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Wooden Decking in Louth

Wooden decking is an increasingly fashionable choice for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable spaces which can be used year round by adding additional heating and lighting. Wooden decking is frequently fitted in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking is available in virtually any size or shape to suit any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can produce an impressive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably quick to install and causes little disruption, particularly when compared to alternate options like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is important however to be 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 choice of types of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Often decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which generally includes annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Louth

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 Louth 2024

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

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Louth

Louth is a market town and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of the English county of Lincolnshire. It is located at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds, where they join the Lincolnshire Marsh. The town is on the eastern edge of a canyon sculpted into the Wolds that forms the Hubbard's Hills, which is an area that was created from a glacial overspill in the last glacial period. The River Lud passes through this canyon before it continues to flow through the town. Marked with a plaque on the north side of the street on which it passes, the Greenwich Meridian goes through the town. According to the 2001 Census, Louth has a permanent population of around 15930. Settlements are considered to have been on the area since the Paleolithic era, which is supported by such archaeological evidence as 3 handaxes identified on the wolds dating from between 424000 and 191000 years ago. Historical discoveries have also featured arrowheads thought to have been made in the Bronze Age. Louth is identified especially for its huge variety of independent retailers, with around 70 percent of businesses in the town being independently owned in 2013. Several long-lasting businesses display the established retailing history of the town, especially the department store 'Eve and Ranshaw', started in 1781, 'Dales and Sons' poulterers, open since 1896, and the century old butchers 'Lakings of Louth'. It is also widely known for its specialist grocers, local butchers and 'The Cheese Shop', which acquired national recognition in 'The Guardian'. This retailing reputation has been consolidated by being labelled as 'Britain's favourite market town' in 2012 by the BBC's 'Countryfile' tv programme. For all your house upgrades, make sure to make use of trustworthy specialists in Louth to make certain of quality.

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15 Apr

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Louth - LN11

Enquiry from: Vanessa A

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Work description: Small amount of decking in front of a conservatory but one area over a manhole cover. Clear an area and maybe lay slabs for container garden Homeowner Supplied and fitted Please...

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02 Jan

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Grimsby - DN37

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would like a quote for a garden decking platform covering 20 foot by 22.5 foot with a foundation platform of 1foot depth. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached...

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18 Jan

Garden | Decking

Grimsby - DN36

Enquiry from: Priscilla C

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full decking on slab patio size 27ft wide 19 ft length. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to app...

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07 Feb

Garden | Decking

Cleethorpes - DN35

Enquiry from: Lee C

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i have about 6 deck boards that need replacing. about 4 joists have also rotted quite badly and need replacing. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what leve...

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03 Aug

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Grimsby - DN37

Enquiry from: Pauline S

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i would like a small pond putting into my decking are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: deck only please call to appoint

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22 Apr

Garden | Decking

Spilsby - PE23

Enquiry from: Nick P

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customer has a gardening & landscaping project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for wooden decking. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a landscaper.confi...

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14 Mar

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Grimsby - DN37

Enquiry from: Ken G

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remove old decking & replace with new. 4 metres x 2.8 metres. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck please cal...

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30 Aug

Garden | Decking

Mablethorpe - LN12

Enquiry from: Jane C

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i need someone to come and put nw decking down also level and weed and re turf lawn area and plant hardy perennials plants and flowers in planters that are newly built across top of garden 27 ft not s...

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01 Jul

Garden | Decking

Cleethorpes - DN35

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached other forms: garden maintenance, wooden decking, gravel paving & driveway agreed to receive quotes for selected products...

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13 Apr

Garden | Decking

Grimsby - DN34

Enquiry from: Jane M

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I would like a quote for my wood decking to be replaced with composite decking

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29 Jul

Garden | Decking

Mablethorpe - LN12

Enquiry from: Peter R

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22@ 4.8mts decking framework 10@4x2 at3.6mts 2@4x2 at4.2mts

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14 Jul

Garden | Decking

Grimsby - DN32

Enquiry from: Peter W

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Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Other Forms: 92 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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28 Jun

Garden | Decking

Grimsby - DN34

Enquiry from: John H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Time scale: 1-3 months Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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07 Aug

Garden | Decking

Grimsby - DN32

Enquiry from: Ben T

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5m x 3m decking with fitting Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Terrace What level of service do you require: Supply and deck

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22 Jun

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Alford - LN13

Enquiry from: Jackie R

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this is a large bespoke size decking to fit round our mobile home. Can someone contact me so that I can give more details

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23 May

Garden | Decking

Grimsby - DN33

Enquiry from: Louise J

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I am looking at decking an area of the back garden.

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13 Apr

Garden | Decking

Grimsby - DN32

Enquiry from: Neil H

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looking to have suplied and installed low level decking area. Firly straightforward I think, basically a rectangle 2.5m by 9m with a curve to fit raised planting are at one end and curve around a tree...

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09 Apr

Garden | Decking

Grimsby - DN36

Enquiry from: Joanna K

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04 Feb

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Grimsby - DN34

Enquiry from: Tracy A

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We would like to enquire with regards to decking with a ramp for wheelchair use and an area for outdoor furniture

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16 Oct

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Mablethorpe - LN12

Enquiry from: MAGGIE S

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CHALET AT MABLTHORPE CHALET PARK TO SUPPLY AND FIT DECKED TO FRON TOF CHALET DEPTH 5FT 8 INCHES LENGTH 17FEET 6 INCHES WITH A GATE

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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 decking on a slope?
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.
Can I fit a hot tub on my terrace or decking?

Yes, although you should make sure that the terrace or decking is able to support the weight of a hot tub. Usually, you will need to have a structural survey carried out on the area. Seek the advise of a hot tub retailer or installer about the logistics of installing one at your property.

How to build a raised deck?
Building a raised deck will take some time and is trickier than laying standard decking at ground level, but if you want to build decking on a slope or uneven ground it’s the best way to do it. If you do your research and follow instructions, you and a friend or family member can build a raised deck over a few days. Here’s a simplified guide of the steps you’ll need to take. Plan carefully It’s best to plan your raised deck by drawing it to scale on paper before you go and get supplies. This will help avoid wastage and making more cuts to timber than necessary. Prepare the area Prepare the area according to the instructions we give in the FAQ ‘How to lay decking’. However, because you’re building a raised deck, you’ll need to add posts:
  1. Place a post in the corner of the frame you created with the pegs and string. Measure and mark out 100mm from each side.
  2. Dig out this soil to a depth of 700mm (watch out for cables or pipes). You should have a 300 x 300mm hole. Repeat for the other 3 corners.
  3. Using a brick bolster, split a concrete block in two. Put a section of the block in each hole.
  4. Get a length of post longer than you need and place one in each hole. You can cut it down later.
  5. Create props on each post to hold them in place until you’re ready to add a cement mix. Check that they’re level. When you’re happy that they are, secure them in place with a concrete mix, making sure you create a slope in the concrete so that rainwater runs away from each post. When the concrete is set, remove the props.
  6. Create a string line around each corner post and find the centre point between each. Place a timber batten at each point, ensuring that they’re not spaced any more than 1500mm apart.
Make the outer frame
  1. Working from the corner where the deck will be at its highest above ground level, measure and mark on the post where the highest part of the frame will be.
  2. Measure from the far side of one post to the opposite and cut sections of joist to size. Line up a piece of joist with the mark you made and temporarily secure it. Factor in a 2mm fall for every metre of decking so rainwater can run off.
  3. Secure the frame to the other corner post, ensuring it’s at the right level. Do this for every side of the outer frame.
  4. Using 100mm coach screws with washers hanging on the end, secure each end of the four sections of frame.
  5. Mark out where the centre of the support posts will be and secure all of these posts to the frame, except the centre post.
  6. Add your central support joists. These should run in the same direction as the deck boards will run. You’ll need to measure from the inside of the frame on one side to the inside of the frame on the opposite side. Attach the joist in the same way as you did for the other posts. Repeat so the centre post is in between two sections of frame and secure the posts with concrete.
  7. Trim down all the posts to the correct height using a saw.
  8. Add your weed-control fabric and weigh down with gravel across the entire area.
Add your joists
  1. Measure 400mm from the centre of the outer frame and mark a line. This will be where the first joist is positioned. Repeat at 400mm intervals down the length of the frame – if the last one will be more than 400mm, add another joist to create enough support.
  2. Attach a joist hanger to each end of the joist.
  3. Place the joist in position so the centre lines up with the 400mm spacer mark.
  4. Secure using external grade screws once you’re happy that the joist is flush with the frame.
Lay your decking boards Refer to our FAQ on how to lay decking to see how you should attach your decking boards. Remember: Always treat cut ends and pilot holes with decking preservative to keep your decking in good condition for as long as possible. Building a raised deck isn’t a straightforward task. If you’d rather leave it to the professionals, get a range of quotes to help you get the best price and a high quality finish.
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