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Wooden Decking in Bexhill-on-sea

Wooden decking is an increasingly common choice for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very elegant areas which can be used year round with the addition of outside heating and lighting. Wooden decking is commonly installed 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 produce an attractive effect. Wooden decking is relatively easy to install and causes little disruption, particularly when compared to other possibilities like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is important however to be certain that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the weight 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. Typically decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which commonly includes annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming popular for use in wooden decking as they are stronger and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Bexhill-on-sea

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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Wooden decking installation cost in Bexhill-on-sea 2024

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

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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
5

Garden | Decking in Camberley

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

Surbiton Landscaping

56 review(s)
Based: in Kingston upon thames, KT6 4JX

Surbiton landscaping and building services in business since 1999 very professional run, family Business that takes pride in their work

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Paul M., GU2
5

Garden | Decking in Guildford

Friendly, knowledgeable and got the job done on time. Thanks

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
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Garden | Decking in Camberley

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28 Apr

Garden | Decking

Bexhill-on-Sea - TN39

Enquiry from: Colin D

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back garden and side area - estimate please are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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13 Dec

Garden | Decking

Bexhill-on-Sea - TN39

Enquiry from: Henrietta B

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached other forms: wooden decking agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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22 Aug

Garden | Decking

Eastbourne - BN20

Enquiry from: Christine S

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remove decking and dispose are you the property owner: owner garden type: back garden work required: decking property type: terrace do you have a: small garden current state of garden: the garden is n...

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14 Aug

Garden | Decking

Polegate - BN26

Enquiry from: John D

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have bought gardenline decking tiles to go on flat roof. tiles are 30cm x 30cm. the flat roof is approx 4.2m x 1 8m. the flat roof is angled so 1.8m wide at one end and 1.96 other end so tiles need t...

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23 Feb

Garden | Decking

St. Leonards-on-Sea - TN38

Enquiry from: Liz B

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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 carpenter.confir...

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01 Dec

Garden | Decking

Pevensey - BN24

Enquiry from: Gaynor L

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replace decking to include struts under. rear of property. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call ...

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23 Nov

Garden | Decking

Pevensey - BN24

Enquiry from: Gaynor L

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replace decking to include struts under. rear of property. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call ...

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18 Nov

Garden | Decking

Pevensey - BN24

Enquiry from: Gaynor L

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replace decking to include struts under. rear of property. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call ...

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15 Nov

Garden | Decking

Pevensey - BN24

Enquiry from: Gaynor L

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replace existing wooden decking are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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04 Sep

Garden | Decking

Eastbourne - BN22

Enquiry from: Alan K

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rip up all or part of outside patio decking and replace with paving. decking exposed to weather is rotting so i am looking for a more economic system. area is small area outside conservatory. are you...

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19 Aug

Garden | Decking

Eastbourne - BN22

Enquiry from: Peter H

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: terrace work description: two areas of decking to be removed one area to be replaced with new decking.other ...

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22 Jun

Garden | Decking

Eastbourne - BN22

Enquiry from: Simon H

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decking has been down for about 15 years would like someone to look at the framing underneath the decking. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of ...

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19 Mar

Garden | Decking

Eastbourne - BN20

Enquiry from: David C

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the installation of decking on a sloping site on the side of the house. possibly the installation of some storage facilities. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached...

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09 Mar

Garden | Decking

Hailsham - BN27

Enquiry from: Michael P

Start Date: Immediate

repair/replace existing deck area are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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23 Nov

Garden | Decking

Eastbourne - BN22

Enquiry from: Ruth T

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replace decking the courtyard garden. please note that this is a rented property and i am the landlord. i would like a quote please and i would appreciate if you could liaise with the tenant to find a...

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22 Aug

Garden | Decking

Eastbourne - BN22

Enquiry from: Diane B

Start Date: Immediate

small decking area needs 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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27 May

Garden | Decking

Heathfield - TN21

Enquiry from: Amanda D

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached other forms: none please call to appoint

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25 Aug

Garden | Decking

Eastbourne - BN22

Enquiry from: Katy H

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Hi. We are thinking a stepped deck a flat deck. Patio and path. Garden needs leve...

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04 May

Garden | Decking

St. Leonards-on-Sea - TN38

Enquiry from: Saad A

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Cleaning and removal of trash Are you the property owner: Owner of the property P...

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08 Aug

Garden | Decking

St. Leonards-on-Sea - TN38

Enquiry from: Richard M

Start Date: Immediate

Plastic decking plus two sets of steps plus 3 sets of ballustrade.

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FAQs

How to build decking on a slope?
You might think that building decking on a slope is a no-go, but it’s actually a great way to help you make use of your garden when the ground is sloping. It will provide you with a level surface that you can BBQ on as well as dine alfresco without finding that your meal is rolling down the table. But how do you build decking on a slope? Our guide in the FAQ above, ‘How to build a raised deck’, is the perfect solution – but we’ll break it down here if you just want to get an idea of what’s involved. Dig out the area If you’re laying on soil or turf, you’ll need to dig it out. Dig down and remove all the turf from the area and ensure that there are no weeds or stones in the area you’re going to build your decking on. Since you’re building on a slope, it will be hard to get it level, but dig out to a depth of 50mm and lay weed-control fabric with gravel over the top. Add posts and set with concrete Make holes for posts and add them in, ensuring they’re longer than you need. Make sure they’re level, then fill the holes with a concrete mix to set them in place. Build the outer frame Make sure you always work at the top of the slope when you’re building your decking, and measure where the highest point of the decking will be. Secure the 4 sides of the outer frame and factor in a 2mm fall for every metre of decking so rainwater can run off. Add joists Secure joists along your frame at 400mm intervals. If you get to the last joist and there will be more than a 400mm gap left at the end, add in an extra one for support. Lay your deck boards Screw your deck boards to the joists, ensuring that the deck boards are running in the opposite direction to the joists. For timber boards, you need to make sure you leave an expansion gap of 5-8mm. These steps should give you an idea of whether you want to have a go at building decking on a slope, or whether you want to leave it to the pros.
What should I do if my deck or terrace is slippery?

Usually, slipperiness is caused by algae or dirt on top of the deck or terrace. A full cleaning treatment should restore the natural grip of the wood or stone. If slipperiness is a persistent problem, consider installing grip mats in high traffic areas of the deck.

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.
How to build a raised deck?
Building a raised deck will take some time and is trickier than laying standard decking at ground level, but if you want to build decking on a slope or uneven ground it’s the best way to do it. If you do your research and follow instructions, you and a friend or family member can build a raised deck over a few days. Here’s a simplified guide of the steps you’ll need to take. Plan carefully It’s best to plan your raised deck by drawing it to scale on paper before you go and get supplies. This will help avoid wastage and making more cuts to timber than necessary. Prepare the area Prepare the area according to the instructions we give in the FAQ ‘How to lay decking’. However, because you’re building a raised deck, you’ll need to add posts:
  1. Place a post in the corner of the frame you created with the pegs and string. Measure and mark out 100mm from each side.
  2. Dig out this soil to a depth of 700mm (watch out for cables or pipes). You should have a 300 x 300mm hole. Repeat for the other 3 corners.
  3. Using a brick bolster, split a concrete block in two. Put a section of the block in each hole.
  4. Get a length of post longer than you need and place one in each hole. You can cut it down later.
  5. Create props on each post to hold them in place until you’re ready to add a cement mix. Check that they’re level. When you’re happy that they are, secure them in place with a concrete mix, making sure you create a slope in the concrete so that rainwater runs away from each post. When the concrete is set, remove the props.
  6. Create a string line around each corner post and find the centre point between each. Place a timber batten at each point, ensuring that they’re not spaced any more than 1500mm apart.
Make the outer frame
  1. Working from the corner where the deck will be at its highest above ground level, measure and mark on the post where the highest part of the frame will be.
  2. Measure from the far side of one post to the opposite and cut sections of joist to size. Line up a piece of joist with the mark you made and temporarily secure it. Factor in a 2mm fall for every metre of decking so rainwater can run off.
  3. Secure the frame to the other corner post, ensuring it’s at the right level. Do this for every side of the outer frame.
  4. Using 100mm coach screws with washers hanging on the end, secure each end of the four sections of frame.
  5. Mark out where the centre of the support posts will be and secure all of these posts to the frame, except the centre post.
  6. Add your central support joists. These should run in the same direction as the deck boards will run. You’ll need to measure from the inside of the frame on one side to the inside of the frame on the opposite side. Attach the joist in the same way as you did for the other posts. Repeat so the centre post is in between two sections of frame and secure the posts with concrete.
  7. Trim down all the posts to the correct height using a saw.
  8. Add your weed-control fabric and weigh down with gravel across the entire area.
Add your joists
  1. Measure 400mm from the centre of the outer frame and mark a line. This will be where the first joist is positioned. Repeat at 400mm intervals down the length of the frame – if the last one will be more than 400mm, add another joist to create enough support.
  2. Attach a joist hanger to each end of the joist.
  3. Place the joist in position so the centre lines up with the 400mm spacer mark.
  4. Secure using external grade screws once you’re happy that the joist is flush with the frame.
Lay your decking boards Refer to our FAQ on how to lay decking to see how you should attach your decking boards. Remember: Always treat cut ends and pilot holes with decking preservative to keep your decking in good condition for as long as possible. Building a raised deck isn’t a straightforward task. If you’d rather leave it to the professionals, get a range of quotes to help you get the best price and a high quality finish.
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