Wooden Decking in Cambridge

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Wooden Decking in Cambridge

Wooden decking is an increasingly prevalent choice for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very elegant spaces which can be used year round with the help of outside heating and light. Wooden decking is often installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking is available in virtually any size or shape to accommodate any area. Curved designs or large areas connected by pathways can create a stunning effect. Wooden decking is reasonably easy to install and causes little disruption, particularly in comparison to alternatives like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is vital 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 collection of types 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 requires annual 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 Cambridge

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 Cambridge, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Cambridge 2024

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

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Cambridge

Cambridge isn't an especially big city but takes centre stage due to its main university, that it's iconic for. The city itself has only a population of 125,000 yet brings in lots of tourism with the river attraction and various other activities. There's an array of housing inside the city as well with older and modern day houses, so no matter if it's insulation or green technologies, make sure you keep your Cambridge home up-to-date.

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03 Feb

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB1

Enquiry from: Emma S

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customer in cambridge areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for wooden decking.confirmed interest via telephone, sms and email at 03/02/2023 15:19.please cal...

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14 Jun

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB23

Enquiry from: Marcelino G

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customer made an online enquiry for wooden decking and confirmed on email they would like a call with a carpenter to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the property...

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04 Sep

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB4

Enquiry from: Liz B

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Some clearance, design, landscaping, decking, planting

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07 Aug

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB23

Enquiry from: Natalie C

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i would like a free no-onligation work in my small to medium size garden. this will probably be for weed removal and re-turfing. are you the property owner: owner property type: terrace garden type: ...

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05 Aug

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB2

Enquiry from: Paul C

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supply and fit first floor roof terrace with hardwood decking. total area 23 square metres. pedestal risers to be laid on roof spaced for structural strength of sub-frame. construct a timber sub-frame...

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19 Apr

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB3

Enquiry from: Ce L

Start Date: Immediate

1. remove 12sqm turf; 2. lay 6 pieces of 450x450 slabs; 3. lay 12sqm decking; 4. install raised flower bed with an integrated bench. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: s...

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14 Apr

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB3

Enquiry from: Ce L

Start Date: Immediate

1. remove 12sqm turf; 2. lay 6 pieces of 450x450 slabs; 3. lay 12sqm decking; 4. install raised flower bed with an integrated bench. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: s...

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10 Sep

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB1

Enquiry from: Nick D

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decking, either wood or composite for reatively small flat rook that is intended for very light use and mainly to hold some plants. the ruberised covering is to have a protective layer added. i need t...

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25 Mar

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB22

Enquiry from: Danny W

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Fencing and patio.

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17 Mar

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB23

Enquiry from: Jamie B

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: New Build house (7mx9m garden) and looking for ideas/quotes for relatively basi...

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03 May

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB22

Enquiry from: Monica B

Start Date: Less than one month

Are you the property owner: Owner Property Type: Semi detached Other Forms: None Please call to appoint Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace What level of service...

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13 Mar

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB23

Enquiry from: Ran L

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Decking , no lawn, landscaping,

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05 Feb

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB25

Enquiry from: Janine P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Removal of existing decking and to replace either with new decking or patio -...

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16 Dec

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB1

Enquiry from: Kay G

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: We have recently moved and the garden needs to be refreshed: new turf / tr...

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29 Aug

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB4

Enquiry from: Panos P

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: general monthly maintenance, ideas on planting, trimming, maybe decking

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16 Aug

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB21

Enquiry from: George F

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Constructing base and erecting garden shed

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19 Jun

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB4

Enquiry from: Samantha H

Start Date: Less than one month

Decking and patio area Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi detached What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: Less than one month Please ca...

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19 Apr

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB22

Enquiry from: Hubert D

Start Date: Less than one month

Hi, we've got a decking which is old and need replacing. Would you be able to come and give us a quote (approx size: 4m*3.5m)? Thanks Hubert Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Propert...

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01 Apr

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB22

Enquiry from: Wladyslaw W

Start Date: Less than one month

to assemble wooden decking Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached What level of service do you require: Deck only Time scale: Less than one month Please cal...

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13 Jun

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB1

Enquiry from: Paul B

Start Date: Immediate

We need to remove some of the decking from the garden. This may involve cutting some of the existing planks to a shorter length. The area of decking we need to have removed is around 6 square metres. ...

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FAQs

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.

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 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.
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