Give your decks and pergolas room to impress.
A family wants somewhere to sit out in the evening. They search for someone to build a deck or a pergola and flick through a few sites on a phone. They look for sunlit photos, solid timber and clean lines. Then they need a plain way to ask what it would take.
Work to show off
Each slot below is a place for your own photos.
- Timber deckingPhoto slot
- Composite deckingPhoto slot
- Raised garden decksPhoto slot
- Steps and handrailsPhoto slot
- Pergolas over patiosPhoto slot
- Covered seating areasPhoto slot
- Privacy screensPhoto slot
- Built-in benches and plantersPhoto slot
- Replacing rotten boardsPhoto slot
- Cleaning and re-oiling decksPhoto slot
What people want to know
Will the timber stay in good shape?
Wood outdoors takes sun, rain and frost. Photos of finished decks, with a line on the timber and the finish you use, show that you think about wear.
Will it suit my garden?
A deck or pergola is a new room outside. Photos of different sizes and shapes, from a low deck to a covered seating area, help people see their own garden.
Is it safe underfoot?
People think about slips, splinters and sharp edges. Close photos of steps, rails and board gaps, with a plain line on how you finish them, ease the worry.
Is it easy to ask about a design?
Many people only have a rough idea. A short form with space for the size, the use and a sketch or photo lets them start without a long call.
Proof that wins the quote
Decks in daylight
Wide photos taken in evening sun or soft light show the grain and the lines of the boards. Any phone can take them well.
Pergolas with furniture
A pergola photographed with a table and chairs under it shows how big the space feels. Set it up the way a customer would use it.
Steps and edges
Close photos of steps, rails and board ends show the neat finish that customers cannot judge from far away.
Notes from customers
Words from happy customers sit beside the photos, copied as they arrived. We write none of it ourselves.
Registrations and memberships
Decks and pergolas are mostly joinery, though some jobs add lights or power. Should you or your crew hold registrations or memberships, a clear spot is kept for them. Anything you do not hold stays off.
The pages we build
- Home
A sunny photo of a finished deck, a line on what you build and a button to start a design chat.
- Decks
Finished decks, from low platforms to raised terraces, each with a short note on the boards and the finish.
- Pergolas
Pergolas and covered seating on a page of their own, so a visitor looking for shade does not scroll past decks.
- Materials
A plain guide to timber and composite boards, written so a customer can see what suits their garden.
- About you
You, your team and the way you work, with a photo of you on site.
- Plan your deck
A short form asking for the size, how the space will be used and any sketch or photo.
Planning ahead
Sunny weather sends people looking for decks and pergolas, and spring is when many plan ahead. Summer light gives clear, warm photos. Autumn and winter are quieter for building, but people still dream and plan. A site with fresh photos is ready when the first warm weekend arrives.
Deposits and final payments
A deck takes days to build, and the customer sees the change each evening. Many builders take a deposit up front, then a final payment when the last board is down. A card machine lets people pay at each stage without a trip to the bank.
The terms, in full
- Card machine £25 + VAT a month, paid to our payment provider.
- Website, domain, hosting and one business mailbox included while you keep the machine.
- Minimum term as set by the payment provider's agreement: 3 months for a sole trader, 18 months for a limited company.
- Extra mailboxes £25 a year.
- Stop the machine and we offer to keep the website live at £20 a month.
Quick answers
Can people send a sketch with their enquiry?
Yes. The form lets them add the size, a photo of the space or a rough drawing. You see what they have in mind before you reply.
Should the site show timber and composite?
Yes, if you fit both. A short page on each, with close photos of the boards, helps a customer see how they differ in look and feel.
Can the site show a job in progress?
Yes. A few photos of the frame going in, then the boards, then the finish tell a full story. Send them as you take them.
Must the website list prices?
No. A deck depends on its size, height and finish, so many builders leave out prices. A line on how you quote is enough, and you choose the words.
Can pergolas have their own page?
Yes. Pergolas and covered seating get a page of their own. A visitor who wants shade finds it at once and does not wade through decks.
How fast can new work appear on the site?
As soon as you send it. Add a line about the job and we place the photos on the right page.
See your website before you decide.
Tell us about your business. We build the website first, free, and show you. Then we compare your card rate and you decide.
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