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Wooden Decking in Hertford

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 areas which can be used year round by using additional heating and lighting. Wooden decking is typically fitted in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking can come in virtually any size or shape to suit any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can create an impressive effect. Wooden decking is fairly simple to install and causes little disruption, especially in comparison to alternate options like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is critical however to be sure 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 variety 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 specifications. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which usually involves yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming more popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Hertford

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 Hertford, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Hertford 2024

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

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Hertford

Hertford is actually the county town of Hertfordshire, England, and is also a civil parish in the East Hertfordshire area of the county. Hertfordshire is situated in the south of the United Kingdom, bordering other counties such as Essex and Cambridgeshire. Greater London is in addition directly to the south.

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Wooden decking pros in Hertford

Stoneartuk LTD

14 review(s)
Based: in London, HA5 3TA

Hi my name is Martin from stone art uk ltd we are a local run landscaping company within the Pinner area we specialise in all types of driveways and patios please do not hesitate to visit us at are website or give us a call .

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Bob A., GU15
3

Garden | Decking in Camberley

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Advanced Tree and Landscaping Services

15 review(s)
Based: in Watford, WD24 7LS

Tree surgery services also avaliable Find us on Thomson local and Google

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Michael F., HA8
4

Garden | Decking in Edgware

The job was well done, some of the finishing could have been better

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02 Nov

Garden | Decking

Hertford - SG14

Enquiry from: Clare K

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Garden with rotten decking and fallen through steps. Need assessment Cre...

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07 Aug

Garden | Decking

Hertford - SG14

Enquiry from: Beverley L

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: I need to do some landscaping in my garden and Also plant some trees

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03 Jan

Garden | Decking

Hertford - SG14

Enquiry from: Amanda C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: We have an area of decking that is rotting and needs replacing. Ideally I would ...

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08 Sep

Garden | Decking

Hertford - SG13

Enquiry from: James S

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Hi, would you be able to quote for garden decking 5 x 3.2m to cover an existing concrete base? I'm in Hertford, SG13 7DB. Thanks, James

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21 May

Garden | Decking

Woodford Green - IG8

Enquiry from: Hakay S

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mrs requested quotes for wooden decking from a carpenter around woodford green. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information ...

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04 May

Garden | Decking

Woodford Green - IG8

Enquiry from: Matthew W

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good afternoon. we would require: front drive to be tided, weeds removed and jet washed. rear garden: weeds to be removed from 2 patio areas and both patios to be jet washed. grass area to be cut and ...

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16 Jun

Garden | Decking

Woodford Green - IG8

Enquiry from: SYLVIA M

Start Date: Immediate

customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: detached, work description: repair, clean and treat wood decking approx 4m x 5m. replace steps.

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31 Jan

Garden | Decking

London - N17

Enquiry from: Isayas E

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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19 Mar

Garden | Decking

Woodford Green - IG8

Enquiry from: Julia G

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Demolish garage, (no roof at present) or replace roof. Replace decking or ...

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04 Jul

Garden | Decking

London - E17

Enquiry from: Abdul M

Start Date: Immediate

Homeowner Please contact to appoint

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25 Jun

Garden | Decking

London - E17

Enquiry from: Rashpal D

Start Date: Less than one month

Garden cleared out, weeds cut back, decking built, new paving stones, new fence, build raised beds Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Roughly the size of your ...

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21 Jun

Garden | Decking

London - NW7

Enquiry from: Marian K

Start Date: Immediate

i would like a gardener to maintain my garden once every two weeks. no grass weeding cutting the hedge etc Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Do you have a: Sm...

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17 May

Garden | Decking

London - NW7

Enquiry from: Lorraine M

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Work description: Very small square.

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21 Aug

Garden | Decking

London - NW7

Enquiry from: Dilan S

Start Date: Immediate

Homeowner Supplied and fitted Please contact to appoint

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10 Aug

Garden | Decking

London - N3

Enquiry from: Lynn S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Replace approx. 50 sqm of old decking with composite. Plus parts of the joists ...

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07 Aug

Garden | Decking

London - N8

Enquiry from: Joanna C

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: I need decking and a shed/covered seating area at the back of my garden. I...

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02 Aug

Garden | Decking

Woodford Green - IG8

Enquiry from: Natalie G

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Deck repairs and paint. Small amount of landscaping Time scale: Immediate Wh...

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26 Jun

Garden | Decking

London - N15

Enquiry from: JOAO V

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: I'd like to have my 5m x 10m garden landscaped. The envisioned idea is to hav...

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08 May

Garden | Decking

London - N8

Enquiry from: Sally C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Renovating decking at end of garden. Needs cleaning, a few repairs and treating ...

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13 Mar

Garden | Decking

London - NW7

Enquiry from: Joanne N

Start Date: Immediate

3.6m softwood green decking boards 57 in all? Cost per board plus delivery charge?

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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.
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.

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 much decking do I need?
How much decking you need will – of course – depend on how big you plan your deck to be. There is an equation to help you work out how many deck boards you need. It’s a little complicated until you’ve been shown how it works, but once you know how to do it it’s easy to work out how much decking you need for any project. The equation takes into account the recommended 10% wastage and includes the expansion gaps that are required, which is between 5-8mm along the length of the deck boards (EGL, or expansion gap length) and 3mm along the ends of the deck boards (EGW, or expansion gap width) for timber. It also assumes you’re laying your decking horizontally, as if you’re looking for a diagonal or chevron design you’ll need more deck boards. Let’s go through an example, assuming you have a 10m x 6m area that you want to cover with decking made from timber boards that are 2.4m long and 144mm wide. We’ll use the EGL of 5mm and EGW of 3mm.
  1. Calculate the surface area for your decking Multiply the length (L) of your decking area by the width (W): L x W = Decking Surface Area (DSA) in m2 10 x 6 = 60m2
  2. Work out the coverage of your deck boards Add your deck board width (DBW) to the expansion gap length (EGL), then add the deck board length (DBL) to the expansion gap width (EGW). Then multiply these numbers. (DBW + EGL) x (DBL + EGW) = Single Board Coverage (SBC) 0.144m + 0.005m = 0.149m 2.4m + 0.003m = 2.403m 0.149 x 2.403 = 0.358m2
  3. Calculate the number of deck boards you need Multiply the SBC by 1.1 to allow for 10% wastage. Then, divide the DSA by the SBC. DSA / SCB x 1.1 = Total number of boards required 60m2 / 0.358m2 x 1.1 = 184.36 boards – so round up to 185 so you’re not left short.
If that all seems a bit complicated for you, let a professional do the maths – they will be able to give you an idea of how much decking you’ll need in no time.
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