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Wooden Decking in Maidstone

Wooden decking is an increasingly popular choice for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable spaces which you can use year round by installing additional heating and lighting. Wooden decking is usually installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth 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 other possibilities like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is necessary however to be sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and capable of taking the load of any furniture or plants that you want to use on the decking. There is a variety of species of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Commonly decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which generally includes annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming more popular for use in wooden decking as they are more robust and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Maidstone

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 Maidstone 2024

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

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Maidstone

Maidstone is the county town of Kent with a populace of 75,000. The River Medway flows through the centre of the town, connecting Maidstone to Rochester and also the Thames Estuary. The South East town is only 30 miles from London and has a population density of 28 people for every hectare. There are 31,000 households in Maidstone town, so whether you are a property owner or landlord, make sure to improve your property and use reputable professionals to get the most out of your property.

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21 Jul

Garden | Decking

Maidstone - ME15

Enquiry from: Mark B

Start Date: Immediate

we have four patio areas totalling around 130 square metres with stairs between levels. each level and stairs are constructed from softwood decking boards, many of which are water damaged. i’d like ...

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08 Feb

Garden | Decking

Maidstone - ME14

Enquiry from: Gemma H

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: I am looking to ‘flip’ my garden. I want some new turf put down an...

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17 Apr

Garden | Decking

Maidstone - ME15

Enquiry from: Julie S

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Patio, fake grass,decking complete garden overhaul.

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28 Dec

Garden | Decking

Maidstone - ME15

Enquiry from: Arunava M

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: 2 acre plot, mostly lawn. Small rose garden and borders which need maintaining ...

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16 Apr

Garden | Decking

Maidstone - ME17

Enquiry from: Mrs R

Start Date: Less than one month

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

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07 Jan

Garden | Decking

Maidstone - ME16

Enquiry from: Jackie B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: re landscaping of a back garden to include a new decked or patio area with...

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07 Dec

Garden | Decking

Maidstone - ME16

Enquiry from: David B

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Design a decking area with some paving and some tree pruning

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22 Aug

Garden | Decking

Maidstone - ME15

Enquiry from: LESLEY B

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Complete overhaul

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21 Aug

Garden | Decking

Maidstone - ME14

Enquiry from: Lorraine P

Start Date: Less than one month

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Hi - we're in need of someone to prepare an area for a new shed (eg. grind tree ...

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03 Jul

Garden | Decking

Maidstone - ME17

Enquiry from: David M

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Hi I have just moved into a new bungelow and the whole garden needs doing...

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30 May

Garden | Decking

Maidstone - ME14

Enquiry from: Tony G

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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29 Apr

Garden | Decking

Maidstone - ME14

Enquiry from: Richard H

Start Date: Immediate

Remove and replace existing decking. create raised planting beds. install grass - artificial or natural. We are NOT looking for a paving solution. No stone. No Concrete

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23 Apr

Garden | Decking

Maidstone - ME14

Enquiry from: Richard H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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14 Mar

Garden | Decking

Maidstone - ME16

Enquiry from: David K

Start Date: Immediate

Replacing broken decking and replacing garden fence+gate 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...

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20 Feb

Garden | Decking

Maidstone - ME16

Enquiry from: Naomi S

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myfencingprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: House, Property owner: Tenant with permission, Panel number: 1-2 panels, Work description: Would like a small...

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10 Feb

Garden | Decking

Maidstone - ME15

Enquiry from: Julian P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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17 Oct

Garden | Decking

Maidstone - ME17

Enquiry from: Wayne D

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: I am after price to take up old lawn and lay new and price for decking as ...

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29 Jul

Garden | Decking

Maidstone - ME15

Enquiry from: Alec R

Start Date: Less than one month

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Remove and relay and design back garden decking project 25 square meters a...

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11 Jun

Garden | Decking

Maidstone - ME14

Enquiry from: Joanne W

Start Date: Immediate

Plastic decking to be laid on an area of roughly 10 by 15 feet.

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27 Mar

Garden | Decking

Maidstone - ME16

Enquiry from: Lesley D

Start Date: Immediate

Property type: Detached Work description: Rear section of garden to be cleared with possibility of transforming with decking and some areas of garden landscaping

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FAQs

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 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 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.
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.

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