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Wooden Decking in Saffron Walden

Wooden decking is an increasingly common choice for creating 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 outside heating and light. Wooden decking is typically installed 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 virtually any size or shape to match any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can produce an impressive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably easy to install and causes little disruption, especially in comparison to other possibilities like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is critical however to make sure 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 selection 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 specifications. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which generally requires yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming more popular for use in wooden decking as they are more robust and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Saffron Walden

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 Saffron Walden 2025

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

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Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden is a market community in the Uttlesford district of Essex in England. It is located around 12 miles north of Bishop's Stortford, 18 miles south of Cambridge as well as 43 miles north of London. The town greatly maintains its country appearance, with the presence of buildings and also structures dating as far back to the mediaeval duration remaining popular functions in the community. According to the 2011 Census, the town has a long-term resident population of around 15,504, increasing a reasonable level from the 14,313 residents recorded in the 2001 Census. The oldest building in the community that remains to be resided in is believed to be the previous maltings in Myddleton Place. Between 1947 as well as 2010, the 15th-century building with a yard yard offered the job of the Youth Hostel Association. It is now mostly utilized to organize a wide array of functions. A popular as well as enticing attraction is Bridge End Gardens, which includes 7 woven gardens. At first laid out by the Gibson household, the land flaunts a puzzle, rose yard and also walled garden. Repair of the gardens has actually occurred as a result of assistance from the Heritage Lottery Fund and also a number of specialized volunteers. Saffron Walden is house to the biggest parish church in Essex, St. Mary the Virgin. It gauges 56 metres long and 59 metres high. Dating from the 15th century, it has actually gone via many occurrences necessitating its repair service. For all of your house upgrades, make certain to take advantage of credible specialists in Saffron Walden to make specific of top quality.

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23 Feb

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Saffron Walden - CB11

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Cambridge - CB1

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Haverhill - CB9

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Royston - SG8

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Bishop's Stortford - CM23

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04 Jun

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Dunmow - CM6

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03 May

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Cambridge - CB22

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Are you the property owner: Owner Property Type: Semi detached Other Forms: None Please call to appoint Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace What level of service...

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30 Jan

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Dunmow - CM6

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16 Dec

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Cambridge - CB1

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31 Oct

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16 Aug

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Cambridge - CB21

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19 Apr

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Cambridge - CB22

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03 Apr

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Bishop's Stortford - CM23

Enquiry from: Julie H

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Cambridge - CB22

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FAQs

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.

Can I fit a hot tub on my terrace or decking?

Yes, although you should make sure that the terrace or decking is able to support the weight of a hot tub. Usually, you will need to have a structural survey carried out on the area. Seek the advise of a hot tub retailer or installer about the logistics of installing one at your property.

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 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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