Wooden Decking in Newton Abbot

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Wooden Decking in Newton Abbot

Wooden decking is an increasingly common option for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable spaces which can be used year round by installing external heating and light. Wooden decking is commonly fitted in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking can come in virtually any size or shape to suit any area. Curved designs or large areas connected by pathways can create an impressive effect. Wooden decking is fairly quick to install and causes little disruption, especially 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 make sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the load 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. Normally decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which usually involves yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming more popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Newton Abbot

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 Newton Abbot 2024

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

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Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot is actually a market town and civil parish in the Teignbridge District of Devon, on the River Teign, having a populace of 23,580. The town grew very swiftly in the Victorian times as it was home to the South Devon Railway train locomotive works.

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A1 FENCING & DECKING

15 review(s)
Based: in Plymouth, PL4 6NL

All types of domestic and garden and security fencing catered for free quotations no job too big or small

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Jeanne M., PL12
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Garden | Decking in Saltash

The installation of the decking was very good but they did not clear up any of the mess afterwards so no stars for this

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06 Jul

Garden | Decking

Newton Abbot - TQ12

Enquiry from: Susan D

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Homeowner Wooden decking We are looking for decking only with a max height from ground level to be 500mm. I would like a quote for softwood and hardwood (larch) as a comparison. Supplied and ins...

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21 Jul

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Totnes - TQ9

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Decking, weed control, landscaping, fencing.

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20 Jan

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Teignmouth - TQ14

Enquiry from: Gary C

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hi, garden is alittle out of control. would like to make it more manageable and possibly have some landscaping done are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: medium siz...

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29 Jan

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Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Elle W

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we would like to get a quote and advice on a small garden project. we require the clearing of the end of our garden of bushes and installation of a decking area. also a footpath that leads from garden...

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14 Jan

Garden | Decking

Exmouth - EX8

Enquiry from: Bill L

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install new decking to replace existing (i will remove) 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 ...

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01 Apr

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Teignmouth - TQ14

Enquiry from: Pauline W

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small garden weeding pruning week in summer then 2 weekly are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: medium size garden garden type: back garden, front garden work requi...

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01 Mar

Garden | Decking

Paignton - TQ4

Enquiry from: Alec H

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: terrace, work description: level front garden small piece of fencing & decking

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23 Aug

Garden | Decking

Torquay - TQ2

Enquiry from: Jeanette S

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are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached other forms: none please call to appoint

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21 Aug

Garden | Decking

Torquay - TQ2

Enquiry from: Jeanette S

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are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached other forms: none please call to appoint what level of service do you require: supply and deck

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22 May

Garden | Decking

Paignton - TQ3

Enquiry from: Claire G

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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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14 Jan

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Exmouth - EX8

Enquiry from: Maria K

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Mainly tidy up cut hedges remove stubs and weeds back garden remove shed put fen...

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29 Mar

Garden | Decking

Paignton - TQ3

Enquiry from: Julie W

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Decking built over existing concrete raised patio 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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13 Sep

Garden | Decking

Torquay - TQ2

Enquiry from: Scott M

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Advice and quote for composite decking at property rear

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09 Aug

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Paignton - TQ3

Enquiry from: Shannon C

Start Date: 3+ months

I need new balcony stairs and present decked balcony updating. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time...

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25 Jul

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Paignton - TQ4

Enquiry from: Stephen G

Start Date: Immediate

composite or wooden deck 12ft x 9ft. New house so deck will go where there is newly laid turf

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27 Jun

Garden | Decking

Torquay - TQ2

Enquiry from: Amanda M

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Decking in garden durable and non slip Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Other What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: Less than one month

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14 Mar

Garden | Decking

Dawlish - EX7

Enquiry from: Jane S

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: we need ideas.

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25 Mar

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Torquay - TQ2

Enquiry from: Moe B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Replacement of 2 4" 2" joists and 13 lengths of decking - Estimated Decking Area (sq ft): 10 - Reason for Request Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Wh...

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13 Mar

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Teignmouth - TQ14

Enquiry from: Jeff F

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Home Owner i am looking for a quote for diy decking materials in wood for a 10 mtr oblong decking i do not require balestrading just thje floor area. the ground is already leveled - Estimated Servi...

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23 Feb

Garden | Decking

Exmouth - EX8

Enquiry from: T H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Decking put in back garden roughly 4mX4m Homeowner Supplied and fitted Please contact to appoint

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FAQs

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 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 build a deck frame?
Building a simple deck frame, or decking subframe, that you’re laying on level ground is easy if you take time to prepare and get all the things you need. We’ll go through the steps on how to build a deck frame here. Tools and equipment To get building your deck frame, you’ll need:
  • Decking joists
  • Coach screws
  • Coach bolts
  • Combi drill
  • Socket set
  • A saw suitable for your project and the thickness of the timber
  • Pencil
  • Decking preservative
  • Sandpaper or sander
Build your subframe
  1. Measure your deck frame and cut to size if necessary.
  2. Make 2 pencil marks on each end of the frame’s 2 outer joists to mark where the coach screws will go. They need to align with the centre of the adjoining outer joist. Then, use a flat wood drill bit to drill recesses into each mark. Make them the same depth of the screws that your using’s head and wide enough for a ratchet or socket to tighten them.
  3. Using a thinner drill bit, line up the outer joists and drill a pilot hole through the middle of the recess. These pilot holes act as a guide for the screws and stops them from splitting the wood.
  4. Fit the coach screws with either a drill driver or socket and ratchet.
  5. Repeat the process for the inner joists once you’ve assembled the outer frame.
IMPORTANT: While you’re building your deck frame and the decking itself, remember to cover all pilot holes and ends of timber in decking preservative to ensure that your decking remains structurally sound for as long as possible. Though relatively simple, building a deck frame and the decking will take some time. It would be much quicker and easier to get a professional in to do it, who could represent more value for money.
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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