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Wooden Decking in Suffolk

Wooden decking is an increasingly popular option for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very elegant spaces which can be used year round with the addition of outside heating and illumination. Wooden decking is typically 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 virtually any size or shape to complement any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can produce an impressive effect. Wooden decking is relatively simple to install and causes little disruption, especially in comparison to alternatives like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is critical however to be certain that your wooden decking is structurally sound and capable of taking the load of any furniture or plants that you want to use on the decking. There is a choice of species of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Typically decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which usually will involve annual 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 Suffolk

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 Suffolk, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Suffolk 2024

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

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Suffolk

Suffolk is a county to the East of England, possessing a populace of 710,000 and bordering Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex. The county town is Ipswich and other major regions include Lowestoft, Bury St Edmunds and Felixstowe. The seaside district has the 8th greatest land area within England, offering a rather low population density of just simply 500 people for each square mile. For all home improvements you're thinking about in Suffolk, compare and contrast vetted tradesmen from throughout the county and get the top price for just about any work you would like completing.

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27 Mar

Garden | Decking

Ipswich - IP9

Enquiry from: Hayley K

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small front garden including ornamental decking are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached roughly the size of your garden: 11-20 m2 garden type: front garden do yo...

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27 Mar

Garden | Decking

Ipswich - IP9

Enquiry from: Hayley K

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customer has a gardening & landscaping project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for wooden decking. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a carpenter.confir...

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17 Sep

Garden | Decking

Brandon - IP27

Enquiry from: Lorraine W

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looking at replacing raised decking with composite decking, building and installing ramp with non slip grips property type: commercial are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) what level o...

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19 May

Garden | Decking

Ipswich - IP8

Enquiry from: Julia F

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small garden tidying, front garden tidying and hedge trimming are you the property owner: owner property type: semi detached do you have a: small garden garden type: back garden, front garden work req...

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30 Apr

Garden | Decking

Bury St. Edmunds - IP28

Enquiry from: Jane A

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we are looking for composite decking at the back of our house are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck plea...

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07 Mar

Garden | Decking

Woodbridge - IP12

Enquiry from: Caroline F

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I would like some decking in my back garden .

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31 Jul

Garden | Decking

Woodbridge - IP12

Enquiry from: Et B

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decking, composite, 4 x 2.5 metres are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: deck only please call to appoint

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10 May

Garden | Decking

Lowestoft - NR32

Enquiry from: Julie S

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current decking area is too large and rotten in places. would like a quote for halving it in size and whether any of it can be saved or not. are you the property owner: owner of the property property ...

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14 Apr

Garden | Decking

Lowestoft - NR33

Enquiry from: Sue C

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replace worn out decking with new 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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24 Mar

Garden | Decking

Ipswich - IP2

Enquiry from: Greg L

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4m x 2.4m deck made with composite boards on a subframe. existing concrete base to work off there is a slight slope. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached wha...

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01 Oct

Garden | Decking

Felixstowe - IP11

Enquiry from: Peter B

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30 square metre decking approx 30 cm above existing concrete base.quote required are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply ...

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12 Jul

Garden | Decking

Stowmarket - IP14

Enquiry from: Tim R

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we bought the house 4 years ago and inherited some decking which is over a binder sewerage system. i think about 10 yeas old. we need to redesign, remove part and make a new section. can you perhaps d...

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01 Jul

Garden | Decking

Stowmarket - IP14

Enquiry from: Tim R

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we bought the house 4 years ago and inherited some decking which is over a binder sewerage system. i think about 10 yeas old. we need to redesign, remove part and make a new section. can you perhaps d...

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23 May

Garden | Decking

Lowestoft - NR32

Enquiry from: Malcolm L

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5.3 x 3.6 metres decking at the bottom of paved area of our garden are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck ...

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19 Apr

Garden | Decking

Ipswich - IP1

Enquiry from: Prachi Y

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i need to install deck .. change patio are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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26 Mar

Garden | Decking

Ipswich - IP2

Enquiry from: Michelle V

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8m length x 2m wide wood decking to be installed at bottom of the garden are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply an...

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24 Mar

Garden | Decking

Haverhill - CB9

Enquiry from: Karen S

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Decking & landscaping including paths

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23 Mar

Garden | Decking

Sudbury - CO10

Enquiry from: Gaynor Y

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mrs requested quotes for wooden decking from a landscaper around sudbury. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information below ...

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21 Mar

Garden | Decking

Ipswich - IP2

Enquiry from: Tanya L

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fitting of composite (only looking for this type of decking) decking on the existing patio - of an area of approx 4 by 4 metres are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detach...

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22 Jan

Garden | Decking

Ipswich - IP6

Enquiry from: Louise S

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i have a first floor balcony of approx 9 sq meters which was tiled over ply. the ply failed and the tiles cracked. we have ripped up the tiles already, i need someone to remove the ply to reveal th...

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FAQs

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 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 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.
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.
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