Wooden Decking in Merthyr Tydfil

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Wooden Decking in Merthyr Tydfil

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 elegant areas that can be used year round with the help of outside heating and illumination. Wooden decking is generally fitted in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking is available in virtually any size or shape to complement any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can produce an impressive effect. Wooden decking is fairly quick to install and causes minimal disruption, especially when compared to alternatives like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is essential however to be certain 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 selection 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 requirements. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which usually entails yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming more popular for use in wooden decking as they are more robust and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Merthyr Tydfil

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 2024

Avg. price low	Avg. price low £1,125
Avg. price	Avg. price £1,500
Avg. price high	Avg. price high £1,725

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Wooden decking installation cost in Merthyr Tydfil 2024

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

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Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil is the fifteenth largest urban area in Wales with a population of 30,000. It once was the biggest town within Wales but now just has a population density of 502 individuals kilometre squared. If you are trying to find home improvements in Merthyr Tydfil, be sure to compare quotations from vetted experts to get the ideal price available.

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14 Aug

Garden | Decking

Merthyr Tydfil - CF47

Enquiry from: Claire B

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hi, i'm looking for decking to be replaced or changed. fencing needs looking at, some leveling out. i'm open to ideas. i want a garden that i can sit inba relax. are you the property owner: owner prop...

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07 Apr

Garden | Decking

Merthyr Tydfil - CF47

Enquiry from: Amanda E

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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 Oct

Garden | Decking

Merthyr Tydfil - CF48

Enquiry from: Joanne D

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: The garden levelled over 2 levels with either slabs or decking. Must have fencin...

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11 Mar

Garden | Decking

Merthyr Tydfil - CF48

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17 Apr

Garden | Decking

Merthyr Tydfil - CF48

Enquiry from: Gareth T

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To deck Lshape area 2710mm long by 2460 depth plus L shape 2450 x 970mm

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08 May

Garden | Decking

Merthyr Tydfil - CF47

Enquiry from: MRS C

Start Date: Immediate

Area to be decked =7.5m x 2.7m. Minimum board width = 12 mm. Length per board min' 3m - Estimated Service Date: 20/08/2016 - Estimated Decking Area (sq ft): 170 - Reason for Request: To just have an i...

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20 Apr

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Merthyr Tydfil - CF47

Enquiry from: Imran K

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We need to have a decking done in our back garden please

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30 Jul

Garden | Decking

Merthyr Tydfil - CF48

Enquiry from: David N

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Relative of Owner Approx 37 metres to be decked Property Type: Terrace What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: 1-3 months Please call to app...

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26 Mar

Garden | Decking

Tonypandy - CF40

Enquiry from: Conrad R

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Full decking over garden

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30 Jul

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Tredegar - NP22

Enquiry from: Glenys D

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front garden new fence , and garden overhaul , back garden hedge and tree cutting and garden/ decking upgrade are you the property owner: owner property type: terrace do you have a: medium size garde...

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22 Mar

Garden | Decking

Bargoed - CF81

Enquiry from: Joanne P

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hello there, my name is joanne phillips, from aberbargoed primary school- i am contacting you in the hope you can help give us a quote for a pond area we are looking to develop in our outdoor space at...

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01 Feb

Garden | Decking

Pontypridd - CF37

Enquiry from: Davinia M

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property owner garden decking please call to appoint

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18 Jan

Garden | Decking

Pontypridd - CF38

Enquiry from: Dawn G

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customer made an enquiry for wooden decking and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a carpenter.mrs lives in the pontypridd area and would like a call to discuss options.see bel...

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04 Nov

Garden | Decking

Pontypridd - CF38

Enquiry from: Geraldine W

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: detached work description: we are looking for advice about the best way to landscape a slightly sloping gard...

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26 Aug

Garden | Decking

Porth - CF39

Enquiry from: Donna S

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fitting of timber frame and composite decking. area 23m2. materials supplied. based in porth. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you requ...

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02 Feb

Garden | Decking

Treorchy - CF42

Enquiry from: JOHN E

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property owner garden decking please call to appoint

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25 Jun

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Porth - CF39

Enquiry from: Nicola D

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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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08 Jul

Garden | Decking

Treharris - CF46

Enquiry from: Leanne T

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Decking 11ft by 9ft to put a inflatable Hot Tub on.

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28 Feb

Garden | Decking

Treharris - CF46

Enquiry from: Thora W

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Area at front of house. Possible decking and grassed area or both. Are you the...

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23 Feb

Garden | Decking

Mountain Ash - CF45

Enquiry from: Courtney L

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: I’m looking to have my garden cleaned, have it levels out as it is fairly unle...

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FAQs

Properly installed wooden decking will not need a lot of maintenance. Most manufacturers recommend regularly brushing leaves and dirt off the deck, and a yearly cleaning and staining procedure. This will keep the wood in the best condition. Fluids and treatments are readily available from all DIY shops and stores.

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.

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
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
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 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.

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.

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