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Wooden Decking in Clacton-on-sea

Wooden decking is an increasingly fashionable choice for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable spaces which you can use year round with the help of additional heating and lighting. Wooden decking is usually 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 match any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can create an impressive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably easy to install and causes little disruption, particularly when compared to alternate options like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is necessary however to be sure 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 array of types of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Generally decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which commonly requires 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 Clacton-on-sea

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 Clacton-on-sea 2024

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

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17 Jun

Garden | Decking

Clacton-on-Sea - CO16

Enquiry from: Christine L

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Decking/ paving, for rear garden. Are you the property owner: Owner of the proper...

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02 May

Garden | Decking

Clacton-on-Sea - CO15

Enquiry from: Nick V

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the area to be decked is a small 100cm x 230cm leading to our yard at 276 cm x 410cm Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached What level of service do you require: ...

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28 May

Garden | Decking

Clacton-on-Sea - CO15

Enquiry from: Sarah S

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Will have area prepare so just looking for quote for fitting decking and material. - Estimated Service Date: 29/05/2016 - Estimated Decking Area (sq ft): 3.6m X 4m - Reason for Request: To get quotes ...

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27 Mar

Garden | Decking

Ipswich - IP9

Enquiry from: Hayley K

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small front garden including ornamental decking are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached roughly the size of your garden: 11-20 m2 garden type: front garden do yo...

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27 Mar

Garden | Decking

Ipswich - IP9

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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 Jun

Garden | Decking

Colchester - CO4

Enquiry from: ROBERT M

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fit a 4.8 metre x 3.6 metre wooden decking in back garden … just fitting required as all items required for the work to be done are already supplied are you the property owner: owner of the property...

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01 Apr

Garden | Decking

Colchester - CO3

Enquiry from: William J

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6.5 sq m decking in front of a garage conversion is soft natural wood - 210 x 300 cm are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: s...

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01 Oct

Garden | Decking

Felixstowe - IP11

Enquiry from: Peter B

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30 square metre decking approx 30 cm above existing concrete base.quote required are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply ...

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27 Jul

Garden | Decking

Colchester - CO5

Enquiry from: Doris L

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remove old decking and replace with new 7mx4.2m 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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09 Jul

Garden | Decking

Harwich - CO12

Enquiry from: John C

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large decking on 2 levels complete replacement with preservation of metal spindles which we want shot blasted and replaced are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detach...

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29 Jun

Garden | Decking

Colchester - CO2

Enquiry from: Claire S

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i'd like a qoute to build decking in my back garden tried to do it my self out of pallets but i give up are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service d...

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11 Mar

Garden | Decking

Colchester - CO7

Enquiry from: James M

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supply and fit circa 68m3 of softwood decking with handle/spindle/newell posts. treated and oiled. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do yo...

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07 Apr

Garden | Decking

Felixstowe - IP11

Enquiry from: Joanne C

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Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi detached Other Forms: Garden Maintenance, Wooden Decking Agreed to receive quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to app...

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14 Feb

Garden | Decking

Frinton-on-Sea - CO13

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

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15 Feb

Garden | Decking

Colchester - CO7

Enquiry from: James S

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: to lay some railway sleepers along the front of the house and around a central ...

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06 Jul

Garden | Decking

Colchester - CO7

Enquiry from: Pradeepa M

Start Date: Less than one month

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: Less than one month Please call to appoint

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06 Jun

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Harwich - CO12

Enquiry from: Betty B

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04 Jun

Garden | Decking

Harwich - CO12

Enquiry from: Betty B

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Extending wooden decking Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: Immediate Please call to appoint P...

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29 May

Garden | Decking

Colchester - CO2

Enquiry from: Amelia S

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Looking for prices for turffing my garden n maby sum decking

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18 Apr

Garden | Decking

Colchester - CO4

Enquiry from: Alanna S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: semi detached, work description: 8m x 2.5m decking are you the property owner: owner of the property propert...

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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 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.
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.

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