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Wooden Decking in Leigh-on-sea

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 beautiful spaces which can be used year round by installing outside heating and illumination. Wooden decking is often 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 match any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can produce an impressive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably quick to install and causes little disruption, especially when compared to alternate options like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is important however to be sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take 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. Normally decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which generally entails yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming more popular for use in wooden decking as they are stronger and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Leigh-on-sea

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 Leigh-on-sea 2025

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

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Leigh-on-sea

Leigh-on-Sea is a civil parish in Essex. It is a district of Southend-on-Sea, with its own town council, and is at present the only civil parish within the district. The town is located on the northern edge of the Thames estuary, being just a few miles from the open waters of the North Sea and from the Kent coast. Featuring on the town's coastal area is a nature reserve at Two Tree Island and a centrally set beach beside Bell Wharf. Leigh's foreshore is primarily viewed as being an area with considerable mud flats and creeks when the water is at low tide. Between the 1870s and the 1920s, Broadway, previously a residential street, was completely transformed into a commercial parade of shopfronts. In the 1930s, London Road and Leigh Road similarly ended up being identified as commercial streets, holding shops, workshops, industrial properties, and entertainment sites. Because of the supremacy of 24 hour grocery stores and online shopping from the 1990s, much of the town's independent small business went through redevelopment, with bars, cafés, eateries, galleries and gift shops replacing most of the traditional shops. On-going city regeneration continues to entice brand-new homeowners to the town, alongside intending to accommodate for the surge in Southend's increased population. With a population of over 20000, Leigh was listed by Rightmove's 2016 Happy at Home Index as the happiest place to live in Great Britain, with attention being drawn to the strong community spirit, a sense of belonging, and good access to sports and arts activities. A variety of community activities are well established, such as the Leigh Regatta, taking place over one September weekend, the Leigh Folk Festival and the Leigh Art Trail. For all your house upgrades, make sure to make use of trustworthy contractors in Leigh-on-Sea to make certain of quality.

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07 Sep

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Leigh-on-Sea - SS9

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14 Aug

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Leigh-on-Sea - SS9

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: We have a fairly large area of grass which is dead, we have two dogs so can’t...

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13 Sep

Garden | Decking

Leigh-on-Sea - SS9

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: I have decking only which needs to be replaced and a new design re plants etc.

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18 May

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Leigh-on-Sea - SS9

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11 Mar

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Leigh-on-Sea - SS9

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We want to extend an existing decked area 16 sq mtrs=172.223 sq ft think this is right... - Estimated Service Date: 16/04/2016 - Estimated Decking Area (sq ft): 172.223 sq ft - Reason for Request: To ...

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11 May

Garden | Decking

Leigh-on-Sea - SS9

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10 Apr

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Leigh-on-Sea - SS9

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approximately 30 sqm of raised decking Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Terrace What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: 1-3 months

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20 Feb

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Chelmsford - CM2

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general gardening maintainance are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: large garden garden type: back garden, front garden work required: hedges, path current state of...

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20 Jul

Garden | Decking

Grays - RM16

Enquiry from: Dean R

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repalce patio slabs with decking? are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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19 Jun

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Basildon - SS15

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composite wood decking 8mx1.5m with foundation already in place are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please ...

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18 Jun

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Basildon - SS15

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outdoor decking replacement are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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30 Apr

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Grays - RM16

Enquiry from: Simon G

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deck with some rot. need either repairs or replacement. thanks are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please...

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25 Apr

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Grays - RM16

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deck with some rot. need either repairs or replacement. thanks are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please...

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03 Feb

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Basildon - SS16

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: semi detached work description: replace decking and border fencing landscaping renovate existing shed are yo...

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27 Oct

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Stanford-le-Hope - SS17

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hi there, we have just moved into a property and the decking has rotted. we need this replacing and in making safe as there were no handrails. we also have a toddler and i would like to do my childmin...

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11 Aug

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Stanford-le-Hope - SS17

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hi,cwe areooking to have our decking replaced and also a bagola, just wondered if someone can come out to quote. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what le...

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21 Apr

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Grays - RM16

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Remove old lawn and plant new lawn. Creat flower border.Undertake some wood dec...

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06 Apr

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Grays - RM16

Enquiry from: Goretti C

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03 Apr

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Grays - RM16

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Remove old lawn and plant new lawn. Creat flower border.Undertake some wood dec...

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03 Apr

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Grays - RM16

Enquiry from: Goretti C

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: terrace work description: remove old lawn and plant new lawn. creat flower border.undertake some wood decki...

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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.
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 much maintenance will a wooden deck need?

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.

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.

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