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Wooden Decking in Broadstairs

Wooden decking is an increasingly popular option for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable areas that can be used year round by using outside heating and illumination. 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 is available in virtually any size or shape to complement 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, especially when compared to alternatives like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is necessary 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 range of species of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Normally decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which commonly involves yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking because they are stronger and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Broadstairs

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 Broadstairs 2025

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

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Broadstairs

Broadstairs serves as a coastal town in the Isle of Thanet in the Thanet area of east Kent, England, about 80 miles (130 km) east of London. It's a section of the civil parish of Broadstairs in addition to St Peter's, which includes St Peter's and had a population in 2001 up to 24,000.

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23 May

Garden | Decking

Broadstairs - CT10

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decking repair. some boards and some supports in three areas have failed. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply an...

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08 Aug

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Broadstairs - CT10

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Garden decking project. Approx 4.5 metres by 5.5 metres

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10 May

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Margate - CT9

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we have just had an extension built and would like the area outside it which is currently paved to be decked. the step from our extension is about 22cm at the highest point and 15cm at the shallowest ...

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03 May

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Canterbury - CT3

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we are looking for a company to make our back garden more lively,thank you are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached roughly the size of your garden: unsure garden...

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28 Apr

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Margate - CT9

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do you only fit wood decking? i’m looking to have composite decking fitted, from the beginning of june are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of s...

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28 Mar

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Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Michael W

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we need a new deck and sub frame underneath area approx 18 ft x 14ft are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck ple...

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15 Feb

Garden | Decking

Deal - CT14

Enquiry from: Brandon P

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removal of two levels of timber decking to a beer garden. replace with new joists and non slip decking - please call me to discuss in more depth - thanks property type: commercial are you the property...

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11 Nov

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Deal - CT14

Enquiry from: Matthew A

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replace a section of decking on a balcony at first floor level, 1.75m by 3.25m, plus replace the 10 supporting joists underneath. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: deta...

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27 Jun

Garden | Decking

Margate - CT9

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replace some of the decking in 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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10 Jun

Garden | Decking

Ramsgate - CT12

Enquiry from: Lee S

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lay new decking over crazy paving 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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29 May

Garden | Decking

Ramsgate - CT11

Enquiry from: Nicole W

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hello we have a partially sunken hot tub being fitted in our garden and we need a wooden frame built around it to support the decking area we want. we have the millboard decking boards already deliver...

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06 Apr

Garden | Decking

Canterbury - CT3

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Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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11 Feb

Garden | Decking

Herne Bay - CT6

Enquiry from: Lee N

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: I need a large flower bed removed. Part of the patio taken up and then eit...

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07 Aug

Garden | Decking

Ramsgate - CT12

Enquiry from: Alan C

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04 Jul

Garden | Decking

Ramsgate - CT11

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: we need the garden cleared, the grass levelled and decking

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14 Jun

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Ramsgate - CT11

Enquiry from: Stephen T

Start Date: Less than one month

Are you the property owner: Owner Property Type: Terrace Other Forms: 13 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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14 Jun

Garden | Decking

Herne Bay - CT6

Enquiry from: Lucy P

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Looking for quotes on decking per square metre please.

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10 Oct

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Deal - CT14

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to landscape rear garden with patio and lawn plus decking ? Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Roughly the size of your garden: 0-10 m2 Garden Type: Back ...

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17 May

Garden | Decking

Ramsgate - CT11

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Decking required are two separate measurements for two opposite sides. Would like quoting with material included. Also would prefer patio decking wood from Homebase. - Estimated Service Date: 28/05/20...

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28 Apr

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Ramsgate - CT11

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I have a small rear garden in a Terrence house built in 1895 with double doors in the rear of the house, I had these installed so I can walk straight from the house to the garden. I need a quote for b...

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FAQs

How to fit composite decking?
Fitting composite decking is similar to installing timber decking, but there are some small differences in terms of the gaps you need to leave between boards and the screws you use. We’ll go through a quick guide to show you the process involved in fitting composite decking so you can decide whether it’s something you want to do yourself. Prepare the area Prepare the area according to our instructions in the previous FAQs – or you can use an existing patio or concrete base if you have one. Measure and mark out the area using chalk (if using an existing base). Assemble the decking frame Build the outer frame as we show in our FAQs above; if the area you have planned is longer than your joists, you’ll need to join them together. When you’ve built the frame and it’s secure, ensure that it’s at the right level for water runoff and add risers, slabs or treated off-cuts of timber at 500mm intervals if you need to. Add joists The spacing of your joists will depend on the type of design you have chosen for your composite decking. If you’re laying arched boards horizontally, you’ll need to space the joists 300mm apart. Lay your composite decking boards
  1. If you’ve not got an overhang or it’s a fixed deck, fit starter clips along the outside edge of the frame and secure with screws provided with the composite decking. If you are working with an overhang, put the first board into position not exceeding 25mm. If you’re adding a fascia, put an off-cut of board under the overhang so you know it’ll be flush with the fascia.
  2. Pre-drill all fixing points, measuring in 30mm from the edge of the board. Secure the board to the joist below with composite decking screws.
  3. Slide a hidden fastener clip in so it sits within the groove of the deck board. It needs to be in the centre of the joist to keep the boards secure and ensure an expansion gap of 6mm. Tighten the clips until just tight, and repeat so there’s a clip at every joist.
  4. Add the next board, ensuring that the fastener clips sit within the groove – make sure you don’t force it. Repeat step 3.
  5. Continue steps 3 and 4 until you’re at the final board, which you should secure in the same way as you did the first.
Add a fascia board If you’re adding a fascia, measure in 40mm from each end and add two guide marks: one at 40mm from the top and the other at 40mm from the bottom. Connect the marks, then mark at 300mm intervals down the board. Drill pilot holes, then put the fascia board into position. You need to make sure that there’s a 40mm ventilation gap between the bottom of the fascia and the ground. Ask someone to hold the board level until you’ve finished securing it with composite decking screws; you can get colour-matched ones so they don’t look unsightly at the end of your decking. Not so sure you want to carry out such a big project yourself? Get quotes from decking pros who will be able to fit composite decking much more quickly and easily.
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 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 deck frame?
Building a simple deck frame, or decking subframe, that you’re laying on level ground is easy if you take time to prepare and get all the things you need. We’ll go through the steps on how to build a deck frame here. Tools and equipment To get building your deck frame, you’ll need:
  • Decking joists
  • Coach screws
  • Coach bolts
  • Combi drill
  • Socket set
  • A saw suitable for your project and the thickness of the timber
  • Pencil
  • Decking preservative
  • Sandpaper or sander
Build your subframe
  1. Measure your deck frame and cut to size if necessary.
  2. Make 2 pencil marks on each end of the frame’s 2 outer joists to mark where the coach screws will go. They need to align with the centre of the adjoining outer joist. Then, use a flat wood drill bit to drill recesses into each mark. Make them the same depth of the screws that your using’s head and wide enough for a ratchet or socket to tighten them.
  3. Using a thinner drill bit, line up the outer joists and drill a pilot hole through the middle of the recess. These pilot holes act as a guide for the screws and stops them from splitting the wood.
  4. Fit the coach screws with either a drill driver or socket and ratchet.
  5. Repeat the process for the inner joists once you’ve assembled the outer frame.
IMPORTANT: While you’re building your deck frame and the decking itself, remember to cover all pilot holes and ends of timber in decking preservative to ensure that your decking remains structurally sound for as long as possible. Though relatively simple, building a deck frame and the decking will take some time. It would be much quicker and easier to get a professional in to do it, who could represent more value for money.
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