Wooden Decking in Dundee

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Wooden Decking in Dundee

Wooden decking is an increasingly popular option for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful spaces that can be used year round by installing additional heating and illumination. 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 is available in virtually any size or shape to match any area. Curved designs or large areas connected by pathways can produce an attractive effect. Wooden decking is relatively easy to install and causes little disruption, especially in comparison to other possibilities like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is essential however to make certain that your wooden decking is structurally sound and capable of taking the weight of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a range of species of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Normally decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which generally consists of yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become more popular for use in wooden decking because they are stronger and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Dundee

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 Dundee, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Dundee 2024

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

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Dundee is the fourth largest city in Scotland, found on the eastern shore having a population of 152,320. The city came to being throughout the middle ages phase but it wasn't until the 19th century that there was fast expansion. A revival of the city's waterfront is presently underway and will cost £300 million. In order to make improvements to your property and keep up-to-date in such a budding city, you should get the most from our vetted contractor database.

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15 Mar

Garden | Decking

Dundee - DD3

Enquiry from: Elaine C

Start Date: Immediate

i have some damaged decking boards (9) that need to be replaced and then the full deck painted. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do ...

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21 Feb

Garden | Decking

Dundee - DD5

Enquiry from: Alan M

Start Date: Immediate

lay grass turf, pressure wash patio and path, lay weed suppression felt on open soil area, weed beds and, if you offer this, cement repoint patio? happy to speak on phone or you can visit to look as y...

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09 Feb

Garden | Decking

Dundee - DD5

Enquiry from: Graham C

Start Date: Immediate

design and installation of composite decking are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: small garden garden type: back garden work required: decking current state of gar...

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02 Aug

Garden | Decking

Dundee - DD3

Enquiry from: Constance M

Start Date: Immediate

composite decking to be laid at back of house. 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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14 Apr

Garden | Decking

Dundee - DD2

Enquiry from: ELAINE R

Start Date: Immediate

decking to be replaced in back garden, with composite decking are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck plea...

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04 Apr

Garden | Decking

Dundee - DD2

Enquiry from: Christopher M

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need some decking or paving slabs laid to allow a good base for a hot tub are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: other what level of service do you require: supply and de...

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06 Jun

Garden | Decking

Dundee - DD2

Enquiry from: Susan C

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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 what level of ser...

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23 Mar

Garden | Decking

Dundee - DD3

Enquiry from: James B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Time scale: 1-3 months Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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24 Jul

Garden | Decking

Dundee - DD5

Enquiry from: Simon B

Start Date: Immediate

10m squared decking. Elevated 500mm from the ground with a set of steps down and balastrading all round

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01 Jun

Garden | Decking

Dundee - DD4

Enquiry from: Lukasz W

Start Date: Immediate

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

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02 May

Garden | Decking

Dundee - DD4

Enquiry from: Graham C

Start Date: Less than one month

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Work description: Basic decking. 12ft by 12 ft Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) ...

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15 Apr

Garden | Decking

Dundee - DD5

Enquiry from: Diane P

Start Date: Less than one month

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Time scale: Less than one month Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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31 Mar

Garden | Decking

Dundee - DD5

Enquiry from: LORNA K

Start Date: Immediate

Replacement of old decking in back garden

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20 Mar

Garden | Decking

Dundee - DD4

Enquiry from: Jack G

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

place a new shed, erect decking 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: 1-3 months Please call...

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14 Nov

Garden | Decking

Dundee - DD5

Enquiry from: J F

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Replace existing decking due to rot Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: 1-3 months

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15 Sep

Garden | Decking

Dundee - DD2

Enquiry from: Mike T

Start Date: Immediate

2 areas of decking , 1 raised in the back garden with a couple of steps the other a normal decking laid , looking for these to be done Asap Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property...

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20 Jul

Garden | Decking

Dundee - DD4

Enquiry from: Jason I

Start Date: Immediate

Decking fitted plus a fence

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09 Jun

Garden | Decking

Dundee - DD2

Enquiry from: Nick M

Start Date: Less than one month

Decking, raised about 1.5-2 feet. Size is approx 4m X 3m over a current patio layer with slabs which are a bit wonky. There is a foundation which runs around edge from wall with will be taken down by ...

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26 May

Garden | Decking

Dundee - DD3

Enquiry from: S

Start Date: Immediate

looking for a price for decking an area of roughly 21m2 .. built on top of slabs which are already in place.

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07 May

Garden | Decking

Dundee - DD4

Enquiry from: Michelle R

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: I want an area of my garden decked I have all the materials Are you the proper...

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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.

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.

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.

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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