Wooden Decking in Saltcoats

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Wooden Decking in Saltcoats

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 beautiful spaces which you can use year round by using additional heating and light. Wooden decking is usually installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking is available in virtually any size or shape to fit any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can produce an impressive effect. Wooden decking is relatively easy to install and causes minimal disruption, particularly when compared to alternate options like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is important however to make sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take 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. Typically decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which commonly involves annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming popular for use in wooden decking as they are more robust and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Saltcoats

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 2025

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Avg. price	Avg. price £1,025
Avg. price high	Avg. price high £1,363

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Wooden decking installation cost in Saltcoats 2025

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

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Saltcoats

Saltcoats is a town on the west coastline of North Ayrshire in Scotland. It remains in the Ayrshire North as well as Arran constituency in the House of Commons as well as Cunninghame North constituency in the Scottish Parliament. The town is a component of the 'Greater Ardrossan' or 'Three Towns' city in addition to Ardrossan as well as Stevenston. According to population quotes from 2006, the town has an irreversible populace of around 11,730, which has actually climbed slightly from the 11,260 locals recorded in the 2001 Census. The name is originated from the town's earliest industry when salt was collected from the sea water, which was lugged out in little cottages spread out along the shore. The harbour was created by James Jardine in 1811. The residents are served by efficient and normal bus and train links. Although Saltcoats in the present day only has a single train station, the town was as soon as offered by a 2nd railway terminal to the north of the community, originally as component of the Lanarkshire and Ayrshire Railway. This station shut to normal services on 4 July 1932, and there is no trace of the terminal today, except from a close-by bridge. There is a variety of stores in which local homeowners can check out. The community has additionally been the house of a vast range of notable people. These consist of Alexander Allan, the founder of the Allan Line Royal Mail Steamers, Steve Clarke, a professional footballer, and also George Munro, a dramatist. For all of your house enhancements, make certain to determine credible specialists in Saltcoats to ensure of high quality.

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03 Jun

Garden | Decking

Saltcoats - KA21

Enquiry from: Ben B

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: lifting decking and taking it away

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06 Sep

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Kilmarnock - KA1

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customer made an online enquiry for wooden decking and confirmed on sms and email they would like a call with a landscaper to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the...

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11 May

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Irvine - KA12

Enquiry from: Allan D

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looking for a general / approx quote for wooden decking in garden including prep and materials size - approx 135inches by 190 inches (11ft by 16ft) would imagine just slightly raised though can su...

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27 Apr

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Kilmarnock - KA3

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garden at the back has been abandoned for a few years apart from the odd grass cut - needs weeding and some tlc are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: detached do you have...

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09 Apr

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Kilmarnock - KA1

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miss requested quotes for wooden decking from a landscaper around kilmarnock. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information be...

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03 Apr

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Kilmarnock - KA1

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i have a wooden decking and around 5 of the boards have been damaged/begun rotting. im looking for someone to give me a quote to repair this. are you the property owner: owner of the property property...

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07 Dec

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Troon - KA10

Enquiry from: Lorraine D

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Decking at back door and some fencing

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11 Oct

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Ayr - KA7

Enquiry from: Alan D

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remove present decking and replace and extend with trex composite decking. prepare sub base with appropriate structure to take a heavy load - customer has electric wheelchair. are you the property ow...

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11 Oct

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Kilmarnock - KA3

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached other forms: wooden decking agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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16 Sep

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Kilmarnock - KA3

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached other forms: wooden decking agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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24 May

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Kilmarnock - KA3

Enquiry from: Christine B

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are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: other other forms: wooden decking agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint what level of service ...

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12 May

Garden | Decking

Ayr - KA7

Enquiry from: George M

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20 Apr

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Kilmarnock - KA3

Enquiry from: Kaz A

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I would like some decking to be put into the garden. not looking forward too much decking just enough to have a table chair st etc.

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16 Apr

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Kilmarnock - KA3

Enquiry from: James R

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Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Other Forms: Wooden Decking Agreed to receive quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint What level of service do...

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07 Apr

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Irvine - KA12

Enquiry from: Christina G

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Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Other Other Forms: Garden Maintenance, Wooden Decking Agreed to receive quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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05 Feb

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Ayr - KA8

Enquiry from: Gina O

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

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31 May

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Kilwinning - KA13

Enquiry from: Alexander B

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Replacement Patio and Pathway: circa 60sq metres. Old slabs removed Decking are...

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27 Feb

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Troon - KA10

Enquiry from: Tamara M

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I would need an assessment of the garden decking I have in the backyard.I'd like to know what's the effort to restore it.

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24 Jul

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Ardrossan - KA22

Enquiry from: Ronnie D

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replace existing decking , approx. 6 bo

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02 Jul

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West Kilbride - KA23

Enquiry from: Scott M

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Currently our elevated deck is badly in need of repair. Can you please go round and provide us with a quote. Best way to contact is via email as we are currently out of the country. Are you the prope...

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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 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.

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 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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