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Wooden Decking in Leven

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 areas which you can use year round with the addition of 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 interior and exterior 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 relatively quick to install and causes minimal disruption, particularly when compared to alternate options like patio or paving. It can 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 capable of taking the weight of any furniture or plants that you want to use on the decking. There is a variety of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Typically decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which typically will involve yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming popular for use in wooden decking as they are stronger and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Leven

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 Leven, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Leven 2024

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

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Leven

Leven is a seaside community in Fife, set in the east Central Lowlands of Scotland. It lies on the shore of the Firth of Forth at the mouth of the River Leven, 8.1 miles (13.0 kilometres) north-east of the community of Kirkcaldy as well as 6.4 miles (10.3 km) east of Glenrothes. According to an estimate absorbed 2008, Leven has a population of 8,850. The community creates part of the Levenmouth conurbation, which has an overall population of 37,651.

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07 Apr

Garden | Decking

Leven - KY8

Enquiry from: Peter F

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customer in the leven area made an enquiry a couple of projects including wooden decking.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you the prope...

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14 Nov

Garden | Decking

Leven - KY8

Enquiry from: Barbara B

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upvc, already purchased, decking to be fitted around static. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: deck only please call to ap...

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24 Aug

Garden | Decking

Leven - KY9

Enquiry from: Andrew S

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i have a small (approx 7.5/8.0 sq m) irregularly shaped area of old wooden decking that i wish to replace with composite decking. would you be prepared to give me a quote for this work, either in...

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05 May

Garden | Decking

Leven - KY8

Enquiry from: Martin R

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Fit base for decking approx 9.5m x 5m decking boards already purchased Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached What level of service do you require: Supply and d...

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13 Mar

Garden | Decking

Leven - KY8

Enquiry from: Martin R

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Remove and replace existing decked area

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09 Nov

Garden | Decking

Burntisland - KY3

Enquiry from: Martin B

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new house and need small back garden landscaped - slabs in main but open.to ideas are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached roughly the size of your garden: 21-30 m2 ga...

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14 Aug

Garden | Decking

Glenrothes - KY7

Enquiry from: Isobel R

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to erect decking in back garden 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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11 Apr

Garden | Decking

Burntisland - KY3

Enquiry from: Rachel C

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two sections of composite decking to be sourced and laid 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...

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27 Mar

Garden | Decking

Kirkcaldy - KY1

Enquiry from: Cintia S

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composite decking installation 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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24 May

Garden | Decking

Kirkcaldy - KY2

Enquiry from: Gary I

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customer made an online enquiry for wooden decking and confirmed on email they would like a call with a landscaper to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the propert...

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18 May

Garden | Decking

Glenrothes - KY7

Enquiry from: Courtney M

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composite decking to be fitted are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require: supply and deck property type: detached please call to appoint

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18 May

Garden | Decking

Burntisland - KY3

Enquiry from: Campbell P

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4x3m decking area in the 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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10 Apr

Garden | Decking

Cowdenbeath, Kelty - KY4

Enquiry from: Jackie T

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Replacing decking and possibly garden path Are you the property owner: Owner ...

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23 Jun

Garden | Decking

Anstruther - KY10

Enquiry from: Roddy B

Start Date: Less than one month

Are you the property owner: Owner Property Type: Detached Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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04 Jun

Garden | Decking

Kirkcaldy - KY2

Enquiry from: Mel M

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Power wash & treat decking,slabing & general maintenance

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14 Aug

Garden | Decking

Kirkcaldy - KY1

Enquiry from: Rebecca V

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Commercial, Work description: To Whom it may concern, I work for Momentum Skills, at 29a Randolph Place, ...

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30 May

Garden | Decking

Kirkcaldy - KY1

Enquiry from: Ryan B

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi detached Other Forms: 18, 92 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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23 May

Garden | Decking

Glenrothes - KY7

Enquiry from: Alexander B

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to supply and install decking on an area approx 18 ft x 10ft 5 inches job will be to remove turf level ground put down lime and membrane to prevent weed growth decking will be sunk into ground to be l...

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03 Apr

Garden | Decking

Cowdenbeath, Kelty - KY4

Enquiry from: David B

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Are you the property owner: Owner Property Type: Semi detached Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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27 Aug

Garden | Decking

Lochgelly - KY5

Enquiry from: Alistair B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

decking area Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: 1-3 months

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FAQs

What should I do if my deck or terrace is slippery?

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.

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.

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.

How much decking do I need?
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.
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
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