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Wooden Decking in Southam

Wooden decking is an increasingly fashionable option for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful areas which you can use year round by installing outside heating and lighting. Wooden decking is often 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 any size or shape to complement any area. Curved designs or large areas connected by pathways can create a striking effect. Wooden decking is relatively quick to install and causes minimal disruption, especially in comparison to alternatives like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is critical however to make certain 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 variety of types of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Typically decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which generally includes yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming more popular for use in wooden decking as they are stronger and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Southam

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 Southam 2024

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

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Southam

Southam is a small market community as well as civil parish in the Stratford-on-Avon area of Warwickshire, England. Southam is situated on the River Stowe (called 'The Brook' by several citizens), which streams from Napton-on-the-Hill as well as signs up with Warwickshire's River Itchen at Stoneythorpe, simply outside the town. The town has to do with 7 1/2 miles (12 kilometres) east of Leamington Spa, about 10 miles (16 km) from Rugby as well as Daventry, 13 miles (21 km) south of Coventry and 14 miles (23 km) north of Banbury. The 2001 census recorded a parish population of 6,509, boosting to 6,567 at the 2011 Census.

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27 Nov

Garden | Decking

Southam - CV47

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Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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25 Mar

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Daventry - NN11

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wooden balcony at rear is partly rotten. quote for repairs please? are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck pleas...

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22 Aug

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Daventry - NN11

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existing decking now past its sell by date. it is a large area with different levels. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: su...

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23 Jun

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Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37

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current decking is rotten and needs to be replaced. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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15 Jun

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Warwick - CV35

Enquiry from: Paul S

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replace existing decking. approx size 30 sqm. 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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05 Jun

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Leamington Spa - CV31

Enquiry from: Judith P

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low decking beside 7 m of sliding doors - about 6 inches above ground. adjacent edge 3metres long. we want a curve from one end to another. no steps of rails are you the property owner: relative of o...

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25 May

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Warwick - CV34

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customer in the warwick 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 pro...

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19 May

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Leamington Spa - CV31

Enquiry from: Judith P

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low decking beside 7 m of sliding doors - about 6 inches above ground. adjacent edge 3metres long. we want a curve from one end to another. no steps of rails are you the property owner: relative of o...

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09 May

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Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37

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roughly 6m x 5m raised deck is showing serious signs of decay. need to find solution to partial replacement (deck, frame and liner) or total rebuild - in a budget! are you the property owner: relative...

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21 Apr

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Leamington Spa - CV32

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old decking removed and new patio area plus path and gazebo area are you the property owner: owner of the property roughly the size of your garden: 0-10 m2 property type: semi detached garden type: ba...

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12 Mar

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Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37

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rip out old decking and install new 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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10 Mar

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Rugby - CV23

Enquiry from: Stanley A

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need to landscape and slabs up to half way through our garden are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached roughly the size of your garden: unsure garden type: back garde...

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15 Jul

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Rugby - CV22

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: semi detached work description: small decking area are you the property owner: owner of the property what le...

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14 Jul

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Leamington Spa - CV31

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would like a small area of the garden decked with a step leading onto it possible a safety gate around it are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached what level o...

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20 Jun

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Banbury - OX15

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decking install 6m x 5m back garden on a small slope 30cm. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call t...

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14 Jun

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Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37

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large decking to go over the existing patio. the space is around 5m x 5m but we would like an extra section under the laundry window. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: ...

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29 May

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Leamington Spa - CV33

Enquiry from: Steve B

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need decking and pergola installed 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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11 May

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Rugby - CV21

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garden currently being sorted but the decking firm have let our gardner down at the last moment. so looking for availability (and reasonable prices) for supply and fitting of three decking areas- tota...

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29 Apr

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Leamington Spa - CV32

Enquiry from: Cheng C

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whole decking replacement, about 2m*7m 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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26 Apr

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Banbury - OX17

Enquiry from: Ian S

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FAQs

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 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 build a raised deck?
Building a raised deck will take some time and is trickier than laying standard decking at ground level, but if you want to build decking on a slope or uneven ground it’s the best way to do it. If you do your research and follow instructions, you and a friend or family member can build a raised deck over a few days. Here’s a simplified guide of the steps you’ll need to take. Plan carefully It’s best to plan your raised deck by drawing it to scale on paper before you go and get supplies. This will help avoid wastage and making more cuts to timber than necessary. Prepare the area Prepare the area according to the instructions we give in the FAQ ‘How to lay decking’. However, because you’re building a raised deck, you’ll need to add posts:
  1. Place a post in the corner of the frame you created with the pegs and string. Measure and mark out 100mm from each side.
  2. Dig out this soil to a depth of 700mm (watch out for cables or pipes). You should have a 300 x 300mm hole. Repeat for the other 3 corners.
  3. Using a brick bolster, split a concrete block in two. Put a section of the block in each hole.
  4. Get a length of post longer than you need and place one in each hole. You can cut it down later.
  5. Create props on each post to hold them in place until you’re ready to add a cement mix. Check that they’re level. When you’re happy that they are, secure them in place with a concrete mix, making sure you create a slope in the concrete so that rainwater runs away from each post. When the concrete is set, remove the props.
  6. Create a string line around each corner post and find the centre point between each. Place a timber batten at each point, ensuring that they’re not spaced any more than 1500mm apart.
Make the outer frame
  1. Working from the corner where the deck will be at its highest above ground level, measure and mark on the post where the highest part of the frame will be.
  2. Measure from the far side of one post to the opposite and cut sections of joist to size. Line up a piece of joist with the mark you made and temporarily secure it. Factor in a 2mm fall for every metre of decking so rainwater can run off.
  3. Secure the frame to the other corner post, ensuring it’s at the right level. Do this for every side of the outer frame.
  4. Using 100mm coach screws with washers hanging on the end, secure each end of the four sections of frame.
  5. Mark out where the centre of the support posts will be and secure all of these posts to the frame, except the centre post.
  6. Add your central support joists. These should run in the same direction as the deck boards will run. You’ll need to measure from the inside of the frame on one side to the inside of the frame on the opposite side. Attach the joist in the same way as you did for the other posts. Repeat so the centre post is in between two sections of frame and secure the posts with concrete.
  7. Trim down all the posts to the correct height using a saw.
  8. Add your weed-control fabric and weigh down with gravel across the entire area.
Add your joists
  1. Measure 400mm from the centre of the outer frame and mark a line. This will be where the first joist is positioned. Repeat at 400mm intervals down the length of the frame – if the last one will be more than 400mm, add another joist to create enough support.
  2. Attach a joist hanger to each end of the joist.
  3. Place the joist in position so the centre lines up with the 400mm spacer mark.
  4. Secure using external grade screws once you’re happy that the joist is flush with the frame.
Lay your decking boards Refer to our FAQ on how to lay decking to see how you should attach your decking boards. Remember: Always treat cut ends and pilot holes with decking preservative to keep your decking in good condition for as long as possible. Building a raised deck isn’t a straightforward task. If you’d rather leave it to the professionals, get a range of quotes to help you get the best price and a high quality finish.
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.
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