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Wooden Decking in Dover

Wooden decking is an increasingly popular choice for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable areas which you can use year round with the addition of outside heating and lighting. Wooden decking is generally fitted in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking is available in any size or shape to fit any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can produce an impressive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably easy to install and causes little disruption, especially when compared to alternatives like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is crucial however to make sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the weight of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a choice 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 typically will involve yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking as they are stronger and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Dover

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

Wooden decking installation cost in Dover 2025

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

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Dover

Dover serves as a town and big boat dock in the home county of Kent, in South East England. It looks at France across the narrowest area of the English Channel, and is located south-east of Canterbury; east of Kent's admin capital Maidstone; and north-east down the shoreline from Dungeness and Hastings. The town is the administrative centre of the Dover District and home of the Dover Calais ferry throughout the Port of Dover.

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18 Mar

Garden | Decking

Dover - CT16

Enquiry from: Robert C

Start Date: Immediate

i’m looking for offers to fit composite decking in my garden. overall approx 35 m2 with half over paved and half over a lawned area.

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05 May

Garden | Decking

Dover - CT16

Enquiry from: Dot W

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A small courtyard area to be decked or part decked and small lawn removed and replaced with pebbles. nThe yard area - approx 5x5.nthe lawn area " xx xxx5.nWould like an estimate please and ...

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25 Nov

Garden | Decking

Dover - CT17

Enquiry from: Les W

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: old soil out new soil plusnewlawn

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10 Sep

Garden | Decking

Canterbury - CT2

Enquiry from: Raymond V

Start Date: Immediate

replace decking at the front of the bungalow 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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16 Jun

Garden | Decking

Folkestone - CT18

Enquiry from: Daniela R

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customer made an online enquiry for wooden decking and confirmed on email they would like a call with a carpenter to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the property...

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03 May

Garden | Decking

Canterbury - CT3

Enquiry from: Olena O

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we are looking for a company to make our back garden more lively,thank you are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached roughly the size of your garden: unsure garden...

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05 Nov

Garden | Decking

Canterbury - CT4

Enquiry from: Sharon E

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skirt around bottom of mobile home 38ft x 12ft , decking including handrail along one side plus steps up to main door are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what lev...

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14 Aug

Garden | Decking

Canterbury - CT2

Enquiry from: Allison G

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decking repairs most of the decking arear is in a state are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: other what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call t...

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01 Jul

Garden | Decking

Canterbury - CT4

Enquiry from: Deborah C

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: detached work description: needs to be looked at by a landscape gardener so i can get advice on best what to...

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24 Oct

Garden | Decking

Hythe - CT21

Enquiry from: Martin O

Start Date: Immediate

replace decking in small garden. approximately 36m2 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 appoin...

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20 Apr

Garden | Decking

Folkestone - CT18

Enquiry from: Sandra S

Start Date: Immediate

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

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11 Aug

Garden | Decking

Canterbury - CT1

Enquiry from: Stew D

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Work description: Looking for a job very hard working live in Canterbury

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06 Apr

Garden | Decking

Canterbury - CT3

Enquiry from: And B

Start Date: Immediate

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

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06 Feb

Garden | Decking

Folkestone - CT19

Enquiry from: Debbie H

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Part of the garden deck / some raised beds put in need someone with a bi...

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11 Feb

Garden | Decking

Herne Bay - CT6

Enquiry from: Lee N

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: I need a large flower bed removed. Part of the patio taken up and then eit...

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27 Jan

Garden | Decking

Canterbury - CT4

Enquiry from: Laure M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

2 new garden gates to be built and installed. Crazy paving to be improved/decked over. Driveway to be extended/improved (concrete removed, area enlarged, replaced by shingle.) Are you the property own...

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14 Jun

Garden | Decking

Herne Bay - CT6

Enquiry from: Lucy P

Start Date: Immediate

Looking for quotes on decking per square metre please.

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04 Jun

Garden | Decking

Folkestone - CT19

Enquiry from: D

Start Date: Immediate

Design and build deck to the side of house 6m x 3.5m approx to join existing deck. Deck needs to be strong enough to support inflatable hot tub. Fence also required.

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08 Apr

Garden | Decking

Herne Bay - CT6

Enquiry from: Tania B

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Hi My decking was installed about 15 years ago and is now starting to go soft so total replacement is required - groundwork not required it is just replacement of decking timber that is required and ...

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FAQs

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.

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 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.
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