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Wooden decking is an increasingly common option for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful spaces which you can use year round by using external heating and light. Wooden decking is generally fitted in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking is available in virtually any size or shape to match any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can create an attractive effect. Wooden decking is fairly simple to install and causes minimal disruption, particularly in comparison to alternate options like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is crucial however to be certain that your wooden decking is structurally sound and capable of taking the weight 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. Typically decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which commonly consists of yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking because they are stronger and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Muir Of Ord

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 Muir Of Ord 2025

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

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Muir Of Ord

Muir of Ord is a town in the Highlands of Scotland. It is situated near the western border of the Black Isle, about 9 miles (14 kilometres) west of the city of Inverness as well as 5 1/2 miles (9 km) south of Dingwall. The village has a population of 2,690 as well as sits 35 metres (115 ft) over water level. Named Tarradale until 1862, historically accessibility to the village was restricted by the natural obstacles of the River Beauly and also the River Conon. This changed in 1814 with the building of the Conon Bridge. Cattle vehicle drivers used the brand-new routes to transfer livestock and also markets were set up in 1820 close to where the town now lies. In 1835 whisky distilling procedures were legitimately approved in the town and also by 1885 the Mill of Ord created 80,000 imperial gallons (360,000 l) per year. The town expanded thoroughly in the 19th century due to the establishment of the distillery and goods markets.

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08 Oct

Garden | Decking

Muir of Ord - IV6

Enquiry from: Mike G

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hardwood patio decking with glass balustrade approx 2.0m by 4.5m are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please...

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09 Apr

Garden | Decking

Inverness - IV3

Enquiry from: Alistair G

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timber decking - needing several planks replaced as wood started to rot. Be interested in a quote to replace the whole deck with composite decking

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05 Apr

Garden | Decking

Inverness - IV1

Enquiry from: Nicola S

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Decking of a sloped grass area

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02 Nov

Garden | Decking

Inverness - IV63

Enquiry from: Paul W

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riverside decking repair and alterations 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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06 Jul

Garden | Decking

Inverness - IV3

Enquiry from: Jessie A

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decking fence round it steps up to it and wood over top can't remember name of that are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require: supply and deck property ty...

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30 Jun

Garden | Decking

Inverness - IV3

Enquiry from: JOHN M

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cleaning of decking.if it is becoming rotten,removal of decking. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other what level of service do you require: deck only please call to ...

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25 Jun

Garden | Decking

Inverness - IV3

Enquiry from: JOHN M

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cleaning or removal ( if rotting) of decking in my courtyard which is 8.75x3.55 metres in size. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other what level of service do you requ...

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23 Jun

Garden | Decking

Inverness - IV3

Enquiry from: Shona F

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customer in the inverness area made an enquiry a couple of projects including wooden decking.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you the p...

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21 Jun

Garden | Decking

Inverness - IV3

Enquiry from: Shona F

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customer in the inverness area made an enquiry a couple of projects including wooden decking.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you the p...

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20 Jun

Garden | Decking

Inverness - IV3

Enquiry from: Shona F

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decking back garden with a fence round the decking are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require: supply and deck property type: semi detached please call to ...

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19 Feb

Garden | Decking

Alness - IV17

Enquiry from: Amanda D

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are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: detached other forms: wooden decking, slab paving agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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06 Feb

Garden | Decking

Inverness - IV2

Enquiry from: Shirley M

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not sure how much is needed 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 Feb

Garden | Decking

Alness - IV17

Enquiry from: Simone O

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Work description: Small back garden decking

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14 Dec

Garden | Decking

Inverness - IV3

Enquiry from: Pauline B

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Decked area (and landscaping if possible) for 50m square space.

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26 Jul

Garden | Decking

Dingwall - IV7

Enquiry from: Iain T

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

We require quotes for approx 20m2 of decking in a L shape wrapped around one corner of our detached office building. The ground is flat and prepared ready to accept posts, the building has been recen...

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19 Apr

Garden | Decking

Inverness - IV2

Enquiry from: Chris L

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Raised decking for garden from patio doors. Approx 3m X 3m. Also need new fence maybe 6-8 meters. - Estimated Service Date: 30/04/2015 - Estimated Decking Area (sq ft): 15 - Reason for Request: To get...

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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 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.
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 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.
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