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Wooden Decking in Eastleigh

Wooden decking is an increasingly fashionable choice for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful spaces which can be used year round by using additional heating and illumination. Wooden decking is generally 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 any size or shape to accommodate any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can create a striking effect. Wooden decking is fairly easy to install and causes minimal disruption, especially when compared to other possibilities like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is crucial however to be sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the weight of any furniture or plants that you want to use on the decking. There is a variety of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Usually decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which typically involves yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become more popular for use in wooden decking as they are more robust and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Eastleigh

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 Eastleigh 2025

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

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Eastleigh

Eastleigh is a railway town in Hampshire, situated in between Southampton and Winchester along with a population of about 50,000. The town lies on the River Itchen, among England's leading chalk streams for fly fishing. Eastleigh in addition contains the expanding parts of Hedge End, Fair Oak and Bishopstoke. For all home improvements you're considering in the Eastleigh area, make sure only to use vetted businesses and compare and contrast quotations from respectable tradesmen.

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JM Fencing and Landscaping

89 review(s)
Based: in Farnham, GU10 1FD

Mitchell Landscaping have been established for 10 years, offering quality advice and services in landscaping, Gardening and Fencing. We pride ourselves in offering a prompt, efficient service and are always conscious of our customers needs. I alw...

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Brigitte R., GU15
5

Garden | Decking in Camberley

Nice guy who I will contact again once if we decide to go ahead with the project.

PR Property

5 review(s)
Based: in Pulborough, RH20 3GT

I am a self motivated individual that enjoys making homes looking special, I pride myself on completing a professional finish I all areas, no job is to small, I like to work with clients to fulfill there aspirations

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Christine B., RH10
4

Garden | Decking in Crawley

Excellent nothing was too much trouble

Lenthall Landscapes

1 review(s)
Based: in Hook, RG27 8EX

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Brigitte R., GU15
5

Garden | Decking in Camberley

Very impressed as Oliver also brought a roofer with him to discuss the whole project of taking the roof off the garage t...

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27 Apr

Garden | Decking

Eastleigh - SO53

Enquiry from: Azhar R

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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 Please call to appoint

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21 Mar

Garden | Decking

Eastleigh - SO53

Enquiry from: Mark K

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Other Forms: 18, 92 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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22 Sep

Garden | Decking

Eastleigh - SO53

Enquiry from: Efra C

Start Date: Immediate

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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06 Jul

Garden | Decking

Eastleigh - SO53

Enquiry from: Andrew F

Start Date: Immediate

to remove existing decking area and replace with new - Estimated Service Date: 20/07/2015 - Estimated Decking Area (sq ft): 500 - Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Sem...

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18 Jun

Garden | Decking

Waterlooville - PO7

Enquiry from: Rajesh P

Start Date: Immediate

complete garden makeover . including cutting grass . partial garden and partial garden to be decked . are you the property owner: owner property type: semi detached do you have a: medium size garden g...

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08 Apr

Garden | Decking

Fareham - PO15

Enquiry from: Clive M

Start Date: Immediate

old rotting decking, uprights and cane fencing (one side only) removed from garden corner and new weather resistant decking system fitted, to include lighting (power cable has been run to existing st...

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15 Feb

Garden | Decking

Fareham - PO14

Enquiry from: Andrea H

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customer in the fareham area made an enquiry a couple of projects including wooden decking.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you the pro...

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04 Jul

Garden | Decking

Fareham - PO16

Enquiry from: Stephen J

Start Date: Immediate

replacement and extension of current wooden decking and stairs from rear of property. dimensions are approx 4m x 2.3m x 1.8m high. only the base and stairs are required, as glass panels will be moun...

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19 May

Garden | Decking

Portsmouth - PO6

Enquiry from: David M

Start Date: Immediate

i would like part of my garden to be levelled to be flat and for this section to be replaced with patio / decking. at the end of the garden i would like some raised flower beds to be built are you th...

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08 May

Garden | Decking

Waterlooville - PO8

Enquiry from: BLAKE C

Start Date: Immediate

hi we are looking to find a company who can provide us plans, prices, timescales for supply & fit of an estimated 3m x 8m wooden garden deck, with a tiled roof pagoda over one 3m x 3m section to house...

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23 Feb

Garden | Decking

Southampton - SO19

Enquiry from: Pauline C

Start Date: Immediate

customer in the southampton area made an enquiry a couple of projects including wooden decking.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you the...

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19 Feb

Garden | Decking

Fareham - PO15

Enquiry from: Chris S

Start Date: Immediate

3.6m wife x 3m deep timber decking, no rails requited. garden is on a 10cm slope, and is on clay soil which gets very wet when it rains. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type...

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18 Dec

Garden | Decking

Gosport - PO12

Enquiry from: Emily J

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Lifting of old paving with turf placed down and some kind of patio. Open to desi...

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03 May

Garden | Decking

Waterlooville - PO8

Enquiry from: Nick W

Start Date: Immediate

currently have old wooden decking around the rear of house.considering this being removed and composite decking fitted.appreciate call"ation. are you the property owner: owner of the property prop...

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05 Apr

Garden | Decking

Gosport - PO12

Enquiry from: Corine D

Start Date: Immediate

replace existant old decking 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 Mar

Garden | Decking

Southampton - SO19

Enquiry from: Hilary M

Start Date: Immediate

customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: detached, work description: garden design and landscape are you the property owner: owner of the property do...

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04 Aug

Garden | Decking

Waterlooville - PO7

Enquiry from: Edward B

Start Date: Immediate

Review of existing decking with a view to replacement

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17 Apr

Garden | Decking

Southampton - SO19

Enquiry from: Sarah W

Start Date: Immediate

Decking tiles to fit a large area

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22 Oct

Garden | Decking

Southampton - SO31

Enquiry from: Keven H

Start Date: Immediate

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

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13 May

Garden | Decking

Fareham - PO16

Enquiry from: Linda I

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: wide patio or decking and wide ramp to enable me, with now multiple sclero...

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FAQs

How to lay decking?
Laying simple, ground-level decking may sound intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. With careful planning and preparation, you can lay decking that you’ll be proud to show off to neighbours, family and friends. Here are a few tips to get you started. Plan carefully Draw out a plan, to scale, on paper. This will help you to know how many boards you’ll need and ensure that you don’t end up having to cut anything to fit. Prepare the area Measure out the site according to your plan and hammer a peg into each corner, then tie string around each peg to help you see what you’re working with. If you’re not laying on existing slabs, dig into the ground, lifting out turf if it’s there, and check that the site is level. Then add concrete slabs for more stability or lay weed-control fabric over the ground and cover with gravel to further prevent weed growth. Build your sub-frame Since a lot of people ask this, we’ve got a more detailed guide in the FAQ below. Lay your deck boards
  1. Start in one corner of the sub-frame and position the first board across the inner joists. You want the deck board in the opposite direction to the inner joists, ensuring that it’s flush with the frame. Position any end-to-end joins between the deck boards halfway across an inner joist so you can screw both boards into the joist for stability. Make sure you keep a gap of between 5-8mm to allow for expansion of the wood.
  2. Begin to screw your deck boards to the joists. You’ll need to secure the deck board to every joist is covers along your deck frame. Use two screws for every joist. Mark where you’re going to add your screws, ensuring that they are at least 15mm from the end of the board and 20mm from the outside edges. Drill pilot holes for the screws, being careful to only drill through the deck board and not the joist. Then screw the decking screws into the holes.
  3. Continue to screw in the deck boards, ensuring you leave the correct expansion gap. You can stagger the deck board joins across the deck for more strength.
  4. Sand down any cut ends if you need to before applying decking preserver to protect the timber from rotting.
Although this is a simplified set of instructions, it’s enough for you to see whether you want to attempt to lay decking yourself – and if you don’t, you can get in touch with professionals who will be happy to give you a quote.

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 decking do I need?
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.
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
How to fit composite decking?
Fitting composite decking is similar to installing timber decking, but there are some small differences in terms of the gaps you need to leave between boards and the screws you use. We’ll go through a quick guide to show you the process involved in fitting composite decking so you can decide whether it’s something you want to do yourself. Prepare the area Prepare the area according to our instructions in the previous FAQs – or you can use an existing patio or concrete base if you have one. Measure and mark out the area using chalk (if using an existing base). Assemble the decking frame Build the outer frame as we show in our FAQs above; if the area you have planned is longer than your joists, you’ll need to join them together. When you’ve built the frame and it’s secure, ensure that it’s at the right level for water runoff and add risers, slabs or treated off-cuts of timber at 500mm intervals if you need to. Add joists The spacing of your joists will depend on the type of design you have chosen for your composite decking. If you’re laying arched boards horizontally, you’ll need to space the joists 300mm apart. Lay your composite decking boards
  1. If you’ve not got an overhang or it’s a fixed deck, fit starter clips along the outside edge of the frame and secure with screws provided with the composite decking. If you are working with an overhang, put the first board into position not exceeding 25mm. If you’re adding a fascia, put an off-cut of board under the overhang so you know it’ll be flush with the fascia.
  2. Pre-drill all fixing points, measuring in 30mm from the edge of the board. Secure the board to the joist below with composite decking screws.
  3. Slide a hidden fastener clip in so it sits within the groove of the deck board. It needs to be in the centre of the joist to keep the boards secure and ensure an expansion gap of 6mm. Tighten the clips until just tight, and repeat so there’s a clip at every joist.
  4. Add the next board, ensuring that the fastener clips sit within the groove – make sure you don’t force it. Repeat step 3.
  5. Continue steps 3 and 4 until you’re at the final board, which you should secure in the same way as you did the first.
Add a fascia board If you’re adding a fascia, measure in 40mm from each end and add two guide marks: one at 40mm from the top and the other at 40mm from the bottom. Connect the marks, then mark at 300mm intervals down the board. Drill pilot holes, then put the fascia board into position. You need to make sure that there’s a 40mm ventilation gap between the bottom of the fascia and the ground. Ask someone to hold the board level until you’ve finished securing it with composite decking screws; you can get colour-matched ones so they don’t look unsightly at the end of your decking. Not so sure you want to carry out such a big project yourself? Get quotes from decking pros who will be able to fit composite decking much more quickly and easily.
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