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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 2025

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 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.

Will I need safety barriers or balustrades for my decking?

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.

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 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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