Wooden Decking in South Croydon

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Wooden Decking in South Croydon

Wooden decking is an increasingly prevalent 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 with the help of outside 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 virtually any size or shape to match any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can create a stunning effect. Wooden decking is fairly easy to install and causes minimal 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 able to take the load of any furniture or plants that you want to use on the decking. There is a array of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Commonly decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which generally involves yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become more popular for use in wooden decking as they are stronger and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in South Croydon

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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Prices based on actual Wooden decking costs for South Croydon, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in South Croydon 2025

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

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South Croydon

South Croydon is an area in Greater London, just one mile to the south of central Croydon, accompanied by a population of 70,000. It is part of the Surrey County plus helps to make up the Borough of Croydon, in which it shares its name. Having a wide array of home owners in need of improvements to their house in the South Croydon region, be sure to exclusively use vetted companies in order to get good value for money by comparing and contrasting quotations.

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JM Fencing and Landscaping

89 review(s)
Based: in Farnham, GU10 1FD

Mitchell Landscaping have been established for 10 years, offering quality advice and services in landscaping, Gardening and Fencing. We pride ourselves in offering a prompt, efficient service and are always conscious of our customers needs. I alw...

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Brigitte R., GU15
5

Garden | Decking in Camberley

Nice guy who I will contact again once if we decide to go ahead with the project.

Stoneartuk LTD

14 review(s)
Based: in London, HA5 3TA

Hi my name is Martin from stone art uk ltd we are a local run landscaping company within the Pinner area we specialise in all types of driveways and patios please do not hesitate to visit us at are website or give us a call .

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Bob A., GU15
3

Garden | Decking in Camberley

no-price

Surbiton Landscaping

56 review(s)
Based: in Kingston upon thames, KT6 4JX

Surbiton landscaping and building services in business since 1999 very professional run, family Business that takes pride in their work

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Paul M., GU2
5

Garden | Decking in Guildford

Friendly, knowledgeable and got the job done on time. Thanks

Advanced Tree and Landscaping Services

15 review(s)
Based: in Watford, WD24 7LS

Tree surgery services also avaliable Find us on Thomson local and Google

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Michael F., HA8
4

Garden | Decking in Edgware

The job was well done, some of the finishing could have been better

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11 Jul

Garden | Decking

South Croydon - CR2

Enquiry from: Ranjini R

Start Date: Immediate

i would like someone to come over to take measurement and give me a quote for decking - back of my patio. its quite small and would like to get rid of the conservatory which is taking quite a lot of ...

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29 Sep

Garden | Decking

South Croydon - CR2

Enquiry from: Jill O

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: extending a patio,also tidying up a messy area and putting a new shed up

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25 Aug

Garden | Decking

South Croydon - CR2

Enquiry from: Carol P

Start Date: Immediate

20 foot hedge needed trimming and shaped. in rear garden. must be disposed of properly too. are you the property owner: owner property type: semi detached do you have a: small garden garden type: back...

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24 Jun

Garden | Decking

South Croydon - CR2

Enquiry from: Kwamina D

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Decking

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15 Mar

Garden | Decking

South Croydon - CR2

Enquiry from: Darren G

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Back garden landscaping: Composite deck to area approx. 5ft x 6ft Composite sta...

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06 May

Garden | Decking

South Croydon - CR2

Enquiry from: Vicky C

Start Date: Less than one month

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Time scale: Less than one month Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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06 Aug

Garden | Decking

South Croydon - CR2

Enquiry from: Suraj N

Start Date: Immediate

Home Owner Wooden Decking Supplied and Fitted Please call to appoint

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05 Apr

Garden | Decking

Hounslow - TW3

Enquiry from: Saima C

Start Date: Immediate

mrs requested quotes for garden maintenance from a landscaper around hounslow. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information b...

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19 Oct

Garden | Decking

Hampton - TW12

Enquiry from: Sally B

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: re-laying existing stone slabs, repaint decking and repair to roof of wood...

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11 May

Garden | Decking

Walton-on-Thames - KT12

Enquiry from: Dalan B

Start Date: Immediate

wooden decking to be installed on top of existing crazy paving, at back/side of house and existing patio. estimated area to be 35 square metres. are you the property owner: owner of the property prope...

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05 Apr

Garden | Decking

Twickenham - TW2

Enquiry from: Vanessa S

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Hi, Just bought our first home and garden is not in a useable state. Ideal...

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10 Oct

Garden | Decking

Feltham - TW13

Enquiry from: Tharanya P

Start Date: Immediate

brand new pond installation are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached garden type: back garden do you have a design: yes, i have created a design myself work requi...

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13 Sep

Garden | Decking

Sunbury-on-Thames - TW16

Enquiry from: Fam S

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: fencing paving landscape gardening

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25 Jul

Garden | Decking

Hounslow - TW3

Enquiry from: Jacqueline C

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: providing composite decking area, replenishing stones one side, some plant...

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05 Apr

Garden | Decking

Isleworth - TW7

Enquiry from: Farah K

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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30 Dec

Garden | Decking

Teddington - TW11

Enquiry from: Judith D

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Renewal of the railway sleepers around pond Are you the property owner: Owner Gard...

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02 Oct

Garden | Decking

Twickenham - TW2

Enquiry from: Amanda J

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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14 Jul

Garden | Decking

Hampton - TW12

Enquiry from: Atef G

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Some wood decking and fencing

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08 Jul

Garden | Decking

East Molesey, West Molesey - KT8

Enquiry from: Sue R

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Owner Property Type: Terrace Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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01 Jul

Garden | Decking

Walton-on-Thames - KT12

Enquiry from: P P

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Work description: 1. Decking (7MX3M) 21SQM with one step 2. Grass landscape (10MX5M) 50SQM with pla...

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FAQs

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.
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.
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