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Wooden Decking in Orpington

Wooden decking is an increasingly popular option for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable areas which can be used year round by installing external heating and lighting. Wooden decking is usually installed 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 accommodate any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can create an attractive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably easy to install and causes little disruption, especially when compared to alternatives like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is important however to make sure 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 collection of varieties 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 typically consists of annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Orpington

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 Orpington 2025

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

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Orpington

Orpington is a suburban town and electoral ward in the London Borough of Bromley in Greater London, positioned at the south eastern side of London's urban sprawl. The London Plan determines the town as one of the 35 central centres in Greater London. Before the facility of Greater London in 1965, Orpington was administratively in the county of Kent, which is still the postal county for the town. In accordance with the 2011 Census, the population of Orpington is around 15311. Within this population, 52 percent were female and 48 percent were male, with the average age being 42, which is just above the nationwide average age of 40. A large quantity of shops can be found on the High Street and in the Walnuts Shopping Centre. A general market is also located in the town, which is open for 3 days a week. Numerous restaurants, cafe and public houses are additionally spread around the location. Orpington includes a variety of local landmarks. The Parish Church, 'All Saints', was endowed by the Archbishop of Canterbury in 1173. It has actually undergone some modifications throughout the years, most noticeably the loss of the tower and steeple after its damage in a storm in 1809, as well as going through extension work in 1957. The town is additionally home to a medieval hall house, The Priory, which is believed to have been built in the 11th century. Received by the Orpington Urban District Council in 1947, it was used as a museum for over 50 years. Its garden creates an enticing public park with a natural pond, the source of the River Cray. For all of your home upgrades, make sure to make use of dependable experts in Orpington to make certain of quality.

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Stoneartuk LTD

14 review(s)
Based: in London, HA5 3TA

Hi my name is Martin from stone art uk ltd we are a local run landscaping company within the Pinner area we specialise in all types of driveways and patios please do not hesitate to visit us at are website or give us a call .

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Bob A., GU15
3

Garden | Decking in Camberley

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Surbiton Landscaping

56 review(s)
Based: in Kingston upon thames, KT6 4JX

Surbiton landscaping and building services in business since 1999 very professional run, family Business that takes pride in their work

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Paul M., GU2
5

Garden | Decking in Guildford

Friendly, knowledgeable and got the job done on time. Thanks

Advanced Tree and Landscaping Services

15 review(s)
Based: in Watford, WD24 7LS

Tree surgery services also avaliable Find us on Thomson local and Google

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Michael F., HA8
4

Garden | Decking in Edgware

The job was well done, some of the finishing could have been better

Similar Customer Enquiries for Wooden decking in Orpington

03 Jul

Garden | Decking

Orpington - BR6

Enquiry from: Alan L

Start Date: Immediate

looking to have an existing brick patio replaced with composite decking area. space is approx 38sqm. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of servi...

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25 Jun

Garden | Decking

Orpington - BR6

Enquiry from: Alan L

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looking to have an existing brick patio replaced with composite decking area. space is approx 38sqm. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of servi...

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12 Jun

Garden | Decking

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: Jeanette D

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Fencing to b put up about 3 panels Decking to b removed patio instead Ne...

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26 Oct

Garden | Decking

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: Tom M

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached other forms: garden maintenance, wooden decking, upvc double glazing agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes...

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20 May

Garden | Decking

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: Jackie B

Start Date: Immediate

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

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17 Jul

Garden | Decking

Orpington - BR6

Enquiry from: Nathan T

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Grass flowers hedges need trimming weeds nd others

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03 Jul

Garden | Decking

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: Tracy W

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: I have a small slope area which I would like to make a deck seating area and I I...

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11 Jun

Garden | Decking

Orpington - BR6

Enquiry from: Jo M

Start Date: Less than one month

Decking needs replacing Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: Less than one month Please call to ap...

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18 May

Garden | Decking

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: Liam G

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Other Forms: 92 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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02 Jun

Garden | Decking

Orpington - BR6

Enquiry from: Jamie D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: we had an area semi cleared last year, we need to have it either decked or pati...

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28 May

Garden | Decking

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: Martin U

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Prepare ground work for new lawn Build decking Prepare base and erect lo...

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20 Mar

Garden | Decking

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: Sally B

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: I am looking to deck both the top and bottom areas of the garden. I need to rea...

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17 Aug

Garden | Decking

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: Patrick D

Start Date: Immediate

Wooden decking Home owner Supplied and fitted 47 SQ M Immediately Please call to appoint * Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached What level of service ...

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13 Aug

Garden | Decking

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: Patrick D

Start Date: Immediate

Wooden decking Home owner Supplied and fitted 47 SQ M Immediately Please call to appoint * Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached What level of service ...

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FAQs

Will I need safety barriers or balustrades for my decking?

If your deck isn’t going to be flat to the ground, it’s a good idea to have some kind of balustrade to avoid any tripping. If the gap between the deck and the ground is less than 600mm, use a 900mm balustrade. If it’s higher than 600mm, the balustrade should be 1100mm tall.

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 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 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.
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