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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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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

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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

How to lay decking on uneven ground?
There are two ways to lay decking on uneven ground. We’ve explained how to build a raised deck in our FAQ ‘How to build a raised deck’ above, and that’s great for uneven ground or sloped gardens. But there’s another way that you can lay decking on uneven ground if you don’t want a raised deck: you can create a level supporting base. We’ll go through the basics here. Materials you’ll need
  • Paving slabs – old or cheap ones are fine
  • Timber for the frame and legs
  • Type 1 MOT hardcore
How to lay decking on uneven ground
  1. Mark out the area as we explain in ‘How to lay decking’. Then, dig to 200mm below where you want to surface of the decking to be.
  2. Add a 50mm layer of hardcore and make sure it’s compact.
  3. Build the decking sub-frame as we describe in ‘How to build a deck frame’.
  4. Lay out paving slabs along the edges and in the centre of the area. This will help to spread the weight of the decking.
  5. Set the decking frame on the slabs, checking for high or low points and adding off-cuts of timber where needed. Don’t forget to sand and seal these off-cuts with decking preservative.
  6. Add your joists and then the deck boards, leaving the recommended gaps of expansion of between 5-8mm.
Building your decking on top of paving slabs is a good way to get it level, but you still may not be able to get as good a finish as if a professional did it. If you’re in any doubt, get in contact with some decking specialists and see what they would recommend.
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.

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