Wooden Decking in Kilmarnock

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Wooden Decking in Kilmarnock

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 fashionable spaces which can be used year round by installing outside heating and light. Wooden decking is often installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking can come in any size or shape to match any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can create an attractive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably easy to install and causes minimal disruption, particularly in comparison to other possibilities like patio or paving. It can 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 load of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a array of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Normally decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which generally involves annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become more popular for use in wooden decking as they are stronger and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Kilmarnock

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 Kilmarnock, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Kilmarnock 2024

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

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Kilmarnock

Kilmarnock is the 14th most populated place in Scotland, located within East Ayrshire together with a complete population of 44,734. This makes it the 2nd greatest town in the county of Ayrshire and it has gone through a good deal of regeneration in recent times. More good quality housing has been constructed within the town as a way to appeal to the rising requirement of commuter homes. For the house developments you're thinking about make sure you work with respectable firms in Kilmarnock to get the best price plus a high quality of work.

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06 Sep

Garden | Decking

Kilmarnock - KA1

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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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27 Apr

Garden | Decking

Kilmarnock - KA3

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garden at the back has been abandoned for a few years apart from the odd grass cut - needs weeding and some tlc are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: detached do you have...

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09 Apr

Garden | Decking

Kilmarnock - KA1

Enquiry from: Rosie Y

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miss requested quotes for wooden decking from a landscaper around kilmarnock. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information be...

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03 Apr

Garden | Decking

Kilmarnock - KA1

Enquiry from: Joanne J

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i have a wooden decking and around 5 of the boards have been damaged/begun rotting. im looking for someone to give me a quote to repair this. are you the property owner: owner of the property property...

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11 Oct

Garden | Decking

Kilmarnock - KA3

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached other forms: wooden decking agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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16 Sep

Garden | Decking

Kilmarnock - KA3

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

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24 May

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Kilmarnock - KA3

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20 Apr

Garden | Decking

Kilmarnock - KA3

Enquiry from: Kaz A

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I would like some decking to be put into the garden. not looking forward too much decking just enough to have a table chair st etc.

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16 Apr

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Kilmarnock - KA3

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23 Apr

Garden | Decking

Kilmarnock - KA3

Enquiry from: Donald M

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Install garden drainage, small amount of slabs, build decking and flower beds

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22 Aug

Garden | Decking

Kilmarnock - KA3

Enquiry from: Claire T

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

New Path ground and remove one grass part and path line to gate Just let you know I'm deaf I'm using text on mobile hope u don't mind! I'm not very good talk on phone I prefer talk face to face and...

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16 Apr

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Kilmarnock - KA1

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FAQs

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.

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.

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 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.

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