Wooden Decking in Loughborough

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Wooden Decking in Loughborough

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 fashionable spaces which you can use year round by adding external 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 virtually any size or shape to suit any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can create a striking effect. Wooden decking is fairly simple to install and causes little disruption, particularly when compared to alternatives like patio or paving. It could 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 able to take the load of any furniture or plants that you want to use on the decking. There is a array of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Normally decking is constructed from 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 popular for use in wooden decking because they are stronger and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Loughborough

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

Average price per Wooden decking job in 2025

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Avg. price high	Avg. price high £1,863

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Wooden decking installation cost in Loughborough 2025

	Labour cost	£1,050
	Material cost	£375
	Waste removal	£75

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Loughborough is a university town within the Charnwood borough of Leicestershire and has now a population greater than 57,000. The town is found in the East Midlands area and has now a very traditional history, with housing including Victorian and Edwardian to modern day contemporary. For home improvement work you'd like finished in the near future, ensure only to work with vetted professionals to get the best price in addition to a quality finish.

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22 Nov

Garden | Decking

Loughborough - LE12

Enquiry from: Neil H

Start Date: Immediate

replacement decking required 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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13 Nov

Garden | Decking

Loughborough - LE12

Enquiry from: Neil H

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replacement decking required 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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16 May

Garden | Decking

Loughborough - LE11

Enquiry from: Holly G

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i am looking for someone to lay some decking in the back garden approx 3m width and 6m length are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached what level of service do...

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10 Sep

Garden | Decking

Loughborough - LE12

Enquiry from: Andrew P

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existing decking needs looking at and restoring, advice needed are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: deck only please call to...

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11 Aug

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Loughborough - LE12

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01 Jun

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Loughborough - LE11

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace other forms: none please call to appoint what level of service do you require: supply and deck

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29 May

Garden | Decking

Loughborough - LE11

Enquiry from: Ratan M

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: The work I want to do is to get. Read off the garss and I want awoodDecking and ...

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23 Apr

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Loughborough - LE11

Enquiry from: Mehul T

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Decking for 8sq mt garden and 5 fences need replacing Are you the property o...

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30 Jul

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Loughborough - LE12

Enquiry from: Jackie M

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Need small amount of decking replacing, maybe composite board!!?? with some additional joint putting in.

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21 Apr

Garden | Decking

Loughborough - LE11

Enquiry from: Declan O

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Soft wood decking, 42m2. Ground level construction to 22cm high to fit under lip of patio doors. L shape with small diagonal joining strip. Majority of area is covered by an existing concrete ba...

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30 May

Garden | Decking

Loughborough - LE11

Enquiry from: Jason T

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area to put a hot tub on maybe an outdoor pool table as well - Estimated Service Date: 13/06/2016 - Estimated Decking Area (sq ft): 10 by 10 - Reason for Request: To get quotes and then choose a decki...

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20 Apr

Garden | Decking

Loughborough - LE12

Enquiry from: Nick B

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Lay timber garden decking in back garden. site is level Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Estimated Decking Area (sq ft): 18 What level of service do you ...

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FAQs

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.

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

Measure your deck frame and cut to size if necessary.
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.
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.
Fit the coach screws with either a drill driver or socket and ratchet.
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.

You might think that building decking on a slope is a no-go, but it’s actually a great way to help you make use of your garden when the ground is sloping. It will provide you with a level surface that you can BBQ on as well as dine alfresco without finding that your meal is rolling down the table. But how do you build decking on a slope? Our guide in the FAQ above, ‘How to build a raised deck’, is the perfect solution – but we’ll break it down here if you just want to get an idea of what’s involved. Dig out the area If you’re laying on soil or turf, you’ll need to dig it out. Dig down and remove all the turf from the area and ensure that there are no weeds or stones in the area you’re going to build your decking on. Since you’re building on a slope, it will be hard to get it level, but dig out to a depth of 50mm and lay weed-control fabric with gravel over the top. Add posts and set with concrete Make holes for posts and add them in, ensuring they’re longer than you need. Make sure they’re level, then fill the holes with a concrete mix to set them in place. Build the outer frame Make sure you always work at the top of the slope when you’re building your decking, and measure where the highest point of the decking will be. Secure the 4 sides of the outer frame and factor in a 2mm fall for every metre of decking so rainwater can run off. Add joists Secure joists along your frame at 400mm intervals. If you get to the last joist and there will be more than a 400mm gap left at the end, add in an extra one for support. Lay your deck boards Screw your deck boards to the joists, ensuring that the deck boards are running in the opposite direction to the joists. For timber boards, you need to make sure you leave an expansion gap of 5-8mm. These steps should give you an idea of whether you want to have a go at building decking on a slope, or whether you want to leave it to the pros.

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.

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