Wooden Decking in Coventry

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Wooden Decking in Coventry

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 elegant areas that can be used year round by installing additional heating and light. Wooden decking is frequently installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking can come in virtually any size or shape to suit any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can create a striking effect. Wooden decking is reasonably quick to install and causes minimal disruption, particularly in comparison to alternate options like patio or paving. It could 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 capable of taking the load of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a collection of varieties 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 require maintenance, which usually requires yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming popular for use in wooden decking because they are stronger and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Coventry

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

Average price per Wooden decking job in 2025

Avg. price low	Avg. price low £663
Avg. price	Avg. price £1,300
Avg. price high	Avg. price high £1,863

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Prices based on actual Wooden decking costs for Coventry, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Coventry 2025

	Labour cost	£1,050
	Material cost	£375
	Waste removal	£75

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Positioned in the West Midlands, Coventry is the ninth largest city in England, with a populace near to 320,000. The city has witnessed an abundance of remodelling year after year after bombings for the period of World War Two sparked a number of areas to be reconstructed, such as cathedral. The present day buildings make property enhancementss low cost and simpler.

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17 Mar

Garden | Decking

Coventry - CV2

Enquiry from: Belinda N

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replace existing decking approx 14 years old and 2 balustrade runs. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck ple...

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13 Jun

Garden | Decking

Coventry - CV6

Enquiry from: Patience M

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i want to put decking board in my garden. property type: semi detached are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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04 Apr

Garden | Decking

Coventry - CV6

Enquiry from: Stephen F

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: decking and slab laying

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15 Feb

Garden | Decking

Coventry Southern Satellite Villages & Kenilworth - CV8

Enquiry from: Beth K

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replacement decking - large (needs measuring) removal of old decking are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please...

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09 Sep

Garden | Decking

Coventry N&W Satellite Villages - CV7

Enquiry from: Daren P

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other other forms: wooden decking agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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17 Feb

Garden | Decking

Coventry - CV2

Enquiry from: Tapiwa M

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Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Other Forms: Wooden Decking Agreed to receive quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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16 Feb

Garden | Decking

Coventry - CV5

Enquiry from: Carl M

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Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Other Forms: Wooden Decking Agreed to receive quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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19 Apr

Garden | Decking

Coventry - CV6

Enquiry from: Deborah S

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: New decking and tree stumps removing

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25 May

Garden | Decking

Coventry N&W Satellite Villages - CV7

Enquiry from: Ranjot K

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Decking, laying new grass, paving and possibly moving a couple of small trees

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06 May

Garden | Decking

Coventry - CV2

Enquiry from: Bogdan S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Other Forms: 92 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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19 Apr

Garden | Decking

Coventry - CV4

Enquiry from: Christina F

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Patio extended,top of garden re-slabbed and extended,decking at top of garden. A...

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21 Mar

Garden | Decking

Coventry Southern Satellite Villages & Kenilworth - CV8

Enquiry from: Kathy H

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Decking, laying a lawn, cut some things, building edges and plant some flo...

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27 Jun

Garden | Decking

Coventry - CV3

Enquiry from: Nigel L

Start Date: Less than one month

Are you the property owner: Relative of Owner Property Type: Semi detached Other Forms: 92 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint What level of service do you requi...

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30 May

Garden | Decking

Coventry - CV6

Enquiry from: Prudence I

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need cheapest quote for a decking which i need to get eady in couple of weeks time. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached What level of service do you require: Su...

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31 Jul

Garden | Decking

Coventry - CV6

Enquiry from: Toni D

Start Date: Immediate

I have an area of 6.5m by 3m that requires decking. I would like a central step and rope posts either side. Please can I have a rough quote? Thanks, Toni

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26 Jul

Garden | Decking

Coventry - CV2

Enquiry from: John C

Start Date: Immediate

5.4 x 2.4.And 3 x2.4 L shape decking to supply and install Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: ...

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26 Jul

Garden | Decking

Coventry - CV1

Enquiry from: Maria S

Start Date: Less than one month

I am looking to put some decking or slabs down on a small area of my lawn so that I can put a table and 2 chairs on them. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Wh...

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08 Jun

Garden | Decking

Coventry - CV6

Enquiry from: Cheryl G

Start Date: 3+ months

To install decking and replace old slabs with new ones, and to adjust gate when decking is in place Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace What level of service do yo...

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23 May

Garden | Decking

Coventry - CV6

Enquiry from: Richard G

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Decking required + fitting for garden area currently slabbed Estimated Service Date: 24/05/2016 Estimated Decking Area (sq ft): 100 Reason for Request: To get quotes and then choose a decking com...

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15 Apr

Garden | Decking

Coventry - CV2

Enquiry from: Louise &

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We curers have an 18x6 ft decking and would like to extend it by an extra 6ft. Also we know there will be a miss match in colour so would like to have a quote for a completely new one roughly 18x12ft ...

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FAQs

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 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.

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
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
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.

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

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.
Add a 50mm layer of hardcore and make sure it’s compact.
Build the decking sub-frame as we describe in ‘How to build a deck frame’.
Lay out paving slabs along the edges and in the centre of the area. This will help to spread the weight of the decking.
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.
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.

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.

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