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Wooden Decking in Bishop's Stortford

Wooden decking is an increasingly prevalent option for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful spaces which you can use year round with the addition of additional heating and light. Wooden decking is usually installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking can come in any size or shape to suit any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can create an attractive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably easy to install and causes minimal disruption, particularly in comparison to alternatives like patio or paving. It could 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 load of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a range of types of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Typically decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which generally requires yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming more popular for use in wooden decking because they are stronger and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Bishop's Stortford

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 Bishop's Stortford 2024

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

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Bishop's Stortford

The historic market town of Bishop's Stortford can be found in East Hertfordshire in the East of England. It is the closest big town to London's Stansted Airport and it's part of the London commuter belt. Bishop's Stortford carries a populace of 34,826 and the district was chosen as the 7th best area to live in the United Kingdom in 2006. For all property upgrades you're considering, make sure to compare and contrast quotations from vetted experts in the area and get the very best price for the work you'd like completed.

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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

Advanced Tree and Landscaping Services

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

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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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09 Feb

Garden | Decking

Bishop's Stortford - CM23

Enquiry from: Janet D

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Pruning, lawn cutting, removing leaves and tiding up the wood decking Are...

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31 Oct

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Bishop's Stortford - CM23

Enquiry from: Cathy V

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: placing turf replacing paving slabs and rotten decking moving shed Are y...

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03 Apr

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Bishop's Stortford - CM23

Enquiry from: Julie H

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Taking out 4 small trees repotting 2. Small area of decking to be done A...

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02 Feb

Garden | Decking

Harlow - CM17

Enquiry from: Simon P

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removal of decking and replace with new wooden 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 call...

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08 Jan

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Epping - CM16

Enquiry from: Kevin L

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all in the back garden, timing ideally from feb to early spring. tree surgery; lopping and shaping to 2 or 3 trees clearing, moving and replanting in 2 large perimeter beds; to bring variety and colou...

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24 Jul

Garden | Decking

Chelmsford - CM1

Enquiry from: Alauddin A

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wooden timber decking 11 fit wide and 15 fit long , 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 t...

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18 Jul

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Chelmsford - CM1

Enquiry from: Amrudha R

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30 May

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Chelmsford - CM1

Enquiry from: Louise B

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7m x 1.8m decking directly outside the back of house are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck

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11 May

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Sawbridgeworth - CM21

Enquiry from: Tarik S

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the soil height in the garden will be lowered and the removed soil will be taken and gone. are you the property owner: owner property type: semi detached garden type: back garden do you have a: large ...

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23 Jul

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Broxbourne - EN10

Enquiry from: George M

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20sq meters decking are, installation required mid to end of august are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require: supply and deck property type: detached ple...

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16 Jun

Garden | Decking

Epping - CM16

Enquiry from: Hannah B

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customer in the epping 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 prop...

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16 Jun

Garden | Decking

Epping - CM16

Enquiry from: Hannah B

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weeding pruning hedge trimming moving woodchips are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached do you have a: large garden garden type: back garden, front garden wor...

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22 Apr

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Epping - CM16

Enquiry from: Gary K

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4m x 3.5m decking area at top of garden 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 appoint

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20 Apr

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Ware - SG12

Enquiry from: Bill U

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i have have some garden decking for repair, approx 5 or so joists need re-enforcement. flexible on timing. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of ser...

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02 Apr

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Broxbourne - EN10

Enquiry from: Jevon I

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mr requested quotes for wooden decking from a landscaper around broxbourne. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information belo...

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01 Apr

Garden | Decking

Ware - SG12

Enquiry from: Bill U

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i have have some garden decking for repair, approx 5 or so joists need re-enforcement. flexible on timing. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of ser...

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18 Sep

Garden | Decking

Ongar - CM5

Enquiry from: Yulia O

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: semi detached, work description: fencing, landscaping, patios etc. are you the property owner: owner of the ...

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23 Jan

Garden | Decking

Harlow - CM19

Enquiry from: Stuart V

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Work description: Hard landscaping

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12 Jul

Garden | Decking

Harlow - CM19

Enquiry from: Tony H

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Decking & patio for shed to stand on

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02 Aug

Garden | Decking

Harlow - CM18

Enquiry from: Paula H

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: I need a new lawn laying and decking put down.

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FAQs

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.
How to lay decking?
Laying simple, ground-level decking may sound intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. With careful planning and preparation, you can lay decking that you’ll be proud to show off to neighbours, family and friends. Here are a few tips to get you started. Plan carefully Draw out a plan, to scale, on paper. This will help you to know how many boards you’ll need and ensure that you don’t end up having to cut anything to fit. Prepare the area Measure out the site according to your plan and hammer a peg into each corner, then tie string around each peg to help you see what you’re working with. If you’re not laying on existing slabs, dig into the ground, lifting out turf if it’s there, and check that the site is level. Then add concrete slabs for more stability or lay weed-control fabric over the ground and cover with gravel to further prevent weed growth. Build your sub-frame Since a lot of people ask this, we’ve got a more detailed guide in the FAQ below. Lay your deck boards
  1. Start in one corner of the sub-frame and position the first board across the inner joists. You want the deck board in the opposite direction to the inner joists, ensuring that it’s flush with the frame. Position any end-to-end joins between the deck boards halfway across an inner joist so you can screw both boards into the joist for stability. Make sure you keep a gap of between 5-8mm to allow for expansion of the wood.
  2. Begin to screw your deck boards to the joists. You’ll need to secure the deck board to every joist is covers along your deck frame. Use two screws for every joist. Mark where you’re going to add your screws, ensuring that they are at least 15mm from the end of the board and 20mm from the outside edges. Drill pilot holes for the screws, being careful to only drill through the deck board and not the joist. Then screw the decking screws into the holes.
  3. Continue to screw in the deck boards, ensuring you leave the correct expansion gap. You can stagger the deck board joins across the deck for more strength.
  4. Sand down any cut ends if you need to before applying decking preserver to protect the timber from rotting.
Although this is a simplified set of instructions, it’s enough for you to see whether you want to attempt to lay decking yourself – and if you don’t, you can get in touch with professionals who will be happy to give you a quote.

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.

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