Wooden Decking in Bedford

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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 2025

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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Garden | Decking in Edgware

The job was well done, some of the finishing could have been better

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21 Jan

Garden | Decking

Bedford - MK42

Enquiry from: Neil M

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4th floor balcony decking needs replacing approx 3m x 2m property type: other what level of service do you require: deck only are you the property owner: owner of the property please call to appoint

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14 Oct

Garden | Decking

Bedford - MK42

Enquiry from: Vicki E

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homeowner garden decking supplied and fitted please contact to appoint

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21 Sep

Garden | Decking

Bedford - MK40

Enquiry from: Bindhu A

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customer in bedford areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for wooden decking.confirmed interest via sms and email at 21/09/2022 09:06.please call to arrange ...

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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

Garden | Decking

Bedford - MK41

Enquiry from: Tahmina S

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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

Garden | Decking

Bedford - MK42

Enquiry from: Kim D

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*homeowner garden decking please call to appoint

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14 Jun

Garden | Decking

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

Garden | Decking

Bedford - MK41

Enquiry from: Ricky S

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property owner decking- 40m2 approx supplied and fitted please call appoint

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15 Apr

Garden | Decking

Bedford - MK42

Enquiry from: Chris M

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: detached, work description: upgrade existing decking boards to composite or hardwood. are you the property o...

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07 Apr

Garden | Decking

Bedford - MK42

Enquiry from: Gianni F

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customer in bedford area has requested that we arrange quotes for their garden maintenance project.mr are considering various options and would like to discuss with a landscaper directly.please call t...

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07 Apr

Garden | Decking

Bedford - MK42

Enquiry from: Gianni F

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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

Start Date: Immediate

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

Garden | Decking

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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property owner garden decking please call to appoint

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01 Mar

Garden | Decking

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

Garden | Decking

Bedford - MK41

Enquiry from: Andrew J

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: semi detached, work description: removal of brick wall concrete posts and 10 panels ... replace with new pos...

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12 Nov

Garden | Decking

Bedford - MK42

Enquiry from: Marsha H

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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

Garden | Decking

Bedford - MK43

Enquiry from: Joe P

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Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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FAQs

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 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.
How much maintenance will a wooden deck need?

Properly installed wooden decking will not need a lot of maintenance. Most manufacturers recommend regularly brushing leaves and dirt off the deck, and a yearly cleaning and staining procedure. This will keep the wood in the best condition. Fluids and treatments are readily available from all DIY shops and stores.

How to build a deck frame?
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
  1. Measure your deck frame and cut to size if necessary.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Fit the coach screws with either a drill driver or socket and ratchet.
  5. 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.
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