Wooden Decking in South East

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Wooden Decking in South East

Wooden decking is an increasingly prevalent choice for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very elegant spaces which you can use year round by installing outside heating and light. Wooden decking is frequently fitted in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking is available in virtually any size or shape to accommodate any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can produce a striking effect. Wooden decking is relatively simple to install and causes minimal disruption, particularly in comparison to alternatives like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is vital however to be sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and capable of taking the weight of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a collection of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Generally decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which typically consists of annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in South East

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

Average price per Wooden decking job in 2025

Avg. price low	Avg. price low £663
Avg. price	Avg. price £2,050
Avg. price high	Avg. price high £3,363

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

Wooden decking installation cost in South East 2025

	Labour cost	£1,050
	Material cost	£375
	Waste removal	£75

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The South East of England is one of the country's nine regions and is also the largest when it comes to population size. The region has around 8.6 million occupants, and although it contains a significant land area, its population density is around 452 people per square kilometre. South East England contains a variety of counties such as Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. The populace has expanded greatly over the last ten years, specifically because of the significant conurbations of regions such as Brighton, Portsmouth, Reading and Southampton. The South East is infamous for higher home prices so keep this value on your property with upgrades from expert tradespeople.

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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

26th March 2021

Garden | Decking in Camberley

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

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

9th January 2021

Garden | Decking in Camberley

no-price

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

23rd August 2022

Garden | Decking in Guildford

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

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Michael F., HA8

8th July 2018

Garden | Decking in Edgware

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

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Brigitte R., GU15

26th March 2021

Garden | Decking in Camberley

Very impressed as Oliver also brought a roofer with him to discuss the whole project of taking the roof off the garage t...

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25 May

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Bognor Regis - PO21

Enquiry from: Jeff G

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mr requested quotes for wooden decking from a carpenter around bognor regis. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information bel...

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19 May

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Ashford - TN24

Enquiry from: Kirsh B

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A sun canopy lean-to with clear roof to cover our patio area and a raised decking floor under it to make it flat to walk out of the 2 French windows. Approx 5m x 4m. You did our neighbours garden at N...

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17 May

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Crawley - RH10

Enquiry from: Clare W

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customer in crawley 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 17/05/2024 16:13.please call to arrange ...

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22 Jan

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Addlestone - KT15

Enquiry from: Jane H

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composite deck for back 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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15 Oct

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Guildford - GU5

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we have recently moved to the area and are looking to have our garden maintained over the winter months. would also like a quote for some potential landscaping please. are you the property owner: owne...

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07 Oct

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Bromley, Keston - BR2

Enquiry from: Jonathan B

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Possible Composite decking in back garden

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14 Jul

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Southampton - SO16

Enquiry from: Roxanna S

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i’d like a gardener to help my mum in the garden for a few hours a week - maintenance, planting, weeding, tidying etc are you the property owner: owner property type: terrace do you have a: small ga...

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18 Jun

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Waterlooville - PO7

Enquiry from: Rajesh P

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complete garden makeover . including cutting grass . partial garden and partial garden to be decked . are you the property owner: owner property type: semi detached do you have a: medium size garden g...

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05 Jun

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Newbury - RG20

Enquiry from: Anthony G

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mr requested quotes for wooden decking from a carpenter around newbury. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information below is...

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01 Jun

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Cranbrook - TN17

Enquiry from: Keith A

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customer in the cranbrook area made an enquiry a couple of projects including wooden decking.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you the p...

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17 May

Garden | Decking

Chatham - ME4

Enquiry from: Pat A

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Repair/replacement of wooden decking in the garden and side of the house. Treat mould in the bathroom/2 bedrooms and paint the bathroom ceiling and 2 bedrooms

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09 May

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Andover - SP10

Enquiry from: Richard F

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approximately 60m squared of composite decking in back garden. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: deck only please call to...

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20 Apr

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Andover - SP10

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08 Apr

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Fareham - PO15

Enquiry from: Clive M

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old rotting decking, uprights and cane fencing (one side only) removed from garden corner and new weather resistant decking system fitted, to include lighting (power cable has been run to existing st...

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03 Apr

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Newbury - RG14

Enquiry from: Peter B

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supply and install basic decking in area approx 12/14 sq mtrs are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please...

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28 Mar

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Newbury - RG14

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27 Mar

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Hungerford - RG17

Enquiry from: Sam U

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weeding/clearing (inc. some bamboo) hedge trim borders and end of garden, small area of fencing rear/corner, possibly lay decking or similar at end of garden are you the property owner: owner property...

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25 Mar

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Sandhurst - GU47

Enquiry from: ANN B

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quote for composite decking in whole back garden to replace broken wooden decking are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply ...

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16 Mar

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Hook - RG27

Enquiry from: Kerry B

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Hi, I am looking to replace my deck, are you able to come round and provide a quote? Thanks

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13 Mar

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Beckenham - BR3

Enquiry from: Debbie G

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hi, i’m moving to ystrad mynach this spring and the house will have a steep garden. i’d like quotes on levelling it please are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: ...

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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.

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

Measure your deck frame and cut to size if necessary.
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.
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.
Fit the coach screws with either a drill driver or socket and ratchet.
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 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.

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
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
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.

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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