Deckin' Design

Fence was blown down with storm. Norman and Ian came out and put up new fence. Done great job. Would not hesitate to use Norman again. Turned up promptly and just got on with the job.

I had part of my fence damaged in the recent storm. I contacted Norman Gillies and he came out, looked at the damage , discussed the proposed repair and gave me a time when he would do the job along with a price.
He turned up promptly, carried out a good, sturdy repair and tidied up afterwards. Very pleased with result.

During the recent high winds our full back garden fence was blown down. Contacted Norman who came out and carried out the repair. Really happy with end result. Done a very thourough job. Would have no hesitation to use his services again.

Norman and Ian replaced our old storm damaged fence. Great work as usual. We have been using Norman for more than 10 years and his work is first class. In addition to fences replaced he has built 2 gates for us which we are very happy with. He has great attention to detail and nothing is skipped. Any time we need any exterior woodwork done we know we can count on him for a reliable job at a fair price. Highly recommended.

Happy with the composite decking job carried out by Norman (and Ian). Very professional approach, good to deal with and would recommend.

Norman was friendly always turned up when he said. He designed our decking and installed to a very high standard using quality materials. I was concerned the posts for the decking would rot due to my garden flooding in heavy rain but Norman fitted the frame work for the decking on concrete posts and also allowed venting to allow air flow under the decking. Clean tidy, great price and workmanship would highly recommend.

Rebuilt decking stairway and patio. Adjusted to balance out stairs and interface to existing walls and fencing. Excellent all round sturdy construction removing all old wooden removed and fully tidying up on completion. Highly recommend to anyone needing a decking project completed.

Norman removed old decking with a new one. Both he and Ian worked very hard and did a fabulous job in creating the new decking. I would highly recommend him if you are looking for quality workmanship.

Fence replaced by Norman and Ian. Work was to Norman's usual high standard. Norman gave good advice and different options before job was started. Norman and Ian are reliable and punctual and garden was clean and tidy when work was finished. I have used Norman for work before and would recommend him to family and friends.

This business was recommended to me and I’m so glad that it was. Mr Gillies was courteous, friendly, turned up when he said he would and helped with different suggestions on how to achieve the fencing I needed. His quote was very reasonable for the job and I was absolutely delighted with the fence and gate when it was finished. He was very conscientious and tidy, the materials used were great quality and his workmanship was excellent. A job well done and I’d definitely recommend him.

Norman has done lots of work for us over the years since we first met him, back in 2007. At that point time he built a 40 sq mtr raised deck (boxed in underneath with access doors) and 3 varying sets of stairs. He also built a plain sawn timber 6 mtr long fence at the same time.

Since then he has also completed the following work for us -
- Various repair/ reconfigurations to stairs.
- Built a replacement 6 mtr long loglap fence.
- Built two long narrow raised beds, with two removable box troughs. A lift-off plank beneath one of the troughs makes use of the space underneath to store pots and some garden tools over the winter. This was partially built using the good wood from the old fence.
- Built a frame to hold an imitation hedge to replace an old area of hedge.
- Repairs to posts and decking boards that were showing signs of age.

A few months ago Norman laid us beautiful new replacement decking. The old timber deck was always a real labour of love to clean and paint every year, so we decided to give ourselves a bit less work and more time to enjoy sitting out on it. The new composite timber one was built using the existing foundation timbers, since these were mainly all still in perfect condition. Minor repairs were completed as necessary before Norman fitted the new deck.

We took the opportunity to redesign the railings, now made of timber and steel, and made the steps deeper. We slightly changed the boxed in area and Norman repurposed some of the perfectly good old decking timber for this part of the job. Norman even took time to repair my big wooden garden chair that had broken at the arm rest.

Norman builds everything from scratch. None of it is made from a kit, unless of course you were to provide this for him to build up for you, such as a tool shed. If you can think of something involving wood that you need done outdoors just run it by him.

It is up to you to come up with your ideas for your project, but Norman will work with you and help you. He'll advise you as to what will work best or can be achieved with your budget, best materials to use, cheaper options and their limitations, etc.

Norman is old school. He takes a real pride in producing the best result and pays great attention to making sure he understands what his customers are after.

Norman was ably assisted on some days by Ian, who is also very competent at his tasks. The two of them together make a good team, working away methodically and proficiently to complete your job to the highest standards of workmanship.

We have absolutely no problem whatsoever in highly recommending Norman and his work to you. We are his satisfied customers, yet again!

Norman fitted two composite fences for us. He is clearly a conscientious worker who takes pride in his work and he spent a good bit of time planning the installation before starting the installation

Norman and Ian have just completed the installation of a new garden fence at my property and did a first class job, as always. I have used Norman's services over many years and his belt and braces approach remains very refreshing indeed.

Replacement fencing and decking. Great work and a pleasure to deal with. Many thanks Norman and Ian.

Replacement fence and decking.
Fantastic workmanship
Reliable
Reasonably priced
Would definitely recommend

Replaced our old rotting decking with new raised deck including stairs.
Norman was excellent from start to finish. Initially, provided a plan/diagram and quote. Always kept us updated with the work progress etc. We’re really happy with the results and enjoying our new decking.
Norman was very pleasant/friendly and I would definitely recommend him for any fencing/decking jobs.

Norman has transformed what was a very scruffy corner of our garden. Our new decking is gorgeous and has been finished to such a high standard. Norman was so clever at coming up with a great design and then he used good materials and was meticulous in his work. He was very reliable and a very pleasant guy. The new decking looks great. We can't wait to enjoy it when the weather improves. Thanks Norman, great job :)

Fence repair.
As always Norman turned up on time and complete the work with in the agreed time scale and cleaned up when the work was completed.
Would definitely use Norman again and would recommend him to others requiring fence-or decking work.

Building of new decking area at uneven lower garden area.
Great job by Norman who when quoting for the work gave a concise description of how he planned to carry out the works and in turn executed them the same.
He worked in some horrible weather conditions but never missed a day as he set up a canopy in the garden and was properly equipped for the elements.
I would advise anyone who is thinking of decking to have a look at his website and you will see where he differs from other contractors with his attention to detail.
The subframe was impeccably prepared above concrete pad foundations ensuring the framework was clear of ground moisture. The framework was screwed together and all cut ends were treated to prolong the lifespan of the deck.
The deck boards were finished with a lovely border and an angle and all attached using a concealed screw system.
We have someone in the household with mobility issues but this has been somewhat alleviated by being able to step out to an even surface from the doorway.
Great communication from Norman from quoting to carrying out the works and also a very nice person.
If we were to undertake any similar works he would be the only person we would call.

After being blown over in the storms of last winter, we finally got hold of Norman to rebuild it as a hit and miss fence, to reduce any wind damage in the future.
Norman put forward ideas on design, erection, and post-erection landscaping, and did a fantastic job, at a reasonable price to achieve the result.
Furthermore he completed this project in the most awful weather, when most tradesman would have not turned up.
I am more than pleased with the result, and look forward to having Norman back for some decking repairs next year!
Can recommend him highly enough!