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Wooden Decking in Bedford

Wooden decking is an increasingly fashionable choice for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful areas which you can use year round with the help of external heating and lighting. Wooden decking is often fitted in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking is available in virtually any size or shape to fit any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can produce an impressive effect. Wooden decking is relatively easy to install and causes little disruption, particularly in comparison to alternate options like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is essential however to be certain 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 selection of types of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Often decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which generally consists of yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking as they are more robust and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Bedford

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

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Prices based on actual Wooden decking costs for Bedford, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Bedford 2024

Labour cost £1,050
Material cost £375
Waste removal £75
Time frame: 1-4 days

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Bedford

Bedfordshire's county town in the East of England features a population of 80,000 and a greater borough populace of 153,000. Bedford is the admin centre for the Borough of Bedford and is home to the biggest Italian community in the Uk. With a variety of house developments needed for properties in Bedfordshire, be sure you employ vetted and reliable experts for the best prices from Bedford companies.

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21 Jan

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Bedford - MK42

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14 Oct

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Bedford - MK42

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homeowner garden decking supplied and fitted please contact to appoint

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21 Sep

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Bedford - MK40

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04 Aug

Garden | Decking

Bedford - MK42

Enquiry from: Georgios P

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level the ground and install deck . install pergola that i have already purchased . my pergola is 3x3.6 m so i believe the deck should be around 4x3.5 . you know better i suppose .if someone could co...

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06 Apr

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Bedford - MK41

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hi, i would like some decking and fake grass fitting in my garden. could you please provide me with a quote. what info do you need? thanks tahmina are you the property owner: owner of the property pr...

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26 Jul

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Bedford - MK42

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*homeowner garden decking please call to appoint

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14 Jun

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Bedford - MK40

Enquiry from: Stephen L

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an area of approx 10 m x 6 m to be covered with composite decking. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck plea...

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27 Apr

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Bedford - MK41

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15 Apr

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Bedford - MK42

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07 Apr

Garden | Decking

Bedford - MK42

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fitting composite decking in my garden. are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require: supply and deck property type: detached please call to appoint

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22 Mar

Garden | Decking

Bedford - MK42

Enquiry from: Neil O

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Paving slaps layed and decking built

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21 Mar

Garden | Decking

Bedford - MK43

Enquiry from: Alf M

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this is a repair job. several planks need replacing. 2x 6mtrs and 8x 3 mtrs. planks are 12cm wide. further work may be required but this is all that is visible. are you the property owner: owner of t...

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19 Mar

Garden | Decking

Bedford - MK41

Enquiry from: Giovanna B

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brand new decking to cover existing concrete patio 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 ...

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04 Mar

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Bedford - MK40

Enquiry from: Dalia P

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i am looking for a quote to install composite decking in 27.7 square meters garden please? are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you r...

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02 Mar

Garden | Decking

Bedford - MK45

Enquiry from: Colin S

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01 Mar

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Bedford - MK43

Enquiry from: Michelle F

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new deck to be built in back left of the garden. roughly 3.29sqm are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck p...

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13 Sep

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Bedford - MK41

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12 Nov

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Bedford - MK42

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: New build but the garden hasn’t been completed. I’m looking for someo...

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12 Aug

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Bedford - MK43

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FAQs

How to lay decking on uneven ground?
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
  1. 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.
  2. Add a 50mm layer of hardcore and make sure it’s compact.
  3. Build the decking sub-frame as we describe in ‘How to build a deck frame’.
  4. Lay out paving slabs along the edges and in the centre of the area. This will help to spread the weight of the decking.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
Can I fit a hot tub on my terrace or decking?

Yes, although you should make sure that the terrace or decking is able to support the weight of a hot tub. Usually, you will need to have a structural survey carried out on the area. Seek the advise of a hot tub retailer or installer about the logistics of installing one at your property.

How to make steps for a deck?
Unless you built a ground-level deck, you’re going to need steps to go with it. Check Building Regulations to see if you need to install handrails as well. It’s good practice to:
  • Have a step tread width of 900mm – if you don’t want them that wide, they should be no less than 760mm
  • Add a central step riser to stairs wider than 900mm to prevent them buckling
  • Add a step depth (the vertical distance between each step) of between 150 and 180mm if building your own riser, so the steps are at a comfortable depth
Getting started To build your steps for the deck, you’ll need:
  • Step treads (the actual step themselves)
  • Step risers
  • Coach screws
  • Deck screws
  • Saw
  • Drill
Make the steps for your deck
  1. Make sure the ground where you want to put your steps is level and firm. If it’s not, consider laying concrete or paving slabs to provide a secure surface for your steps to sit so they don’t sink.
  2. Grab some joist off-cuts and cut them to the same width as your step treads. Attach them to the step risers at the top and bottom using countersunk coach screws.
  3. Place the steps against the sub-frame of the deck; if you’ve put slabs down for support, make sure the steps sit in the middle of them. The longest edge of the stair riser should be on the slabs, and the short edge against the deck. Drill pilot holes through the step and sub-frame joist, then screw the step to the sub-frame with more coach screws.
  4. After drilling pilot holes, screw the treads into the risers at each end with deck screws.
  5. If you don’t want gaps between each stair, you can add joist off-cuts or deck boards. Measure the height and depth of the gap, then screw the off-cut or board into the step riser with two screws at each end.
How much decking do I need?
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.
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
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