Porcelain patio with an aluminium cover
A modern, low-maintenance patio: large-format porcelain paving, clean edge lines, a gravel and pine border, and a cover so the space works in the rain.
Crafted GardensDecking / Patios / Garden care
Decks and patios.
Built for Irish weather.
Composite and timber decking, porcelain paving and aluminium patio covers for Dublin homes. Planned for the rain, so they stay flat, drain well and look right for years.
You deal with Andy directly.
Builder, gardener, 20+ years in Dublin. Meet Andy →
- ContactYou talk to the builder.
The person who quotes your job is the one who builds it. No sales reps in between.
- QuoteScope in writing.
Materials, stages and price agreed before work starts.
- WeatherPlanned for rain.
Falls, drainage and airflow come first.
- FitTold straight.
If we're not right for the job, we'll say so.
ServicesSix things, done properly
Outdoor surfaces first.
Garden care to finish.
Most of our work is decking, patios and covers. Maintenance and planting complete the job or keep it looking cared for.
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Composite decking
Composite boards that don’t need oiling, laid on a frame planned for wet ground. Hidden fixings, proper steps and edges, and enough airflow underneath to keep it sound.
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Porcelain paving
20mm outdoor porcelain paving, laid on pedestals or a prepared base. Sharp, stable and almost stain-proof, it suits patios, paths and dining areas by the back door.
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Aluminium patio covers
Aluminium covers and canopies that make the patio usable when it rains. Planned around the house wall, water run-off, seating and light into the kitchen.
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Hardwood & thermo wood
For a natural, warm terrace. Hardwood and thermo wood need the right detailing, spacing and ventilation to last in Irish weather, and we explain the upkeep honestly.
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Deck maintenance
Cleaning, oiling and small repairs that bring a tired deck back after a wet winter. We use proper deck oils and tell you how often yours actually needs it.
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Gardening & tree shaping
Planting, pruning and shaping pines into cloud forms (niwaki) to finish the space around a new deck or patio, calm and easy to live with.
Our guaranteeIn writing
- 2-year workmanship guaranteeWe put right anything that fails because of how we built it.
- Manufacturer warranties, explainedProduct, warranty and care needs written into your quote.
- Written price before we startNo surprises halfway through the job.
Recent work57 photos
Real gardens.
Real build photos.
Finished spaces next to the build details that decide how they hold up. Tap any photo to see it full size.
ProjectsThree recent jobs
What the garden needed.
What we built.
Timber terrace, built from the frame up
Work-in-progress from a timber deck: membrane, frame, cutting and edge finishing. This is where the finished look is decided.
Deck oiling and pine shaping
Seasonal work that keeps a garden looking cared for: oiling a hardwood deck and training pines on bamboo frames.
Why details matterIrish conditions
Irish weather is hard on gardens.
Details decide how long they last.
A good surface on day one is easy. Whether it still sits flat, drains and looks right after a few wet winters depends on what's underneath and at the edges.
- Material
The right system for the house.
Composite, porcelain, aluminium and natural timber each suit different homes, budgets and amounts of shade. Choosing well is the first job.
- Structure
Drainage and airflow underneath.
Falls away from the house, water routes, ventilation and fixings matter more in Dublin rain than how the boards look on day one.
- Finish
Clean edges and junctions.
Trims, steps, wall junctions and access points are where careful work shows, and where cheap work fails first.
Crafted Gardens is AndyAbout
Hi, I’m Andy.
A builder’s experience.
A gardener’s heart.
Lithuanian by birth, Irish by life. Dublin has been home for over 20 years. My background is construction, but I’m a garden person at heart, and I look at a deck as part of the garden, not just a platform.
How it worksFour steps
Photos first.
Then a visit.
You'll know what you're getting, and what it costs, before anyone lifts a spade.
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Send photos
A few angles of the garden, the access route and anything existing, plus your Eircode. We can usually tell from photos whether the job is a good fit.
You get: a straight answer within a working day - 02
Garden visit
We check levels, drainage, sun, access and how you actually want to use the space.
You get: material options that suit the garden - 03
Written scope
Materials, work stages, assumptions and price, in writing, before anything is ordered.
You get: a quote you can compare - 04
Build and handover
A tidy site, direct updates while we work, and care notes for the deck or planting when we finish.
You get: a finished garden and simple aftercare
On site · Typical 20 m² composite deck
What a week on site looks like.
Example schedule. Every garden is different, and we confirm yours in the written scope.
- 08:00Site protected, access route covered, materials checked against the order.
- 10:00Set-out: deck outline, finished height and fall away from the house.
- 13:00Groundwork, weed membrane and supports or ground screws.
If it lashes: groundwork waits, we cut and prepare under cover.
- 08:00Substructure joists levelled and fixed at the spacing the boards need.
- 12:00Airflow gaps and drainage checked before any boards go down.
- 16:00Photo update sent to you.
If it lashes: frame work carries on, it's built for the wet.
- 08:00Boards laid with hidden fixings and consistent gaps.
- 13:00Edges, fascia boards and cuts around walls and posts.
If it lashes: boards still go down; finishing cuts wait for a dry spell.
- 08:00Steps, trims and lighting cable routes finished.
- 13:00Site cleared, deck washed down, walk-through with you.
- 15:00Care notes handed over: cleaning, what to avoid, when to check fixings.
Handover happens in any weather.
AreasDublin city & county
Dublin city.
And the county.
Not on the list? Send your Eircode and we'll tell you straight whether we can take the job.
South Dublin
Rathfarnham · Dundrum · Sandyford · Foxrock · Stillorgan · Blackrock · Dún Laoghaire · Dalkey · Killiney · Ranelagh · Rathmines · Templeogue
North & West Dublin
Clontarf · Glasnevin · Howth · Malahide · Castleknock · Lucan
FAQBefore you book
Questions people ask.
Plain answers.
Composite or timber: which is better in Dublin?
Composite is usually lower-maintenance and more predictable in the wet. Hardwood or thermo wood looks warmer and more natural, but needs better detailing and periodic oiling. We’ll tell you which suits your garden and how much upkeep to expect.
Is porcelain paving suitable for Irish gardens?
Yes, when the base, falls and support system are planned properly. They don’t absorb water, barely stain and stay stable, which is why they suit patios and outdoor dining areas.
Do aluminium patio covers make sense in Ireland?
For most families, yes. A cover makes the patio usable on wet days. We plan it around the house wall, water run-off, seating and how much light reaches the kitchen.
Can I send photos before booking a visit?
Please do. Photos are the best first step. Send a few angles of the garden, the access route and anything existing, plus your Eircode. WhatsApp is easiest.
How do you price a job?
After photos and, if needed, a garden visit, you get a written scope with materials, work stages, assumptions and price before anything is ordered. As a rough guide: composite decking about €150–220 per m², timber decking €80–130 per m², porcelain patios €110–200 per m², installed. The full price guide is on our prices page.
Do you do maintenance and gardening on their own?
Yes, though our main work is decks, patios and covers. Deck oiling, pruning and planting are often booked on their own, especially after winter.
Which areas do you cover?
Dublin city and county. Send your Eircode and we’ll confirm quickly whether we can take the job.
Start hereFree, no obligation
Send us a few photos.
We'll take it from there.
Photos of the garden and your Eircode are enough to start. We usually reply the same working day.
Enquiry received · Step 2 of 2
Thanks, .
Thanks, .
Now send a few photos.
Photos of the garden, the access route and anything there now help us reply with a straight answer. Your name and Eircode are already in the message, so we'll know it's you.
Send photos on WhatsAppNo WhatsApp? Email them to andy@craftedgardens.ie