Wooden Decking in Falkirk

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Wooden Decking in Falkirk

Wooden decking is an increasingly prevalent choice 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 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 smooth transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking is available in any size or shape to fit any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can produce an impressive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably quick to install and causes little disruption, especially when compared to alternate options like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is vital however to be sure 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 selection of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Usually decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which typically involves annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become more popular for use in wooden decking as they are stronger and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Falkirk

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 2025

Avg. price low	Avg. price low £613
Avg. price	Avg. price £1,025
Avg. price high	Avg. price high £1,363

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

Wooden decking installation cost in Falkirk 2025

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

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The Central Lowlands town of Falkirk is within the Forth Valley of Scotland and contains a populace of 32,422. It's the twentieth most populated settlement in the country, with the bigger urban area including 145,000. Falkirk has a very high population density of 7,857 people each square mile. For all house enhancements you're thinking of in Falkirk, be sure to make use of vetted professionals in the region and get the top price by checking quotations.

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20 Jul

Garden | Decking

Falkirk - FK1

Enquiry from: Kevin H

Start Date: Immediate

decking area supplied and fitted by aug*** 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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09 May

Garden | Decking

Falkirk - FK1

Enquiry from: Uirene B

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Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Is the building: Domestic Other Forms: 92 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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15 Nov

Garden | Decking

Falkirk - FK2

Enquiry from: Catrin R

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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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25 Apr

Garden | Decking

Falkirk - FK2

Enquiry from: Peter C

Start Date: Immediate

Approx 7.5m x 2.5m deck raised to level of door sill (approx 7inch) - Estimated Service Date: 01/07/2016 - Estimated Decking Area (sq ft): 19 - Reason for Request: To get quotes and then choose a dec...

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04 Mar

Garden | Decking

Falkirk - FK2

Enquiry from: Kelly M

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Work description: New fence and some decking.. and maybe a new lawn. Lift some slabs.

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22 Aug

Garden | Decking

Falkirk - FK2

Enquiry from: Kevin B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Decking for my back garden for me and my wife and kids Estimated Decking Area (sq ft): 30 Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Terrace Time scale: 1-3 months What l...

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26 Jan

Garden | Decking

Falkirk - FK1

Enquiry from: Craig E

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Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached 460 sqr foot Supplied and fitted Time scale: 1-3 months please contact to appoint *

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31 May

Garden | Decking

Shotts - ML7

Enquiry from: Fiona M

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front grass cut and patio strimmed are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace do you have a: large garden garden type: front garden work required: lawn/turfing, path c...

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23 Jul

Garden | Decking

Bellshill - ML4

Enquiry from: Ian K

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customer in bellshill area has requested that we arrange quotes for their wooden decking project.they are considering various options and would like to discuss with a carpenter directly.please call to...

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20 May

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH54

Enquiry from: Susan M

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deck to be cleaned, sanded & restained 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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16 Apr

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH54

Enquiry from: Niku S

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full back garden decking work 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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30 Jan

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH54

Enquiry from: Jacqueline G

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customer in edinburgh area has requested that we arrange quotes for their wooden decking project.mrs are considering various options and would like to discuss with a carpenter directly.please call to ...

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30 Jul

Garden | Decking

Airdrie - ML6

Enquiry from: Francrsca M

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: semi detached work description: weeding, shrubs need trimming, trees to be cut back, and plants to be tidied...

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30 Jun

Garden | Decking

Glasgow - G67

Enquiry from: Scott D

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raised deck with 2 levels , 3.13m width x 5.2m length on a slope are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck please...

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28 Jun

Garden | Decking

Airdrie - ML6

Enquiry from: Natalee J

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fix my decking , the guy who did it didn’t do it right you’ll see it for yourself are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace what level of service do you require: ...

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25 Jun

Garden | Decking

Glasgow - G67

Enquiry from: Scott D

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21 Jun

Garden | Decking

Salvesen Crescent - EH47

Enquiry from: Edward H

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

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18 Jun

Garden | Decking

Airdrie - ML6

Enquiry from: Jeanette B

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raised deck out from patio doors are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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17 Jun

Garden | Decking

Glasgow - G67

Enquiry from: Jaclyn G

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raised decking to be removed, new ground level decking to be supplied and fitted, stairs under current decking to be removed and replaced. roughly 7m wide by 3.5m deep are you the property owner: own...

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07 Jun

Garden | Decking

Coatbridge - ML5

Enquiry from: Helen B

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Composite fencing and decking and Astro turf and a gate

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FAQs

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.

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

Measure your deck frame and cut to size if necessary.
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.
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.
Fit the coach screws with either a drill driver or socket and ratchet.
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.

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.

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.

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