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Wooden decking is an increasingly fashionable choice for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very elegant areas which you can use year round with the help of outside heating and light. Wooden decking is frequently 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 fit any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can produce a striking effect. Wooden decking is relatively simple to install and causes little disruption, especially when compared to other possibilities like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is necessary 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 variety of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Commonly decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which usually involves annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming more popular for use in wooden decking as they are more robust and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Bexley

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 Bexley 2025

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

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Bexley

Bexley is an area of south-east London in England. It forms a part of the London Borough of Bexley. It is situated approximately 13 miles (21 km) southeast of Charing Cross. It was an historic parish in the county of Kent. As part of the suburban growth of London in the 20th century, Bexley increased in population, becoming a municipal borough in 1935 and has formed a part of Greater London since 1965. Danson House and the nearby Danson Park in Welling are two of the primary well-known attractions in the London Borough of Bexley. 1 of London's most famous architectural families in the nineteenth century came from Bexley: the Shaws. John Shaw worked on Lamorbey Park and was a well known architect in Kent and London, being among the first designers of semi-detached housing inside the city. He's buried at St. Mary's Church. His son, John Shaw Junior, lived in nearby Crayford for a brief time and owned a villa which was demolished in the early twentieth century. Red House, the only property commissioned, created and lived in by William Morris, founder of the Arts and Crafts movement, is a building of extraordinary architectural and social significance. When it was finished in 1860, it was described by Edward Burne-Jones as 'the beautifullest place on earth'. The house has been acquired by the National Trust and is now open to the public. While the house will not be totally furnished, the original features and furniture by Morris and Philip Webb, stained glass and paintings by Burne-Jones, the bold architecture and a garden made to 'clothe the house' are still available to view. For all your home improvement projects, make sure that you employ trustworthy pros in Bexley to make sure that you get the very best quality service.

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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
3

Garden | Decking in Camberley

no-price

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

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
4

Garden | Decking in Edgware

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

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27 May

Garden | Decking

Bexley - DA5

Enquiry from: Michael B

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Replacement decking, new lawn, new fencing and tree removal

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12 May

Garden | Decking

Bexley - DA5

Enquiry from: Jed D

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Dismantle and remove decking. Remove wood chips and liner disposal of hedge cutt...

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08 May

Garden | Decking

Bexley - DA5

Enquiry from: Ben B

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: I have a raised garden that currently has a slope, I would like that area ...

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17 Sep

Garden | Decking

London - SW11

Enquiry from: Alex B

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customer in london 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 17/09/2024 09:42.please call to arrange a...

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15 Sep

Garden | Decking

London - SW11

Enquiry from: Amaro G

Start Date: Immediate

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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24 May

Garden | Decking

Carshalton - SM5

Enquiry from: Carmen N

Start Date: Immediate

customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: terrace, work description: some of the wooden boards in the back of the garden needs replacing and i need so...

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26 Apr

Garden | Decking

Carshalton - SM5

Enquiry from: Fern V

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Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi detached Other Forms: Wooden Decking Agreed to receive quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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14 May

Garden | Decking

London - SW10

Enquiry from: RUSSELL B

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Trim and remove dead foliage from fatsia, bamboo, border plants, jasmin in a 35m...

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29 Apr

Garden | Decking

London - SW12

Enquiry from: Jack P

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11 Sep

Garden | Decking

Carshalton - SM5

Enquiry from: Christine L

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Decking and fence coating. Small area dug and covered in pebbles. Weeding

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03 May

Garden | Decking

London - SW18

Enquiry from: Therese N

Start Date: Immediate

Great, what do you need done? Supply and Installation Ok, what size area are you looking to deck? 10-20sq ft Great, what do you need done? Supply and Installation Redo wooden decking on small patio (...

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23 Apr

Garden | Decking

London - SW18

Enquiry from: Therese N

Start Date: Less than one month

New frame and wooden decking on small patio. Deconstruction of garden shed and taking down a small tree to put up a purchased bike shed. We would like the work to be done in May. Are you the property ...

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31 Oct

Garden | Decking

London - SW5

Enquiry from: Ivone W

Start Date: Immediate

Homeowner Supplied and fitted Please contact to appoint

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07 Sep

Garden | Decking

London - SW11

Enquiry from: Grainne G

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Cut back some ivy and some bushes and power hose wood decking. Maybe put somethi...

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13 Jul

Garden | Decking

London - SW18

Enquiry from: Tom C

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Tidy and clear weeds from front gravel garden and rear decked garden both small....

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04 Jul

Garden | Decking

London - SW12

Enquiry from: Dez M

Start Date: Less than one month

Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Terrace Time scale: Less than one month Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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01 May

Garden | Decking

London - SW17

Enquiry from: Amanda S

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Level the garden put in new decking, build a lean to shed, put in two new fences...

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05 Mar

Garden | Decking

London - SW11

Enquiry from: Barbara T

Start Date: Immediate

22m2 of wood cladding in a garden plus build in a sitting area 7m by 5m, plus bulid a wooden fence 5m by 70cm H

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30 Oct

Garden | Decking

London - SW18

Enquiry from: LAUREN S

Start Date: Immediate

Outdoor decking of courtyard 3200 by 3200. Homeowner Supplied and fitted Please contact to appoint

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29 Aug

Garden | Decking

Carshalton - SM5

Enquiry from: M

Start Date: Immediate

to create a decking area in the garden Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Time scale: Immediate What level of service do you require: Supply and deck

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FAQs

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 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 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.
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.

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