Styles for older houses
Painted timber. Square spindles and a moulded handrail, painted in a heritage colour. Looks natural against Victorian brick and sash windows.
Metal. Slim black metal balustrades echo the railings and gates seen across York and suit Georgian and Victorian houses.
Glass. Best on more modern houses or where a view matters. On period homes it can work if kept frameless and simple.
Steps
We build steps to the same standard as joinery: even risers, deep treads and, where it helps, a handrail. In narrow gardens a single wide step running across the deck often looks better than a steep flight.
Lighting with restraint
York's terraced streets are close-knit. Bright lights on a deck shine into bedrooms next door. We use warm, low-level LEDs in steps and posts, angled down. A transformer runs from an outdoor socket, and any new socket is fitted by a qualified electrician.
Common questions
What balustrade suits a period house?
Painted timber spindles or slim black metal usually suit best. We'll suggest a style based on the age and character of your house.
Will deck lights bother the neighbours?
Not if they're low, warm and angled down. We avoid uplighters and bright spots for that reason.