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Wooden Decking in Skipton

Wooden decking is an increasingly popular option for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful spaces which you can use year round by using additional heating and illumination. Wooden decking is generally installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking can come 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 fairly easy to install and causes minimal disruption, especially when compared to alternate options like patio or paving. It can 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 able to take the load of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a collection of species of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Normally decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which commonly requires yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming popular for use in wooden decking as they are stronger and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Skipton

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 Skipton 2025

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

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Skipton

Skipton, also referred to as Skipton in Craven, is a market town as well as civil parish in the Craven area of North Yorkshire in England. Typically in the West Riding of Yorkshire, it is situated on the River Aire as well as the Leeds and also Liverpool Canal to the south of the Yorkshire Dales, 16 miles northwest of Bradford and also 38 miles west of York. According to the 2011 Census, Skipton has a long-term resident population of around 14,623. Settlements in the location are recorded as far back as 1086 when it showed up in the Domesday Book surveying every one of the towns in England. It was a key website during the English Civil War as well as it held a prisoner of war camp throughout the First World War. There are numerous social and also social tasks and also occasions offered to residents in Skipton. This includes Skipton Lamb Day in July, involving demonstrations, stalls, entertainment as well as food, as well as Skipton Christmas Market. There are likewise regular craft fairs as well as unique events throughout the year. Skipton is house to among the oldest mills in North Yorkshire, High Corn Mill, which is powered by the waters of Eller Beck. Going back to 1310, only fifty percent of the structure remains to exist when two mills functioned to create corn for the whole populace of Skipton. The mill has actually undertaken considerable restoration work. The outer wall surfaces of the mill have actually been sandblasted, and the two main buildings of the old mill were converted right into flats in 2007. One stand-alone building is yet to be revamped, touched or sandblasted. For all of your home upgrades, make certain to take advantage of trustworthy professionals in Skipton to ensure of top quality.

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22 Dec

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Skipton - BD23

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3.5 x 3.5 wooden decking fitted in corner of garden 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...

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hi. do you cover skipton for decking installation please? we are looking to have our decking replaced as there is some rot damage. we have removed the planks to look at the structure underneath. the m...

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18 May

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decking front and side and ballust rails with a gate - Estimated Service Date: 17/06/2016 - Estimated Decking Area (sq ft): 325 - Reason for Request: To just have an idea of the price

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Keighley - BD22

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Bingley - BD16

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Keighley - BD22

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good afternoon, i am enquiring about a decking project for the back garden. dimensions are 2.4 m x 4.9 m are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached what level ...

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lawn trimming, weeding, patio cleaning are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you have a: medium size garden garden type: back garden work required: lawn/tur...

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hi, can you give me a quote to install new steps and possibly cart out an alteration to existing decking rail. thanks, ian.. property type: terrace what level of service do you require: deck only are ...

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Keighley - BD22

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04 May

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Bingley - BD16

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Keighley - BD21

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31 Jul

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Bingley - BD16

Enquiry from: Andrew N

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Decking required, approx area of 5.2 meters x 2.4 meters. Due to the sloping nature of the land the deck will be approx 1.2 meters high. Steps will be required to ground level and 2 No, single steps a...

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10 May

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Nelson - BB9

Enquiry from: Michelle F

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Area to the back of my house to be decked. Fitting required.

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Nelson - BB9

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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 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.
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.
Will I need safety barriers or balustrades for my decking?

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.

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