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Wooden Decking in St Ives

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 areas which you can use year round by adding additional heating and illumination. Wooden decking is usually fitted 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 accommodate any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can create a stunning effect. Wooden decking is relatively easy to install and causes little 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 able to take the weight 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. Often decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which commonly involves 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 St Ives

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 St Ives 2024

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

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11 Aug

Garden | Decking

St. Ives - PE27

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16 Mar

Garden | Decking

St. Ives - PE27

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: pruning, flower beds, edging grass, repairing wood decking, small amount slab l...

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28 Jan

Garden | Decking

St. Ives - PE27

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Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Other Forms: 92 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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01 Mar

Garden | Decking

Huntingdon - PE26

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customer in the huntingdon 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 ...

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05 Feb

Garden | Decking

Huntingdon - PE29

Enquiry from: Paul W

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clearance of trees and re laying seating area etc on a raised terrace are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached roughly the size of your garden: 11-20 m2 garden...

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03 Feb

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB1

Enquiry from: Emma S

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customer in cambridge areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for wooden decking.confirmed interest via telephone, sms and email at 03/02/2023 15:19.please cal...

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28 Sep

Garden | Decking

Ely - CB6

Enquiry from: Gary E

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decking pathway and sun deck(4m square) preferably composite in material. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and d...

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14 Jun

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB23

Enquiry from: Marcelino G

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customer made an online enquiry for wooden decking and confirmed on email they would like a call with a carpenter to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the property...

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10 Jun

Garden | Decking

Ely - CB6

Enquiry from: Chris K

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looking for quote to: - take down and dispose of summer house - lay down decking - put up wooden gazebo (from supplied pack) - paint/treat gazebo wood - paint/treat/repair fencing and gate are you th...

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03 Jun

Garden | Decking

St. Neots - PE19

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garden sorted out. made safer for children are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace roughly the size of your garden: unsure garden type: back garden do you have a de...

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03 May

Garden | Decking

Huntingdon - PE28

Enquiry from: Caroline D

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homeowner garden decking supplied and fitted please call to appoint

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26 Apr

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Huntingdon - PE28

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homeowner garden decking supplied and fitted please call to appoint

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19 Apr

Garden | Decking

St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: James H

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looking for decking to be fitted in back garden 7m by 3m are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call ...

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11 Apr

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Ely - CB6

Enquiry from: Marilyn M

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i need my decking dismantled taken away and replaced, it is 20 years old and collapsing are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require:...

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18 Jan

Garden | Decking

Huntingdon - PE29

Enquiry from: Erlinda C

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replacement decking and summer house repair 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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04 Sep

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB4

Enquiry from: Liz B

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Some clearance, design, landscaping, decking, planting

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07 Aug

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB23

Enquiry from: Natalie C

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i would like a free no-onligation work in my small to medium size garden. this will probably be for weed removal and re-turfing. are you the property owner: owner property type: terrace garden type: ...

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05 Aug

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB2

Enquiry from: Paul C

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supply and fit first floor roof terrace with hardwood decking. total area 23 square metres. pedestal risers to be laid on roof spaced for structural strength of sub-frame. construct a timber sub-frame...

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13 Jul

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Huntingdon - PE28

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19 Apr

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB3

Enquiry from: Ce L

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1. remove 12sqm turf; 2. lay 6 pieces of 450x450 slabs; 3. lay 12sqm decking; 4. install raised flower bed with an integrated bench. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: s...

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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 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 to lay decking?
Laying simple, ground-level decking may sound intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. With careful planning and preparation, you can lay decking that you’ll be proud to show off to neighbours, family and friends. Here are a few tips to get you started. Plan carefully Draw out a plan, to scale, on paper. This will help you to know how many boards you’ll need and ensure that you don’t end up having to cut anything to fit. Prepare the area Measure out the site according to your plan and hammer a peg into each corner, then tie string around each peg to help you see what you’re working with. If you’re not laying on existing slabs, dig into the ground, lifting out turf if it’s there, and check that the site is level. Then add concrete slabs for more stability or lay weed-control fabric over the ground and cover with gravel to further prevent weed growth. Build your sub-frame Since a lot of people ask this, we’ve got a more detailed guide in the FAQ below. Lay your deck boards
  1. Start in one corner of the sub-frame and position the first board across the inner joists. You want the deck board in the opposite direction to the inner joists, ensuring that it’s flush with the frame. Position any end-to-end joins between the deck boards halfway across an inner joist so you can screw both boards into the joist for stability. Make sure you keep a gap of between 5-8mm to allow for expansion of the wood.
  2. Begin to screw your deck boards to the joists. You’ll need to secure the deck board to every joist is covers along your deck frame. Use two screws for every joist. Mark where you’re going to add your screws, ensuring that they are at least 15mm from the end of the board and 20mm from the outside edges. Drill pilot holes for the screws, being careful to only drill through the deck board and not the joist. Then screw the decking screws into the holes.
  3. Continue to screw in the deck boards, ensuring you leave the correct expansion gap. You can stagger the deck board joins across the deck for more strength.
  4. Sand down any cut ends if you need to before applying decking preserver to protect the timber from rotting.
Although this is a simplified set of instructions, it’s enough for you to see whether you want to attempt to lay decking yourself – and if you don’t, you can get in touch with professionals who will be happy to give you a quote.

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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