Wooden Decking in Bootle

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Wooden Decking in Bootle

Wooden decking is an increasingly common choice for creating 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 outside heating and lighting. Wooden decking is generally fitted in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking can come in virtually any size or shape to match any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can produce an attractive effect. Wooden decking is relatively easy to install and causes minimal disruption, particularly in comparison to other possibilities like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is essential however to make certain that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the weight of any furniture or plants that you want to use on the decking. There is a range of species 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 need maintenance, which generally consists of annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Bootle

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

Average price per Wooden decking job in 2024

Avg. price low	Avg. price low £1,125
Avg. price	Avg. price £1,500
Avg. price high	Avg. price high £1,725

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Prices based on actual Wooden decking costs for Bootle, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Bootle 2024

	Labour cost	£1,050
	Material cost	£375
	Waste removal	£75

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Bootle

The Merseyside town of Bootle is positioned towards the north west of England, in the Borough of Sefton in Merseyside. The town is positioned around the shoreline with very much of the industry and economy depending on the docks. Bootle is known for a populace of about 77,000 and was traditionally part of Lancashire. For all house upgrades you could be thinking about soon, ensure to use vetted specialists in the area and guarantee a high quality finish at the right price.

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09 Sep

Garden | Decking

Bootle - L30

Enquiry from: Karen H

Start Date: Immediate

old patio flags removal and decking installation are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require: supply and deck property type: terrace please call to appoint

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03 Mar

Garden | Decking

Liverpool - L20

Enquiry from: Kim J

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i am looking for quotes from professional trader to fit a brand new composite decking. i am looking for a professional job and finish from someone who is very experienced and professional. ideally som...

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15 May

Garden | Decking

Liverpool - L20

Enquiry from: Christine M

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Customers own description of work to be carried out: Need quote for small bk yard im looking at having it done asap Supplied and fitted Please contact to appoint

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16 Apr

Garden | Decking

Liverpool - L20

Enquiry from: Tracey M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

About 10 sq m of decking across quarter of garden over flagged area outside back door with balastrades either side and steps down onto garden path. Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission...

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06 Aug

Garden | Decking

Widnes - WA8

Enquiry from: Gill K

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remove back fence, replace and paint. dig out back border, retain some plants, build new border using sleepers and fit lights (not solar). dig out path (approx 50 sq. metres) and concrete clothes line...

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11 Sep

Garden | Decking

Runcorn - WA7

Enquiry from: Jonathan R

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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

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18 Jul

Garden | Decking

Runcorn - WA7

Enquiry from: Susan L

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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

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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

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

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22 May

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Runcorn - WA7

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27 Apr

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Runcorn - WA7

Enquiry from: Zara W

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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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09 Nov

Garden | Decking

Widnes - WA8

Enquiry from: Russell E

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Remove some small trees, cut back other, decking on grassed area and re va...

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23 Sep

Garden | Decking

Widnes - WA8

Enquiry from: Geoffrey C

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replacing existing contoured wooden decking, approx. 4.5m x 4.3m are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please...

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20 Aug

Garden | Decking

Liverpool - L19

Enquiry from: Suzanne L

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i have about 2*** of decking which needs to be replaced. i dont think much is salvagable. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you re...

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14 Jun

Garden | Decking

Widnes - WA8

Enquiry from: Ian F

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3x4 metre area (not quite square so less than 3x4) at bottom of garden. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and...

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02 Mar

Garden | Decking

Liverpool - L19

Enquiry from: Caleb E

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hi there, my wife and i are wanting to have decking installed in our back garden. we've done some rough measurements and were thinking 10ft by 15ft. we haven't yet decided on exactly what material we...

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09 Nov

Garden | Decking

Liverpool - L19

Enquiry from: Gemma S

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10mx5m wooden decking required coming out of back of house - only to last 3 years or so ideally looking for something cost effective are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: de...

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07 Oct

Garden | Decking

Liverpool - L19

Enquiry from: Tazeen H

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

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23 May

Garden | Decking

Wirral - CH62

Enquiry from: Kath H

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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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FAQs

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

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.
Add a 50mm layer of hardcore and make sure it’s compact.
Build the decking sub-frame as we describe in ‘How to build a deck frame’.
Lay out paving slabs along the edges and in the centre of the area. This will help to spread the weight of the decking.
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.
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.

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 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 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.

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
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
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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