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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 2025

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

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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

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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

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Kirkcaldy - KY1

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30 May

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Kirkcaldy - KY1

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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

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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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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

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Inveresk - EH21

Enquiry from: Mandy M

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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.
Will I need safety barriers or balustrades for my decking?

If your deck isn’t going to be flat to the ground, it’s a good idea to have some kind of balustrade to avoid any tripping. If the gap between the deck and the ground is less than 600mm, use a 900mm balustrade. If it’s higher than 600mm, the balustrade should be 1100mm tall.

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.
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.
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