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Wooden Decking in Chatham

Wooden decking is an increasingly prevalent option for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable areas that can be used year round with the help of additional heating and light. Wooden decking is frequently fitted in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking is available in any size or shape to accommodate any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can create a striking effect. Wooden decking is relatively quick to install and causes minimal disruption, especially when compared to alternate options 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 capable of taking the weight 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. Commonly decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which typically consists of annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become more popular for use in wooden decking as they are stronger and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Chatham

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 Chatham, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Chatham 2024

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

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Chatham

Chatham carries a population of 70,540 and forms a part of the unitary authority of Medway, found in the county of Kent. The town is close to the northern coastline of Kent and is also well known for the historical Chatham dockyards. There are a number of homes in Chatham which makes sure of a variety of property projects will be required by homeowners. For developments you're looking for, make use of vetted and reputable industry specialists to get the best price and a good quality finish.

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17 May

Garden | Decking

Chatham - ME4

Enquiry from: Pat A

Start Date: Immediate

Repair/replacement of wooden decking in the garden and side of the house. Treat mould in the bathroom/2 bedrooms and paint the bathroom ceiling and 2 bedrooms

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17 Mar

Garden | Decking

Chatham - ME5

Enquiry from: Anthony Y

Start Date: Immediate

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1) repair existing decking after wall fell on it in the storm. 2) replace existing decking when new water supply is moled in. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi det...

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14 Jun

Garden | Decking

Chatham - ME4

Enquiry from: Chris K

Start Date: Immediate

to remove the weeds in the back entrance of the house completely current state of garden: the garden is not yet cleared work required: hedges are you the property owner: owner of the property propert...

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06 Mar

Garden | Decking

Chatham - ME5

Enquiry from: Averil F

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Owner Property Type: Detached Other Forms: Garden Shed, Slab Paving Agreed to receive quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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20 Feb

Garden | Decking

Chatham - ME4

Enquiry from: Manuel V

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

What kind of work are you looking to do? Terrace and Wooden Decking Ok, what size area are you looking to deck? More than 20sq ft The dimensions of my rotten decking are 3mX3m. it is 20cm high in fro...

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03 Jan

Garden | Decking

Chatham - ME5

Enquiry from: Natasha C

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Require decking to be placed - the remainder of the garden levelled and then it ...

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25 Jul

Garden | Decking

Chatham - ME5

Enquiry from: Ami Leigh B

Start Date: Less than one month

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Over grown garden. Decking treatment Bush over hanging fence requires c...

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21 Jan

Garden | Decking

Chatham - ME4

Enquiry from: Tom S

Start Date: Less than one month

Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Terrace Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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17 Oct

Garden | Decking

Chatham - ME5

Enquiry from: C

Start Date: Immediate

Remove last fence panel adjacent to the corner of the property Install 2no 100x100mm fence posts height to match existing fence Hang pair of gates on posts with associated ironmongery Reinsta...

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15 Jun

Garden | Decking

Chatham - ME5

Enquiry from: Martin W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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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15 May

Garden | Decking

Chatham - ME5

Enquiry from: Tina B

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. 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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FAQs

What should I do if my deck or terrace is slippery?

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 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.
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 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.
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