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Patio Decks

Some Southampton gardens have a layout where neither a pure patio nor a pure deck is quite the right answer on its own, a level change near the house that suits decking, leading onto a flatter area further out that suits paving. Patio decks from Edens Edge landscaping combines both surfaces into a single outdoor living area, with the transition between them built properly.

Combines Patio and Decking in One Space

Built for the Level Changes in Your Garden

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Not every Southampton garden fits neatly into a patio or a deck. A common layout has a level change immediately outside the back door, where a deck makes sense, leading onto a flatter area further into the garden where a patio would work well, or a garden where part of the space benefits from the warmth and look of decking while another part needs the durability of paving for a specific use. Patio decks from Edens Edge landscaping brings these elements together into a single outdoor space, with the transition between materials built properly so the finished result feels like one considered area rather than two separate projects bolted together.

Is a Combined Patio and Deck Right for Your Garden?

When Patio decks Makes Sense in Southampton

The first situation is a garden with a level change between the house and the rest of the outdoor space, where a deck bridges that change immediately outside the back door, and the garden then levels out further away from the house into an area suited to a patio. Patio decks builds both elements as part of one project, with the level relationship between the deck and the patio worked out from the start so the transition between them is a deliberate step or change in level rather than an awkward join.

The second situation is a household that wants different surfaces for different uses within the same outdoor area, perhaps decking immediately around the house for the warmer, softer feel underfoot, with a paved area further out for a fire pit, a hot tub, or another use where a hard surface is more practical. Patio decks plans both surfaces together so the materials and the layout work as a coherent whole.

The third situation is a garden being redesigned where the existing layout already has elements of both patio and deck, perhaps an old deck and a separate patio that were never connected or designed together, and the household wants to bring them into a single, more usable space. Patio decks can rework the existing elements into a combined layout, replacing or rebuilding as needed to achieve a connected result.

How Our Patio decks Service Works

Patio decks starts with assessing the garden as a whole, the level changes involved, how the household wants to use the different areas, and how the surfaces should relate to each other. Edens Edge landscaping holds Level 3 construction qualifications and plans the levels and transitions between the decked and paved areas as a single design, rather than each surface being decided independently and joined together afterward.

The decked sections are built with foundations and substructure appropriate for their position, including the considerations relevant to Southampton's climate, ventilation and drainage beneath the structure to manage moisture over time.

The paved sections are built on a sub base specified for the soil conditions at the property, with drainage falls established so water moves correctly across the finished surface and toward an appropriate outlet, considering how the paved area relates to the decked area in terms of levels and runoff.

The transition between the two materials is a key part of Patio decks, whether that is a step down from deck to patio, a level meeting point, or another arrangement depending on the levels involved. Edens Edge landscaping finishes this transition to a standard that is safe underfoot and looks like a deliberate design feature rather than an afterthought, with material choices for both surfaces considered together so they complement rather than compete with each other.

FAQ's

Frequent Asked Questions

Common questions about Patio decks from Edens Edge landscaping, covering Southampton and surrounding areas.

Why would I want both decking and a patio rather than just one?

It depends on the layout of your garden and how you want to use it. A common reason is a level change between the house and the rest of the garden, where decking bridges that change near the house and a patio works better on the flatter ground further out. Another reason is wanting different surfaces for different uses within the same space, decking for a softer, warmer feel near seating, paving for a more practical hard surface elsewhere. Edens Edge landscaping can assess your garden and advise on whether a combined approach suits it.

How is the transition between deck and patio handled?

This depends on the level relationship between the two surfaces. Where there is a level change, the transition is usually a step, built and finished to be safe underfoot. Where the surfaces meet at the same level, the transition is more about how the edge between the two materials is detailed. Edens Edge landscaping plans this as part of the overall design, so the transition reads as a deliberate feature rather than an awkward join.

Can an existing separate patio and deck be combined?

Often, yes, depending on the existing levels and condition of both elements. Edens Edge landscaping can assess an existing layout and advise on what would be involved in bringing a separate patio and deck into a connected, combined space, which may involve rebuilding one or both elements depending on their current state and how the levels relate.

Do the materials for the deck and patio need to match?

Not necessarily match exactly, but they should be chosen together so they complement each other. Edens Edge landscaping considers both materials as part of the same design process, so the combination of decking and paving used works as a coherent whole rather than feeling like two unrelated surfaces.

Are you insured and do you have a cancellation policy?

Edens Edge landscaping holds £5m public liability insurance. If you need to cancel a booked job, the cancellation policy allows a full refund with three days notice. For any questions about bookings or to get a quote for Patio decks in Southampton, call 07850412717 directly.