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Wooden Decking in Birkenhead

Wooden decking is an increasingly common option 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 by using external heating and illumination. Wooden decking is frequently installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking can come in any size or shape to complement any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can create a striking effect. Wooden decking is reasonably quick to install and causes little disruption, especially in comparison to alternate options like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is vital however to make certain that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the load of any furniture or plants that you want to use on the decking. There is a collection of species of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Generally decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which generally requires annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming more popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Birkenhead

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 Birkenhead, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Birkenhead 2024

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

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Birkenhead

Birkenhead is situated in the borough of Wirral within the north west of England inside the county of Merseyside. It is actually around the west bank of the River Mersey, opposite the city of Liverpool and with a populace of 83,729. The town is well known for its connections towards the ship building industry and as a seaport with associated sectors. For all the property betterment tasks you might be thinking about in the near future, make sure to only work with respected companies in Birkenhead for top prices and a quality finish.

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15 Mar

Garden | Decking

Birkenhead - CH42

Enquiry from: Sarah N

Start Date: Less than one month

Small back yard needs clearing of weeds and bushes. Yard slopes so I would like some decking and some cosmetic work done. Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Terrace Wh...

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17 May

Garden | Decking

Birkenhead - CH42

Enquiry from: Michael J

Start Date: Immediate

Replacement raised decking. Possibly bigger than current decking with steps.

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09 May

Garden | Decking

Bagillt, Flint - CH6

Enquiry from: Leah M

Start Date: Immediate

we purchased this house just over 13 months ago and the garden slants down and also to the left on ana angle. would be looking for leveling and possible stepping down if needed and a tidy up so it’s...

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11 Sep

Garden | Decking

Runcorn - WA7

Enquiry from: Jonathan R

Start Date: Immediate

looking at replacement of existing decking with some composite and removing one section completely and putting paving down. removal of stine grave areal and putting in a new lawn. are you the property...

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23 Aug

Garden | Decking

Runcorn - WA7

Enquiry from: Jonathan R

Start Date: Immediate

looking at replacement of existing decking with some composite and removing one section completely and putting paving down. removal of stine grave areal and putting in a new lawn. are you the property...

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18 Jul

Garden | Decking

Runcorn - WA7

Enquiry from: Susan L

Start Date: Immediate

decking to cover area approx 5.5m x 3.5m with some cutting to fit the shape of the garden. are you the property owner: owner property type: terrace do you have a: small garden garden type: back garden...

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06 Jun

Garden | Decking

Runcorn - WA7

Enquiry from: John P

Start Date: Immediate

to cover a slabbed raised area in garden with step down are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please cal...

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28 May

Garden | Decking

Ellesmere Port - CH65

Enquiry from: Sandra D

Start Date: Immediate

garden floods, grass patchy need some sort of decking at back of garden

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22 May

Garden | Decking

Runcorn - WA7

Enquiry from: John P

Start Date: Immediate

to cover a slabbed raised area in garden with step down are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please cal...

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27 Apr

Garden | Decking

Runcorn - WA7

Enquiry from: Zara W

Start Date: Immediate

front and back garden needs full cut down with over grown grass as well as pathway part. just needs one big tidy as it is a mess. i can send photos if that helps. thanks in advance :) are you the prop...

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05 Apr

Garden | Decking

Chester - CH1

Enquiry from: Peter D

Start Date: Immediate

customer in the chester area made an enquiry a couple of projects including wooden decking.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you the pro...

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20 Jan

Garden | Decking

Chester - CH2

Enquiry from: Elaine J

Start Date: Immediate

small decking at the bottom of the garden. preferably composite decking are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and dec...

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30 Mar

Garden | Decking

Bagillt, Flint - CH6

Enquiry from: Debbie C

Start Date: Immediate

want to renew my decking with the new composite decking. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please ca...

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10 Mar

Garden | Decking

Chester - CH2

Enquiry from: Ruth S

Start Date: Immediate

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

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06 Mar

Garden | Decking

Chester - CH2

Enquiry from: Ruth S

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Making good garden renovation and design work started but not finished Propos...

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23 May

Garden | Decking

Wirral - CH62

Enquiry from: Kath H

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: old decking removed and new one laid

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29 Apr

Garden | Decking

Holywell - CH8

Enquiry from: Paul H

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Looking to have a small decking area and wooden steps to back door.

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22 Mar

Garden | Decking

Chester - CH2

Enquiry from: Paul H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi detached Other Forms: 92 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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29 Oct

Garden | Decking

Ellesmere Port - CH66

Enquiry from: Pam M

Start Date: Less than one month

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Other Forms: 92 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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24 May

Garden | Decking

Holywell - CH8

Enquiry from: Vannessa J

Start Date: Less than one month

Lawns Are you the property owner: Owner Do you have a: Medium size garden Garden Type: Back garden, Front garden Current State of garden: The garden is cleared Work Required: Decking Time scale: Less ...

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FAQs

Will I need safety barriers or balustrades for my decking?

If your deck isn’t going to be flat to the ground, it’s a good idea to have some kind of balustrade to avoid any tripping. If the gap between the deck and the ground is less than 600mm, use a 900mm balustrade. If it’s higher than 600mm, the balustrade should be 1100mm tall.

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.
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.
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