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Wooden Decking in Southwark

Wooden decking is an increasingly fashionable option for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very elegant spaces which you can use year round with the addition of external 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 inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking is available in virtually any size or shape to fit any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can produce a striking effect. Wooden decking is reasonably simple to install and causes little disruption, particularly in comparison to alternate options like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is vital however to be certain 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 selection of species of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Normally decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which typically includes yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become more popular for use in wooden decking as they are more robust and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Southwark

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 Southwark 2025

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

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Southwark

The London Borough of Southwark in south London, England forms part of Inner London and is connected by bridges across the River Thames to the City of London. It was established in 1965 when three smaller council areas amalgamated under the London Government Act 1963. This incorporated the former area of the Metropolitan Borough of Southwark, the Metropolitan Borough of Camberwell, and also the Metropolitan Borough of Bermondsey. All districts of the area are inside the London postal district.

The borough covers a total area of around 11.14 square miles. To the south are the London Boroughs of Bromley and Croydon. Southwark includes a wide selection of housing, which includes council housing, like the post-Blitz Aylesbury Estate and also the Heygate Estate to supply houses to low-income residents. About 31 percent of householders are owner-occupiers.

The borough is home to several cultural, historical and notable attractions. The Shard, Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, and Borough Market which are the biggest of the venues in Southwark to draw domestic and international tourism. Dulwich hosts the Dulwich Picture Gallery and also the Imperial War Museum in Elephant and Castle.

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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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05 Jul

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London - SE8

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18 May

Garden | Decking

London - SE23

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i would on my garden to be landscaped are you the property owner: owner of the property garden type: back garden do you have a design: no, but i am open to ideas work required: planting, lawn/turfing,...

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13 May

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London - SE23

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29 May

Garden | Decking

London - SE26

Enquiry from: Joyce D

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Are you the property owner: Owner Property Type: Other Other Forms: Fencing Please call to appoint

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10 Sep

Garden | Decking

London - SE19

Enquiry from: Lorena W

Start Date: Less than one month

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Small front garden design Are you the property owner: Owner of the propert...

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21 Aug

Garden | Decking

London - SE26

Enquiry from: Cyril S

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Cut grass and tidy garden decking

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23 Jun

Garden | Decking

London - SE4

Enquiry from: Angelito D

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Are you the property owner: Relative of Owner Property Type: Other What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: Immediate Please call to appoint Please call to appoint

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18 Apr

Garden | Decking

London - SE19

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09 Oct

Garden | Decking

London - SE4

Enquiry from: Emily B

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Installation of decking, small gravel area and fixing of fence post

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10 Jul

Garden | Decking

London - SE1

Enquiry from: Rachael D

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Work description: Regular Maintenance of a roof garden in central London Are you the property owne...

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03 Jul

Garden | Decking

London - SE4

Enquiry from: Simon K

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Wooden decking and garden overhaul: significant weed problem; new lawn, beds and...

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22 May

Garden | Decking

London - SE14

Enquiry from: Melanie C

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I would like someone to check the Wooden Decking, plus the roof stability underneath to ensure that no excess water is damaging. I would also then need someone to scrub back and recoat the decking. ...

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01 May

Garden | Decking

London - SE4

Enquiry from: Hereward F

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Build a deck, approx 6m x 2.5m.

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19 Feb

Garden | Decking

London - SE5

Enquiry from: Brett G

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Full removal and installation of an area of decking. Decking has already been purchased. Fencing may also be required (posts are there, just replacing panels). Are you the property owner: Owner of t...

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16 Jan

Garden | Decking

London - SE23

Enquiry from: Tatyana P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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23 Aug

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London - SE19

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01 Aug

Garden | Decking

London - SE5

Enquiry from: Brett G

Start Date: Less than one month

Replacement of old decking with new. Approx 18 by 11 foot area. I 'think' the supports underneath are sound. Already purchased the decking (50 planks approx 2m long, 14cm wide), just need it installed...

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24 Jul

Garden | Decking

London - SE15

Enquiry from: Christine K

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06 Jul

Garden | Decking

London - SE17

Enquiry from: F

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Expanding decking in the garden.

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19 Jun

Garden | Decking

London - SE19

Enquiry from: Marie P

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12ft by 8.5ft garden terrace needs decking, wrought iron railing needs scraping and painting, new iron gate to be installed also. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi ...

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FAQs

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.
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.

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.
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