Wooden Decking in Perth

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Wooden Decking in Perth

Wooden decking is an increasingly fashionable option for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable areas which you can use year round with the addition of external heating and illumination. Wooden decking is generally installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking can come in virtually any size or shape to suit any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can produce a striking effect. Wooden decking is fairly easy to install and causes minimal disruption, particularly in comparison to alternatives like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is important however to be sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and capable of taking the weight of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a variety 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 requirements. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which commonly requires yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become more popular for use in wooden decking as they are stronger and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Perth

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

Wooden decking installation cost in Perth 2024

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

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Not to be mistaken for Perth of Australia, the central Scottish city is found around the River Tay and possesses a population close to 45,000. Perth only obtained its city reputation in 2012 during the Queen's Diamond Jubilee activities, turning into Scotland's seventh city. The region was formerly a notorious region for whiskey production, but over time there has been an increase in insurance and banking industries. If you're considering any improvements for your own home within Perth, ensure that you review quotations and ensure getting a leading tradesman to finish a quality job.

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15 Jun

Garden | Decking

Perth - PH2

Enquiry from: Craig M

Start Date: Immediate

Front space flat with slight gradient beside. Remove weeds, deck flat area. Narrow / longer idea. Tidy decline , nice clean edge all way round . No clutter

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24 Mar

Garden | Decking

Perth - PH1

Enquiry from: Alastair B

Start Date: Immediate

summer house deck installation approximately 12 square meters repair to existing deck system approximately 20 square meters are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached wh...

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03 Feb

Garden | Decking

Perth - PH1

Enquiry from: Brian S

Start Date: Immediate

good day, i am looking for a quote to install composite decking, this would be 3m depth x 4.5m wide and only one level with no step or railing. this will be in the corner of my garden. regards brian ...

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11 Feb

Garden | Decking

Perth - PH1

Enquiry from: Paul F

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Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Commercial Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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07 May

Garden | Decking

Perth - PH2

Enquiry from: Fiona D

Start Date: Immediate

Simple wooden decking beside existing patio. Area.to be decked is 3m by 2.4m and has existing fence on two sides.

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26 Jan

Garden | Decking

Perth - PH1

Enquiry from: Helena C

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Decking & some slabbing Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Terrace What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: 1-3 months

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18 Oct

Garden | Decking

Perth - PH2

Enquiry from: Gwen G

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: A newly built house with un-even garden, need to be designed and done.

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24 Apr

Garden | Decking

Perth - PH14

Enquiry from: Tony C

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I'm after a decking area of 3 MTR by 3 MTR nOff the 145 x28 mm thick decking boards Homeowner Supplied and fitted Please contact to appoint

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10 Feb

Garden | Decking

Perth - PH2

Enquiry from: D J

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Soft wood decking with steps to the garden and rails round house extension Homeowner Supplied and fitted Please contact to appoint *

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04 Apr

Garden | Decking

Auchterarder - PH3

Enquiry from: Steven H

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2.4m x 6.7m area - looking to have it decked. No extra fencing required. Current area is slabbed and gravelled. Standard hight decking. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property ...

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FAQs

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 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.

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

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.
Add a 50mm layer of hardcore and make sure it’s compact.
Build the decking sub-frame as we describe in ‘How to build a deck frame’.
Lay out paving slabs along the edges and in the centre of the area. This will help to spread the weight of the decking.
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.
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.

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.

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