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Wooden Decking in Eyemouth

Wooden decking is an increasingly prevalent choice for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful areas which can be used year round by using additional heating and light. Wooden decking is typically 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 complement any area. Curved designs or large areas connected by pathways can create an attractive effect. Wooden decking is relatively quick to install and causes minimal disruption, particularly in comparison to alternatives like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is critical however to make certain that your wooden decking is structurally sound and capable of taking the load of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a selection of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Generally decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which generally will involve annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become more popular for use in wooden decking as they are stronger and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Eyemouth

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 Eyemouth 2024

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

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Eyemouth

Eyemouth is a small town and civil parish in Berwickshire, in the Scottish Borders location of Scotland. It is 2 miles (3.2 kilometres) east of the primary north-south A1 road as well as simply 8 miles (13 km) north of Berwick-upon-Tweed. It has a population of about 3,420 people (2004 ). The community's name originates from its location at the mouth of the Eye Water. The Berwickshire coast contains high cliffs over deep clear water with sandy coves and also stunning harbours. A fishing port, Eyemouth holds a yearly Herring Queen Festival. Noteworthy structures in the town consist of Gunsgreen House and also a cemetery watch-house developed to stand guard versus the Resurrectionists (body snatchers). A number of the features of a traditional fishing village are maintained in the slim roads and also 'vennels', giving shelter from the sea and also well-suited to the smuggling practice of old. Eyemouth is not far from the tiny towns of Ayton, Reston, St. Abbs, Coldingham as well as Burnmouth. The coast supplies possibilities for birdwatching, strolling, angling and also diving. Holiday accommodation includes several resorts, B&B s and also a holiday park. The geology of the area reveals proof of folding that led James Hutton to announce that the surface of the planet had transformed drastically over the ages.

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16 Oct

Garden | Decking

Eyemouth - TD14

Enquiry from: Anita G

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Removal of various mature shrubs, design of large decked area to flow with rema...

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29 Jan

Garden | Decking

Berwick-upon-tweed - TD15

Enquiry from: Drew D

Start Date: Immediate

gardening , landscaping and possibly hedge and fence work garden type: back garden, front garden property type: semi detached are you the property owner: owner of the property roughly the size of your...

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19 Mar

Garden | Decking

Berwick-upon-tweed - TD15

Enquiry from: Stuart L

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in the berwick-upon-tweed 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 ...

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12 Mar

Garden | Decking

Berwick-upon-tweed - TD15

Enquiry from: Stuart L

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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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06 May

Garden | Decking

Berwick-upon-tweed - TD15

Enquiry from: Michael W

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Fencing decking gardening

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01 Feb

Garden | Decking

Berwick-upon-tweed - TD15

Enquiry from: Emily A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

I have a mobile home at Berwick holiday park with a full length decking with three steps. Not sure exact length but think the front is is roughly either 14ft x 8ft. Side is 38ft long x 3ft wide. Only ...

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29 Nov

Garden | Decking

Berwick-upon-tweed - TD15

Enquiry from: Dea P

Start Date: Immediate

Wooden decking, approx 3.2m by 6.2m Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi detached What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: Immediate

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FAQs

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 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.
How much is decking?
How much decking costs depends on the type of material you go for, how big you want your decking to be and where you live in the country. But typically, the cost of decking is between £1,200 - £1,800. The most popular material for decking is pre-treated softwood, which will set you back around £1,000 for 15m2. Hardwood is more expensive but is more durable, and will cost approximately £2,000 for the same amount. Homeowners are also beginning to choose composite decking, which is made from recycled plastic and wood fibres, and is low-maintenance and eco-friendly. This will cost around £1,600 for 15m2, while uPVC which is also a low-maintenance option costs around £600. People tend to choose composite over uPVC because it looks more like natural timber. If you’re a competent DIYer, you might want to have a go at laying decking yourself which will set you back around £1,000 for a standard softwood timber deck. We think it’s worth paying the extra £600 for a professional to lay your decking, since they will be able to do it much more quickly. If you do want to try it yourself, we recommend leaving at least a whole weekend open to do it, but it’s likely to take you longer. Factor in the possibility of having to take time off work to complete it and it might be more cost-effective to leave it to the pros.
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.
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