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Wooden Decking in Keston

Wooden decking is an increasingly fashionable choice 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 help of external heating and light. Wooden decking is typically fitted in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking is available in any size or shape to accommodate any area. Curved designs or large areas connected by pathways can produce a stunning effect. Wooden decking is fairly easy to install and causes little disruption, especially in comparison to other possibilities like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is essential however to make sure 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. Normally decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which typically consists of annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become more popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Keston

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 Keston, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Keston 2025

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

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Keston

Keston is both a suburban as well as rural region, having a population of almost 50,000 and set in the London Borough of Bromley. It's positioned in the north west of London's boundary with the Kent County. The area carries a number of contemporary as well as traditional homes, indicating there are a number of enhancements necessary in order to make sure the ongoing upkeep of homes. For the home developments in Keston, ensure just to work with vetted and respectable companies and guarantee a fantastic price along with good quality finish.

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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

no-price

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

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16 Apr

Garden | Decking

Bromley, Keston - BR2

Enquiry from: Brian C

Start Date: Immediate

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cleaning/sanding and a protective coating for existing wooden decking and a balustrade, plus replacement of broken boards. advice on future treatment. on-site parking is available.  are you the pro...

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07 Oct

Garden | Decking

Bromley, Keston - BR2

Enquiry from: Jonathan B

Start Date: Immediate

Possible Composite decking in back garden

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30 Jun

Garden | Decking

Bromley, Keston - BR2

Enquiry from: DAn G

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Run down garden in new home. Lawn space needs levelling out as very un even t...

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08 Apr

Garden | Decking

Bromley, Keston - BR2

Enquiry from: Frans V

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Remove old decking and put new decking in place. Area of around 5m by 11m

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30 Apr

Garden | Decking

Bromley, Keston - BR2

Enquiry from: Paul G

Start Date: Less than one month

have a design for a landscape garden, the garden is a town house with a garden the size of 4 1/2 m x 7m Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Roughly the size of you...

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04 Sep

Garden | Decking

Bromley, Keston - BR2

Enquiry from: John G

Start Date: Immediate

Decking at the back garden outside the patio doors We are also looking for work done in the garden (removing existing shed, extending the lawn/

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27 Jun

Garden | Decking

Chessington - KT9

Enquiry from: Eppie H

Start Date: Immediate

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wooden decking lawn mowing 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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13 Jun

Garden | Decking

Epsom - KT19

Enquiry from: Suraya H

Start Date: Immediate

a large decking area at the bottom of my garden needs replacing. open to new ideas but loosley thinking of part decking/tiling with pergolas and shaded seatng area.. are you the property owner: owner ...

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08 Jun

Garden | Decking

Epsom - KT19

Enquiry from: Suraya H

Start Date: Immediate

a large decking area at the bottom of my garden needs replacing. open to new ideas but loosley thinking of part decking/tiling with pergolas and shaded seatng area.. are you the property owner: owner ...

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25 Apr

Garden | Decking

Kingston upon Thames - KT1

Enquiry from: Jack F

Start Date: Immediate

we have about 90m2 of existing outdoor decking that needs to be repaired to make it safe for our 2 young kids. this might require some of the top decking to be replaced, and repair to the underlying s...

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25 Jul

Garden | Decking

Kingston upon Thames - KT1

Enquiry from: Edalat G

Start Date: Immediate

the composite deck of balcony shall be replaced. 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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22 Jul

Garden | Decking

Richmond - TW9

Enquiry from: Priscila S

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an online enquiry for wooden decking and confirmed on sms and email they would like a call with a landscaper to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the...

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28 Dec

Garden | Decking

London - W3

Enquiry from: Lily X

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Cleaning, pruning, trim ivy

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27 Aug

Garden | Decking

Kingston upon Thames - KT2

Enquiry from: Sarvapreet B

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Clean up the garden and understand all the plants and trees in the garden

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17 May

Garden | Decking

Kingston upon Thames - KT2

Enquiry from: SANDRA W

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Good afternoon We require some decking as well as some assistance with creatin...

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07 May

Garden | Decking

Surbiton - KT6

Enquiry from: Linda G

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Remodel back garden to high raised beds maybe new grass and patio maybe wi...

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20 Apr

Garden | Decking

Chessington - KT9

Enquiry from: Ann F

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: To dig up bamboo and remove slate to lay crazy paving and pissible decking...

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10 Mar

Garden | Decking

Surbiton - KT5

Enquiry from: Pippa B

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Replace existing patio build steps from it up to the garden. Deck and turf remai...

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15 Feb

Garden | Decking

Richmond - TW10

Enquiry from: Jennifer D

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Knock down raised bed Take down wooden beams Level out lawn and returf Mak...

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14 Feb

Garden | Decking

London - W3

Enquiry from: Vanessa P

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Remove a rotting dec & replace with a suitable cheap alternative .. general g...

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FAQs

How to build decking on a slope?
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.
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 build a raised deck?
Building a raised deck will take some time and is trickier than laying standard decking at ground level, but if you want to build decking on a slope or uneven ground it’s the best way to do it. If you do your research and follow instructions, you and a friend or family member can build a raised deck over a few days. Here’s a simplified guide of the steps you’ll need to take. Plan carefully It’s best to plan your raised deck by drawing it to scale on paper before you go and get supplies. This will help avoid wastage and making more cuts to timber than necessary. Prepare the area Prepare the area according to the instructions we give in the FAQ ‘How to lay decking’. However, because you’re building a raised deck, you’ll need to add posts:
  1. Place a post in the corner of the frame you created with the pegs and string. Measure and mark out 100mm from each side.
  2. Dig out this soil to a depth of 700mm (watch out for cables or pipes). You should have a 300 x 300mm hole. Repeat for the other 3 corners.
  3. Using a brick bolster, split a concrete block in two. Put a section of the block in each hole.
  4. Get a length of post longer than you need and place one in each hole. You can cut it down later.
  5. Create props on each post to hold them in place until you’re ready to add a cement mix. Check that they’re level. When you’re happy that they are, secure them in place with a concrete mix, making sure you create a slope in the concrete so that rainwater runs away from each post. When the concrete is set, remove the props.
  6. Create a string line around each corner post and find the centre point between each. Place a timber batten at each point, ensuring that they’re not spaced any more than 1500mm apart.
Make the outer frame
  1. Working from the corner where the deck will be at its highest above ground level, measure and mark on the post where the highest part of the frame will be.
  2. Measure from the far side of one post to the opposite and cut sections of joist to size. Line up a piece of joist with the mark you made and temporarily secure it. Factor in a 2mm fall for every metre of decking so rainwater can run off.
  3. Secure the frame to the other corner post, ensuring it’s at the right level. Do this for every side of the outer frame.
  4. Using 100mm coach screws with washers hanging on the end, secure each end of the four sections of frame.
  5. Mark out where the centre of the support posts will be and secure all of these posts to the frame, except the centre post.
  6. Add your central support joists. These should run in the same direction as the deck boards will run. You’ll need to measure from the inside of the frame on one side to the inside of the frame on the opposite side. Attach the joist in the same way as you did for the other posts. Repeat so the centre post is in between two sections of frame and secure the posts with concrete.
  7. Trim down all the posts to the correct height using a saw.
  8. Add your weed-control fabric and weigh down with gravel across the entire area.
Add your joists
  1. Measure 400mm from the centre of the outer frame and mark a line. This will be where the first joist is positioned. Repeat at 400mm intervals down the length of the frame – if the last one will be more than 400mm, add another joist to create enough support.
  2. Attach a joist hanger to each end of the joist.
  3. Place the joist in position so the centre lines up with the 400mm spacer mark.
  4. Secure using external grade screws once you’re happy that the joist is flush with the frame.
Lay your decking boards Refer to our FAQ on how to lay decking to see how you should attach your decking boards. Remember: Always treat cut ends and pilot holes with decking preservative to keep your decking in good condition for as long as possible. Building a raised deck isn’t a straightforward task. If you’d rather leave it to the professionals, get a range of quotes to help you get the best price and a high quality finish.
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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