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Wooden Decking in Dorchester

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 beautiful spaces which can be used year round with the help of outside heating and lighting. Wooden decking is frequently installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking can come in any size or shape to fit any area. Curved designs or large areas connected by pathways can create a striking effect. Wooden decking is reasonably easy to install and causes little disruption, especially when compared to alternatives like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is critical 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 selection of types of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Typically decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which typically consists of 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 Dorchester

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 Dorchester 2025

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

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Dorchester

Dorchester is a historical market town and the county of Dorset in England. It is situated between the towns of Poole and Bridport on the A35 trunk route. Situated on the banks of the River Frome, in the Frome Valley, it is south of the Dorset Downs and to the north of the South Dorset Ridgeway separating the region from Weymouth. The town centre is approximated to be between 55 and 80 metres above sea level on gradual sloping ground by the River Frome's south bank. It is nearly 7 miles north of Weymouth, 18 miles from Yeovil in Somerset, and 20 miles west of Poole. The land to the south and west of the town comes under the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In accordance with the 2011 Census, Dorchester has a population of 19060, with 8449 homes. Within this population, 48.35 per cent of residents were male and 51.6 per cent were female. A little under the 18.9 percent for England as a whole, 17 percent of occupants were under 16 years of ages, and 22.4 percent of citizens were over 65 years old, being a little above the 16.4 per cent for England as a whole. Research provided for 2012 exposed that there were 17500 people employed in Dorchester, of which 51 per cent were working full time. There is a total of six industrial estates in Dorchester, which consists of The Grove Trading Estate, Poundbury Trading Estate, Marabout Barracks, Great Western Centre, Railway Triangle and Casterbridge Industrial Estate. The Brewery Square redevelopment project has made it possible for regional and countrywide shops, restaurants and bars to be in simple reach of the town's residents. For all of your house upgrades, make certain to make use of credible professionals in Dorchester to make particular of quality.

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30 Mar

Garden | Decking

Dorchester - DT2

Enquiry from: CHRIS p

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decking area in rear garden 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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19 Nov

Garden | Decking

Dorchester - DT2

Enquiry from: Eric Q

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rear garden landscaping to get rid of grass(priority) are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached roughly the size of your garden: 11-20 m2 garden type: back garden ...

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06 Oct

Garden | Decking

Dorchester - DT2

Enquiry from: Michael D

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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14 Jan

Garden | Decking

Bridport - DT6

Enquiry from: Ian W

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we need the wooden flooring replaced with pebbles or more durable ground - and the fencing structure is collapsing so that needs replacing please - with some urgency it's its precarious. my mum died a...

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26 Aug

Garden | Decking

Weymouth - DT4

Enquiry from: Pamela S

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replacement decking patio and path in 30 x 10 ft garden. please quote for wood and for composite. thanks pam skilton are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what l...

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05 Aug

Garden | Decking

Weymouth - DT4

Enquiry from: Steven D

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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 Apr

Garden | Decking

Weymouth - DT3

Enquiry from: David W

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i have an area approx 8.5 x 3.5 mts on which i would like to have a studio/hobby room and an area to accommodate a hot tub. i would appreciate the opportunity to discuss what is needed and cost. can y...

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12 Apr

Garden | Decking

Weymouth - DT4

Enquiry from: Richard T

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wooden decking 4m x 4m removal of old decking new decking laid are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck please ca...

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20 Aug

Garden | Decking

Weymouth - DT3

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Parts of our decking is rotten do you do repairs? if you do please could you give me a quote

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31 May

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Weymouth - DT4

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03 Apr

Garden | Decking

Weymouth - DT4

Enquiry from: Dale W

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i have a garden 13ft+13ft for decking and i need to find out how much it is to do it all can you give me quot - Estimated Service Date: 07/04/2016 - Estimated Decking Area (sq ft): 13ft 13ft - Reason ...

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FAQs

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.
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.

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.
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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