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Wooden Decking in Gloucestershire

Wooden decking is an increasingly prevalent option for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful areas which you can use year round by installing outside heating and light. Wooden decking is frequently installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking can come in virtually any size or shape to match any area. Curved designs or large areas connected by pathways can create a striking effect. Wooden decking is reasonably quick to install and causes little disruption, especially when compared to alternatives like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is necessary however to be certain 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 species of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Usually decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which generally includes yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become more popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Gloucestershire

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 Gloucestershire, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Gloucestershire 2024

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

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Gloucestershire

The Southwest British region of Gloucestershire is bordered by Wales and several additional counties including Herefordshire, Oxfordshire and Somerset. As well as being home to the county town city of Gloucester, its other key towns include Cheltenham, Stroud and Tewkesbury. The county is positioned 26th in the UK regarding population with 858,000 yet because of its big land area, Gloucestershire enjoys a fairly low density of 700 individuals per square mile. For any home upgrades you have planned for your Gloucestershire household, ensure to use vetted specialists in the area to make sure high quality of work.

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Tree & Garden Designs

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Based: in Gloucestershire, GL7 6DA

I am a family runed business professional and efficient for 30 years !

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Anjuna B., HP14
11th June 2022
5

Garden | Decking in High Wycombe

All good service. Clean & tidy people. Finishing of the to be improved

I Build Bespoke Landscaping

5 review(s)
Based: in Gloucester, GL2 9PU

Ibuildbespoke landscaping and house renovations is very different from your average building company We are here to help you get the overall finished home that you have always dreamed for we offer free architecture design. and free no obligation qu...

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Harold R., GL1
8th October 2020
5

Garden | Decking in Gloucester

Very good.

S A Adams Landscaping and Groundworks

3 review(s)
Based: in Wiltshire, SN12 7EU

S A Adams Landscaping & Groundworks. We are a respected family team working within the local community. That offers both domestic and commercial work undertaken. With the highest of standards of workmanship through out without spending huge amounts ...

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MauriceA B., SN4
23rd June 2017
5

Garden | Decking in Swindon

This project is still at the quote me a price stage, however Mr Adams was a pleasure to meet and his input was very prof...

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18 Apr

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Gloucester - GL4

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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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29 Jan

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Cirencester, Fairford, Lechlade - GL7

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

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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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25 Jun

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Cirencester, Fairford, Lechlade - GL7

Enquiry from: Andrew B

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to repair splits and replace damaged boards in existing decking on a lake house. matching planks available on site. are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: detached what level of ...

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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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18 May

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Cirencester, Fairford, Lechlade - GL7

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16 May

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Dursley - GL11

Enquiry from: Mandy F

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1100cm by 134 cm approx want composite decking grey are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call...

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13 May

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Cirencester, Fairford, Lechlade - GL7

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10 Jan

Garden | Decking

Tewkesbury - GL20

Enquiry from: Kay G

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Decking and fencing

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09 Jan

Garden | Decking

Blakeney, Lydney - GL15

Enquiry from: MICHAEL B

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: detached, work description: replace a very large decking area. small fence..also light wood surrounding the ...

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04 Aug

Garden | Decking

Stonehouse - GL10

Enquiry from: John L

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install 3m x 3m decking platform are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require: deck only property type: semi detached please call to appoint

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05 Jul

Garden | Decking

Cheltenham - GL52

Enquiry from: Nick R

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area of decking to be installed in new build rear garden - 2 joined sections approx 12x10 and 9x6 feet.garden is relatively flat and decking is not intended to be raised. access to rear garden is good...

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12 Apr

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Cirencester, Fairford, Lechlade - GL7

Enquiry from: Caroline W

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property owner garden decking supplied and fitted please call to appoint

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22 Mar

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Stonehouse - GL10

Enquiry from: Graham C

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property owner wooden decking supplied and fitted please call to appoint

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07 Mar

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Cheltenham - GL53

Enquiry from: Julie B

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existing decking under a pergola needs replacing, and one of the posts from the pergola is rotten thus needs replacing also. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detac...

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03 Mar

Garden | Decking

Cheltenham - GL52

Enquiry from: Pili L

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an area of approx 25sqm to be decked with grey composite decking. ideally in 2 layers/ step up are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do y...

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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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03 Jan

Garden | Decking

Cheltenham - GL51

Enquiry from: Robert P

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

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30 Dec

Garden | Decking

Cheltenham - GL51

Enquiry from: Robert P

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

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16 Dec

Garden | Decking

Cheltenham - GL52

Enquiry from: Monika C

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are you the property owner: owner of the property other forms: kitchen design & installation, wooden decking agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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FAQs

Will I need safety barriers or balustrades for my decking?

If your deck isn’t going to be flat to the ground, it’s a good idea to have some kind of balustrade to avoid any tripping. If the gap between the deck and the ground is less than 600mm, use a 900mm balustrade. If it’s higher than 600mm, the balustrade should be 1100mm tall.

How to build a deck frame?
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
  1. Measure your deck frame and cut to size if necessary.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Fit the coach screws with either a drill driver or socket and ratchet.
  5. 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.
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.

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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