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Wooden Decking in Haverhill

Wooden decking is an increasingly fashionable option for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable spaces that can be used year round with the help of outside heating and lighting. Wooden decking is frequently 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 accommodate any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can create a stunning effect. Wooden decking is fairly simple to install and causes minimal disruption, particularly in comparison to alternatives like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is important however to make certain that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the load of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a range of species of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Often decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which usually requires annual 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 Haverhill

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 Haverhill 2024

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

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Haverhill

Haverhill is a market town and civil parish in the county of Suffolk. It is set on the borders of Essex and Cambridgeshire, sitting 14 miles south-east of Cambridgeshire and 47 miles north-east of central London. The town centre lies at the base of a dip in the chalk hills of the Newmarket Ridge, and the Stour Brook, which eventually joins the River Stour away from the town, passes through Haverhill. It is the second biggest town in the Borough of St. Edmundsbury, with a population of 27041. Whilst the town is surrounded by arable land, the economy is dominated by industry, due to the sizeable industrial estate and a business park including several production companies in the south of the town. It is also home to scientific firms and numerous waste processing, transportation and building and construction firms. As a result of planning reviews performed in 1956 and 1962, aiming to transfer families from London who had lost their homes during the course of The second world war, Haverhill has progressively grown in the post-war period, with a swift threefold rise in population from the population of 5446 in 1962. Haverhill is referred to as a modern-day and young town. It has 2 Non-League football clubs, Haverhill Rovers F. C. and Haverhill Borough F. C., a baseball team, and numerous sporting activities are available at a leisure centre including a swimming pool, a health club and a children's soft play area. As well as picking from multiple independent and chain stores for completing shopping, a weekly market is run in the town every Saturday, which dates back to 1086. For all your house upgrades, make sure to make use of credible professionals in Haverhill to make certain of quality.

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24 Mar

Garden | Decking

Haverhill - CB9

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11 Mar

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Haverhill - CB9

Enquiry from: Trevor C

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i would like to deck the garden to the side of my house with decking boards, joyst, posts and post creat. - Estimated Service Date: 28/03/2016 - Estimated Decking Area (sq ft): 180 - Reason for Reques...

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03 Feb

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Cambridge - CB1

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customer in cambridge areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for wooden decking.confirmed interest via telephone, sms and email at 03/02/2023 15:19.please cal...

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23 Feb

Garden | Decking

Saffron Walden - CB11

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Property owner 30m2 garden decking Supplied and fitted Please call to appoint

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09 Feb

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Braintree - CM7

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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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05 Aug

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Cambridge - CB2

Enquiry from: Paul C

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supply and fit first floor roof terrace with hardwood decking. total area 23 square metres. pedestal risers to be laid on roof spaced for structural strength of sub-frame. construct a timber sub-frame...

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23 Mar

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Sudbury - CO10

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10 Sep

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decking, either wood or composite for reatively small flat rook that is intended for very light use and mainly to hold some plants. the ruberised covering is to have a protective layer added. i need t...

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Cambridge - CB22

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04 Jun

Garden | Decking

Dunmow - CM6

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03 May

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB22

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Are you the property owner: Owner Property Type: Semi detached Other Forms: None Please call to appoint Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace What level of service...

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04 Apr

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Braintree - CM7

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05 Feb

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB25

Enquiry from: Janine P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Removal of existing decking and to replace either with new decking or patio -...

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30 Jan

Garden | Decking

Dunmow - CM6

Enquiry from: Mrs J

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Hi I am looking for soil removal and fencing Current State of garden: The garden is not yet cleared Work Required: Lawn/Turfing, Fencing/walls, Decking Time scale: Less than one month Property Ty...

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16 Dec

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Cambridge - CB1

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: We have recently moved and the garden needs to be refreshed: new turf / tr...

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16 Aug

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB21

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Constructing base and erecting garden shed

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16 Jul

Garden | Decking

Halstead - CO9

Enquiry from: Alan J

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

replace wooden decking. about 30m2. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: 1-3 months Please call...

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19 Apr

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB22

Enquiry from: Hubert D

Start Date: Less than one month

Hi, we've got a decking which is old and need replacing. Would you be able to come and give us a quote (approx size: 4m*3.5m)? Thanks Hubert Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Propert...

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01 Apr

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Cambridge - CB22

Enquiry from: Wladyslaw W

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13 Jun

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Cambridge - CB1

Enquiry from: Paul B

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FAQs

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.

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 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.
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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