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Wooden Decking in Gunnislake

Wooden decking is an increasingly popular option for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable areas which 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 seamless transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking can come in any size or shape to match any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can produce an impressive effect. Wooden decking is fairly easy to install and causes little disruption, especially in comparison to other possibilities like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of an 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 want to use on the decking. There is a array of types of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Typically decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which commonly entails yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming more popular for use in wooden decking as they are more robust and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Gunnislake

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 Gunnislake 2024

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

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Gunnislake

Gunnislake is a large village in east Cornwall, England, UK. It is set in the Tamar Valley almost 10 miles (16 km) north of Plymouth. Gunnislake is in the civil parish of Calstock and is close to Cornwall's border with Devon which follows the course of the River Tamar. It has an electoral ward in its own name that includes much of Calstock and the surrounding region. In accordance with the 2011 Census, the village has a permanent population of around 4574 people. The village has a past history of mining and much of the town's growth is owed to this industrial activity, although this market is no longer active in the region. Amid the mining boom in the Victorian period, more than 7000 people were employed in the mines of the Tamar Valley. Throughout this time, Gunnislake was held in equal standing among the wealthiest mining locations in Europe. The region is primarily residential with a small handful of businesses, which vary from clubs to garages and small stores. Gunnislake lies in the Tamar Valley designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, although some modern industrial advancement has actually been attempted and achieved. Within early 2006, Hingston Down Quarry set up a new asphalt production tower which is easily noticeable as it dominates the horizon of Gunnislake. Since 2001, the village has actually every year hosted its own fair, involving a wide array of celebrations throughout a week-long occasion. There is a King George's Field in memorial to King George V set in lower Gunnislake for recreational and sport activities. The town is also the home of Gunnislake Football Club. For all your home refurbishments, make sure to identify reliable professionals in Gunnislake to make certain of quality.

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A1 FENCING & DECKING

15 review(s)
Based: in Plymouth, PL4 6NL

All types of domestic and garden and security fencing catered for free quotations no job too big or small

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Jeanne M., PL12
5

Garden | Decking in Saltash

The installation of the decking was very good but they did not clear up any of the mess afterwards so no stars for this

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21 Jun

Garden | Decking

Calstock, Gunnislake - PL18

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17 Jun

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Calstock, Gunnislake - PL18

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customer in the calstock, gunnislake area made an enquiry a couple of projects including garden maintenance.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project...

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29 Apr

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Saltash - PL12

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i’m enquiring for my daughter they need advice and help regarding their garden, thank you are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: terrace do you have a: medium size garden garde...

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02 Apr

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Plymouth - PL7

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23 Jun

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Plymouth - PL2

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23 May

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Plymouth - PL9

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we'd like to get a quote for decking in sherford, plymouth. 33x5m, very slight gradient, railings required. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of serv...

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25 Mar

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Plymouth - PL2

Enquiry from: Stephen B

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to install secure footing and joists for base unit of decking on slight inclined ground, and to install level decking boards of approx. 2.8metres x 4.4 metres are you the property owner: owner of the ...

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29 Oct

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Plymouth - PL6

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replace old decking steps, with new decking steps. 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 ...

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14 Jul

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Plymouth - PL2

Enquiry from: Patrick M

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replace like for like raised wooden decking, hand rails and joists. top deck area 4.8m wide x 3.8m long. to rear of the property. available side access. are you the property owner: owner of the prop...

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22 May

Garden | Decking

Plymouth - PL4

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replacement of old decking in a small back garden(back yard type, approx 12m x 7m) are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply...

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22 Apr

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Plymouth - PL6

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replace current decking with new deck, best quality decking, remove old wood - measurements approx 3.5m x 5m adjoining house/conservatory. have had another firm in who have said that they cannot start...

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22 Apr

Garden | Decking

Saltash - PL12

Enquiry from: Russell P

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30 Mar

Garden | Decking

Torpoint - PL11

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customer in the torpoint 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 pr...

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25 Mar

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Plymouth - PL3

Enquiry from: Georgia R

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hello i would like the other half of my garden with decking or composit decking and would like a free quote please. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level ...

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15 Mar

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Plymouth - PL2

Enquiry from: Michele W

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need decking area redone have taken up old decking and supports it’s a large area but need to know if i you have a service to pay monthly on a credit agreement it do you have to pay in full on com...

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24 Apr

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Plymouth - PL2

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21 Apr

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Plymouth - PL3

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12 Nov

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Plymouth - PL5

Enquiry from: Marie H

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

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30 Mar

Garden | Decking

Plymouth - PL7

Enquiry from: Shirley B

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Taking up old rotton decking and replacing garden with slabs

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26 Sep

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Plymouth - PL2

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FAQs

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 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 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.

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