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Wooden Decking in Highland

Wooden decking is an increasingly common 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 addition of external 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 interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking can come in any size or shape to match any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can create a striking effect. Wooden decking is fairly simple to install and causes little disruption, particularly when compared to other possibilities like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is crucial 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 choice of species of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Usually decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which typically consists of yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking as they are stronger and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Highland

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 Highland, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Highland 2024

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

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Highland

Highland is the premier council area in Scotland, in the past referred to as Inverness-shire. With the 7th biggest population of the country, 221,000, it includes an extremely low population density of only nine individuals each square kilometre. In addition to covering regions of Ross and Cromarty, Highland includes Sutherland, Caithness and Nairnshire in its borders. For all home development work you're thinking about on your Highland house, ensure to employ vetted and respectable industry professionals and get the best price for the work you want completed.

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09 Jul

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Helmsdale - KW8

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30 Nov

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Helmsdale - KW8

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customer made an enquiry for wooden decking and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a landscaper.ms lives in the helmsdale area and would like a call to discuss options.see belo...

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02 Nov

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Inverness - IV63

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riverside decking repair and alterations are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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23 Jul

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Ullapool - IV26

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we need decking, paths laid and maybe ramps to make garden wheelchair accessible. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply...

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06 Jul

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Inverness - IV3

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decking fence round it steps up to it and wood over top can't remember name of that are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require: supply and deck property ty...

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30 Jun

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Inverness - IV3

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cleaning of decking.if it is becoming rotten,removal of decking. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other what level of service do you require: deck only please call to ...

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25 Jun

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Inverness - IV3

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cleaning or removal ( if rotting) of decking in my courtyard which is 8.75x3.55 metres in size. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other what level of service do you requ...

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23 Jun

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Inverness - IV3

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customer in the inverness 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 p...

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21 Jun

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Inverness - IV3

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customer in the inverness 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 p...

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20 Jun

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Inverness - IV3

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decking back garden with a fence round the decking are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require: supply and deck property type: semi detached please call to ...

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19 Feb

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Alness - IV17

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are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: detached other forms: wooden decking, slab paving agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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06 Feb

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Inverness - IV2

Enquiry from: Shirley M

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not sure how much is needed 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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08 Oct

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Muir of Ord - IV6

Enquiry from: Mike G

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hardwood patio decking with glass balustrade approx 2.0m by 4.5m are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please...

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15 Jun

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Nairn - IV12

Enquiry from: Alison B

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached other forms: wooden decking agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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03 Feb

Garden | Decking

Alness - IV17

Enquiry from: Simone O

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Work description: Small back garden decking

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14 Dec

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Inverness - IV3

Enquiry from: Pauline B

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Decked area (and landscaping if possible) for 50m square space.

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26 Jul

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Dingwall - IV7

Enquiry from: Iain T

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

We require quotes for approx 20m2 of decking in a L shape wrapped around one corner of our detached office building. The ground is flat and prepared ready to accept posts, the building has been recen...

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30 May

Garden | Decking

Nairn - IV12

Enquiry from: Elilzabeth T

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Decking to side of house.

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19 Apr

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Inverness - IV2

Enquiry from: Chris L

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Raised decking for garden from patio doors. Approx 3m X 3m. Also need new fence maybe 6-8 meters. - Estimated Service Date: 30/04/2015 - Estimated Decking Area (sq ft): 15 - Reason for Request: To get...

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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.
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.

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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