Wooden Decking in Hitchin

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Wooden Decking in Hitchin

Wooden decking is an increasingly prevalent choice for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful areas which can be used year round by using additional heating and light. Wooden decking is commonly fitted 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 match any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can create an attractive effect. Wooden decking is relatively easy to install and causes little disruption, particularly in comparison to alternate options like patio or paving. It can 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 capable of taking the load of any furniture or plants that you want to use on the decking. There is a selection of types 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 need maintenance, which usually involves yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming popular for use in wooden decking as they are more robust and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Hitchin

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 2024

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 Hitchin, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Hitchin 2024

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

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The market town of Hitchin, situated in the Hertfordshire County, contains a population of 30,360. Eight regions form the East of England town, which has a range of housing styles located all through the area. For all house upgrades you may want in the near future, ensure to check quotes from reliable businesses in Hitchin.

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

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23 May

Garden | Decking

Hitchin - SG4

Enquiry from: Sara G

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softwood timber decking approximately 4m x 3m 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 appoi...

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22 Jul

Garden | Decking

Hitchin - SG4

Enquiry from: Richard F

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decking boards have had wood filler applied to cover cracks in the wood. the decking now needs sanding to apply an even finish before staining. are you the property owner: owner of the property proper...

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14 Jun

Garden | Decking

Hitchin - SG5

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Regular visits plus a lot of work to start with!

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07 Jan

Garden | Decking

Hitchin - SG4

Enquiry from: Anna S

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: It’s a large garden in a house that we recently bought. It seems that no...

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04 Jan

Garden | Decking

Hitchin - SG5

Enquiry from: Richard D

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Level the ground And to lay down some grass area and a 6 foot by 6 foot decking

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08 Mar

Garden | Decking

Hitchin - SG5

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Front garden- paving slabs, decorative stones and artificial hedging Back...

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03 Mar

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Hitchin - SG5

Enquiry from: Mark J

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I need supplied and fitted a plain 4x2.2 decking on a flat ground. no steps, ropes. hand rails nothing. plain deck for a BBQ and chairs. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Ty...

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07 Sep

Garden | Decking

Hitchin - SG4

Enquiry from: Emma R

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Deck an area in the back garden. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: 3-6 months

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10 Oct

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St. Albans - AL1

Enquiry from: Eleanor M

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i'd like to request a quote to replace a section of balcony decking which is rotting and flimsy. my flat is on the third floor. the section of balcony in question is laid on top of another surface, so...

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11 Sep

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St. Albans - AL1

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10 Jul

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St. Albans - AL1

Enquiry from: Rachel S

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repair decking in front of patio doors - all one level - some planks have started to rot, potentially whole deck needs re laying are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrac...

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13 Jun

Garden | Decking

Hatfield - AL10

Enquiry from: Jenny G

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: semi detached work description: decking hedge and shrub removal for small garden plus garden gate are you th...

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15 May

Garden | Decking

Hatfield - AL10

Enquiry from: Adenike F

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to paint my garden decking are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: deck only please call to appoint

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20 Apr

Garden | Decking

Ware - SG12

Enquiry from: Bill U

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i have have some garden decking for repair, approx 5 or so joists need re-enforcement. flexible on timing. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of ser...

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01 Apr

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Ware - SG12

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18 May

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Hemel Hempstead - HP2

Enquiry from: Kirsty M

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

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11 Apr

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Knebworth - SG3

Enquiry from: Reece G

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Great, what do you need done? Redesign of Garden new timber decking & hand rail, new paving, new fence to part of garden. new sleeper flower bed and new wide garden door on the back fence. Budget £3...

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05 Apr

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Knebworth - SG3

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21 Feb

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St. Albans - AL4

Enquiry from: Daniel G

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Homeowner Please contact to appoint

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27 Jan

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Welwyn Garden City - AL7

Enquiry from: Deanne W

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: We are looking for someone to returf the grass in our garden, fit some decking, ...

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FAQs

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.

You might think that building decking on a slope is a no-go, but it’s actually a great way to help you make use of your garden when the ground is sloping. It will provide you with a level surface that you can BBQ on as well as dine alfresco without finding that your meal is rolling down the table. But how do you build decking on a slope? Our guide in the FAQ above, ‘How to build a raised deck’, is the perfect solution – but we’ll break it down here if you just want to get an idea of what’s involved. Dig out the area If you’re laying on soil or turf, you’ll need to dig it out. Dig down and remove all the turf from the area and ensure that there are no weeds or stones in the area you’re going to build your decking on. Since you’re building on a slope, it will be hard to get it level, but dig out to a depth of 50mm and lay weed-control fabric with gravel over the top. Add posts and set with concrete Make holes for posts and add them in, ensuring they’re longer than you need. Make sure they’re level, then fill the holes with a concrete mix to set them in place. Build the outer frame Make sure you always work at the top of the slope when you’re building your decking, and measure where the highest point of the decking will be. Secure the 4 sides of the outer frame and factor in a 2mm fall for every metre of decking so rainwater can run off. Add joists Secure joists along your frame at 400mm intervals. If you get to the last joist and there will be more than a 400mm gap left at the end, add in an extra one for support. Lay your deck boards Screw your deck boards to the joists, ensuring that the deck boards are running in the opposite direction to the joists. For timber boards, you need to make sure you leave an expansion gap of 5-8mm. These steps should give you an idea of whether you want to have a go at building decking on a slope, or whether you want to leave it to the pros.

Yes, although you should make sure that the terrace or decking is able to support the weight of a hot tub. Usually, you will need to have a structural survey carried out on the area. Seek the advise of a hot tub retailer or installer about the logistics of installing one at your property.

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