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Wooden Decking in Lincoln

Wooden decking is an increasingly fashionable option for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very elegant spaces which you can use year round with the addition of additional heating and light. Wooden decking is frequently installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking is available in any size or shape to suit any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can produce a stunning effect. Wooden decking is relatively simple to install and causes minimal disruption, particularly in comparison to alternatives like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is crucial however to make certain that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the load 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. Often decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which usually consists of annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming popular for use in wooden decking as they are more robust and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Lincoln

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 Lincoln, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Lincoln 2024

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

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Lincoln

Lincoln has a population of close to 100,000 and the city's architecture is evidence both the Middle ages and Georgian eras. Split by an 'uphill' and 'downhill' divide, there's a variety of housing and buildings in Lincoln. With plenty of improvements required for houses in the Lincoln area, make use of one of our vetted tradespeople to finish the project.

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17 Jul

Garden | Decking

Lincoln - LN6

Enquiry from: Mike W

Start Date: Immediate

existing decking requires re treatment of stain are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply only please call to appoint

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23 Apr

Garden | Decking

Lincoln - LN6

Enquiry from: Terri W

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looking for decking 6.5 x 6m plus a small alcove 1.5 x 2m. we would like a fence with a small gate along the 6.5m side. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace what...

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11 Apr

Garden | Decking

Lincoln - LN4

Enquiry from: Sara K

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area 3.7m by 4m. charcoal composite decking. quote required to supply and fit and also to just supply. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service d...

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11 Mar

Garden | Decking

Lincoln - LN1

Enquiry from: Peter K

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: other work description: small amount of slabbing, turfing and decorative gravel. are you the property owner:...

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08 Jan

Garden | Decking

Lincoln - LN2

Enquiry from: David Q

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please quote for rear deck removal, l shaped, with one section 4m x 3m, the other 7m x 5m (roughly). have side access. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached wh...

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12 Sep

Garden | Decking

Lincoln - LN4

Enquiry from: Holly B

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Decking and new patio outside of conservatory

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02 Sep

Garden | Decking

Lincoln - LN6

Enquiry from: Linda R

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hi looking for someone to lay decking and build pergola over existing paving. north scarle thanks linda are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service...

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11 Jun

Garden | Decking

Lincoln - LN2

Enquiry from: Jo G

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hi, looking for garden maintenance for our front and back gardens. potentially a few larger jobs also. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) do you have a: medium size garden garden typ...

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18 Oct

Garden | Decking

Lincoln - LN2

Enquiry from: Paul C

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: other, work description: build patio and level garden to two further levels are you the property owner: owne...

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04 Oct

Garden | Decking

Lincoln - LN1

Enquiry from: Wendie W

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Medium garden which goes downhill onto fence.

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31 Aug

Garden | Decking

Lincoln - LN1

Enquiry from: Sarah R

Start Date: Immediate

Most of the old decking has been removed Some joists need replacing and new decking laying with screws not nails

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12 Jul

Garden | Decking

Lincoln - LN6

Enquiry from: Rebecca T

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: detached, work description: replacement of decking and reshaping of area with restoration of some lawn and s...

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02 May

Garden | Decking

Lincoln - LN5

Enquiry from: Roz G

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Clearance of the garden as it is, removal of ground ivy’s and one bush p...

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09 Jun

Garden | Decking

Lincoln - LN4

Enquiry from: Kim B

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Work description: I have a huge bush need pulling up for room for decking.

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29 Apr

Garden | Decking

Lincoln - LN3

Enquiry from: Fiona B

Start Date: Immediate

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

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16 Nov

Garden | Decking

Lincoln - LN5

Enquiry from: Neil V

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Full landscape of small garden. Plans already made. Are you the property owner:...

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03 Jun

Garden | Decking

Lincoln - LN6

Enquiry from: Diane G

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Clean and restore decking area.with appropriate stain ect

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31 Jul

Garden | Decking

Lincoln - LN1

Enquiry from: Harry W

Start Date: Less than one month

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Time scale: Less than one month Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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04 Mar

Garden | Decking

Lincoln - LN6

Enquiry from: Diane D

Start Date: Less than one month

Replace decking and new external door Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi detached What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: Less than one ...

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18 Oct

Garden | Decking

Lincoln - LN4

Enquiry from: Rachel M

Start Date: Less than one month

Decking quotes for the back and side of new kitchen extension with steps down to garden. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached What level of service do you require:...

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FAQs

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.
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.
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 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.
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