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Wooden Decking in Kirkcaldy

Wooden decking is an increasingly popular choice for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very elegant areas which you can use year round by using external heating and lighting. Wooden decking is often fitted in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking is available in virtually any size or shape to complement any area. Curved designs or large areas connected by pathways can produce a striking effect. Wooden decking is reasonably quick to install and causes little disruption, especially in comparison to alternatives like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is vital however to make sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and capable of taking the weight of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a range of species of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Often decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which commonly consists of yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming more popular for use in wooden decking as they are more robust and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Kirkcaldy

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 Kirkcaldy 2024

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

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Kirkcaldy

Kirkcaldy is a town on the east coastline of Scotland with a populace of 49,560 and also a population density of 1,669 people for every sq mile. You'll find around 21,000 homes in the Kirkcaldy region, many in need of developments to add or retain property value. Make sure to work with just local, vetted and respected tradespeople in Kirkcaldy for the best value for money and make certain a fantastic finish.

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27 Mar

Garden | Decking

Kirkcaldy - KY1

Enquiry from: Cintia S

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composite decking installation 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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24 May

Garden | Decking

Kirkcaldy - KY2

Enquiry from: Gary I

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

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04 Jun

Garden | Decking

Kirkcaldy - KY2

Enquiry from: Mel M

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Power wash & treat decking,slabing & general maintenance

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14 Aug

Garden | Decking

Kirkcaldy - KY1

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Commercial, Work description: To Whom it may concern, I work for Momentum Skills, at 29a Randolph Place, ...

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30 May

Garden | Decking

Kirkcaldy - KY1

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Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi detached Other Forms: 18, 92 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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22 Jul

Garden | Decking

Kirkcaldy - KY2

Enquiry from: Simon H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Full landscape and tidy of overgrown garden, paint all fences and decking. Are...

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27 Aug

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH1

Enquiry from: Andrew M

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the house has a wooden decked roof garden which needs a deep clean, repairs as necessary and re-sealed. if you are interested in visiting the property and quoting for the work, please send me an email...

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22 Jul

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: Sheila M

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: 20 x 3.6m lengths of decking to be laid and preparation work required.

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30 Jun

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: Chakradhar V

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hi all, i am looking for decking at my garden (30 l x 10 w feet) with hand railing and planters and some paving work around it it would be great if someone could contact me for a quick chat are you t...

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24 Jun

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH8

Enquiry from: James S

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i need to raise up a recessed section of my garden (was a greenhouse foundation) to the level of my lawn. it's about 6x4 meters and would need to be raised 1 meter. i would like the timber deck to su...

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31 May

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: Chakradhar V

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hi all, i am looking for decking at my garden (30 l x 10 w feet) with hand railing and planters and some paving work around it it would be great if someone could contact me for a quick chat are you t...

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13 Mar

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: David S

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hi i'm looking to get me decking washed, repaired (where required) and treated for protection. the decking was previously painted but most of that has weathered or been washed off and i'd like the re...

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25 Jan

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH16

Enquiry from: Mark D

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hi, i am looking for a decking area to be built in my rear garden. i would also be looking for a summer house to be erected as part of the work as well. are you the property owner: owner of the prope...

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18 Jan

Garden | Decking

Inveresk - EH21

Enquiry from: Marie L

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are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached other forms: garden maintenance agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint do you hav...

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28 Dec

Garden | Decking

Inveresk - EH21

Enquiry from: Marie L

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are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached other forms: none please call to appoint what level of service do you require: supply and deck

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06 Aug

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH11

Enquiry from: James B

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

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03 Aug

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH15

Enquiry from: Gloria L

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have wooden decking looking to replace with composite decking what level of service do you require: supply and deck property type: terrace are you the property owner: owner of the property please call...

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09 Nov

Garden | Decking

Inveresk - EH21

Enquiry from: Willie D

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: I would like a 10ft x 10ft decking extension. And I would also like at the bottom...

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23 May

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH16

Enquiry from: Andrena R

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Commercial, Work description: relaying slabs after leveling ground and /or possibly fitting decking. Are yo...

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13 May

Garden | Decking

Inveresk - EH21

Enquiry from: Mandy M

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Looking for a quote for either decking or tiles to put now and table

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FAQs

Can I fit a hot tub on my terrace or decking?

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.

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 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 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.
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