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Wooden Decking in Newent

Wooden decking is an increasingly common choice for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very elegant areas that can be used year round by installing additional heating and illumination. Wooden decking is generally installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking can come in any size or shape to match any area. Curved designs or large areas connected by pathways can produce an impressive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably quick to install and causes little disruption, particularly when compared to alternatives like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is necessary however to make sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and capable of taking the load of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a choice of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Typically decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which usually entails annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become more popular for use in wooden decking because they are stronger and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Newent

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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Prices based on actual Wooden decking costs for Newent, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Newent 2024

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

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Newent

Newent is a little market town and also civil parish about 10.6 miles (17.1 kilometres) northwest of Gloucester in Gloucestershire, England. Its population at the 2001 census was 5,073, increasing to 5,207 at the 2011 census. The town's site has actually been cleared up because at the very least Roman times as well as shows up initially in the historical record in the Domesday Book. It was a Medieval market as well as fair community. Newent gets on the north side of the Forest of Dean, and within the Forest of Dean District. It is southeast of the River Wye, which was linked, via Newent, to Gloucester in the late 18th century by the Herefordshire and also Gloucestershire Canal, which was 34 miles (55 km) long.

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18 Jun

Garden | Decking

Dymock, Newent - GL18

Enquiry from: Adrian D

Start Date: Less than one month

Please Quote for hardwood decking materials and installation. About 75 sq m. Thank you Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached What level of service do you requir...

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18 Apr

Garden | Decking

Gloucester - GL4

Enquiry from: Dorothy V

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the lawn cutting in the back garden. are you the property owner: owner property type: other do you have a: medium size garden garden type: back garden work required: decking, path, lighting

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08 Jul

Garden | Decking

Gloucester - GL4

Enquiry from: Callum W

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*homeowner garden decking supplied and fitted please call to appoint

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15 Jun

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Gloucester - GL2

Enquiry from: Zuzana P

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customer in gloucester areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for wooden decking.confirmed interest via email at 15/06/2022 15:40.please call to arrange appoi...

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10 Jan

Garden | Decking

Tewkesbury - GL20

Enquiry from: Kay G

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Decking and fencing

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04 Aug

Garden | Decking

Stonehouse - GL10

Enquiry from: John L

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install 3m x 3m decking platform are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require: deck only property type: semi detached please call to appoint

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22 Mar

Garden | Decking

Stonehouse - GL10

Enquiry from: Graham C

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property owner wooden decking supplied and fitted please call to appoint

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25 Feb

Garden | Decking

Gloucester - GL1

Enquiry from: Terry E

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there is a roof garden at first floor flat 1, area approximately 41 square metres (4.5m x 9.2m). it has softwood timber decking installed 16 years ago, which is rotting in places. i would like to re...

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03 Jan

Garden | Decking

Cheltenham - GL51

Enquiry from: Robert P

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are you the property owner: owner of the property other forms: wooden decking agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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30 Dec

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Cheltenham - GL51

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are you the property owner: owner of the property other forms: wooden decking agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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06 Dec

Garden | Decking

Ross-on-Wye - HR9

Enquiry from: Barry H

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ecodec (or similar) composite decking laid partly on existing slabs outside sliding doors and extended on upward sloping lawn (needs levelling) and under a fan shape pergola. total area estimated 28/3...

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26 Nov

Garden | Decking

Ross-on-Wye - HR9

Enquiry from: Barry H

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ecodec (or similar) composite decking laid partly on existing slabs outside sliding doors and extended on upward sloping lawn (needs levelling) and under a fan shape pergola. total area estimated 28/3...

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07 Oct

Garden | Decking

Gloucester - GL1

Enquiry from: Harold R

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outside kitchen to garden which is about 27 feet by 12 feet are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please...

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25 Jun

Garden | Decking

Gloucester - GL4

Enquiry from: Scott T

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached other forms: wooden decking agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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13 May

Garden | Decking

Gloucester - GL2

Enquiry from: Marcin P

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: detached, work description: 15 squared metres of either paving or wooden decking. are you the property owner...

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29 Feb

Garden | Decking

Cheltenham - GL51

Enquiry from: Christine A

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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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06 Sep

Garden | Decking

Gloucester - GL2

Enquiry from: Alison C

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Replacement of a large area of decking,

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27 Aug

Garden | Decking

Stonehouse - GL10

Enquiry from: Abi K

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I would like part of my garden with decking and artifical grass on remaining parts and plants on the borders. Concrete on certain areas as well. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Prope...

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18 Jun

Garden | Decking

Cheltenham - GL51

Enquiry from: Carole M

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: I have a small to medium sized garden and would like some decking, paving...

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22 May

Garden | Decking

Gloucester - GL3

Enquiry from: Sonia B

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: replacing a decking area, and to go slightly larger with the area. Are you t...

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FAQs

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.
What should I do if my deck or terrace is slippery?

Usually, slipperiness is caused by algae or dirt on top of the deck or terrace. A full cleaning treatment should restore the natural grip of the wood or stone. If slipperiness is a persistent problem, consider installing grip mats in high traffic areas of the deck.

How to build a raised deck?
Building a raised deck will take some time and is trickier than laying standard decking at ground level, but if you want to build decking on a slope or uneven ground it’s the best way to do it. If you do your research and follow instructions, you and a friend or family member can build a raised deck over a few days. Here’s a simplified guide of the steps you’ll need to take. Plan carefully It’s best to plan your raised deck by drawing it to scale on paper before you go and get supplies. This will help avoid wastage and making more cuts to timber than necessary. Prepare the area Prepare the area according to the instructions we give in the FAQ ‘How to lay decking’. However, because you’re building a raised deck, you’ll need to add posts:
  1. Place a post in the corner of the frame you created with the pegs and string. Measure and mark out 100mm from each side.
  2. Dig out this soil to a depth of 700mm (watch out for cables or pipes). You should have a 300 x 300mm hole. Repeat for the other 3 corners.
  3. Using a brick bolster, split a concrete block in two. Put a section of the block in each hole.
  4. Get a length of post longer than you need and place one in each hole. You can cut it down later.
  5. Create props on each post to hold them in place until you’re ready to add a cement mix. Check that they’re level. When you’re happy that they are, secure them in place with a concrete mix, making sure you create a slope in the concrete so that rainwater runs away from each post. When the concrete is set, remove the props.
  6. Create a string line around each corner post and find the centre point between each. Place a timber batten at each point, ensuring that they’re not spaced any more than 1500mm apart.
Make the outer frame
  1. Working from the corner where the deck will be at its highest above ground level, measure and mark on the post where the highest part of the frame will be.
  2. Measure from the far side of one post to the opposite and cut sections of joist to size. Line up a piece of joist with the mark you made and temporarily secure it. Factor in a 2mm fall for every metre of decking so rainwater can run off.
  3. Secure the frame to the other corner post, ensuring it’s at the right level. Do this for every side of the outer frame.
  4. Using 100mm coach screws with washers hanging on the end, secure each end of the four sections of frame.
  5. Mark out where the centre of the support posts will be and secure all of these posts to the frame, except the centre post.
  6. Add your central support joists. These should run in the same direction as the deck boards will run. You’ll need to measure from the inside of the frame on one side to the inside of the frame on the opposite side. Attach the joist in the same way as you did for the other posts. Repeat so the centre post is in between two sections of frame and secure the posts with concrete.
  7. Trim down all the posts to the correct height using a saw.
  8. Add your weed-control fabric and weigh down with gravel across the entire area.
Add your joists
  1. Measure 400mm from the centre of the outer frame and mark a line. This will be where the first joist is positioned. Repeat at 400mm intervals down the length of the frame – if the last one will be more than 400mm, add another joist to create enough support.
  2. Attach a joist hanger to each end of the joist.
  3. Place the joist in position so the centre lines up with the 400mm spacer mark.
  4. Secure using external grade screws once you’re happy that the joist is flush with the frame.
Lay your decking boards Refer to our FAQ on how to lay decking to see how you should attach your decking boards. Remember: Always treat cut ends and pilot holes with decking preservative to keep your decking in good condition for as long as possible. Building a raised deck isn’t a straightforward task. If you’d rather leave it to the professionals, get a range of quotes to help you get the best price and a high quality finish.
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