Transform your outdoor space with A.P.T. Builders professional fencing, decking, and wall services. With over 18 years of experience serving Ashford and Kent, we create secure boundaries, beautiful decking areas, and sturdy garden walls using quality materials and expert craftsmanship. From traditional panel fencing and closeboard installations through contemporary composite decking and natural stone walls, we deliver comprehensive solutions combining security, privacy, and aesthetic appeal. Every project features proper foundations, precise construction, and quality materials ensuring your fencing, decking, and walls enhance your property while providing decades of reliable service with appropriate maintenance.
Quality outdoor structures require proper planning, appropriate materials, and expert installation creating features that serve practical purposes while enhancing property appearance and value. We provide comprehensive services from initial consultation and design through ground preparation, structural installation, and finishing touches. Our experienced team understands fence construction techniques, decking support requirements, wall building principles, and drainage considerations ensuring every installation provides security, stability, and visual appeal matching your property. Whether you need boundary fencing defining property lines, raised decking creating level outdoor spaces, or garden walls managing slopes and creating features, we deliver professional solutions built to last.
Secure perimeter fencing defining property boundaries providing privacy, security, and attractive appearance.
Level outdoor platforms creating entertaining spaces, extending living areas, and utilizing sloped gardens effectively.
Structural walls holding back soil, creating terraces, and managing level changes throughout garden areas.
Tall fencing and screening providing privacy from neighbors while maintaining light and air circulation.
Decorative walls creating focal points, defining areas, and adding architectural interest to gardens.
Pedestrian and vehicle gates providing convenient, secure access matching fencing styles perfectly.
Quality fencing provides security, privacy, and property definition while enhancing curb appeal and creating attractive boundaries. Success depends entirely on proper post installation (minimum 600mm depth in concrete), appropriate panel selection matching exposure and requirements, and expert construction techniques ensuring stability and longevity. We install various fence types including traditional panel fencing offering cost effective privacy, closeboard fencing providing maximum security and durability, picket fencing creating open decorative boundaries, and featheredge fencing delivering robust weather resistance. Every installation features concrete post foundations preventing movement, pressure-treated timber resisting rot and decay, and professional construction ensuring straight, secure boundaries lasting decades with minimal maintenance.
Minimum 600mm post depth in concrete providing stability preventing wind damage and movement.
Pressure-treated posts and panels resisting rot, decay, and insect damage for long-term durability.
Straight fence lines with consistent height and level panels creating professional attractive appearance.
Professional installation techniques ensuring structural integrity, weather resistance, and longevity throughout.
Premium fencing using overlapping vertical boards nailed to horizontal rails providing maximum strength, privacy, and longevity ideal for exposed locations.
Ideal for: Exposed areas, premium projects, maximum security
Traditional panel fencing offering cost-effective privacy and security with quick installation using ready-made panels providing immediate boundaries.
Ideal for: Standard boundaries, budget projects, quick solutions
Overlapping horizontal boards creating robust weather resistant fencing with excellent longevity combining strength with attractive horizontal appearance.
Ideal for: Exposed sites, wet areas, long-term solutions
Traditional picket fencing creating open decorative boundaries defining areas while maintaining visibility and providing cottage-garden charm throughout.
Ideal for: Front boundaries, decorative features, cottage gardens
Quality decking creates level outdoor entertaining areas extending living space, utilizing sloped gardens, and providing low-maintenance surfaces perfect for furniture and activities. Professional construction requires proper substructure using adequate joist sizing (typically 150mm x 47mm), appropriate joist spacing (maximum 400mm centers for softwood), concrete post foundations (minimum 600mm deep), and correct board fixing preventing movement and ensuring safety. We build decking using pressure-treated softwood offering cost-effective traditional appearance, or composite materials providing maintenance-free longevity with wood aesthetics. Every installation includes proper drainage underneath preventing water accumulation, adequate ventilation preventing rot, integrated lighting if required, and balustrades meeting building regulations ensuring safety while enhancing appearance.
Quality materials and professional features creating beautiful, functional outdoor spaces:
Pressure treated timber boards offering traditional appearance, cost-effectiveness, and natural beauty throughout.
Maintenance free composite materials combining wood aesthetics with weather resistance and longevity requiring minimal upkeep.
Premium hardwood species providing exceptional durability, natural beauty, and longevity with appropriate maintenance.
Contemporary glass railings maintaining views while meeting safety requirements creating modern deck appearance.
Built-in LED lighting enhancing safety, extending usability, and creating ambiance for evening entertainment.
Integrated seating with storage or under-deck storage maximizing functionality while maintaining neat appearance.
Creating terraced decking managing slopes while providing distinct areas for different activities and features.
Adding pergolas providing shade, structure, and support for climbing plants enhancing deck environments.
Garden walls provide boundaries, manage level changes, create features, and add structure to outdoor spaces while increasing property value and visual appeal. Quality wall construction requires proper foundations (minimum 450mm deep for walls over 600mm high), appropriate materials matching property style and requirements, correct mortar specifications ensuring weather resistance, and professional bricklaying or stonework creating durable attractive structures. We build walls using engineering bricks for retaining walls providing maximum strength, facing bricks matching existing property appearance, natural stone creating traditional character, or rendered blockwork offering cost-effective modern appearance. Every wall includes damp-proof courses preventing moisture rise, drainage behind retaining walls managing water pressure, and copings protecting tops ensuring longevity.
Professional construction techniques ensuring structural integrity and longevity:
Concrete foundations minimum 450mm deep extending below frost line preventing movement and cracking.
High-strength bricks for retaining walls providing maximum durability and resistance to water damage.
Correct brick bonding patterns ensuring structural strength, stability, and attractive appearance throughout walls.
Damp-proof courses preventing moisture rising through walls protecting structures and preventing deterioration.
Weep holes and drainage behind retaining walls preventing water pressure and structural problems throughout.
Quality copings protecting wall tops from water ingress while providing attractive finished appearance.
Traditional stonework creating character walls using local stone matching regional building styles perfectly.
Professional mortar pointing ensuring weather resistance, structural integrity, and long-term durability throughout.
We visit your property assessing requirements, discussing options, and advising on materials and design approaches
Comprehensive written quote detailing materials, work scope, timeline, and all costs with no hidden charges
Professional site clearance, excavation, and preparation creating proper foundation for construction work
Setting concrete foundations for posts, joists, or walls ensuring stability and preventing future movement
Professional installation using quality materials with precise alignment, proper fixing, and attention to detail
Final checks, protective treatments if required, site tidying creating perfect finished appearance throughout
Successful outdoor structures require thoughtful planning considering practical requirements, aesthetic preferences, budget constraints, and maintenance implications. We help you plan fence height ensuring adequate privacy while complying with planning regulations (maximum 2m boundaries, 1m roadside without permission), choose decking size and orientation maximizing sun exposure and functionality, position walls managing level changes while creating usable spaces, and select materials matching property style and budget. Planning permission considerations include boundary fencing over 2m height requiring approval, decking over 300mm high within 2m of boundaries needing permission, and retaining walls over 1m high potentially requiring structural design. Professional advice ensures your project complies with regulations while creating functional, attractive features enhancing property enjoyment and value.
For over 18 years, A.P.T. Builders has been installing quality fencing, constructing beautiful decking areas, and building durable garden walls throughout Kent, creating secure boundaries, functional outdoor spaces, and attractive features that enhance properties while providing decades of reliable service. We understand that outdoor structures significantly impact property security, usability, and value - well-built fencing provides privacy and definition, professional decking extends living space outdoors, while quality walls manage level changes and create stunning garden features. Expert installation using appropriate materials and proven techniques ensures these structures perform reliably while maintaining attractive appearance throughout their lifespan.
Our experienced team handles every aspect from initial consultation and design advice through ground preparation, foundation installation, expert construction, and finishing touches. We source quality materials from leading suppliers including pressure-treated timber fencing panels and posts, composite decking boards offering maintenance free longevity, engineering bricks for retaining walls, and natural stone for feature walls. Combined with professional installation techniques, proper foundations, adequate drainage solutions, and attention to detail, we create outdoor structures combining functionality with aesthetic appeal providing years of trouble-free service with appropriate maintenance.
We proudly serve all areas of Kent including Ashford, Maidstone, Canterbury, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Dartford, Gravesend, Chatham, Gillingham, Rochester, Sittingbourne, Faversham, Dover, Folkestone, Margate, Ramsgate, and surrounding villages. Whether you need boundary fencing installation, garden decking construction, retaining walls, feature walls, gates and access, or complete outdoor transformations, our team delivers quality solutions backed by extensive experience, professional workmanship, and comprehensive guarantees ensuring your outdoor structures succeed providing security, functionality, and beauty for decades to come.
Extensive expertise in fence installation, deck construction, wall building, and all landscaping across Kent.
Professional design advice helping you create functional, secure, attractive outdoor structures meeting requirements.
Premium timber, composite, bricks, and materials from reputable suppliers ensuring durability and appearance.
Adequate foundation depth, concrete installation, and structural preparation preventing future problems throughout.
Professional installation techniques ensuring structural integrity, weather resistance, and long-term performance throughout.
Understanding planning requirements and building regulations ensuring compliant installations throughout projects.
Detailed written quotations with all costs included avoiding unexpected charges or hidden fees throughout.
Comprehensive warranties on materials and workmanship providing complete peace of mind throughout projects.
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