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Wooden Decking in Shotts

Wooden decking is an increasingly popular option for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable spaces which can be used year round by adding external heating and lighting. Wooden decking is frequently installed 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 match any area. Curved designs or large areas connected by pathways can produce an attractive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably quick to install and causes little disruption, especially in comparison to alternate options like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is critical 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 range of types 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 require maintenance, which generally consists of yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Shotts

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 Shotts 2024

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

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Scotland is one of the four countries that make up the UK, and with a populace of more than 5 million, is the second largest in Britain. There are seven cities across the country, such as the capital city of Edinburgh as well as the largest by population, Glasgow. A great deal of Scotland is made up of unspoilt countryside, including the famous Highland region, and this is reflected in a low population density of 67.5 people per square kilometre. If you’re interested in property developments in Scotland, get in touch with a respected company to ensure you get a good price and an even better finish.

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31 May

Garden | Decking

Shotts - ML7

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front grass cut and patio strimmed are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace do you have a: large garden garden type: front garden work required: lawn/turfing, path c...

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20 Feb

Garden | Decking

Shotts - ML7

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2.5 x 5 m of decking to be raised 300 m

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12 Aug

Garden | Decking

Shotts - ML7

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I am looking for asap quotes for raised decking to back door all sizes are estimated width 6.5ft length 13ft height 3ft with 3 or 4 steps with spindle railings.

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03 Aug

Garden | Decking

Hamilton - ML3

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garden clearance at back maybe slab or decking current state of garden: the garden is not yet cleared are you the property owner: owner garden type: back garden property type: semi detached do you hav...

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04 Jul

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Hamilton - ML3

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grass cutting, shrub trimming and other garden maintenance needs are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: medium size garden garden type: back garden, front garden work...

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19 Jun

Garden | Decking

Lanark - ML11

Enquiry from: Paolo L

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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 carpenter to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the ...

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05 Jun

Garden | Decking

Hamilton - ML3

Enquiry from: Shirley M

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grass cutting, shrub trimming and other garden maintenance needs are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: medium size garden garden type: back garden, front garden work...

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01 Jun

Garden | Decking

Carluke - ML8

Enquiry from: Keith H

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driveway pressure washed, replacement decking boards and posts, pruning and cutting of some trees and some hard landscaping are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: lar...

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23 Jul

Garden | Decking

Bellshill - ML4

Enquiry from: Ian K

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customer in bellshill area has requested that we arrange quotes for their wooden decking project.they are considering various options and would like to discuss with a carpenter directly.please call to...

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07 Jun

Garden | Decking

Hamilton - ML3

Enquiry from: Hermie L

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decking the whole back garden 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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20 Apr

Garden | Decking

Glasgow - G72

Enquiry from: Angela P

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decking area outside back door area is 4m 40cm x 3m 30 cm approx plus 2/3 wide steps are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: sup...

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19 Jan

Garden | Decking

Glasgow - G72

Enquiry from: Robert G

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Sleepers round border , pergola with patio area , Replace current decking wit...

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23 Jul

Garden | Decking

Glasgow - G32

Enquiry from: Phyllis B

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Wooden sleepers 5mtrs x 2.5 mtrs approx 400high

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21 Jun

Garden | Decking

Salvesen Crescent - EH47

Enquiry from: Edward H

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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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07 Jun

Garden | Decking

Coatbridge - ML5

Enquiry from: Helen B

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Composite fencing and decking and Astro turf and a gate

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14 Apr

Garden | Decking

Glasgow - G72

Enquiry from: May B

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: detached work description: decking and attention to drainage. redesign an existing corner of the garden are ...

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07 Feb

Garden | Decking

Hamilton - ML3

Enquiry from: Fiona M

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hiya the price for all work is £1585 thats for 3.1x2.4m deck app*** off ground with handrail which is an extension of existing decking. 2.4x2.2m deck ground level are you the property owner: owner o...

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25 Nov

Garden | Decking

Bellshill - ML4

Enquiry from: Gayle T

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hi there, i’m looking to see if you can quote to either repair (if possible) or replace the decking in the back garden of the property? are you the property owner: owner of the property are you the...

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08 Aug

Garden | Decking

Hamilton - ML3

Enquiry from: Thomas L

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6mt square ground level decking supply and install 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 w...

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28 Jun

Garden | Decking

Coatbridge - ML5

Enquiry from: Pauline R

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

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FAQs

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 much is decking?
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.
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 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.
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