Wooden Decking in Perthshire

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Wooden Decking in Perthshire

Wooden decking is an increasingly common choice for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable spaces that can be used year round by adding additional heating and lighting. Wooden decking is frequently fitted 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 create a striking effect. Wooden decking is relatively quick to install and causes minimal disruption, especially when compared to other possibilities like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is essential however to make 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 selection of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Commonly decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which generally entails yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become more popular for use in wooden decking as they are more robust and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Perthshire

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 Perthshire, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Perthshire 2025

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

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Perthshire

Perthshire, formally known as the County of Perth, is a registration county in central Scotland. Perthshire is sometimes known as the big county, simply because of its large land area, with the City of Perth its county town and administrative centre. For all household improvements you're looking at within Perthshire, compare and contrast quotes from vetted specialists to get the best price for work you want completed.

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JR Johnstone Roofing & Building

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Based: in Falkirk, FK2 9FD

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15 Jun

Garden | Decking

Perth - PH2

Enquiry from: Craig M

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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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30 Apr

Garden | Decking

Callander - FK17

Enquiry from: Brian D

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we are would like to convert a window to a patio door at the side of our property with the idea of this leading to a raised deck only access would be via the house. the height from the floor to the ga...

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24 Mar

Garden | Decking

Perth - PH1

Enquiry from: Alastair B

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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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11 May

Garden | Decking

Doune - FK16

Enquiry from: David L

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extend existing rear door decking by adding extension of approx 5 ft x 14 ft over boggy grass are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do y...

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03 Feb

Garden | Decking

Perth - PH1

Enquiry from: Brian S

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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

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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

Start Date: Immediate

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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04 Apr

Garden | Decking

Auchterarder - PH3

Enquiry from: Steven H

Start Date: Immediate

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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21 Mar

Garden | Decking

Pitlochry - PH16

Enquiry from: Sohail N

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Home Owner Decking at the side static caravan Owner of the property What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: Less than one month Please call 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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FAQs

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.
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 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 fit composite decking?
Fitting composite decking is similar to installing timber decking, but there are some small differences in terms of the gaps you need to leave between boards and the screws you use. We’ll go through a quick guide to show you the process involved in fitting composite decking so you can decide whether it’s something you want to do yourself. Prepare the area Prepare the area according to our instructions in the previous FAQs – or you can use an existing patio or concrete base if you have one. Measure and mark out the area using chalk (if using an existing base). Assemble the decking frame Build the outer frame as we show in our FAQs above; if the area you have planned is longer than your joists, you’ll need to join them together. When you’ve built the frame and it’s secure, ensure that it’s at the right level for water runoff and add risers, slabs or treated off-cuts of timber at 500mm intervals if you need to. Add joists The spacing of your joists will depend on the type of design you have chosen for your composite decking. If you’re laying arched boards horizontally, you’ll need to space the joists 300mm apart. Lay your composite decking boards
  1. If you’ve not got an overhang or it’s a fixed deck, fit starter clips along the outside edge of the frame and secure with screws provided with the composite decking. If you are working with an overhang, put the first board into position not exceeding 25mm. If you’re adding a fascia, put an off-cut of board under the overhang so you know it’ll be flush with the fascia.
  2. Pre-drill all fixing points, measuring in 30mm from the edge of the board. Secure the board to the joist below with composite decking screws.
  3. Slide a hidden fastener clip in so it sits within the groove of the deck board. It needs to be in the centre of the joist to keep the boards secure and ensure an expansion gap of 6mm. Tighten the clips until just tight, and repeat so there’s a clip at every joist.
  4. Add the next board, ensuring that the fastener clips sit within the groove – make sure you don’t force it. Repeat step 3.
  5. Continue steps 3 and 4 until you’re at the final board, which you should secure in the same way as you did the first.
Add a fascia board If you’re adding a fascia, measure in 40mm from each end and add two guide marks: one at 40mm from the top and the other at 40mm from the bottom. Connect the marks, then mark at 300mm intervals down the board. Drill pilot holes, then put the fascia board into position. You need to make sure that there’s a 40mm ventilation gap between the bottom of the fascia and the ground. Ask someone to hold the board level until you’ve finished securing it with composite decking screws; you can get colour-matched ones so they don’t look unsightly at the end of your decking. Not so sure you want to carry out such a big project yourself? Get quotes from decking pros who will be able to fit composite decking much more quickly and easily.
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