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 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. 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. 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. 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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Wooden Decking in Heckmondwike

Wooden decking is an increasingly popular option 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 installing additional heating and light. Wooden decking is typically 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 any size or shape to accommodate any area. Curved designs or large areas connected by pathways can produce a striking effect. Wooden decking is relatively easy to install and causes minimal disruption, particularly when compared to alternate options like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is critical however to be 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 collection of types of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Commonly decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which usually involves yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become more popular for use in wooden decking as they are more robust and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Heckmondwike

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

Average price per Wooden decking job in 2025

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Wooden decking installation cost in Heckmondwike 2025

	Labour cost	£1,050
	Material cost	£375
	Waste removal	£75

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Heckmondwike is a town and electoral ward in the city borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, in England. It is located 9 miles south west of Leeds. Traditionally a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it is also near to Cleckheaton and Liversedge. Located at the edge of the Pennine hills, the land rises to the north, east and south of the town centre. In total, the area covered by the town is 1 square mile. In accordance with the 2011 Census, the town has a permanent population of around 16986, which has declined slightly from the 17066 reported in the 2001 Census. The records of the Poll Tax of 1379 usefully describes that there was a total of 7 families residing in Heckmondwike, which consisted of 35 people. The majority resided in secluded farmsteads, such as Stubley Farm, where they would be on high ground watching over the marshy Spen Valley floor. By 1684, it is estimated that there were around 250 people in the town, with the presence of around 50 homes. During the course of the course of the 19th century, the town established a reputation for the manufacture of blankets. By 1811, the Blanket Hall was completed to improve trade in the town's essential manufacture. It was replaced by another hall in 1839 on Blanket Hall Street, although the remains of the initial hall remained in the town until the spring of 2008 when a number of old structures were demolished. The remains of the Power Company buildings, nevertheless, continue to exist in the town, in spite of the fact that the town stopped generating electricity in 1924. For all of your house upgrades, make sure to make use of respected professionals in Heckmondwike to make certain of quality.

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