Pressure washing in Teddington.

Find the board name if you can.

Timber, composite and moulded decking can have different care instructions. An invoice, spare board or product name helps. Photograph old oil or stain, loose fixings and any soft or splintered areas.

Cleaning does not reverse rot or guarantee the original colour. Sanding, repairs and a new finish are separate work, and a coating needs suitable drying conditions. Tell us what result you want so the quote is clear about its limits.

Keep one route through the garden available.

Show the route residents and pets normally use. Where the deck and patio form the only way to a back door or outbuilding, the cleaning sequence and wet-surface advice matter.

Mention ponds, planted borders and stored furniture. We agree what is moved and protected before work starts. Any treatment comes with its own precautions; access is confirmed for the particular job.

Use the local property information where needed.

Richmond’s conservation statements include defined Teddington areas such as Broom Water, The Grove and Teddington Lock. Consult the current boundary information if exterior work could affect a protected property or feature.

A modern deck and an older boundary wall may sit together while requiring different decisions. Include known heritage requirements in the enquiry, rather than assuming the postal district settles them.

Richmond Council: individual conservation area statements