"We have a holiday cottage near Holt and the old decking was an embarrassment, rotting boards, slippery in winter, the works. The composite deck they installed is absolutely beautiful, and the guests have mentioned it in every review since."
Built for north Norfolk's climate. Low maintenance, high-end finish, perfect for holiday homes and coastal properties that deserve better than timber.
Holt and the north Norfolk coast attract homeowners who value quality. Whether it's a permanent residence off the High Street, a holiday let near Sheringham, or a weekend retreat close to the AONB, the outdoor space is part of what makes the property worth owning.
The problem is that traditional timber decking, and most paving, doesn't hold up in this climate. The damp Norfolk winters, coastal air, and long periods of neglect between visits mean most surfaces look tired within three or four years. We install composite decking that doesn't.
Ideal for holiday homes
No maintenance needed between visits. Your deck will look exactly the same in October as it did in June.
25+ year lifespan
Trex boards carry a 25-year fade and stain warranty. No repainting, no re-staining, no replacement boards.
Built for damp coastal climates
Composite doesn't absorb moisture, rot, or develop the algae and mould that make timber and stone dangerously slippery.
TrexPRO Platinum installed
We're Norfolk's only TrexPRO Platinum installer, the highest certification Trex awards. Your warranty is protected.
North Norfolk has more rainfall than the UK average. Salt-laden sea air accelerates rust and rot. Properties occupied part-time can go months without any maintenance. These conditions expose the weaknesses in timber and paving that don't show up on a sunny July afternoon, but they're visible by February.
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Annual maintenance visits
No contractor needed. No sanding, treating, or pressure washing. A basic rinse is all your deck will ever need.
25yr
Fade & stain warranty
Backed by Trex. The colour you choose on day one is the colour you'll have in year twenty-five, guaranteed.
95%
Recycled materials
Every Trex board is made from 95% recycled wood and plastic film. The responsible choice for a property in the AONB.
Paving is popular for a reason, it's familiar. But for coastal and second-home properties in particular, the long-term picture looks very different.
| Composite Decking | Paving / Patio | |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Rinse once or twice a year. Nothing else required. | Annual weeding, re-pointing, and pressure washing. Moss and algae build quickly in damp climates. |
| Lifespan | 25+ years with a manufacturer warranty. | 10–15 years before cracking, subsidence, or discolouration requires significant work. |
| Long-term cost | Higher upfront, but near-zero running cost. Cheaper over 15+ years. | Lower upfront but ongoing maintenance costs add up. Re-laying is expensive. |
| Coastal & damp conditions | Moisture-resistant. Doesn't rot, swell, or grow mould. | Paving absorbs water. Salt air causes efflorescence. Algae makes surfaces dangerously slippery in winter. |
| Safety (wet) | Textured, slip-resistant surface even when soaking wet. | Smooth or polished paving becomes hazardous when wet, especially with moss growth. |
| Visual impact | Creates zones, levels, and a defined outdoor living space. Photographs beautifully. | Flat, uniform surface. Limited design flexibility. Ages visibly in coastal climates. |
| Holiday let advantage | Premium-looking decking commands higher nightly rates. Guests book on lifestyle photos. | Paving rarely adds to listing appeal. Worn paving actively undermines it. |
| Unoccupied periods | Needs nothing. Returns looking exactly as you left it. | Weeds establish in joints rapidly. Six months unvisited means significant work on arrival. |
New decks from scratch, replacing tired timber, overgrown paving, or bare lawn. Single-level, multi-level, or wrap-around designs. We handle the full build from groundworks to final board.
Outdoor spaces that justify higher nightly rates. We work with holiday let owners across north Norfolk to create the kind of outdoor space that stands out in listing photos and earns five-star reviews.
Insulated garden rooms with integrated composite decking create a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. We design and build both, one team, one project, one point of contact throughout.
We frequently replace existing patio areas with composite decking. Cracked, mossy, or simply uninviting, a deck changes how the space feels and how much it's actually used.
Free Site Visit
We come to Holt, assess your space, and discuss what you're looking for. No charge, no obligation.
Design & Quote
A detailed design and a clear, itemised quote, no hidden costs, no surprises on handover day.
Colour & Range Selection
Choose your Trex range and board colour. Free sample boards available if you want to see them in situ first.
Installation
We install professionally, on schedule, with daily site clean-ups. Particularly important for holiday lets with turnaround windows.
Handover
Full walkthrough of the finished deck. Written care instructions. Everything documented so you can manage remotely if needed.
"We have a holiday cottage near Holt and the old decking was an embarrassment, rotting boards, slippery in winter, the works. The composite deck they installed is absolutely beautiful, and the guests have mentioned it in every review since."
"We'd had quotes from three contractors. Beams & Braces were the only ones who understood what we actually needed, something that looks premium but we don't have to worry about when we're back in London."
"The patio we replaced had never really worked. Now we have a proper outdoor space, the deck, built-in planters, and a pergola, and it's the best thing we've done to the house."
Yes, we cover all of north Norfolk including Holt, Sheringham, Blakeney, Cley, and Wells-next-the-Sea. Site visits are free and come with no obligation to proceed.
Yes. We plan installations around availability windows. For most deck projects we need 3–5 working days, and we can often schedule during late autumn or early spring when bookings are quieter.
Absolutely. Many north Norfolk gardens have natural slopes and changes in level. Raised or multi-level decking is one of the best solutions, it creates usable flat areas without the cost of ground levelling.
Far better than timber or untreated metal. The boards won't rust, rot, or swell. Salt air has no meaningful effect on Trex composite, it's one of the reasons it performs so well in coastal areas.
Yes. Many of our projects involve removing existing paving and installing a composite deck in its place. The result is typically a more attractive, more functional, and lower-maintenance outdoor space than what was there before.