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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 2024

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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13 Sep

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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: 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

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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

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Grays - RM16

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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

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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

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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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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 build a deck frame?
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
  1. Measure your deck frame and cut to size if necessary.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Fit the coach screws with either a drill driver or socket and ratchet.
  5. 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.
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 fit composite decking?
Fitting composite decking is similar to installing timber decking, but there are some small differences in terms of the gaps you need to leave between boards and the screws you use. We’ll go through a quick guide to show you the process involved in fitting composite decking so you can decide whether it’s something you want to do yourself. Prepare the area Prepare the area according to our instructions in the previous FAQs – or you can use an existing patio or concrete base if you have one. Measure and mark out the area using chalk (if using an existing base). Assemble the decking frame Build the outer frame as we show in our FAQs above; if the area you have planned is longer than your joists, you’ll need to join them together. When you’ve built the frame and it’s secure, ensure that it’s at the right level for water runoff and add risers, slabs or treated off-cuts of timber at 500mm intervals if you need to. Add joists The spacing of your joists will depend on the type of design you have chosen for your composite decking. If you’re laying arched boards horizontally, you’ll need to space the joists 300mm apart. Lay your composite decking boards
  1. If you’ve not got an overhang or it’s a fixed deck, fit starter clips along the outside edge of the frame and secure with screws provided with the composite decking. If you are working with an overhang, put the first board into position not exceeding 25mm. If you’re adding a fascia, put an off-cut of board under the overhang so you know it’ll be flush with the fascia.
  2. Pre-drill all fixing points, measuring in 30mm from the edge of the board. Secure the board to the joist below with composite decking screws.
  3. Slide a hidden fastener clip in so it sits within the groove of the deck board. It needs to be in the centre of the joist to keep the boards secure and ensure an expansion gap of 6mm. Tighten the clips until just tight, and repeat so there’s a clip at every joist.
  4. Add the next board, ensuring that the fastener clips sit within the groove – make sure you don’t force it. Repeat step 3.
  5. Continue steps 3 and 4 until you’re at the final board, which you should secure in the same way as you did the first.
Add a fascia board If you’re adding a fascia, measure in 40mm from each end and add two guide marks: one at 40mm from the top and the other at 40mm from the bottom. Connect the marks, then mark at 300mm intervals down the board. Drill pilot holes, then put the fascia board into position. You need to make sure that there’s a 40mm ventilation gap between the bottom of the fascia and the ground. Ask someone to hold the board level until you’ve finished securing it with composite decking screws; you can get colour-matched ones so they don’t look unsightly at the end of your decking. Not so sure you want to carry out such a big project yourself? Get quotes from decking pros who will be able to fit composite decking much more quickly and easily.
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