Wooden Decking in Ashton-under-lyne

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Wooden Decking in Ashton-under-lyne

Wooden decking is an increasingly fashionable option for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable spaces which you can use year round by adding outside heating and illumination. Wooden decking is usually installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking can come in any size or shape to complement any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can create an attractive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably easy to install and causes little disruption, particularly in comparison to other possibilities like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is crucial however to be sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and capable of taking the weight of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a collection of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Often decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which usually involves annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Ashton-under-lyne

The typical cost of Wooden decking is £1500. Costs can change based upon the materials and the firm hired. The upper price range can be as high as £1725. The material costs are commonly approximately £375

Average price per Wooden decking job in 2025

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Avg. price high	Avg. price high £1,725

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Wooden decking installation cost in Ashton-under-lyne 2025

	Labour cost	£1,050
	Material cost	£375
	Waste removal	£75

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18 Sep

Garden | Decking

Ashton-under-Lyne - OL6

Enquiry from: Karen C

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19 Aug

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Ashton-under-Lyne - OL6

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30 Apr

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Ashton-under-Lyne - OL5

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08 Nov

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Sale - M33

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customer in sale areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for wooden decking.confirmed interest via online.please call to arrange appointment are you the proper...

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06 Jul

Garden | Decking

Cheadle - SK8

Enquiry from: Linda G

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completion of composite decking area - nosing - are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: deck only please call to appoint

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01 Jul

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Altrincham - WA15

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decking at back of the garden, child proofing are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached roughly the size of your garden: 21-30 m2 garden type: back garden do you h...

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25 May

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Altrincham - WA15

Enquiry from: Matt G

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good morning, my current decking/joists is rotten, i need the whole lot ripping out and new timber decking fitted. it's roughly 7m by 7m, are you able to give a rough estimation please? additionally ...

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23 May

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Altrincham - WA15

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30 Apr

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Stockport - SK4

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old decking broken and needs repair/ replacing are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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29 Apr

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Stockport - SK2

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replace old wooden decking with composite decking are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to a...

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27 Apr

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Altrincham - WA15

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i have wooden decking and some of the supports have failed, i need the supports replacing and some lengths of wood replaced, i also have a section that needs rebuilding following rot, also a small sec...

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22 Apr

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Altrincham - WA15

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replace decking and the frame. supply and fit. large size decking on 2 levels are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: suppl...

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04 Apr

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Cheadle - SK8

Enquiry from: Denise H

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remove rotten decking and subframe and replace with composite decking approximately 9 metre square are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service ...

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07 Feb

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Stockport - SK2

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raised decking with glass balustrades and new back double door garden gates are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply ...

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30 Jul

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Sale - M33

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hello, i would like a quote for the installation of 5m x 4m of decking with a handrail on 2 sides. the area is flat but currently grass and a flower bed. i understand this is a very busy time and i ...

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30 Jul

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Sale - M33

Enquiry from: Tony L

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remove old wooden decking and replace with new. approx 3m x 3m. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck pl...

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06 Jul

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Altrincham - WA15

Enquiry from: Lisa C

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: CLEARING PART OF THE GARDEN, POSSIBLE FENCING TO THE AREA, AND THEN GRAVELLING ...

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27 Jun

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Altrincham - WA15

Enquiry from: Sandra B

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Cheadle - SK8

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Stockport - SK12

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Building a simple deck frame, or decking subframe, that you’re laying on level ground is easy if you take time to prepare and get all the things you need. We’ll go through the steps on how to build a deck frame here. Tools and equipment To get building your deck frame, you’ll need:

Decking joists
Coach screws
Coach bolts
Combi drill
Socket set
A saw suitable for your project and the thickness of the timber
Pencil
Decking preservative
Sandpaper or sander

Build your subframe

Measure your deck frame and cut to size if necessary.
Make 2 pencil marks on each end of the frame’s 2 outer joists to mark where the coach screws will go. They need to align with the centre of the adjoining outer joist. Then, use a flat wood drill bit to drill recesses into each mark. Make them the same depth of the screws that your using’s head and wide enough for a ratchet or socket to tighten them.
Using a thinner drill bit, line up the outer joists and drill a pilot hole through the middle of the recess. These pilot holes act as a guide for the screws and stops them from splitting the wood.
Fit the coach screws with either a drill driver or socket and ratchet.
Repeat the process for the inner joists once you’ve assembled the outer frame.

IMPORTANT: While you’re building your deck frame and the decking itself, remember to cover all pilot holes and ends of timber in decking preservative to ensure that your decking remains structurally sound for as long as possible. Though relatively simple, building a deck frame and the decking will take some time. It would be much quicker and easier to get a professional in to do it, who could represent more value for money.

There are two ways to lay decking on uneven ground. We’ve explained how to build a raised deck in our FAQ ‘How to build a raised deck’ above, and that’s great for uneven ground or sloped gardens. But there’s another way that you can lay decking on uneven ground if you don’t want a raised deck: you can create a level supporting base. We’ll go through the basics here. Materials you’ll need

Paving slabs – old or cheap ones are fine
Timber for the frame and legs
Type 1 MOT hardcore

How to lay decking on uneven ground

Mark out the area as we explain in ‘How to lay decking’. Then, dig to 200mm below where you want to surface of the decking to be.
Add a 50mm layer of hardcore and make sure it’s compact.
Build the decking sub-frame as we describe in ‘How to build a deck frame’.
Lay out paving slabs along the edges and in the centre of the area. This will help to spread the weight of the decking.
Set the decking frame on the slabs, checking for high or low points and adding off-cuts of timber where needed. Don’t forget to sand and seal these off-cuts with decking preservative.
Add your joists and then the deck boards, leaving the recommended gaps of expansion of between 5-8mm.

Building your decking on top of paving slabs is a good way to get it level, but you still may not be able to get as good a finish as if a professional did it. If you’re in any doubt, get in contact with some decking specialists and see what they would recommend.

How much decking you need will – of course – depend on how big you plan your deck to be. There is an equation to help you work out how many deck boards you need. It’s a little complicated until you’ve been shown how it works, but once you know how to do it it’s easy to work out how much decking you need for any project. The equation takes into account the recommended 10% wastage and includes the expansion gaps that are required, which is between 5-8mm along the length of the deck boards (EGL, or expansion gap length) and 3mm along the ends of the deck boards (EGW, or expansion gap width) for timber. It also assumes you’re laying your decking horizontally, as if you’re looking for a diagonal or chevron design you’ll need more deck boards. Let’s go through an example, assuming you have a 10m x 6m area that you want to cover with decking made from timber boards that are 2.4m long and 144mm wide. We’ll use the EGL of 5mm and EGW of 3mm.

Calculate the surface area for your decking Multiply the length (L) of your decking area by the width (W): L x W = Decking Surface Area (DSA) in m² 10 x 6 = 60m²
Work out the coverage of your deck boards Add your deck board width (DBW) to the expansion gap length (EGL), then add the deck board length (DBL) to the expansion gap width (EGW). Then multiply these numbers. (DBW + EGL) x (DBL + EGW) = Single Board Coverage (SBC) 0.144m + 0.005m = 0.149m 2.4m + 0.003m = 2.403m 0.149 x 2.403 = 0.358m²
Calculate the number of deck boards you need Multiply the SBC by 1.1 to allow for 10% wastage. Then, divide the DSA by the SBC. DSA / SCB x 1.1 = Total number of boards required 60m² / 0.358m² x 1.1 = 184.36 boards – so round up to 185 so you’re not left short.

If that all seems a bit complicated for you, let a professional do the maths – they will be able to give you an idea of how much decking you’ll need in no time.

How much decking costs depends on the type of material you go for, how big you want your decking to be and where you live in the country. But typically, the cost of decking is between £1,200 - £1,800. The most popular material for decking is pre-treated softwood, which will set you back around £1,000 for 15m². Hardwood is more expensive but is more durable, and will cost approximately £2,000 for the same amount. Homeowners are also beginning to choose composite decking, which is made from recycled plastic and wood fibres, and is low-maintenance and eco-friendly. This will cost around £1,600 for 15m², while uPVC which is also a low-maintenance option costs around £600. People tend to choose composite over uPVC because it looks more like natural timber. If you’re a competent DIYer, you might want to have a go at laying decking yourself which will set you back around £1,000 for a standard softwood timber deck. We think it’s worth paying the extra £600 for a professional to lay your decking, since they will be able to do it much more quickly. If you do want to try it yourself, we recommend leaving at least a whole weekend open to do it, but it’s likely to take you longer. Factor in the possibility of having to take time off work to complete it and it might be more cost-effective to leave it to the pros.

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