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Wooden Decking in Maldon

Wooden decking is an increasingly fashionable option for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful areas which can be used year round with the addition of additional heating and illumination. Wooden decking is frequently fitted 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 linked by pathways can create a striking effect. Wooden decking is fairly simple to install and causes minimal disruption, particularly when compared to alternatives like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is important however to be sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the weight of any furniture or plants that you want to use on the decking. There is a variety of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Commonly decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which generally requires yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Maldon

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 Maldon 2024

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

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Maldon

Maldon is a town on the Blackwater Estuary in the English county of Essex. It comprises the seat of the Maldon District and the beginning of the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation. In accordance with the 2011 Census, it has a population of around 14220. Proof shows that East Saxons made their initial settlement in the area during the 5th century and it rapidly emerged as a main Saxon port with a hythe or quayside and artisan quarters. Historical proof has pointed to the success of the port, uncovering objects such as imported pottery, and it is assumed that from 958, there was the establishment of a royal mint issuing coins for the late Anglo-Saxon and early Norman kings. It was one of the first two towns in Essex, with the 2nd being Colchester. According to the Domesday Book of 1086, there were 54 households and 180 townsmen. The town is most distinguished for Maldon Sea Salt, which has been produced by the Maldon Crystal Salt Company since 1882. Through the course of the year, the town hosts a huge array of events and activities. Of particular note is the yearly 'Taxi Day', which consists of children with special educational needs from London being driven to Maldon in London Black Cabs in order to join in a fun day of activities followed by a meal. The celebration was created in 1952 when a London taxi driver paid a visit to the Elizabeth Fry Special School in Plaistow and intended to do something memorable for the kids there. The town also hosts the Maldon mud race, which entails racing across the Blackwater Estuary at low tide, in order to raise money for several charities. For all your home upgrades, make sure to make use of credible experts in Maldon to make certain of quality.

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Stoneartuk LTD

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Based: in London, HA5 3TA

Hi my name is Martin from stone art uk ltd we are a local run landscaping company within the Pinner area we specialise in all types of driveways and patios please do not hesitate to visit us at are website or give us a call .

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Bob A., GU15
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Garden | Decking in Camberley

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Advanced Tree and Landscaping Services

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Based: in Watford, WD24 7LS

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Michael F., HA8
4

Garden | Decking in Edgware

The job was well done, some of the finishing could have been better

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21 Jan

Garden | Decking

Maldon - CM9

Enquiry from: Vicki P

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a corner of the garden to be decked 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 Jan

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Maldon - CM9

Enquiry from: Vicki P

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a corner of the garden to be decked 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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07 Mar

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Maldon - CM9

Enquiry from: Sarah C

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Small area of decking to be removed and replaced by flag stones.

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10 Jun

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Maldon - CM9

Enquiry from: Anne C

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Low level deck to match door frame height for 4x5 meters in honey coloured timber. Decking 5m across back of house 4m deep. Good quality install and products required. Lighting across 5m edge Su...

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02 Jul

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Benfleet - SS7

Enquiry from: Andrew T

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i'm looking to replace my decking in the back garden. the size is 16.5m x 6.5m i'm interested in the ground crew system with perhaps a metal frame and composite deck boards. is this something you can ...

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20 Feb

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Chelmsford - CM2

Enquiry from: Chandra S

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general gardening maintainance are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: large garden garden type: back garden, front garden work required: hedges, path current state of...

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24 Jul

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Chelmsford - CM1

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wooden timber decking 11 fit wide and 15 fit long , are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call t...

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18 Jul

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Chelmsford - CM1

Enquiry from: Amrudha R

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customer in chelmsford areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for wooden decking.confirmed interest via sms and email at 18/07/2022 09:40.please call to arran...

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30 May

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Chelmsford - CM1

Enquiry from: Louise B

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7m x 1.8m decking directly outside the back of house are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck

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11 May

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Rayleigh - SS6

Enquiry from: Janice R

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repair and replace wooden decking boards that have rotted are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to...

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09 Feb

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Braintree - CM7

Enquiry from: Sharon T

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

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04 Feb

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Benfleet - SS7

Enquiry from: Julie O

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hello we have recently moved here and currently have wooden decking that needs replacing could you please quote me to remove and replace decking. many thanks, are you the property owner: owner of the...

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20 Mar

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Braintree - CM77

Enquiry from: Paul K

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composite decking design and fitting - including a stepped raised area with built in bench and lighting and a water feature built in composite decking. lower level 9m x 3.6m - higher level 3.5m x 3.5m...

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04 Mar

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Braintree - CM77

Enquiry from: Paul K

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composite decking design and fitting - including a stepped raised area with built in bench and lighting and a water feature built in composite decking. lower level 9m x 3.6m - higher level 3.5m x 3.5m...

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25 Jul

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Chelmsford - CM3

Enquiry from: Laura M

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Stump grinding or removal patio or decking and new lawn fake or real

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21 Feb

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Basildon - SS13

Enquiry from: Adepeju K

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

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10 Feb

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Braintree - CM77

Enquiry from: Lesley A

Start Date: Immediate

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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14 Jan

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Chelmsford - CM2

Enquiry from: Karen O

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: New Patio / landscape garden

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18 Dec

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Billericay - CM11

Enquiry from: Rob H

Start Date: Less than one month

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: We need a decking extended approximately 9ft x 32ft from an existing decking...

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19 Nov

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Billericay - CM11

Enquiry from: Rob H

Start Date: Less than one month

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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.
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 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.
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