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Wooden Decking in Herne Bay

Wooden decking is an increasingly popular choice for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable spaces which you can use year round with the addition of outside heating and illumination. Wooden decking is often 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 fit any area. Curved designs or large areas connected by pathways can create a striking effect. Wooden decking is relatively quick to install and causes little disruption, particularly when compared to alternatives 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 capable of taking the weight of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a selection of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Generally decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which generally consists of annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Herne Bay

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 Herne Bay, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Herne Bay 2024

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

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Herne Bay

The seaside town of Herne Bay is positioned on the North coast of Kent, in South East England. The town, located only 10 miles from the old City of Canterbury, features a populace of 35, 188 along with a populace density of 11.3 people every hectare. If you're thinking about strengthening your house in the near future, ensure to compare quotations from local, vetted experts to get the best price for the work you want concluded.

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11 Feb

Garden | Decking

Herne Bay - CT6

Enquiry from: Lee N

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: I need a large flower bed removed. Part of the patio taken up and then eit...

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14 Jun

Garden | Decking

Herne Bay - CT6

Enquiry from: Lucy P

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Looking for quotes on decking per square metre please.

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08 Apr

Garden | Decking

Herne Bay - CT6

Enquiry from: Tania B

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Hi My decking was installed about 15 years ago and is now starting to go soft so total replacement is required - groundwork not required it is just replacement of decking timber that is required and ...

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10 Sep

Garden | Decking

Canterbury - CT2

Enquiry from: Raymond V

Start Date: Immediate

replace decking at the front of the bungalow are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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09 Jul

Garden | Decking

Faversham - ME13

Enquiry from: Pat W

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to replace old decking boards with new ones are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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10 May

Garden | Decking

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Isobel L

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we have just had an extension built and would like the area outside it which is currently paved to be decked. the step from our extension is about 22cm at the highest point and 15cm at the shallowest ...

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03 May

Garden | Decking

Canterbury - CT3

Enquiry from: Olena O

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we are looking for a company to make our back garden more lively,thank you are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached roughly the size of your garden: unsure garden...

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28 Apr

Garden | Decking

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Jo C

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do you only fit wood decking? i’m looking to have composite decking fitted, from the beginning of june are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of s...

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28 Mar

Garden | Decking

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Michael W

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we need a new deck and sub frame underneath area approx 18 ft x 14ft are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck ple...

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05 Nov

Garden | Decking

Canterbury - CT4

Enquiry from: Sharon E

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skirt around bottom of mobile home 38ft x 12ft , decking including handrail along one side plus steps up to main door are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what lev...

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14 Aug

Garden | Decking

Canterbury - CT2

Enquiry from: Allison G

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decking repairs most of the decking arear is in a state are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: other what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call t...

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31 Jul

Garden | Decking

Sheerness - ME12

Enquiry from: Eddie A

Start Date: Immediate

i have an area 7.5m by 4.8m to cover , if needed i can supply the material or you can how much regards property type: terrace are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service d...

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23 Jul

Garden | Decking

Sheerness - ME12

Enquiry from: Eddie A

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i have an area 7.5m by 4.8m to cover , if needed i can supply the material or you can how much regards property type: terrace are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service d...

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01 Jul

Garden | Decking

Canterbury - CT4

Enquiry from: Deborah C

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: detached work description: needs to be looked at by a landscape gardener so i can get advice on best what to...

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27 Jun

Garden | Decking

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Andrew C

Start Date: Immediate

replace some of the decking in garden 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 appoint

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10 Jun

Garden | Decking

Ramsgate - CT12

Enquiry from: Lee S

Start Date: Immediate

lay new decking over crazy paving 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 appoint

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29 May

Garden | Decking

Ramsgate - CT11

Enquiry from: Nicole W

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hello we have a partially sunken hot tub being fitted in our garden and we need a wooden frame built around it to support the decking area we want. we have the millboard decking boards already deliver...

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26 Feb

Garden | Decking

Sheerness - ME12

Enquiry from: Caroline B

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looking for a quote for possible decking or patio area for a hot tub to go on. roughly 3 x3 metres thanks caroline are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level o...

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24 Aug

Garden | Decking

Whitstable - CT5

Enquiry from: Andrew D

Start Date: Immediate

replacement of existing decking approx 3m x 6m

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10 Aug

Garden | Decking

Faversham - ME13

Enquiry from: Kevin B

Start Date: Immediate

new house. l-shaped decking to be fitted in garden over what is current new lawn. approx 7m by 7m l-shape max. approx. 38 m2 with slight slope and including a 3m by 3m lowered decking area in the corn...

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FAQs

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.
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.

What should I do if my deck or terrace is slippery?

Usually, slipperiness is caused by algae or dirt on top of the deck or terrace. A full cleaning treatment should restore the natural grip of the wood or stone. If slipperiness is a persistent problem, consider installing grip mats in high traffic areas of the deck.

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