Find its purpose
Outdoor dining, a sheltered corner or a broad terrace: start with how you want the space to feel and function.
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Decking & pergolas / Hertfordshire
Another room.
Under the sky.
A corner of the garden with nothing drawing you outside?
Give it a purpose. MLG brings decking, pergolas and the surrounding details into a plan for somewhere to eat, unwind or enjoy a little more of the day.
Your postcode. A few photos. A place to begin.
Sound familiar?
Unused corner?
New favourite place.
You may know how you want to feel outside, even if the layout and materials are still unclear. That is a useful place to begin.
How MLG can help
Create a clearer connection to home.
MLG can discuss a terrace or deck around how you move from the house, the levels of the garden and the space you want for furniture and planting.
- Work through levels and access
- Allow space for furniture and circulation
- Consider the edges and adjoining surfaces
How MLG can help
Give the space its own character.
A pergola can help define an outdoor room. Discuss its position, proportions and relationship to the seating below rather than treating the structure as an afterthought.
- Decide what the area is for
- Explore the position and scale of a pergola
- Bring the structure and surface into one plan
How MLG can help
Work through the choices together.
Discuss the look you want alongside the site and the care the materials need. The proposal should make clear what is included, from the supporting work to the final edge.
- Compare material and upkeep preferences
- Identify the supporting work required
- Clarify steps, edges and any specialist extras
A destination within your garden
A stronger connection to the house
Materials and upkeep considered together
See the possibilities in real work
The terrace & dining garden
Explore the photographs and details.
A natural extension of home.
Think about the connection to the house, the views into the garden and how the space will be used. The surface, structure and edges should feel like they belong together.
Explore the options
Discuss the appearance, feel and upkeep of the decking and structure options suitable for the project.
Consider the connections
Levels, steps, boundaries and the transition to lawn or paving all contribute to a useful finished space.
From the MLG portfolio
A closer look.
What would make this your favourite place to sit?
Plan your outdoor roomClarity before commitment
The details shape the project.
A deck is more than its boards. The supporting work, level changes, edges and any pergola all affect the scope. Discuss these together to understand the complete proposal.
- Area, layout and level changes01
- Existing ground and access02
- Board and structure choices03
- Steps, edges and adjoining surfaces04
A straightforward starting point
You do not need to choose every detail first.
Choosing a finish can feel like a big decision when you will live with it every day. Bring a photo and a few ideas about how you would use the space. Discuss appearance, upkeep and what is included before choosing.
Plan your outdoor roomYou can ask questions before deciding what happens next.From idea to garden
Know what
comes next.
A little clarity makes a big difference.
Here’s where the conversation begins.
01
Your ideas.
Tell us what you want to change, where the garden is and how you want to use it.
02
Your space.
Talk through access, levels, materials and the details that matter to your project.
03
A clear plan.
Agree the scope and understand the quotation before the work begins.
04
Life outside.
Bring the different elements together, with the finishing details considered.
Before you begin
Your
questions.
Can decking be a standalone project?
Yes. A deck or pergola can be an individual improvement or one part of a wider garden project.
Which decking material should I choose?
Start with the look, feel and level of maintenance you want. Discuss the available options and their suitability for the intended use before choosing.
Can you add lighting or power?
Mention it at the start so the scope and any specialist electrical work can be discussed. It should not be assumed to be included in a decking or pergola quotation.
Will I receive aftercare advice?
Ask about the care requirements of the selected materials when the scope is agreed, so you understand how to look after the finished space.
Let’s start with your garden
A good place to begin.
A complete transformation or one good change. Tell us what you have in mind.
Start your projectOr call 07476 555205