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Wooden Decking in Queensferry

Wooden decking is an increasingly common option for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very elegant areas which you can use year round by adding additional heating and illumination. Wooden decking is typically installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking is available in any size or shape to suit any area. Curved designs or large areas connected by pathways can produce an attractive effect. Wooden decking is relatively easy to install and causes minimal disruption, especially when compared to alternatives like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is important however to make certain that your wooden decking is structurally sound and capable of taking the load of any furniture or plants that you want to use on the decking. There is a variety of species of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Often decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which typically includes yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking as they are more robust and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Queensferry

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 Queensferry 2025

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

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Queensferry

Queensferry, likewise called South Queensferry or merely "The Ferry", is a town to the west of Edinburgh, Scotland, typically an imperial burgh of West Lothian. It exists roughly 10 miles to the north-west of Edinburgh city centre, on the coast of the Firth of Forth in between the Forth Bridge and also the Forth Road Bridge. The prefix South serves to distinguish it from North Queensferry, on the contrary shore of the Forth. Both communities derive their name from the ferry solution developed by Queen Margaret in the 11th century, which remained to run at the community till 1964, when the Road Bridge was opened. Its population at the 2011 census was 9,026, based on the 2010 definition of the region. St Mary's Episcopal Church, likewise understood as the Priory Church is the community's oldest structure, developed for the Carmelite Order of friars in the 1450's. It is the only middle ages Carmelite church still being used in the British Isles, as well as is a group A listed building. After the Scottish Improvement of 1560, it acted as the parish church till 1635. In 1890, it was re-consecrated for the Scottish Episcopal Church. Over the last few years in Queensferry there has been commercial development of the Ferrymuir location to the south of the community by the A90 roadway right into Edinburgh. Development consists of a large supermarket, restaurants and fast food dining establishments. A local reasonable days from the 12th century. The modern fair, dating from the 1930s, takes place each August and consists of the crowning of a regional school-girl as the Ferry Fair Queen, a procession of floats, pipe bands, and affordable events such as the Border Race. For all of your house improvements, make sure to determine credible professionals in Queensferry to make sure of top quality.

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13 Jul

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South Queensferry - EH30

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12 Jan

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South Queensferry - EH30

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05 Oct

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Loanhead - EH20

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20 May

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Edinburgh - EH54

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deck to be cleaned, sanded & restained are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: deck only please call to appoint

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30 Apr

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Edinburgh - EH17

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16 Apr

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Edinburgh - EH54

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full back garden decking work 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 appoint

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30 Jan

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Edinburgh - EH54

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21 Jun

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Salvesen Crescent - EH47

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02 Mar

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Edinburgh - EH54

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hi there, i would like a garden deck installed and i require a supply and fit professional service to create a composite structured deck area. the size of the decked area would be approx 24ft x 12ft....

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09 Jun

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Edinburgh - EH54

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10 Jun

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Milton Bridge - EH25

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14 May

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Bonnyrigg - EH19

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06 May

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Dalkeith - EH22

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01 May

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Dalkeith - EH22

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22 Jan

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West Calder - EH55

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11 Oct

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Bonnyrigg - EH19

Enquiry from: Simone D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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07 Nov

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Oakbank - EH53

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20 Jun

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Edinburgh - EH13

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03 Jun

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Edinburgh - EH48

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17 May

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Edinburgh - EH48

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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.
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.
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 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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