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Wooden Decking in Edinburgh

Wooden decking is an increasingly common option for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful areas which you can use 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 seamless transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking can come in virtually any size or shape to match any area. Curved designs or large areas connected by pathways can produce a striking effect. Wooden decking is relatively simple to install and causes minimal disruption, particularly in comparison to alternate options like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is important however to make certain 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 types of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Usually decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which typically includes annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become more popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Edinburgh

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 Edinburgh, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Edinburgh 2024

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

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Edinburgh

Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and contains the second largest population of any urban region in the country, behind Glasgow. Edinburgh is found in Scotland's southeast, having a populace of practically 500,000. The city comes with a range of traditional and modern day housing, starting from the medieval and Georgian eras. Additionally, there are 4,500 listed buildings and 40 preservation areas about the city, appealing to thousands of visitors each and every year and creating a growing tourist attraction. In order to strengthen your property, then make certain to use reliable companies in the area to do the best job possible.

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20 Jun

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH4

Enquiry from: Douglas M

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we would like decking and fencing restored and treated. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: deck only please call to appoint

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30 Apr

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Edinburgh - EH17

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we have a new miller homes property in edgelaw, edinburgh. the grassed rear garden is approx 30 x 35ft in size. we would like an original paved area extended and the grass removed. remaining gard...

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27 Aug

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH1

Enquiry from: Andrew M

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the house has a wooden decked roof garden which needs a deep clean, repairs as necessary and re-sealed. if you are interested in visiting the property and quoting for the work, please send me an email...

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22 Jul

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: Sheila M

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: 20 x 3.6m lengths of decking to be laid and preparation work required.

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30 Jun

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: Chakradhar V

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hi all, i am looking for decking at my garden (30 l x 10 w feet) with hand railing and planters and some paving work around it it would be great if someone could contact me for a quick chat are you t...

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24 Jun

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH8

Enquiry from: James S

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i need to raise up a recessed section of my garden (was a greenhouse foundation) to the level of my lawn. it's about 6x4 meters and would need to be raised 1 meter. i would like the timber deck to su...

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31 May

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: Chakradhar V

Start Date: Immediate

hi all, i am looking for decking at my garden (30 l x 10 w feet) with hand railing and planters and some paving work around it it would be great if someone could contact me for a quick chat are you t...

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25 Apr

Garden | Decking

Balerno, Currie, Edinburgh, Juniper Green - EH14

Enquiry from: Leslie H

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already have decking 10ft x 8ft 5 years old has been stained so many times needs upgrading better quality wood are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of s...

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13 Mar

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: David S

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hi i'm looking to get me decking washed, repaired (where required) and treated for protection. the decking was previously painted but most of that has weathered or been washed off and i'd like the re...

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25 Jan

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH16

Enquiry from: Mark D

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hi, i am looking for a decking area to be built in my rear garden. i would also be looking for a summer house to be erected as part of the work as well. are you the property owner: owner of the prope...

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09 Oct

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH4

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06 Aug

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH11

Enquiry from: James B

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other other forms: wooden decking agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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03 Aug

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH15

Enquiry from: Gloria L

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have wooden decking looking to replace with composite decking what level of service do you require: supply and deck property type: terrace are you the property owner: owner of the property please call...

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06 May

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH4

Enquiry from: John W

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace other forms: wooden decking agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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23 May

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH16

Enquiry from: Andrena R

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Commercial, Work description: relaying slabs after leveling ground and /or possibly fitting decking. Are yo...

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22 Apr

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH4

Enquiry from: Stuart M

Start Date: Immediate

Looking for quotes on creating a decking area in an L shaped space outside our back door. Length of 1st part 3.4 m width is 1.4m. Then for the L part it is 2.1m long and 2.9 m wide... it would be on ...

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27 Mar

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH16

Enquiry from: Theresa K

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Back yard ive got the matetails just needing work done

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08 Sep

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH16

Enquiry from: Joanna S

Start Date: Less than one month

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

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26 Aug

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH16

Enquiry from: Jane C

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Strimming and cutting back overgrown grass Remove weeds Remove bushes and inst...

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06 Jul

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH4

Enquiry from: John G

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Work description: To have separate prices for clearance and fencing and decking in my garden

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FAQs

How to lay decking on uneven ground?
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
  1. 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.
  2. Add a 50mm layer of hardcore and make sure it’s compact.
  3. Build the decking sub-frame as we describe in ‘How to build a deck frame’.
  4. Lay out paving slabs along the edges and in the centre of the area. This will help to spread the weight of the decking.
  5. 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.
  6. 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 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.
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.
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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