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Wooden Decking in Cheddar

Wooden decking is an increasingly prevalent option for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable spaces which can be used year round by adding external heating and light. Wooden decking is frequently installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking can come in virtually any size or shape to fit any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can produce a striking effect. Wooden decking is reasonably easy to install and causes minimal disruption, particularly when compared to alternatives like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is crucial however to be 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 types 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 generally entails annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming more popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Cheddar

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 Cheddar 2024

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

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Cheddar

Cheddar is a large village as well as civil parish in the Sedgemoor area of the English region of Somerset. It is situated on the southerly edge of the Mendip Hills, 9 miles (14 km) north-west of Wells. The civil parish includes the districts of Nyland as well as Bradley Cross. The parish had a population of 5,755 in 2011 and also a property of 8,592 acres (3,477 ha) as of 1961. Cheddar Gorge, on the north edge of the village, is the largest gorge in the United Kingdom and also consists of numerous program caves, consisting of Gough's Cave. The gorge has been a centre of human negotiation given that Neolithic times consisting of a Saxon palace. It has a pleasant environment and also supplies an unique geological and organic environment that has actually been recognised by the classification of numerous Sites of Special Scientific Interest. It is also the site of numerous sedimentary rock quarries. The village gave its name to Cheddar cheese and also has actually been a centre for strawberry expanding. The crop was formerly transported on the Cheddar Valley railway, which enclosed the late 1960s but is now a cycle course. The town is now a significant visitor location with a number of cultural and also area facilities, including the Cheddar Show Caves Museum. The town supports a range of community teams consisting of spiritual, sporting and also cultural organisations. Several of these are based on the site of The Kings of Wessex Academy, which is the biggest educational facility.

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26 Apr

Garden | Decking

Cheddar - BS27

Enquiry from: Rebecca R

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: membrane and decking laid and pea gravel laying

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15 Sep

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Bristol - BS20

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approximately 16 sqm of composite or wood decking to cover terrace and all the steps leading to plus removal of garden fence posts and renewal of 5 no 100 mm x 100 mm x 2300mm treated timber are you t...

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15 Jul

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Bristol - BS20

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i have old decking that i would like to have removed and replaced with new as it is end of life, can you quote me please for the cost. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: ...

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15 Jun

Garden | Decking

Highbridge - TA9

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customer has a gardening & landscaping project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for wooden decking. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a carpenter.confir...

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16 Apr

Garden | Decking

Weston-Super-Mare - BS23

Enquiry from: Brian L

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supply and fit composite decking 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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16 Sep

Garden | Decking

Highbridge - TA9

Enquiry from: Karen W

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morning, i hope you can help us. we have had composit decking fitted to a very poor standard by a bristol firm. they have refused to come and make good so we have been forced to involve solicitors. th...

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04 Jul

Garden | Decking

Bridgwater - TA6

Enquiry from: Mark S

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decking from new patio doors to back door then decking at a slightly lower level further out . deck to be in-between kitchen, back of house and next door house walls. about 6m × 3.5m are you the prop...

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10 Jun

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Bristol - BS20

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i have a raised timber deck, where 4 of the 4x4 posts have rotted from the top. i would like them to be cust back to good wood and then new wood to be fixed with a half butt joint glued & screwed. ...

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06 Jun

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Bristol - BS20

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i have a raised timber deck, where 4 of the 4x4 posts have rotted from the top. i would like them to be cust back to good wood and then new wood to be fixed with a half butt joint glued & screwed. ...

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31 May

Garden | Decking

Clevedon - BS21

Enquiry from: John P

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repair or replace large decking area to the side of the club. the base may need to be checked as it may need to be rebuilt. we would also like to discuss replacing the hand rails with perspex. are yo...

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29 May

Garden | Decking

Weston-Super-Mare - BS22

Enquiry from: Kerry H

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

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06 Mar

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Bristol - BS49

Enquiry from: Tanzila S

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

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23 Oct

Garden | Decking

Burnham-on-Sea - TA8

Enquiry from: Carol W

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Removal of small lawn to be replaced with pebbles. New decking. Some shrub...

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18 Jan

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Bristol - BS20

Enquiry from: Kerry B

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: I would like decking put down but before it can be done the garden needs to be m...

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02 Sep

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Weston-Super-Mare - BS23

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: A small garden patio that needs a little TLC. still a decent patio area bu...

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28 Aug

Garden | Decking

Bridgwater - TA6

Enquiry from: Sally H

Start Date: Less than one month

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: At present the whole area is decked.We would like all the original decking...

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22 Jul

Garden | Decking

Bridgwater - TA7

Enquiry from: Adam S

Start Date: Less than one month

Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Terrace Other Forms: 18, 92 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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01 Jun

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Bridgwater - TA7

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06 May

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Clevedon - BS21

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08 Apr

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Bridgwater - TA6

Enquiry from: Tatjana Z

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Complite decking kit 3 x 4.2

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How much is decking?
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 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 make steps for a deck?
Unless you built a ground-level deck, you’re going to need steps to go with it. Check Building Regulations to see if you need to install handrails as well. It’s good practice to:
  • Have a step tread width of 900mm – if you don’t want them that wide, they should be no less than 760mm
  • Add a central step riser to stairs wider than 900mm to prevent them buckling
  • Add a step depth (the vertical distance between each step) of between 150 and 180mm if building your own riser, so the steps are at a comfortable depth
Getting started To build your steps for the deck, you’ll need:
  • Step treads (the actual step themselves)
  • Step risers
  • Coach screws
  • Deck screws
  • Saw
  • Drill
Make the steps for your deck
  1. Make sure the ground where you want to put your steps is level and firm. If it’s not, consider laying concrete or paving slabs to provide a secure surface for your steps to sit so they don’t sink.
  2. Grab some joist off-cuts and cut them to the same width as your step treads. Attach them to the step risers at the top and bottom using countersunk coach screws.
  3. Place the steps against the sub-frame of the deck; if you’ve put slabs down for support, make sure the steps sit in the middle of them. The longest edge of the stair riser should be on the slabs, and the short edge against the deck. Drill pilot holes through the step and sub-frame joist, then screw the step to the sub-frame with more coach screws.
  4. After drilling pilot holes, screw the treads into the risers at each end with deck screws.
  5. If you don’t want gaps between each stair, you can add joist off-cuts or deck boards. Measure the height and depth of the gap, then screw the off-cut or board into the step riser with two screws at each end.
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.

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