Wooden Decking in Highland

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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

Average price per Wooden decking job in 2025

Avg. price low	Avg. price low £1,125
Avg. price	Avg. price £1,500
Avg. price high	Avg. price high £1,725

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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 2025

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

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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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Helmsdale - KW8

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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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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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Inverness - IV3

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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

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08 Oct

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Muir of Ord - IV6

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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

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03 Feb

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Alness - IV17

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14 Dec

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Inverness - IV3

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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

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30 May

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Nairn - IV12

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Inverness - IV2

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FAQs

Building a simple deck frame, or decking subframe, that you’re laying on level ground is easy if you take time to prepare and get all the things you need. We’ll go through the steps on how to build a deck frame here. Tools and equipment To get building your deck frame, you’ll need:

Decking joists
Coach screws
Coach bolts
Combi drill
Socket set
A saw suitable for your project and the thickness of the timber
Pencil
Decking preservative
Sandpaper or sander

Build your subframe

Measure your deck frame and cut to size if necessary.
Make 2 pencil marks on each end of the frame’s 2 outer joists to mark where the coach screws will go. They need to align with the centre of the adjoining outer joist. Then, use a flat wood drill bit to drill recesses into each mark. Make them the same depth of the screws that your using’s head and wide enough for a ratchet or socket to tighten them.
Using a thinner drill bit, line up the outer joists and drill a pilot hole through the middle of the recess. These pilot holes act as a guide for the screws and stops them from splitting the wood.
Fit the coach screws with either a drill driver or socket and ratchet.
Repeat the process for the inner joists once you’ve assembled the outer frame.

IMPORTANT: While you’re building your deck frame and the decking itself, remember to cover all pilot holes and ends of timber in decking preservative to ensure that your decking remains structurally sound for as long as possible. Though relatively simple, building a deck frame and the decking will take some time. It would be much quicker and easier to get a professional in to do it, who could represent more value for money.

Properly installed wooden decking will not need a lot of maintenance. Most manufacturers recommend regularly brushing leaves and dirt off the deck, and a yearly cleaning and staining procedure. This will keep the wood in the best condition. Fluids and treatments are readily available from all DIY shops and stores.

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.

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
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
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.

There are two ways to lay decking on uneven ground. We’ve explained how to build a raised deck in our FAQ ‘How to build a raised deck’ above, and that’s great for uneven ground or sloped gardens. But there’s another way that you can lay decking on uneven ground if you don’t want a raised deck: you can create a level supporting base. We’ll go through the basics here. Materials you’ll need

Paving slabs – old or cheap ones are fine
Timber for the frame and legs
Type 1 MOT hardcore

How to lay decking on uneven ground

Mark out the area as we explain in ‘How to lay decking’. Then, dig to 200mm below where you want to surface of the decking to be.
Add a 50mm layer of hardcore and make sure it’s compact.
Build the decking sub-frame as we describe in ‘How to build a deck frame’.
Lay out paving slabs along the edges and in the centre of the area. This will help to spread the weight of the decking.
Set the decking frame on the slabs, checking for high or low points and adding off-cuts of timber where needed. Don’t forget to sand and seal these off-cuts with decking preservative.
Add your joists and then the deck boards, leaving the recommended gaps of expansion of between 5-8mm.

Building your decking on top of paving slabs is a good way to get it level, but you still may not be able to get as good a finish as if a professional did it. If you’re in any doubt, get in contact with some decking specialists and see what they would recommend.

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