBritish Builders transformed our old, unstable decking into a beautiful and safe outdoor space. The team removed all rotten timber, installed a completely new subframe and fitted high-quality decking boards with precision. Every detail was finished perfectly, and the garden was left spotless.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><!-- Desktop Image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"bm-figure bm-figure-desktop\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bm-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/british-builders.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-21-at-14.32.57_8f341aeb.jpg\" alt=\"Decking Removal and Installation \u2013 Garden Refurbishment\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; el_class=&#8221;before-after-block&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;before-after&#8221;][\/vc_column_text][vc_images_carousel images=&#8221;25667,25673,25669,25668,25671,25670,25676,25678,25681,25682,25683,25684,25685,25687,25686,25675,25674,25688,25689,25690,25691&#8243; img_size=&#8221;250&#8243; speed=&#8221;2000&#8243; slides_per_view=&#8221;4&#8243; hide_pagination_control=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; title=&#8221;Project Gallery&#8221; el_id=&#8221;project_gallery_slider&#8221; el_class=&#8221;sliders_residential&#8221;][vc_images_carousel images=&#8221;25667,25673,25669,25668,25671,25670,25676,25678,25681,25682,25683,25684,25685,25687,25686,25675,25674,25688,25689,25690,25691&#8243; img_size=&#8221;250&#8243; slides_per_view=&#8221;2&#8243; hide_pagination_control=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; title=&#8221;Project Gallery&#8221; el_class=&#8221;sliders_residential_mobile&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;project-overview-text&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Decking Removal &amp; Installation \u2014 17 Hulton Street, Salford, M5 3GE<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Project Overview<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>British Builders was appointed to replace a deteriorated timber decking system at a residential property on Hulton Street, Salford. The existing structure had become unsafe due to rot, instability and long-term weather damage. Our team delivered a complete removal of the old deck, full ground preparation, installation of a new structural timber subframe, and laying of FSC-certified, pressure-treated decking boards. The goal was to provide the homeowner with a safe, durable and aesthetically clean outdoor living area built to modern standards.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Scope of Work<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Site preparation including protection of surrounding garden areas, plants and adjacent surfaces<\/li>\n<li>Establishment of a safe working zone with controlled access<\/li>\n<li>Clearing of movable items from the decking area (by client or our team)<\/li>\n<li>Full uplift and removal of existing decking boards, fixings and subframe<\/li>\n<li>Careful dismantling and disposal of all rotten or unstable structural timbers<\/li>\n<li>Removal of nails, screws and accumulated debris<\/li>\n<li>Ground cleaning and preparation for installation of the new subframe<\/li>\n<li>Construction of a new pressure-treated structural timber subframe<\/li>\n<li>Installation of joists at correct structural spacings to manufacturer standards<\/li>\n<li>Fitting of bearers, support posts and structural brackets for reinforced stability<\/li>\n<li>Use of exterior-grade, corrosion-resistant screws and metal fixings<\/li>\n<li>Levelled subframe installation with a slight fall incorporated for drainage<\/li>\n<li>Installation of FSC-certified, pressure-treated softwood decking boards<\/li>\n<li>Accurate cutting, alignment and spacing for proper airflow and water run-off<\/li>\n<li>Stainless-steel fixings or manufacturer-approved hidden clip system for a clean finish<\/li>\n<li>Installation of perimeter trims and neat edge detailing<\/li>\n<li>Collection and removal of all waste, old materials, off-cuts and packaging<\/li>\n<li>Waste disposal carried out by a licensed waste carrier<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Challenges &amp; Solutions<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Rotten and unstable subframe \u2013 Fully removed and replaced with a stronger, pressure-treated structural framework to ensure long-term durability.<\/li>\n<li>Uneven ground beneath the old decking \u2013 Cleaned, levelled and prepared to provide a stable foundation for the new installation.<\/li>\n<li>Moisture retention issues \u2013 A slight fall and grooved decking boards were incorporated to promote efficient water run-off and reduce future maintenance needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Final Outcome<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The project was completed efficiently and to a high standard, providing the client with a clean, stable and long-lasting decking system. The new installation improves both the usability and visual appeal of the outdoor area, offering a safe and durable space for everyday use. All work was delivered in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and modern construction standards.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Client Feedback<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>\u201cBritish Builders did a fantastic job transforming our outdoor space. The new decking looks excellent, feels solid underfoot and has completely improved the garden area. The team worked professionally throughout and left the place spotless. 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