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Wooden Decking in Bedfordshire

Wooden decking is an increasingly prevalent choice for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very elegant areas that can be used year round with the help of outside heating and illumination. Wooden decking is commonly fitted in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking can come in virtually any size or shape to accommodate any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can create an attractive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably simple to install and causes minimal disruption, especially when compared to other possibilities like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is essential however to be certain that your wooden decking is structurally sound and capable of taking the load of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a choice of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Generally decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which generally entails yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking as they are more robust and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Bedfordshire

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 Bedfordshire, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Bedfordshire 2024

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

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Bedfordshire

The ceremonial county of Bedfordshire consists of a population little more than 600,000, making it the 36th most inhabited region in Britain. Bedfordshire is the 14th most densely populated district in Britain plus the fifth most densely inhabited non-metropolitan county. The fact is, 50 % of the population live in the two important towns of Bedford and Luton. Various other significant towns in the Bedfordshire region are Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard. For any household improvements you're thinking about in Bedfordshire, make certain to make use of vetted and reliable experts to make sure of high quality of work.

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JM Fencing and Landscaping

89 review(s)
Based: in Farnham, GU10 1FD

Mitchell Landscaping have been established for 10 years, offering quality advice and services in landscaping, Gardening and Fencing. We pride ourselves in offering a prompt, efficient service and are always conscious of our customers needs. I alw...

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Brigitte R., GU15
26th March 2021
5

Garden | Decking in Camberley

Nice guy who I will contact again once if we decide to go ahead with the project.

Tree & Garden Designs

63 review(s)
Based: in Gloucestershire, GL7 6DA

I am a family runed business professional and efficient for 30 years !

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Anjuna B., HP14
11th June 2022
5

Garden | Decking in High Wycombe

All good service. Clean & tidy people. Finishing of the to be improved

Stoneartuk LTD

14 review(s)
Based: in London, HA5 3TA

Hi my name is Martin from stone art uk ltd we are a local run landscaping company within the Pinner area we specialise in all types of driveways and patios please do not hesitate to visit us at are website or give us a call .

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Bob A., GU15
9th January 2021
3

Garden | Decking in Camberley

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Advanced Tree and Landscaping Services

15 review(s)
Based: in Watford, WD24 7LS

Tree surgery services also avaliable Find us on Thomson local and Google

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Michael F., HA8
8th July 2018
4

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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31 May

Garden | Decking

Luton - LU3

Enquiry from: James B

Start Date: Immediate

new decking outside patio door to garden are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply only please call to appoint

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12 May

Garden | Decking

Luton - LU3

Enquiry from: James B

Start Date: Immediate

new decking outside patio door to garden 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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08 May

Garden | Decking

Luton - LU3

Enquiry from: James B

Start Date: Immediate

new decking outside patio door to garden are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply only please call to appoint

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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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14 Feb

Garden | Decking

Dunstable - LU5

Enquiry from: Kelly S

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: other, work description: i'd like quotes for a patio or decking area, a concrete base for a shed, erection o...

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30 Jan

Garden | Decking

Biggleswade - SG18

Enquiry from: Michael W

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: We are moving into a new house and have allocated a good budget to refresh the ...

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17 Aug

Garden | Decking

Luton - LU4

Enquiry from: Nusrat L

Start Date: Immediate

decking area with roof and side small panels. are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: detached what level of service do you require: deck only please call to appoint

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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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19 Jun

Garden | Decking

Luton - LU4

Enquiry from: Sam C

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customer made an online enquiry for wooden decking and confirmed on sms and email they would like a call with a landscaper to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the...

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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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12 Jun

Garden | Decking

Luton - LU4

Enquiry from: Sam C

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customer has a gardening & landscaping project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for wooden decking. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a landscaper.confi...

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12 Jun

Garden | Decking

Luton - LU4

Enquiry from: Sam C

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customer has a gardening & landscaping project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for wooden decking. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a landscaper.confi...

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09 Jun

Garden | Decking

Luton - LU4

Enquiry from: Kathy P

Start Date: Immediate

wooden decking in small back garden are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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27 Apr

Garden | Decking

Bedford - MK41

Enquiry from: Ricky S

Start Date: Immediate

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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15 Apr

Garden | Decking

Luton - LU2

Enquiry from: Joanna K

Start Date: Immediate

weeding/ ivy cutting back/ shingle evening/ fences assessing with possible mending/ low hedging cutting/ shingle sweeping away from path areas/ cleaning decking. are you the property owner: owner prop...

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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 much is decking?
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.
How to fit composite decking?
Fitting composite decking is similar to installing timber decking, but there are some small differences in terms of the gaps you need to leave between boards and the screws you use. We’ll go through a quick guide to show you the process involved in fitting composite decking so you can decide whether it’s something you want to do yourself. Prepare the area Prepare the area according to our instructions in the previous FAQs – or you can use an existing patio or concrete base if you have one. Measure and mark out the area using chalk (if using an existing base). Assemble the decking frame Build the outer frame as we show in our FAQs above; if the area you have planned is longer than your joists, you’ll need to join them together. When you’ve built the frame and it’s secure, ensure that it’s at the right level for water runoff and add risers, slabs or treated off-cuts of timber at 500mm intervals if you need to. Add joists The spacing of your joists will depend on the type of design you have chosen for your composite decking. If you’re laying arched boards horizontally, you’ll need to space the joists 300mm apart. Lay your composite decking boards
  1. If you’ve not got an overhang or it’s a fixed deck, fit starter clips along the outside edge of the frame and secure with screws provided with the composite decking. If you are working with an overhang, put the first board into position not exceeding 25mm. If you’re adding a fascia, put an off-cut of board under the overhang so you know it’ll be flush with the fascia.
  2. Pre-drill all fixing points, measuring in 30mm from the edge of the board. Secure the board to the joist below with composite decking screws.
  3. Slide a hidden fastener clip in so it sits within the groove of the deck board. It needs to be in the centre of the joist to keep the boards secure and ensure an expansion gap of 6mm. Tighten the clips until just tight, and repeat so there’s a clip at every joist.
  4. Add the next board, ensuring that the fastener clips sit within the groove – make sure you don’t force it. Repeat step 3.
  5. Continue steps 3 and 4 until you’re at the final board, which you should secure in the same way as you did the first.
Add a fascia board If you’re adding a fascia, measure in 40mm from each end and add two guide marks: one at 40mm from the top and the other at 40mm from the bottom. Connect the marks, then mark at 300mm intervals down the board. Drill pilot holes, then put the fascia board into position. You need to make sure that there’s a 40mm ventilation gap between the bottom of the fascia and the ground. Ask someone to hold the board level until you’ve finished securing it with composite decking screws; you can get colour-matched ones so they don’t look unsightly at the end of your decking. Not so sure you want to carry out such a big project yourself? Get quotes from decking pros who will be able to fit composite decking much more quickly and easily.
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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