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Wooden Decking in Royston

Wooden decking is an increasingly popular choice for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very elegant spaces which you can use year round by adding outside heating and lighting. Wooden decking is usually fitted 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 any size or shape to suit any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can produce an attractive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably 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 vital however to be certain that your wooden decking is structurally sound and capable of taking the weight of any furniture or plants that you want to use on the decking. There is a choice of species of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Normally decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which generally 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 far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Royston

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 Royston 2024

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

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Royston

The community of Royston is in the Area of North Hertfordshire as well as the English region of Hertfordshire. It pushes the Greenwich Meridian, which passes the community's eastern border. The town centre is a simple 1 minute 27 secs west of the meridian. Royston is 43 miles north of main London in a mostly country location. Before the limit changes of the 1890s, the limit in between Hertfordshire and Cambridge travelled eastern west via the centre of the town. According to the 2011 Census, the town has a long-term population of around 15,781. The town is residence to a few striking spots. Therfield Health, additionally referred to as Royston Heath, is a public open space and also nature reserve on a hillside, and the Icknield Way Course goes across the town as a component of its 110 mile long trip from Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire to Knettishall Heath in Suffolk. Royston Cavern, located below the central crossroads of the town, was found in 1742. It is an uncommon cavern shaped out of chalk in the centre of Royston. There are countless carvings within the cave, bring about much debate concerning its origins as well as features. Social and also pastime are famous in Royston. Royston Arts Festival, restored in 2007, runs yearly in the last week of September or the first week of October. The community is home to Royston Town F.C., a Non-League football club, plays at Garden Walk, as well as a sporting activities club offering centers for tennis, squash, hockey, rugby and young people football. For all of your residence upgrades, ensure to utilize trustworthy specialists in Royston to make specific of top 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
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Garden | Decking in Camberley

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Advanced Tree and Landscaping Services

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

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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

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16 Mar

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19 Mar

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Royston - SG8

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hi there. looking for a quotation to replace our existing decking with new decking please/ after a quotation. can you oblige? are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached...

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23 May

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Hitchin - SG4

Enquiry from: Sara G

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softwood timber decking approximately 4m x 3m are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoi...

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23 Feb

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Saffron Walden - CB11

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Property owner 30m2 garden decking Supplied and fitted Please call to appoint

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22 Jul

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Hitchin - SG4

Enquiry from: Richard F

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decking boards have had wood filler applied to cover cracks in the wood. the decking now needs sanding to apply an even finish before staining. are you the property owner: owner of the property proper...

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22 May

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Stevenage - SG1

Enquiry from: Michelle S

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: detached work description: create borders and plant shrubs,flowers. patio 3m squared area. build small decki...

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03 Jul

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Stevenage - SG2

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: detached, work description: borders made bigger to have a weed membrane put down and then covered in shingle...

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14 Jun

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Hitchin - SG5

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Regular visits plus a lot of work to start with!

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05 Jun

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Stevenage - SG2

Enquiry from: Allesse R

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: I think the garden needs to be levelled out. I would also like a decking p...

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07 Jan

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Hitchin - SG4

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04 Jan

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Hitchin - SG5

Enquiry from: Richard D

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Level the ground And to lay down some grass area and a 6 foot by 6 foot decking

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04 May

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Stevenage - SG2

Enquiry from: Donna M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Other Forms: 18, 92 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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15 Apr

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Stevenage - SG1

Enquiry from: Kaye E

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Work description: Dig up exsisting lawn and flower beds compacting soil level ready for gravel and t...

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03 Mar

Garden | Decking

Letchworth Garden City - SG6

Enquiry from: Fay N

Start Date: Less than one month

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Install 20 square meters of soft wood decking, Build new 10 square meter s...

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30 Jan

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Stevenage - SG1

Enquiry from: Danielle B

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Work description: I need my front and back garden done, minor digging, possibly decking, a pathway

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10 May

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Stevenage - SG1

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Existing decking removal new sandstone laying Real grass removal artificial grass laying Garden approx 7m by 7 m Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Rough...

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08 Mar

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Hitchin - SG5

Enquiry from: Toye A

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03 Mar

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Hitchin - SG5

Enquiry from: Mark J

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I need supplied and fitted a plain 4x2.2 decking on a flat ground. no steps, ropes. hand rails nothing. plain deck for a BBQ and chairs. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Ty...

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30 Apr

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Henlow - SG16

Enquiry from: Rajwant K

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I would like a decking floor in my garden room that is attached to the house if possible? the area is 164" ( 4.16 metres) by 44" (1.12 metres). Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission)...

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09 Apr

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Henlow - SG16

Enquiry from: Helen W

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L shaped decking with lights in back garden Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached

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FAQs

How to lay decking on uneven ground?
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
  1. 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.
  2. Add a 50mm layer of hardcore and make sure it’s compact.
  3. Build the decking sub-frame as we describe in ‘How to build a deck frame’.
  4. Lay out paving slabs along the edges and in the centre of the area. This will help to spread the weight of the decking.
  5. 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.
  6. 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 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 to lay decking?
Laying simple, ground-level decking may sound intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. With careful planning and preparation, you can lay decking that you’ll be proud to show off to neighbours, family and friends. Here are a few tips to get you started. Plan carefully Draw out a plan, to scale, on paper. This will help you to know how many boards you’ll need and ensure that you don’t end up having to cut anything to fit. Prepare the area Measure out the site according to your plan and hammer a peg into each corner, then tie string around each peg to help you see what you’re working with. If you’re not laying on existing slabs, dig into the ground, lifting out turf if it’s there, and check that the site is level. Then add concrete slabs for more stability or lay weed-control fabric over the ground and cover with gravel to further prevent weed growth. Build your sub-frame Since a lot of people ask this, we’ve got a more detailed guide in the FAQ below. Lay your deck boards
  1. Start in one corner of the sub-frame and position the first board across the inner joists. You want the deck board in the opposite direction to the inner joists, ensuring that it’s flush with the frame. Position any end-to-end joins between the deck boards halfway across an inner joist so you can screw both boards into the joist for stability. Make sure you keep a gap of between 5-8mm to allow for expansion of the wood.
  2. Begin to screw your deck boards to the joists. You’ll need to secure the deck board to every joist is covers along your deck frame. Use two screws for every joist. Mark where you’re going to add your screws, ensuring that they are at least 15mm from the end of the board and 20mm from the outside edges. Drill pilot holes for the screws, being careful to only drill through the deck board and not the joist. Then screw the decking screws into the holes.
  3. Continue to screw in the deck boards, ensuring you leave the correct expansion gap. You can stagger the deck board joins across the deck for more strength.
  4. Sand down any cut ends if you need to before applying decking preserver to protect the timber from rotting.
Although this is a simplified set of instructions, it’s enough for you to see whether you want to attempt to lay decking yourself – and if you don’t, you can get in touch with professionals who will be happy to give you a quote.

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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