Wooden Decking in Reading

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Wooden Decking in Reading

Wooden decking is an increasingly prevalent choice for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very elegant spaces which you can use year round with the addition of outside heating and lighting. Wooden decking is commonly fitted in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking is available in any size or shape to complement any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can create an attractive effect. Wooden decking is relatively easy to install and causes minimal 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 essential 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 selection of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Usually decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which generally entails yearly 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 Reading

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 £663
Avg. price	Avg. price £2,050
Avg. price high	Avg. price high £3,363

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

Wooden decking installation cost in Reading 2024

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

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The Berkshire town of Reading boasts a population in excess of 145,000 and it's the main part of the Reading/Wokingham urban area. The town is considered as a vital industrial centre and hosts several British companies, as well as being a major retail district. With the town's contemporary buzz it's essential to keep your household up-to-date to maintain property value, so work with professional contractors in Reading for your upcoming project.

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Mitchell Landscaping have been established for 10 years, offering quality advice and services in landscaping, Gardening and Fencing. We pride ourselves in offering a prompt, efficient service and are always conscious of our customers needs. I alw...

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Brigitte R., GU15

Garden | Decking in Camberley

Nice guy who I will contact again once if we decide to go ahead with the project.

I am a family runed business professional and efficient for 30 years !

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Anjuna B., HP14

Garden | Decking in High Wycombe

All good service. Clean & tidy people. Finishing of the to be improved

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

Garden | Decking in Guildford

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

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

Garden | Decking in Camberley

no-price

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Michael F., HA8

Garden | Decking in Edgware

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

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Brigitte R., GU15

Garden | Decking in Camberley

Very impressed as Oliver also brought a roofer with him to discuss the whole project of taking the roof off the garage t...

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27 Feb

Garden | Decking

Reading - RG2

Enquiry from: Patrick N

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customer in the reading area made an enquiry a couple of projects including wooden decking.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you the pro...

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29 Apr

Garden | Decking

Reading - RG5

Enquiry from: Alan B

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i was thinking of replacing our tired looking wooden decking boards with possibly your anthracite grey ultra decking. the main decking area is 2050x4880cm, a spur off this is 2050x970cm, a step is 177...

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25 Apr

Garden | Decking

Reading - RG5

Enquiry from: Carol G

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replacement of composite decking, on existing area. 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 appo...

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18 Mar

Garden | Decking

Reading - RG10

Enquiry from: Nathan R

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*homeowner garden decking supplied and fitted please call to appoint

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07 Mar

Garden | Decking

Reading - RG2

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25 Aug

Garden | Decking

Reading - RG4

Enquiry from: Iain S

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we have a deck approx 10m x 4m which could do with being cleaned and treated/oiled - it’s 11 years old but still in a good state, but we would like to have it cleaned/treated to preserve it for a wh...

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06 Jul

Garden | Decking

Reading - RG30

Enquiry from: Margaret R

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hi, i would like to have composite decking installed on the patio,which already has bricks layout and front and back garden slabs paving. i prefer the job to be done the beginning of the this month...

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30 Jun

Garden | Decking

Reading - RG30

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19 Mar

Garden | Decking

Reading - RG31

Enquiry from: Denise L

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hi we have a small garden with an area that is l shaped to be decked roughly 16fe*********et. we would like wooden decking and it will be on grass and slabbed area. we can take up the slabbed area if...

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14 Mar

Garden | Decking

Reading - RG31

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Reading - RG31

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25 Apr

Garden | Decking

Reading - RG10

Enquiry from: Dan B

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Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Other Forms: Garden Maintenance, Wooden Decking Agreed to receive quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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05 Apr

Garden | Decking

Reading - RG10

Enquiry from: Lucinda T

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13 Jul

Garden | Decking

Reading - RG2

Enquiry from: Hazel J

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Its a small back and front garden,decking and stome work. It needs to be t...

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22 Feb

Garden | Decking

Reading - RG30

Enquiry from: Wendy P

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Level garden, make safe for someone who is registered blind and has a guid...

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19 May

Garden | Decking

Reading - RG1

Enquiry from: SP G

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Great, what do you need done? Supply and Installation Ok, what size area are you looking to deck? 10-20sq ft Great, what do you need done? Supply and Installation

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08 Jan

Garden | Decking

Reading - RG6

Enquiry from: Gloria S

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04 Oct

Garden | Decking

Reading - RG7

Enquiry from: Phil L

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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23 Jun

Garden | Decking

Reading - RG6

Enquiry from: Mr J

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Decking area from back doors into garden

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19 Mar

Garden | Decking

Reading - RG7

Enquiry from: Zia N

Start Date: Less than one month

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FAQs

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

Measure your deck frame and cut to size if necessary.
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.
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.
Fit the coach screws with either a drill driver or socket and ratchet.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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