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Wooden Decking in Hornchurch

Wooden decking is an increasingly fashionable option for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable areas that can be used year round with the addition of outside heating and lighting. Wooden decking is generally fitted in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking is available 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 quick to install and causes little disruption, especially in comparison to alternatives like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is essential however to be sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the weight of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a choice of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Generally decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which generally entails yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Hornchurch

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 Hornchurch 2025

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

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Hornchurch

Hornchurch is a large suburban town within East London, England and also an area of the London Borough of Havering. It is actually to be found 15.2 miles (24.5 km) east-northeast of Charing Cross and is one of the several locally important area centres recognised within the London Plan.

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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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Surbiton Landscaping

56 review(s)
Based: in Kingston upon thames, KT6 4JX

Surbiton landscaping and building services in business since 1999 very professional run, family Business that takes pride in their work

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Paul M., GU2
5

Garden | Decking in Guildford

Friendly, knowledgeable and got the job done on time. Thanks

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

Similar Customer Enquiries for Wooden decking in Hornchurch

03 Aug

Garden | Decking

Hornchurch - RM11

Enquiry from: Monica V

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Steps, pegola wnd decking or patio

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24 Jul

Garden | Decking

Hornchurch - RM11

Enquiry from: Monica V

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Steps, pegola wnd decking or patio

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30 Jun

Garden | Decking

Hornchurch - RM11

Enquiry from: George J

Start Date: Immediate

wooden decking to be put in garden are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require: supply and deck property type: detached please call to appoint

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17 Apr

Garden | Decking

Hornchurch - RM12

Enquiry from: Linda H

Start Date: Immediate

moving to house with 70ft garden that sloes right to level want it levelled and landscaped are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: large garden garden type: back garde...

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11 Apr

Garden | Decking

Hornchurch - RM12

Enquiry from: Linda H

Start Date: Immediate

moving to house with 70ft garden that sloes right to level want it levelled and landscaped are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: large garden garden type: back garde...

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04 Mar

Garden | Decking

Hornchurch - RM12

Enquiry from: Lakshna B

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Garden size:24m Long by 15m wide. Garden is overgrown, grass cutting and shrub...

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15 Feb

Garden | Decking

Hornchurch - RM11

Enquiry from: Malgorzata P

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Cutting the grass, clean the wood decking.

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09 Jul

Garden | Decking

Hornchurch - RM11

Enquiry from: Ghazala A

Start Date: Immediate

Need new patio or decking on old patio. Trough planters, pathway, new lawn, out house at bottom of the garden Property Type: Detached Roughly the size of your garden: 0-10 m2 Time scale: Immediate A...

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04 Aug

Garden | Decking

Hornchurch - RM11

Enquiry from: Kim P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Decking required over uneven and sloping concrete measuring approx 12x10 ft which is bordered by two high fences and lawn to front/side. Plus some ballustrading to open side of decking. Side entry to ...

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08 Mar

Garden | Decking

Hornchurch - RM11

Enquiry from: Michelle D

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Decking, new path, grass laid and flower bed and sleepers laid and shed up...

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18 Sep

Garden | Decking

Hornchurch - RM11

Enquiry from: Linda W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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11 Apr

Garden | Decking

Hornchurch - RM11

Enquiry from: Gary C

Start Date: Immediate

I am looking to install approx 45m2 of composite decking. The decking will replace an existing raised patio and be extended. I would like the whole decking to be level. I can supply the composite d...

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03 Apr

Garden | Decking

Hornchurch - RM12

Enquiry from: B O

Start Date: Immediate

to supply and fit decking in my back garden in September 2016 - Estimated Service Date: 03/10/2016 - Estimated Decking Area (sq ft): 200 - Reason for Request: To just have an idea of the price

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FAQs

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.

How much maintenance will a wooden deck need?

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 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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