Tired of sanding, staining and replacing rotten panels every few years? Composite gives a Maesteg garden the warmth of timber and then asks for almost nothing back.
Composite fencing and decking in Maesteg is the low-maintenance answer for anyone who wants their garden to look after itself. It will not rot, warp, splinter or fade, the colour is through the board so it stays consistent, and a wash-down once or twice a year is all the upkeep it ever needs.
It costs more than timber to fit — there is no hiding from that. But over its life it usually works out the cheaper option once you count up all the years of stain, sealer and replacement panels a timber fence quietly asks for. Most people are ahead within about ten years, and have spent no weekends sanding in between.
We fit composite in a range of greys and wood tones, and can match composite decking to composite fencing for one clean, modern look across the whole garden. Ask for a composite quote on the site visit and we will show you the boards.
As a rough UK guide, timber decking runs about £40–£100 a square metre supplied and fitted, and composite about £90–£135 a square metre. A deck built dead level on a properly supported, airflow-fed frame — the way Ben builds — sits towards the upper end rather than a quick, cheap deck that flexes or rots from below. Size, raised vs ground-level, the ground and the board all move it; Ben quotes the exact figure free on a site visit.
Yes — composite costs more to buy and fit than timber up front. Over its full life it often works out cheaper, because timber needs staining, sealing and the odd replacement panel every year, while composite just needs an occasional wash. Most homeowners are ahead within about ten years.
Usually no. In Wales you can normally put up a fence up to 2 metres high on a rear or side boundary, or up to 1 metre where it borders a road or footpath used by vehicles, without planning permission. Taller than that, or near a listed building or in a conservation area, and you may need consent.
Most domestic garden fences are a one to two day job. A small, level run in easy ground can be done in a day; a longer boundary, a slope, hard or rocky ground, or gates and corners will push it to two days or a little more. We give you a realistic timescale with the quote.
Neither is simply "better" — it depends on what you value. Timber is cheaper up front, looks naturally warm, and lasts 10 to 15 years with yearly care. Composite costs more but never needs sanding or staining, resists rot and fading, and lasts 25 years or more. Low upkeep points to composite; budget and natural look point to timber.
More on our common questions page.
Feather edge, closeboard and slatted screen fencing, strained tight and posts set to last.
Fencing in Maesteg →Timber and composite decking, built dead level, solid underfoot and squared off.
Decking in Maesteg →Driveway gates, side gates and full boundary runs — hung true, swinging right first time.
Gates in Maesteg →Timber and composite pergolas and garden structures, made to measure.
Pergolas in Maesteg →See everything we cover in Maesteg, or browse all the areas we cover.
No call-out fee, no obligation. Tell Ben what you are after and he will arrange a free site visit, then quote you a fixed price.