Wooden Decking in Skelmersdale

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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 2024

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

Start Date: Immediate

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

Garden | Decking

Skelmersdale, Wigan - WN8

Enquiry from: Ann S

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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

Garden | Decking

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

Garden | Decking

Skelmersdale, Wigan - WN8

Enquiry from: Madalena C

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Work description: Start growing lawn

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07 Apr

Garden | Decking

Skelmersdale, Wigan - WN8

Enquiry from: Tanja W

Start Date: Immediate

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

Start Date: Immediate

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

Start Date: Immediate

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

Garden | Decking

Warrington - WA4

Enquiry from: Heather C

Start Date: Immediate

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

Garden | Decking

Warrington - WA4

Enquiry from: David W

Start Date: Immediate

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

Start Date: Immediate

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

Start Date: Immediate

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

Garden | Decking

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

Garden | Decking

Liverpool - L19

Enquiry from: Suzanne L

Start Date: Immediate

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

Start Date: Immediate

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

Garden | Decking

Widnes - WA8

Enquiry from: Ian F

Start Date: Immediate

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

Start Date: Immediate

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

Start Date: Immediate

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

Garden | Decking

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

Start Date: Immediate

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 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 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.
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.
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.

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