Wooden Decking in Lanark

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Wooden Decking in Lanark

Wooden decking is an increasingly common option for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful spaces which can be used year round by using external heating and lighting. Wooden decking is frequently 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 complement any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can create an attractive effect. Wooden decking is relatively 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 a pre-existing patio. It is critical however to make certain that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take 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. Usually decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which usually involves yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become more popular for use in wooden decking because they are stronger and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Lanark

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 2025

Avg. price low	Avg. price low £613
Avg. price	Avg. price £1,025
Avg. price high	Avg. price high £1,363

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Prices based on actual Wooden decking costs for Lanark, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Lanark 2025

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

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Lanark

Lanark is a town in the central belt of Scotland. The name is believed ahead from the Cumbric Lanerc meaning "clear area, glade". Lanark is typically the county town of Lanarkshire, though there are a number of bigger towns in the county. Lanark railway station and instructor station have frequent services to Glasgow. There is little sector in Lanark as well as some residents commute to operate in Glasgow and also Edinburgh. Its shops offer the neighborhood agricultural area and bordering villages. There is a huge modern animals auction market on the borders of the community. A permanent army presence was established in the town with the conclusion of Winston Barracks in the 1930s.

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19 Jun

Garden | Decking

Lanark - ML11

Enquiry from: Paolo L

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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 carpenter to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the ...

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22 Mar

Garden | Decking

Lanark - ML11

Enquiry from: John M

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: New build house so require back garden to have flat wooden decking 3 x 3 mtrs ....

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19 Apr

Garden | Decking

Lanark - ML11

Enquiry from: Deborah L

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Decking area to the back of house out into the back garden. Approx size is 5m by 6m, including ballastrading and lighting. (Approx 300mm off the ground) Are you the property owner: Owner of the p...

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31 May

Garden | Decking

Shotts - ML7

Enquiry from: Fiona M

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front grass cut and patio strimmed are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace do you have a: large garden garden type: front garden work required: lawn/turfing, path c...

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03 Aug

Garden | Decking

Hamilton - ML3

Enquiry from: Angela D

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garden clearance at back maybe slab or decking current state of garden: the garden is not yet cleared are you the property owner: owner garden type: back garden property type: semi detached do you hav...

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04 Jul

Garden | Decking

Hamilton - ML3

Enquiry from: Shirley M

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grass cutting, shrub trimming and other garden maintenance needs are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: medium size garden garden type: back garden, front garden work...

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05 Jun

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Hamilton - ML3

Enquiry from: Shirley M

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01 Jun

Garden | Decking

Carluke - ML8

Enquiry from: Keith H

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driveway pressure washed, replacement decking boards and posts, pruning and cutting of some trees and some hard landscaping are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: lar...

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23 Jul

Garden | Decking

Bellshill - ML4

Enquiry from: Ian K

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customer in bellshill area has requested that we arrange quotes for their wooden decking project.they are considering various options and would like to discuss with a carpenter directly.please call to...

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07 Jun

Garden | Decking

Hamilton - ML3

Enquiry from: Hermie L

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decking the whole back garden 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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21 Jun

Garden | Decking

Salvesen Crescent - EH47

Enquiry from: Edward H

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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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07 Feb

Garden | Decking

Hamilton - ML3

Enquiry from: Fiona M

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hiya the price for all work is £1585 thats for 3.1x2.4m deck app*** off ground with handrail which is an extension of existing decking. 2.4x2.2m deck ground level are you the property owner: owner o...

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25 Nov

Garden | Decking

Bellshill - ML4

Enquiry from: Gayle T

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hi there, i’m looking to see if you can quote to either repair (if possible) or replace the decking in the back garden of the property? are you the property owner: owner of the property are you the...

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08 Aug

Garden | Decking

Hamilton - ML3

Enquiry from: Thomas L

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6mt square ground level decking supply and install are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint w...

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09 Jul

Garden | Decking

Motherwell - ML1

Enquiry from: Peter H

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: New decking ,patio,raised beds,new turf,design.

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27 Jun

Garden | Decking

Biggar - ML12

Enquiry from: John D

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4 metres wide by 7 metres long including joists and all screws. Do not include balustrade Thanks

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25 Apr

Garden | Decking

Motherwell - ML1

Enquiry from: Jacqueline R

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Decking from patio doors onto garden Approx 5 meters by 3 meters Are you the pr...

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11 Sep

Garden | Decking

Hamilton - ML3

Enquiry from: Derek M

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Would like decking round the back door so me and my chick can sit outside

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07 Jul

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Hamilton - ML3

Enquiry from: John C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: we are in a new build and the have a steep area that has been planted with...

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10 Feb

Garden | Decking

Motherwell - ML1

Enquiry from: Melanie I

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Roughly the size of your garden: 21-30 m2 Garden Type: Back garden Do you have a design: No, but I have some thoughts Wor...

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FAQs

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.

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.

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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