Wooden Decking in Leicestershire

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Wooden Decking in Leicestershire

Wooden decking is an increasingly popular option for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful spaces that can be used year round by installing external heating and light. Wooden decking is typically installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking can come in any size or shape to match any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can create an attractive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably simple to install and causes little disruption, particularly when compared to alternate options like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is important 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 choice of species of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Usually decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which commonly requires yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become more popular for use in wooden decking because they are stronger and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Leicestershire

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 £663
Avg. price	Avg. price £1,300
Avg. price high	Avg. price high £1,863

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

Wooden decking installation cost in Leicestershire 2025

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

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The landlocked county inside the Midlands shares its title with the city of Leicester, bordering a number of other counties such as Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire. For a county, Leicestershire carries a reasonably small population of less than 1 million, making it the twenty-first most inhabited region in the United Kingdom and a density of 1,150 per square mile. Along with the city of Leicester, the county boasts the large towns of Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Coalville and Lutterworth. Take advantage out of your home in Leicestershire by using vetted and trustworthy industry specialists in your regional area.

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31 Mar

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Wigston - LE18

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repair decking structure and lsy new floor 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

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26 Mar

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Leicester - LE1

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our decking needs replacing are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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27 Jan

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Market Harborough - LE16

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Market Harborough - LE16

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22 Nov

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Loughborough - LE12

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Loughborough - LE12

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16 Aug

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Leicester - LE2

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looking for a quote for composite decking aporox , 13ft x 10ft attached to rear of house,. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you ...

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15 Aug

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Market Harborough - LE16

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30 May

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Leicester - LE8

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16 May

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Loughborough - LE11

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i am looking for someone to lay some decking in the back garden approx 3m width and 6m length are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached what level of service do...

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10 May

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Market Harborough - LE16

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we want a full re work of our back garden - decked area and then paved areas. it’s quite a big area so would like split levels. break up of two sides by planters and edging with sleepers. happy to b...

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19 Apr

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Hinckley - LE10

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Hinckley - LE10

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30 Mar

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Melton Mowbray - LE13

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10 Mar

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Leicester - LE7

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decking to be installed on part of raised section of garden. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please cal...

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25 Feb

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Wigston - LE18

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21 Feb

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Wigston - LE18

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15 Feb

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Leicester - LE7

Enquiry from: Andrew P

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31 Jan

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Wigston - LE18

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Leicester - LE4

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How much decking you need will – of course – depend on how big you plan your deck to be. There is an equation to help you work out how many deck boards you need. It’s a little complicated until you’ve been shown how it works, but once you know how to do it it’s easy to work out how much decking you need for any project. The equation takes into account the recommended 10% wastage and includes the expansion gaps that are required, which is between 5-8mm along the length of the deck boards (EGL, or expansion gap length) and 3mm along the ends of the deck boards (EGW, or expansion gap width) for timber. It also assumes you’re laying your decking horizontally, as if you’re looking for a diagonal or chevron design you’ll need more deck boards. Let’s go through an example, assuming you have a 10m x 6m area that you want to cover with decking made from timber boards that are 2.4m long and 144mm wide. We’ll use the EGL of 5mm and EGW of 3mm.

Calculate the surface area for your decking Multiply the length (L) of your decking area by the width (W): L x W = Decking Surface Area (DSA) in m² 10 x 6 = 60m²
Work out the coverage of your deck boards Add your deck board width (DBW) to the expansion gap length (EGL), then add the deck board length (DBL) to the expansion gap width (EGW). Then multiply these numbers. (DBW + EGL) x (DBL + EGW) = Single Board Coverage (SBC) 0.144m + 0.005m = 0.149m 2.4m + 0.003m = 2.403m 0.149 x 2.403 = 0.358m²
Calculate the number of deck boards you need Multiply the SBC by 1.1 to allow for 10% wastage. Then, divide the DSA by the SBC. DSA / SCB x 1.1 = Total number of boards required 60m² / 0.358m² x 1.1 = 184.36 boards – so round up to 185 so you’re not left short.

If that all seems a bit complicated for you, let a professional do the maths – they will be able to give you an idea of how much decking you’ll need in no time.

Building a simple deck frame, or decking subframe, that you’re laying on level ground is easy if you take time to prepare and get all the things you need. We’ll go through the steps on how to build a deck frame here. Tools and equipment To get building your deck frame, you’ll need:

Decking joists
Coach screws
Coach bolts
Combi drill
Socket set
A saw suitable for your project and the thickness of the timber
Pencil
Decking preservative
Sandpaper or sander

Build your subframe

Measure your deck frame and cut to size if necessary.
Make 2 pencil marks on each end of the frame’s 2 outer joists to mark where the coach screws will go. They need to align with the centre of the adjoining outer joist. Then, use a flat wood drill bit to drill recesses into each mark. Make them the same depth of the screws that your using’s head and wide enough for a ratchet or socket to tighten them.
Using a thinner drill bit, line up the outer joists and drill a pilot hole through the middle of the recess. These pilot holes act as a guide for the screws and stops them from splitting the wood.
Fit the coach screws with either a drill driver or socket and ratchet.
Repeat the process for the inner joists once you’ve assembled the outer frame.

IMPORTANT: While you’re building your deck frame and the decking itself, remember to cover all pilot holes and ends of timber in decking preservative to ensure that your decking remains structurally sound for as long as possible. Though relatively simple, building a deck frame and the decking will take some time. It would be much quicker and easier to get a professional in to do it, who could represent more value for money.

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.

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.

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