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Wooden Decking in Gloucester

Wooden decking is an increasingly common choice for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very elegant areas that can be used year round by adding external 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 inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking is available in any size or shape to match any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can create an impressive effect. Wooden decking is relatively easy to install and causes little disruption, particularly in comparison to other possibilities like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is essential however to make certain that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the load of any furniture or plants that you want to use on the decking. There is a choice of varieties 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 need maintenance, which generally will involve annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming popular for use in wooden decking as they are more robust and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Gloucester

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 Gloucester, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Gloucester 2024

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

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Gloucester

This city in the south west of England holds a populace of just over 120,000 and retains plenty of its background, especially coming from the Middle ages and Tudor time periods with gabled and half-timbered properties. A sweeping redesign in 1972 has assisted the city to modernise, so there's an array of houses all in need of attention for various reasons.

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Garden | Decking in Gloucester

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18 Apr

Garden | Decking

Gloucester - GL4

Enquiry from: Dorothy V

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the lawn cutting in the back garden. are you the property owner: owner property type: other do you have a: medium size garden garden type: back garden work required: decking, path, lighting

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08 Jul

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Gloucester - GL4

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*homeowner garden decking supplied and fitted please call to appoint

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15 Jun

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Gloucester - GL2

Enquiry from: Zuzana P

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customer in gloucester areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for wooden decking.confirmed interest via email at 15/06/2022 15:40.please call to arrange appoi...

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25 Feb

Garden | Decking

Gloucester - GL1

Enquiry from: Terry E

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there is a roof garden at first floor flat 1, area approximately 41 square metres (4.5m x 9.2m). it has softwood timber decking installed 16 years ago, which is rotting in places. i would like to re...

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07 Oct

Garden | Decking

Gloucester - GL1

Enquiry from: Harold R

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outside kitchen to garden which is about 27 feet by 12 feet are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please...

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25 Jun

Garden | Decking

Gloucester - GL4

Enquiry from: Scott T

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

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13 May

Garden | Decking

Gloucester - GL2

Enquiry from: Marcin P

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: detached, work description: 15 squared metres of either paving or wooden decking. are you the property owner...

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06 Sep

Garden | Decking

Gloucester - GL2

Enquiry from: Alison C

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Replacement of a large area of decking,

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22 May

Garden | Decking

Gloucester - GL3

Enquiry from: Sonia B

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: replacing a decking area, and to go slightly larger with the area. Are you t...

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08 May

Garden | Decking

Gloucester - GL4

Enquiry from: Susan D

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Garden makeover New decking New lawn make existing make patio smaller path ...

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13 Apr

Garden | Decking

Gloucester - GL2

Enquiry from: Charlene S

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Removal of shrubs Removal of decking & new lawn laid in its place Fencing ar...

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28 Dec

Garden | Decking

Gloucester - GL3

Enquiry from: Hayley D

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: My garden is overgrown. I would like all plants to be cleared and a new fence pu...

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20 Sep

Garden | Decking

Gloucester - GL4

Enquiry from: Barry R

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Fencing work & spraying. Decking work and coating. Possibly new turf ?

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07 May

Garden | Decking

Gloucester - GL3

Enquiry from: Nigel M

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Decking by patio doors

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22 Apr

Garden | Decking

Gloucester - GL2

Enquiry from: A C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi detached Other Forms: 92 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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19 Apr

Garden | Decking

Gloucester - GL19

Enquiry from: Sarah A

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X19 4.2m decking boards

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01 Apr

Garden | Decking

Gloucester - GL4

Enquiry from: Patricia M

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Mow lawn on regular basis, one off sort out, tidy up rockery and water fea...

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29 May

Garden | Decking

Gloucester - GL19

Enquiry from: Max C

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rectangular shaped Decking. 12' x 10'. Raised approx. 26" from ground. One set of steps on the left 10' side positioned approximately in the middle. all sides to have safety railing except of cour...

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26 Mar

Garden | Decking

Gloucester - GL2

Enquiry from: Martin S

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We have an area approximately 20 square metres which we would like a quote for to be decked

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15 Feb

Garden | Decking

Gloucester - GL2

Enquiry from: JOHN M

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Decking outside patio doors approx 6ft x 7ft square.

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FAQs

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 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 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.
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