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Wooden Decking in Carnforth

Wooden decking is an increasingly prevalent option for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable areas which you can use year round with the help of external heating and light. Wooden decking is often installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking can come in any size or shape to fit any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can create a stunning effect. Wooden decking is reasonably quick to install and causes minimal disruption, especially when compared to other possibilities like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is vital however to be sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and capable of taking 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. Often decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which typically will involve annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking as they are more robust and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Carnforth

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 Carnforth 2024

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

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Carnforth

Carnforth is a village and civil church near Lancaster in the north of Lancashire, England, located at the north eastern end of Morecambe Bay. The parish of Carnforth had a population of 5,350 recorded in the 2001 census, and also kinds part of the City of Lancaster. The 2011 Census determined a population of 5,560. Because of the distance of the shore and the hills, Carnforth is a preferred base for pedestrians and bicyclists checking out the area. The River Keer, the West Coast Main Line (WCML), the A6 and the Lancaster Canal travel through the town. The M6 motorway passes just to the east, connected to Carnforth by the A601(M). The name "Carnforth" is believed to originate from its old function as a ford of the River Keer on which it is located. Over time the descriptive name "Keer-ford" might have changed right into the modern-day "Carnforth". An alternate description is that the name stems from 'Chreneforde' and also is Anglo-Saxon in beginning, as cited in the Victoria County History of Lancashire.

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25 Feb

Garden | Decking

Carnforth - LA6

Enquiry from: Gareth H

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Raised decking required at my static cara van, 3m X 4m and stepping up from 0.75m to 1.3 m with steps , hand rails an doors to create storage area underneath Are you the property owner: Owner of the...

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04 Jul

Garden | Decking

Morecambe - LA3

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garden revamp, balcony building and paving are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other garden type: front garden do you have a design: no, but i have some thoughts work requ...

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16 Jul

Garden | Decking

Morecambe - LA3

Enquiry from: ELOISE C

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decking for top part of garden ...to help level uneven area are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please...

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28 Apr

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Morecambe - LA3

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customer in the morecambe 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 p...

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27 Apr

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Morecambe - LA3

Enquiry from: Debra H

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decking raised from floor or stairs to decking in back garden to meet patio door are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: su...

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25 Apr

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Kendal - LA9

Enquiry from: Ben A

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put decking area down to cover small stone staircase outside conservatory. we want to make the area toddler friendly, so will need some steps down to the garden and a small fence at the bottom, with a...

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08 Mar

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Lancaster - LA1

Enquiry from: Julie C

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two new penthouse deckings are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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15 Dec

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Lancaster - LA1

Enquiry from: Fiona M

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the wooden decking is failing in places so we're wondering if it needs replacing or can be repaired, and if it's worth replacing it with composite decking. are you the property owner: owner of the pro...

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02 Sep

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Lancaster - LA2

Enquiry from: Helen M

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price for decking at edge of pond - would need some piling into pond? are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck p...

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31 Aug

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Lancaster - LA2

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price for decking at edge of pond - would need some piling into pond? are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck p...

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03 Aug

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Lancaster - LA2

Enquiry from: Helen M

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price for decking at edge of pond - would need some piling into pond? are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck p...

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01 Aug

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Morecambe - LA3

Enquiry from: ELOISE C

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decking ... composite ideally to back portion of garden - large area with varying levels are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: ...

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23 Jul

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Morecambe - LA3

Enquiry from: Linda R

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i want steel a steel structure with composite decking and glass balustrade. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and ...

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09 Jun

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Morecambe - LA3

Enquiry from: Tony B

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supply and install decking to the rear of the house on top of existing slabs and to include trelacing to walls and box in external sink pipes outside of the kitchen are you the property owner: tenant ...

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27 May

Garden | Decking

Morecambe - LA3

Enquiry from: Neil T

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decking area, directly leading from kitchen sliding doors onto an existing paved patio. we would welcome design ideas as we don't want a boring 6x4m (approx) flat deck. would prefer composite, depend...

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26 May

Garden | Decking

Lancaster - LA1

Enquiry from: Nigel A

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looking at having composite decking installed. would like a quote for both materials and labour but am also looking at sourcing materials myself dependant on price. thanks are you the property owner: ...

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29 Mar

Garden | Decking

Morecambe - LA3

Enquiry from: Stuart S

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replace decking and fence at the rear of a mobile home on residential site are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply ...

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18 Feb

Garden | Decking

Morecambe - LA4

Enquiry from: Billy F

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old decking boards to be taken up and replaced with new are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to a...

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16 Jan

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Lancaster - LA2

Enquiry from: Lynda H

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garden decking in two areas of the garden are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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12 Jan

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Morecambe - LA4

Enquiry from: Billy F

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FAQs

How to build decking on a slope?
You might think that building decking on a slope is a no-go, but it’s actually a great way to help you make use of your garden when the ground is sloping. It will provide you with a level surface that you can BBQ on as well as dine alfresco without finding that your meal is rolling down the table. But how do you build decking on a slope? Our guide in the FAQ above, ‘How to build a raised deck’, is the perfect solution – but we’ll break it down here if you just want to get an idea of what’s involved. Dig out the area If you’re laying on soil or turf, you’ll need to dig it out. Dig down and remove all the turf from the area and ensure that there are no weeds or stones in the area you’re going to build your decking on. Since you’re building on a slope, it will be hard to get it level, but dig out to a depth of 50mm and lay weed-control fabric with gravel over the top. Add posts and set with concrete Make holes for posts and add them in, ensuring they’re longer than you need. Make sure they’re level, then fill the holes with a concrete mix to set them in place. Build the outer frame Make sure you always work at the top of the slope when you’re building your decking, and measure where the highest point of the decking will be. Secure the 4 sides of the outer frame and factor in a 2mm fall for every metre of decking so rainwater can run off. Add joists Secure joists along your frame at 400mm intervals. If you get to the last joist and there will be more than a 400mm gap left at the end, add in an extra one for support. Lay your deck boards Screw your deck boards to the joists, ensuring that the deck boards are running in the opposite direction to the joists. For timber boards, you need to make sure you leave an expansion gap of 5-8mm. These steps should give you an idea of whether you want to have a go at building decking on a slope, or whether you want to leave it to the pros.
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.
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?
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.

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