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Wooden Decking in Gourock

Wooden decking is an increasingly fashionable choice for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable spaces which you can use year round by using external heating and lighting. Wooden decking is generally installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth 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 create a striking effect. Wooden decking is reasonably quick to install and causes little disruption, especially when compared to other possibilities like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is crucial however to be 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 array of species of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Normally decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which generally requires yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming popular for use in wooden decking because they are stronger and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Gourock

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 Gourock 2024

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

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Gourock

Gourock is a town that is within the Inverclyde council area and historically a burgh of the county of Renfrewshire in the west of Scotland. The town's name derives from the Gaelic term for 'rounded hill', which relates to the hill above the town. Historically a small fishing village, Gourock progressively progressed into a community centred on herring curing, copper mining, rope making, quarrying, and yacht building and servicing. The town functioned as a seaside resort on the Firth of Clyde in the second half of the 19th century. Existing structures representing this piece of the town's history are increasingly disappearing, with The Bay Hotel and Cragburn Pavilion being gone from the town since the end of the 20th century. Regardless, growth continues to occur along the coastline, such as the repair of Castle Leven, with the building and construction of brand-new estates enabling it to be in use as a bed and breakfast. Despite the fact that more expansion is occurring, an area of green belt continues to separate the town from the Cloch lighthouse. Its principal function in the present day is as a vibrant residential area, with a railway terminus and ferryboat services. The David MacBrayne Ltd. head office sits at the pier, and their Argyll Ferries subsidiary runs a passenger ferry service to Dunoon. Gourock is the home to one of the 3 public outdoor swimming pools that continue to exist in Scotland. Built in 1909 with a sandy flooring, the Gourock Outdoor Pool is a contemporary facility with heated and cleansed sea water. It forms a part of a leisure centre, featuring an enlarged gym and lift access. For all of your home upgrades, make sure to make use of trustworthy contractors in Gourock to make certain of quality.

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25 Jun

Garden | Decking

Gourock - PA19

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an extension onto current decking, already have the materials are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: deck only please cal...

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29 Mar

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Gourock - PA19

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customer in the gourock 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 you the pro...

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12 Aug

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Gourock - PA19

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decking round area levelled for paddling pool, to allow safe access are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck pleas...

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07 May

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Greenock - PA16

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full decking on the right side of my garden are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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23 Oct

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Port Glasgow - PA14

Enquiry from: Alastair L

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decking built

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18 Jul

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Port Glasgow - PA14

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Small decking and to lay the immatation grass Are you the property owner: Owne...

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27 Sep

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Skelmorlie - PA17

Enquiry from: John M

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I want a raised decking 5m long x 3m wide with banister around on 3 sides, I will need a gate in that banister and 3-4 steps art the entrance. The decking will require flagstones to sit the uprights o...

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27 Jun

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Greenock - PA16

Enquiry from: Samuel M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Price for decking,on a sloped garden,to be level .thank you Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Terrace What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale...

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09 Jan

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40 m2 raised decking

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07 Jul

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Helensburgh - G84

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We are looking to get a large area of our rear garden decked with composite decking which will be strong enough to hold a hot tub & also have the wooden decking replaced with composite on our balcony,...

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11 May

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Port Glasgow - PA14

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Looking to get our5 back garden decked Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: Less than one month

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15 Apr

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Port Glasgow - PA14

Enquiry from: Claire L

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Rectangular decking so approx 20ft by 9ft to add onto exsiting decking. - Estimated Service Date: 25/04/2016 - Estimated Decking Area (sq ft): 25 - Reason for Request: To get quotes and then choose a ...

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02 Oct

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Port Glasgow - PA14

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15 Jul

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Port Glasgow - PA14

Enquiry from: Katrina L

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looking for quotes for decking in my garden. to cover an area square with an additional small area in front of my shed. - Estimated Service Date: 31/08/2015 - Estimated Decking Area (sq ft): 12 - Rea...

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24 Apr

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Greenock - PA16

Enquiry from: Gary P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

decking in from of patio doors. the decking has to be raised to meet bottom of patio doors - Estimated Service Date: 24/04/2015 - Estimated Decking Area (sq ft): 4 x4 - Reason for Request: To just hav...

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14 Apr

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Greenock - PA16

Enquiry from: Andrew S

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Decking to be completed in back garden in shape of a T, the total area is 71m2

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06 Apr

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Port Glasgow - PA14

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Home Owner Wooden decking from living room French door at the back of the house. Approximately 12ft by 6ft. Call To Appoint

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20 Feb

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Greenock - PA15

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A new garden landscape, with decking and fence and bench Homeowner Please contact to appoint

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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 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 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.
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.
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