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Wooden Decking in Skelmersdale

Wooden decking is an increasingly prevalent choice for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable spaces which you can use year round by installing additional heating and light. 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 is available in virtually any size or shape to suit any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can create an attractive effect. Wooden decking is fairly easy to install and causes little disruption, particularly when compared to alternatives like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is critical however to be sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the load of any furniture or plants that you want to use on the decking. There is a array of species of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Often decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which commonly consists of yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming popular for use in wooden decking as they are stronger and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Skelmersdale

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 Skelmersdale 2025

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

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Skelmersdale

The West Lancashire town of Skelmersdale can be found on the high grounds of the River Tawd and was designated as a new town in 1961. Skelmersdale carries a population of 38,813, which is down from 41,000 in 2004. A £20 million plan was announced in 2012 to produce a thriving town centre and five hundred fixed jobs. Reap the benefits of this up and coming town by reviewing quotations and getting the best price for your home enhancements.

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07 Jun

Garden | Decking

Skelmersdale, Wigan - WN8

Enquiry from: Alyson L

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old patio area removed and new decking modern with lights. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call ...

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02 May

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Skelmersdale, Wigan - WN8

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7.5 mts x 2 mts decking 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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27 Feb

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Skelmersdale, Wigan - WN8

Enquiry from: Mike W

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skelmersdale - /approx 30 square metre decking (wood or composite) on a slightly downward sloping part of the garden. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached wh...

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25 May

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Skelmersdale, Wigan - WN8

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07 Apr

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Skelmersdale, Wigan - WN8

Enquiry from: Tanja W

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Paving a patio and installing a wooden deck

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18 May

Garden | Decking

Skelmersdale, Wigan - WN8

Enquiry from: Steven F

Start Date: Less than one month

Decking required rear garden. Approximately 7meters x 3 meters. No ground work as space is cleared Reason for Request: To find an available decking company Are you the property owner: Owner of the p...

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06 Aug

Garden | Decking

Widnes - WA8

Enquiry from: Gill K

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remove back fence, replace and paint. dig out back border, retain some plants, build new border using sleepers and fit lights (not solar). dig out path (approx 50 sq. metres) and concrete clothes line...

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31 Jul

Garden | Decking

Warrington - WA4

Enquiry from: Heather C

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large decked area needs replacing due to rot would like to have composite decking to replace if possible are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of se...

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21 Jul

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Warrington - WA4

Enquiry from: Heather C

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large decked area needs replacing due to rot would like to have composite decking to replace if possible are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of se...

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18 May

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Warrington - WA4

Enquiry from: David W

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renew decking in composite 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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26 Feb

Garden | Decking

Warrington - WA5

Enquiry from: Ian G

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make repairs to existing wooden decking. decking is about 70sq m in total. a two step area needs replacement. clean whole decking. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: deta...

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09 Nov

Garden | Decking

Widnes - WA8

Enquiry from: Russell E

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Remove some small trees, cut back other, decking on grassed area and re va...

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23 Sep

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Widnes - WA8

Enquiry from: Geoffrey C

Start Date: Immediate

replacing existing contoured wooden decking, approx. 4.5m x 4.3m are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please...

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20 Aug

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Liverpool - L19

Enquiry from: Suzanne L

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i have about 2*** of decking which needs to be replaced. i dont think much is salvagable. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you re...

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28 Jul

Garden | Decking

Warrington - WA1

Enquiry from: Andrea C

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decking area in the yard , would like supply & fit are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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14 Jun

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Widnes - WA8

Enquiry from: Ian F

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3x4 metre area (not quite square so less than 3x4) at bottom of garden. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and...

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13 Jun

Garden | Decking

Liverpool - L18

Enquiry from: Franklyn C

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: semi detached, work description: renew existing decking what level of service do you require: supply and dec...

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13 Jun

Garden | Decking

Liverpool - L16

Enquiry from: Linda S

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decking to small patio area outside the back living room. there is a drop from the living room to the patio area so would like the decking to be raised to minimise the drop. also decking to small area...

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09 Mar

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Liverpool - L8

Enquiry from: Meg R

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would like some decking laid in my small 4x1.5m yard are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appo...

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08 Mar

Garden | Decking

Warrington - WA4

Enquiry from: Tom S

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i have an area of concrete 4.7mt by 2.4 mt i dont know if to cover it using bark or decking and im looking at costs before deciding. thanks. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) prop...

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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 to fit composite decking?
Fitting composite decking is similar to installing timber decking, but there are some small differences in terms of the gaps you need to leave between boards and the screws you use. We’ll go through a quick guide to show you the process involved in fitting composite decking so you can decide whether it’s something you want to do yourself. Prepare the area Prepare the area according to our instructions in the previous FAQs – or you can use an existing patio or concrete base if you have one. Measure and mark out the area using chalk (if using an existing base). Assemble the decking frame Build the outer frame as we show in our FAQs above; if the area you have planned is longer than your joists, you’ll need to join them together. When you’ve built the frame and it’s secure, ensure that it’s at the right level for water runoff and add risers, slabs or treated off-cuts of timber at 500mm intervals if you need to. Add joists The spacing of your joists will depend on the type of design you have chosen for your composite decking. If you’re laying arched boards horizontally, you’ll need to space the joists 300mm apart. Lay your composite decking boards
  1. If you’ve not got an overhang or it’s a fixed deck, fit starter clips along the outside edge of the frame and secure with screws provided with the composite decking. If you are working with an overhang, put the first board into position not exceeding 25mm. If you’re adding a fascia, put an off-cut of board under the overhang so you know it’ll be flush with the fascia.
  2. Pre-drill all fixing points, measuring in 30mm from the edge of the board. Secure the board to the joist below with composite decking screws.
  3. Slide a hidden fastener clip in so it sits within the groove of the deck board. It needs to be in the centre of the joist to keep the boards secure and ensure an expansion gap of 6mm. Tighten the clips until just tight, and repeat so there’s a clip at every joist.
  4. Add the next board, ensuring that the fastener clips sit within the groove – make sure you don’t force it. Repeat step 3.
  5. Continue steps 3 and 4 until you’re at the final board, which you should secure in the same way as you did the first.
Add a fascia board If you’re adding a fascia, measure in 40mm from each end and add two guide marks: one at 40mm from the top and the other at 40mm from the bottom. Connect the marks, then mark at 300mm intervals down the board. Drill pilot holes, then put the fascia board into position. You need to make sure that there’s a 40mm ventilation gap between the bottom of the fascia and the ground. Ask someone to hold the board level until you’ve finished securing it with composite decking screws; you can get colour-matched ones so they don’t look unsightly at the end of your decking. Not so sure you want to carry out such a big project yourself? Get quotes from decking pros who will be able to fit composite decking much more quickly and easily.
What should I do if my deck or terrace is slippery?

Usually, slipperiness is caused by algae or dirt on top of the deck or terrace. A full cleaning treatment should restore the natural grip of the wood or stone. If slipperiness is a persistent problem, consider installing grip mats in high traffic areas of the deck.

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.
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