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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

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Wooden decking installation cost in Hitchin 2025

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

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Hitchin

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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Stoneartuk LTD

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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
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Garden | Decking in Camberley

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Advanced Tree and Landscaping Services

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Based: in Watford, WD24 7LS

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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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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

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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

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Hitchin - SG5

Enquiry from: Francis T

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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

Enquiry from: Toye A

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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

Garden | Decking

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

Garden | Decking

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

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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10 Jul

Garden | Decking

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

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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18 May

Garden | Decking

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

Garden | Decking

Knebworth - SG3

Enquiry from: Reece G

Start Date: Immediate

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

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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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

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.
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.
How to build a deck frame?
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
  1. Measure your deck frame and cut to size if necessary.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Fit the coach screws with either a drill driver or socket and ratchet.
  5. 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.
How to lay decking on uneven ground?
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
  1. 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.
  2. Add a 50mm layer of hardcore and make sure it’s compact.
  3. Build the decking sub-frame as we describe in ‘How to build a deck frame’.
  4. Lay out paving slabs along the edges and in the centre of the area. This will help to spread the weight of the decking.
  5. 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.
  6. 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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