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Wooden Decking in Linlithgow

Wooden decking is an increasingly prevalent choice for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very elegant areas which can be used year round by installing additional heating and lighting. 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 can come in any size or shape to fit any area. Curved designs or large areas connected by pathways can produce a striking effect. Wooden decking is relatively easy to install and causes minimal disruption, especially when compared to other possibilities like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is necessary however to be sure 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 variety of species of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Commonly decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which generally consists of annual 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 Linlithgow

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 Linlithgow 2025

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

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Linlithgow

Linlithgow is a royal burgh in West Lothian, Scotland. It is West Lothian's county town, as seen in the county's other name of Linlithgowshire. Linlithgow is set in the north-east of West Lothian, close to the border with Stirlingshire. It lies 20 miles (30 km) west of Edinburgh along the primary railway route to Glasgow. Previous to the building of the M8 and M9 motorways, in addition to the launching of the Forth Road Bridge, the town was located on the main road from Edinburgh to Stirling, Perth and Inverness while the canal system linked the burgh to Edinburgh and Glasgow. The nearby village of Blackness once acted as the burgh's port. Linlithgow is surmounted by its nearby hill, Cockleroi. An ancient town, it lies south of its two most popular landmarks: Linlithgow Palace and Linlithgow Loch, and north of the Union Canal. With Saint Michael as the partron saint, the town's adage is 'St. Michael is kinde to straingers'. A statue of the saint carrying the burgh coat of arms stands on the high street. Two big areas of the northern side of the High Street were knocked down in the 1960s and replaced by flats and public structures in the brutalist design typical of that time period of time. Even though these structures were welcomed at the time as being a large improvement on the cramped and run-down traditional accommodation, they have actually demanded extensive repairs and maintenance and renovation over the years. With a population of around 19000, the town is incredibly popular with the middles classes and commuters given effective transportation links and high quality education. For all your house upgrades, make sure to make use of respected professionals in Linlithgow to make certain of quality.

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18 Aug

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Linlithgow - EH49

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New composite decking approx 17 mts

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Linlithgow - EH49

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front grass cut and patio strimmed are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace do you have a: large garden garden type: front garden work required: lawn/turfing, path c...

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20 May

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Edinburgh - EH54

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deck to be cleaned, sanded & restained are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: deck only please call to appoint

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Edinburgh - EH54

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full back garden decking work 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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30 Jan

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Edinburgh - EH54

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22 Jul

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Edinburgh - EH12

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: 20 x 3.6m lengths of decking to be laid and preparation work required.

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30 Jun

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Edinburgh - EH12

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hi all, i am looking for decking at my garden (30 l x 10 w feet) with hand railing and planters and some paving work around it it would be great if someone could contact me for a quick chat are you t...

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30 Jun

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Glasgow - G67

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raised deck with 2 levels , 3.13m width x 5.2m length on a slope are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck please...

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25 Jun

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Glasgow - G67

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raised deck with 2 levels , 3.13m width x 5.2m length on a slope are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck please...

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21 Jun

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Salvesen Crescent - EH47

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

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17 Jun

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Glasgow - G67

Enquiry from: Jaclyn G

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raised decking to be removed, new ground level decking to be supplied and fitted, stairs under current decking to be removed and replaced. roughly 7m wide by 3.5m deep are you the property owner: own...

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31 May

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Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: Chakradhar V

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hi all, i am looking for decking at my garden (30 l x 10 w feet) with hand railing and planters and some paving work around it it would be great if someone could contact me for a quick chat are you t...

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25 Apr

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Balerno, Currie, Edinburgh, Juniper Green - EH14

Enquiry from: Leslie H

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already have decking 10ft x 8ft 5 years old has been stained so many times needs upgrading better quality wood are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of s...

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13 Mar

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Edinburgh - EH12

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hi i'm looking to get me decking washed, repaired (where required) and treated for protection. the decking was previously painted but most of that has weathered or been washed off and i'd like the re...

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02 Mar

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH54

Enquiry from: Garry A

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hi there, i would like a garden deck installed and i require a supply and fit professional service to create a composite structured deck area. the size of the decked area would be approx 24ft x 12ft....

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06 Aug

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Edinburgh - EH11

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other other forms: wooden decking agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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09 Jun

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Edinburgh - EH54

Enquiry from: Tom G

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22 Jan

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West Calder - EH55

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07 Nov

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Oakbank - EH53

Enquiry from: Diane C

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FAQs

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 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.
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 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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