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Wooden Decking in Smethwick

Wooden decking is an increasingly fashionable choice for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful areas which can be used year round by installing additional heating and lighting. Wooden decking is usually fitted in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking is available in any size or shape to accommodate any area. Curved designs or large areas connected by pathways can produce a stunning effect. Wooden decking is fairly quick 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 make certain that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the weight 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. Usually decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which typically involves yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Smethwick

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 Smethwick 2024

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

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Smethwick

Smethwick is a town situated in the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough in West Midlands, bordering Birmingham on the east. Smethwick carries a population of 48,180, and it is nearby to settlements such as Bearwood, The Uplands, Black Patch and Galton Village. In case you're looking to transform your household and increase value, make sure to use vetted specialists within Smethwick and make sure a great price and top quality finish.

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07 Feb

Garden | Decking

Smethwick - B66

Enquiry from: Andy H

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached other forms: garden maintenance, wooden decking agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoi...

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06 May

Garden | Decking

Smethwick - B67

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are you the property owner: owner property type: terrace other forms: fencing, soffits & fascias agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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10 Jul

Garden | Decking

Smethwick - B66

Enquiry from: Marcin S

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Work description: Hi need qoute for 8m×6m 24cm rase decking

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29 Mar

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Smethwick - B66

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Decking for area of approx 10X15 ft

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08 Jul

Garden | Decking

Smethwick - B66

Enquiry from: S A

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Home owner Wooden Decking required for front of property Customer will advise area Supplied and Fitted Time scale immediate Contact to Appoint *

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08 Aug

Garden | Decking

Birmingham - B31

Enquiry from: William I

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Replace elevated wooden decking in back garden.

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23 Mar

Garden | Decking

Solihull - B90

Enquiry from: Tanmay M

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i would like to level my garden , there is bump and uneven surface is there are you the property owner: owner property type: terrace garden type: back garden work required: lawn/turfing, decking curre...

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29 Jan

Garden | Decking

Bromsgrove - B60

Enquiry from: Graham B

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wooden wheelchair ramp to be removed from decking area and replaced by steps with hand rails.also side rails and posts to be be added to the existing decking. are you the property owner: owner of the ...

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24 Jan

Garden | Decking

Bromsgrove - B60

Enquiry from: Graham B

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wooden wheelchair ramp to be removed from decking area and replaced by steps with hand rails.also side rails and posts to be be added to the existing decking. are you the property owner: owner of the ...

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28 Jul

Garden | Decking

Redditch - B98

Enquiry from: Jayne S

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composite decking installed approximately 5x2.5m. square shape in front of patio. this is not my address, doin* this on behalf of friend. please contact me by e mail only. are you the property owner:...

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14 Jul

Garden | Decking

Bromsgrove - B60

Enquiry from: Sharon T

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small decking area in small walled 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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31 Oct

Garden | Decking

Redditch - B97

Enquiry from: Bridget S

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

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14 Aug

Garden | Decking

Kidderminster - DY11

Enquiry from: Kathy T

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customer in kidderminster areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for wooden decking.confirmed interest via sms and email at 10/08/2021 11:55.please call to ar...

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21 Jun

Garden | Decking

Solihull - B93

Enquiry from: SAMANTHA M

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there is decking to the rear of the house, that hasn't been maintained very well. please can you quote on having the stripped, stained and treated. this is a rental property and we are the tenants ar...

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30 May

Garden | Decking

Bromsgrove - B61

Enquiry from: Neil P

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supply and fit decking to small area in rear 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 t...

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25 May

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Bromsgrove - B61

Enquiry from: Neil P

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supply and fit decking to small area in rear 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 t...

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21 May

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Bromsgrove - B61

Enquiry from: Neil P

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supply and fit decking to small area in rear 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 t...

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01 Sep

Garden | Decking

Birmingham - B38

Enquiry from: Denise 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 what level of servic...

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17 May

Garden | Decking

Redditch - B98

Enquiry from: Carol R

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached other forms: wooden decking agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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01 Sep

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Solihull - B91

Enquiry from: Farah S

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FAQs

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 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.
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 maintenance will a wooden deck need?

Properly installed wooden decking will not need a lot of maintenance. Most manufacturers recommend regularly brushing leaves and dirt off the deck, and a yearly cleaning and staining procedure. This will keep the wood in the best condition. Fluids and treatments are readily available from all DIY shops and stores.

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