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Wooden Decking in Shipston-on-stour

Wooden decking is an increasingly prevalent option for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful areas that can be used year round by adding outside heating and light. Wooden decking is generally fitted in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking is available in any size or shape to accommodate any area. Curved designs or large areas connected by pathways can create an attractive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably simple to install and causes little disruption, especially in comparison to alternatives like patio or paving. It could 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 load of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a array of types of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Generally decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which usually consists of annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming more popular for use in wooden decking because they are stronger and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Shipston-on-stour

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 Shipston-on-stour 2025

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

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Shipston-on-stour

Shipston-on-Stour is a community and also civil parish in the Stratford-on-Avon district and is the major negotiation of the southerly edge (estimate) of Warwickshire, England. The compactly created town and its involved land occupy the left bank of the River Stour 9.3 miles (15 kilometres) SSE of Stratford-upon-Avon as well as 12.4 miles (20 kilometres) south of Warwick. This area is often termed the Vale of the Red Horse, near Oxfordshire as well as Gloucestershire. Shipston remained in an exclave of (in the Oswaldslow Hundred of Worcestershire up until 1931, when it was moved to Warwickshire.

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23 Jun

Garden | Decking

Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37

Enquiry from: Julie M

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current decking is rotten and needs to be replaced. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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09 May

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Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37

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roughly 6m x 5m raised deck is showing serious signs of decay. need to find solution to partial replacement (deck, frame and liner) or total rebuild - in a budget! are you the property owner: relative...

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12 Mar

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Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37

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rip out old decking and install new 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 appoint

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14 Jun

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Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37

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large decking to go over the existing patio. the space is around 5m x 5m but we would like an extra section under the laundry window. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: ...

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25 Apr

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Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37

Enquiry from: Ann G

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part of decking where plants are has rotted and come away from main area, needs replacing. other parts of decking also needs attention/renovating. thank you are you the property owner: owner of the...

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08 Aug

Garden | Decking

Shipston-on-Stour - CV36

Enquiry from: Jeremy P

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supply and fit decking in rear garden. nominally 10 m/12m (width of house) x up to 2.4m out from house. looking at house, needs to be raised 25/30cm on left, down to a few cm on right. rails and step...

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06 May

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Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37

Enquiry from: Toby M

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I would like to replace a 5 yr old wooden deck (approc 4m by 8m with composit decking.

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15 Jun

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Warwick - CV35

Enquiry from: Paul S

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replace existing decking. approx size 30 sqm. 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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25 May

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Warwick - CV34

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customer in the warwick 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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20 Jun

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Banbury - OX15

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decking install 6m x 5m back garden on a small slope 30cm. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call t...

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29 May

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Leamington Spa - CV33

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need decking and pergola installed 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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26 Apr

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Banbury - OX17

Enquiry from: Ian S

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composite for patio around hot tub are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: deck only please call to appoint

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25 Apr

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Leamington Spa - CV33

Enquiry from: Simon B

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a section of raised, probably tiered decking at the bottom of the garden approximately 7m x 3m property type: semi detached are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do ...

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07 Apr

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Banbury - OX16

Enquiry from: Michael D

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hi, we have decking that leads from the back door down to the garden as a ramp. the decking is supported by a frame that's screwed to the house on side and to fence poles on the garden side. recently ...

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28 Mar

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Banbury - OX17

Enquiry from: Karina J

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we have two small areas we would like to be decked. are you able to give us a quote? are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: su...

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21 Mar

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Warwick - CV34

Enquiry from: Raj V

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relaying existing composite decking - need a new substructure. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please c...

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06 Mar

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Warwick - CV34

Enquiry from: Ashley S

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quote for composite decking fitting 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 appoint

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14 Aug

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Warwick - CV34

Enquiry from: Nigel B

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looking for a decking area of around 5 metres by 3 metres with a step down into the garden are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you requir...

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24 May

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Banbury - OX16

Enquiry from: Eliza W

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01 Sep

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Warwick - CV35

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FAQs

How to build a deck frame?
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
  1. Measure your deck frame and cut to size if necessary.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Fit the coach screws with either a drill driver or socket and ratchet.
  5. 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.
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 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.
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.
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