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Wooden Decking in Margate

Wooden decking is an increasingly prevalent option for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful areas which can be used year round by using outside heating and illumination. Wooden decking is commonly 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 virtually 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 easy to install and causes little disruption, particularly in comparison to other possibilities like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is critical however to be certain 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 selection of types 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 involves 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 Margate

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 Margate 2025

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

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Margate

Margate is a well-known coastline resort off the north coastline of Kent. It features a populace of well over 57,000 and is inside the district of Thanet. Margate is notable as a tourist attraction and until recently has got the country's largest Ferris wheel in its Dreamland amusement park. The region is limited mostly to just how it can expand, leaving a lot of the housing dated. For any house upgrades you'll need in Margate, only use vetted experts to find the right price as well as a quality finish.

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10 May

Garden | Decking

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Isobel L

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we have just had an extension built and would like the area outside it which is currently paved to be decked. the step from our extension is about 22cm at the highest point and 15cm at the shallowest ...

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28 Apr

Garden | Decking

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Jo C

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do you only fit wood decking? i’m looking to have composite decking fitted, from the beginning of june are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of s...

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28 Mar

Garden | Decking

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Michael W

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we need a new deck and sub frame underneath area approx 18 ft x 14ft are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck ple...

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27 Jun

Garden | Decking

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Andrew C

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replace some of the decking in garden 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 to appoint

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01 Jul

Garden | Decking

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Peter J

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I would like composite decking installed in my garden. It is not a large area and most of it is already slabed. I am thinking grey with a brown edge. I have main power outside and lights that I would ...

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10 Sep

Garden | Decking

Canterbury - CT2

Enquiry from: Raymond V

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replace decking at the front of the bungalow 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 appoint

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03 May

Garden | Decking

Canterbury - CT3

Enquiry from: Olena O

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we are looking for a company to make our back garden more lively,thank you are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached roughly the size of your garden: unsure garden...

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15 Feb

Garden | Decking

Deal - CT14

Enquiry from: Brandon P

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removal of two levels of timber decking to a beer garden. replace with new joists and non slip decking - please call me to discuss in more depth - thanks property type: commercial are you the property...

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11 Nov

Garden | Decking

Deal - CT14

Enquiry from: Matthew A

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replace a section of decking on a balcony at first floor level, 1.75m by 3.25m, plus replace the 10 supporting joists underneath. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: deta...

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14 Aug

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Canterbury - CT2

Enquiry from: Allison G

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decking repairs most of the decking arear is in a state are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: other what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call t...

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10 Jun

Garden | Decking

Ramsgate - CT12

Enquiry from: Lee S

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lay new decking over crazy paving 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 to appoint

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29 May

Garden | Decking

Ramsgate - CT11

Enquiry from: Nicole W

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hello we have a partially sunken hot tub being fitted in our garden and we need a wooden frame built around it to support the decking area we want. we have the millboard decking boards already deliver...

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23 May

Garden | Decking

Broadstairs - CT10

Enquiry from: Peter T

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decking repair. some boards and some supports in three areas have failed. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply an...

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11 Aug

Garden | Decking

Canterbury - CT1

Enquiry from: Stew D

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Work description: Looking for a job very hard working live in Canterbury

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06 Apr

Garden | Decking

Canterbury - CT3

Enquiry from: And B

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

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11 Feb

Garden | Decking

Herne Bay - CT6

Enquiry from: Lee N

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: I need a large flower bed removed. Part of the patio taken up and then eit...

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07 Aug

Garden | Decking

Ramsgate - CT12

Enquiry from: Alan C

Start Date: Less than one month

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: I word like a section of my garden to have decking, this will require a tr...

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04 Jul

Garden | Decking

Ramsgate - CT11

Enquiry from: Sky F

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: we need the garden cleared, the grass levelled and decking

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14 Jun

Garden | Decking

Ramsgate - CT11

Enquiry from: Stephen T

Start Date: Less than one month

Are you the property owner: Owner Property Type: Terrace Other Forms: 13 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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14 Jun

Garden | Decking

Herne Bay - CT6

Enquiry from: Lucy P

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FAQs

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.
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.
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 lay decking on uneven ground?
There are two ways to lay decking on uneven ground. We’ve explained how to build a raised deck in our FAQ ‘How to build a raised deck’ above, and that’s great for uneven ground or sloped gardens. But there’s another way that you can lay decking on uneven ground if you don’t want a raised deck: you can create a level supporting base. We’ll go through the basics here. Materials you’ll need
  • Paving slabs – old or cheap ones are fine
  • Timber for the frame and legs
  • Type 1 MOT hardcore
How to lay decking on uneven ground
  1. Mark out the area as we explain in ‘How to lay decking’. Then, dig to 200mm below where you want to surface of the decking to be.
  2. Add a 50mm layer of hardcore and make sure it’s compact.
  3. Build the decking sub-frame as we describe in ‘How to build a deck frame’.
  4. Lay out paving slabs along the edges and in the centre of the area. This will help to spread the weight of the decking.
  5. Set the decking frame on the slabs, checking for high or low points and adding off-cuts of timber where needed. Don’t forget to sand and seal these off-cuts with decking preservative.
  6. Add your joists and then the deck boards, leaving the recommended gaps of expansion of between 5-8mm.
Building your decking on top of paving slabs is a good way to get it level, but you still may not be able to get as good a finish as if a professional did it. If you’re in any doubt, get in contact with some decking specialists and see what they would recommend.
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