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Wooden Decking in Leigh

Wooden decking is an increasingly fashionable choice for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable areas which can be used year round by adding external heating and illumination. Wooden decking is typically fitted in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking can come in virtually any size or shape to suit any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can produce a striking effect. Wooden decking is reasonably simple to install and causes minimal disruption, especially in comparison to alternate options like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is critical however to be certain 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 collection of types of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Commonly decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which commonly entails annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become more popular for use in wooden decking because they are stronger and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Leigh

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

Wooden decking installation cost in Leigh 2024

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

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Leigh

The town of Leigh is found in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan inside Greater Manchester and keeps a population of more than 43,000. The town is located on low lying land north west of Chat Moss in England's North West. You can find more than 18,000 households in Leigh and when you might need household enhancement work, be sure you contrast quotations from vetted tradesmen in the area to ensure the ideal price plus a good quality finish.

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09 Mar

Garden | Decking

Leigh - WN7

Enquiry from: Hannah M

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Decking, relaying turf and slate Are you the property owner: Owner of the prope...

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11 Jul

Garden | Decking

Liverpool - L36

Enquiry from: Michael W

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grass cutting, weeding, bush trimming and general tidying of back garden. are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: semi detached do you have a: medium size garden garden type: back...

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06 Aug

Garden | Decking

Widnes - WA8

Enquiry from: Gill K

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remove back fence, replace and paint. dig out back border, retain some plants, build new border using sleepers and fit lights (not solar). dig out path (approx 50 sq. metres) and concrete clothes line...

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11 Sep

Garden | Decking

Runcorn - WA7

Enquiry from: Jonathan R

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looking at replacement of existing decking with some composite and removing one section completely and putting paving down. removal of stine grave areal and putting in a new lawn. are you the property...

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23 Aug

Garden | Decking

Runcorn - WA7

Enquiry from: Jonathan R

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looking at replacement of existing decking with some composite and removing one section completely and putting paving down. removal of stine grave areal and putting in a new lawn. are you the property...

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31 Jul

Garden | Decking

Warrington - WA4

Enquiry from: Heather C

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large decked area needs replacing due to rot would like to have composite decking to replace if possible are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of se...

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21 Jul

Garden | Decking

Warrington - WA4

Enquiry from: Heather C

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large decked area needs replacing due to rot would like to have composite decking to replace if possible are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of se...

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18 Jul

Garden | Decking

Runcorn - WA7

Enquiry from: Susan L

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decking to cover area approx 5.5m x 3.5m with some cutting to fit the shape of the garden. are you the property owner: owner property type: terrace do you have a: small garden garden type: back garden...

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01 Jul

Garden | Decking

Altrincham - WA15

Enquiry from: Rabik N

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decking at back of the garden, child proofing 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 h...

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06 Jun

Garden | Decking

Runcorn - WA7

Enquiry from: John P

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to cover a slabbed raised area in garden with step down are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please cal...

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25 May

Garden | Decking

Altrincham - WA15

Enquiry from: Matt G

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good morning, my current decking/joists is rotten, i need the whole lot ripping out and new timber decking fitted. it's roughly 7m by 7m, are you able to give a rough estimation please? additionally ...

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23 May

Garden | Decking

Altrincham - WA15

Enquiry from: Rabik N

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customer in altrincham areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for wooden decking.confirmed interest via telephone, sms and email at 23/05/2022 10:19.please ca...

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22 May

Garden | Decking

Runcorn - WA7

Enquiry from: John P

Start Date: Immediate

to cover a slabbed raised area in garden with step down are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please cal...

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18 May

Garden | Decking

Warrington - WA4

Enquiry from: David W

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renew decking in composite 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 Apr

Garden | Decking

Runcorn - WA7

Enquiry from: Zara W

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front and back garden needs full cut down with over grown grass as well as pathway part. just needs one big tidy as it is a mess. i can send photos if that helps. thanks in advance :) are you the prop...

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27 Apr

Garden | Decking

Altrincham - WA15

Enquiry from: Mike L

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i have wooden decking and some of the supports have failed, i need the supports replacing and some lengths of wood replaced, i also have a section that needs rebuilding following rot, also a small sec...

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22 Apr

Garden | Decking

Altrincham - WA15

Enquiry from: Rizwan A

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replace decking and the frame. supply and fit. large size decking on 2 levels are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: suppl...

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29 Mar

Garden | Decking

Prescot - L35

Enquiry from: Chris C

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i would like a composite decking fitted on the grass at the rear of the garden before having what is left of the grass changed to artificial. the decking would need to be raised so level with the wood...

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12 Mar

Garden | Decking

Prescot - L35

Enquiry from: GLYN M

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remove existing decking and replace with new. the area to be replaced is 10 feet by 8 feet are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you requir...

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26 Feb

Garden | Decking

Warrington - WA5

Enquiry from: Ian G

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make repairs to existing wooden decking. decking is about 70sq m in total. a two step area needs replacement. clean whole decking. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: deta...

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FAQs

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 build decking on a slope?
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.
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.
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.

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