Wooden Decking in Devon

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Wooden Decking in Devon

Wooden decking is an increasingly common option for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very elegant areas which you can use year round with the addition of outside heating and illumination. 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 is available in virtually any size or shape to fit any area. Curved designs or large areas connected by pathways can create an impressive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably simple to install and causes little disruption, especially in comparison to alternatives like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is essential however to make 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 varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Generally decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which generally involves annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking as they are stronger and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Devon

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 2024

Avg. price low	Avg. price low £1,125
Avg. price	Avg. price £1,500
Avg. price high	Avg. price high £1,725

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

Wooden decking installation cost in Devon 2024

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

Time frame: 1-4 days

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The county of Devon, or Devonshire, can be found in England's south west, neighboring the southern coastline of the country. With a total population over 1.1 million it's the 14th most inhabited area in the UK although has a small density of only 440 people per square mile. Devon comprises of ten primary districts including Exeter, Plymouth and Torbay. For any home improvements you want to undertake, guarantee to work with vetted and reliable industry experts close to you to ensure high quality.

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Jeanne M., PL12

12th July 2016

Garden | Decking in Saltash

The installation of the decking was very good but they did not clear up any of the mess afterwards so no stars for this

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21 Jul

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Totnes - TQ9

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Decking, weed control, landscaping, fencing.

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25 Jan

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Tiverton - EX16

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customer in tiverton areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for wooden decking.confirmed interest via email at 25/01/2024 13:05.please call to arrange appoint...

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20 Jan

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Teignmouth - TQ14

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hi, garden is alittle out of control. would like to make it more manageable and possibly have some landscaping done are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: medium siz...

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09 Jan

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Tiverton - EX16

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small tree removed from front garden, hedge trimmed, patio jet washed and general clear up of back garden are you the property owner: owner property type: semi detached do you have a: extra large gard...

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08 Jun

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Tiverton - EX16

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hi please can we have the grass cut, the fence potentially repainted and cleaned, weeds pulled up and controlled and the drive and outside of the house cleared and decking cleared. please could we arr...

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02 Apr

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Plymouth - PL7

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customer in plymouth area has requested that we arrange quotes for their wooden decking project.they are considering various options and would like to discuss with a carpenter directly.please call to ...

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04 Mar

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Braunton - EX33

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customer in braunton area has requested that we arrange quotes for their wooden decking project.mrs are considering various options and would like to discuss with a carpenter directly.please call to d...

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29 Jan

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Totnes - TQ9

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we would like to get a quote and advice on a small garden project. we require the clearing of the end of our garden of bushes and installation of a decking area. also a footpath that leads from garden...

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16 Jan

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Bideford - EX39

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sea facing verandah needs repairing/updating. looking for a quote. it will need a skilled problem-solver for this job. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what l...

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14 Jan

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Exmouth - EX8

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install new decking to replace existing (i will remove) 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 ...

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28 Sep

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Bideford - EX39

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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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26 Sep

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Bideford - EX39

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our holiday lodge is currently being built. we expect to be in a position to erect decking in early november. the deck dimensions are approx 15.9m x 3.75m . we have chosen cladco premium pvc decking b...

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14 Sep

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Ottery St. Mary - EX11

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conposite decking installed 2008 is breaking down due to the rotting timber underneath. needs alternative structural support and potentially reusing composite decking on top, are you the property owne...

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12 Jul

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Exeter - EX1

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customer made an enquiry for wooden decking and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a carpenter.mr lives in the exeter area and would like a call to discuss options.see below de...

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06 Jul

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Exeter - EX1

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I would like to have decking put in my garden.

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23 Jun

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Plymouth - PL2

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Wood decking and fences.

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23 May

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Plymouth - PL9

Enquiry from: Mat N

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we'd like to get a quote for decking in sherford, plymouth. 33x5m, very slight gradient, railings required. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of serv...

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12 Apr

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Exeter - EX4

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decking, planters and seating for small back yard 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 appoint

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25 Mar

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Plymouth - PL2

Enquiry from: Stephen B

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to install secure footing and joists for base unit of decking on slight inclined ground, and to install level decking boards of approx. 2.8metres x 4.4 metres are you the property owner: owner of the ...

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09 Mar

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Holsworthy - EX22

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FAQs

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.

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

Measure your deck frame and cut to size if necessary.
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.
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.
Fit the coach screws with either a drill driver or socket and ratchet.
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.

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.

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.

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