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Wooden Decking in Swanley

Wooden decking is an increasingly prevalent option for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful spaces which you can use year round by installing external heating and illumination. Wooden decking is commonly installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth 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 linked by pathways can produce an impressive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably easy to install and causes little disruption, particularly in comparison to alternatives like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is necessary however to make certain that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the weight of any furniture or plants that you would like 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 demand maintenance, which typically involves annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Swanley

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 Swanley, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Swanley 2025

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

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Swanley

Swanley is a community as well as civil parish in the Sevenoaks Area of Kent. It can be found 15 miles southeast of central London, alongside to the Greater London border and within the M25 freeway. Within Kent, Swanley remains in close distance to the parishes of Wilmington, Hextable, Sutton-at-Hone, Hawley, Farringham, Eynsford as well as Crockenhillto. Swanley Town Council makes up the neighborhood council. According to the 2011 demographics, the population included 16,226 inhabitants. Swanley is principally a commuter community; residing on the margins of south eastern London, it is fairly beneficial to the inhabitants working in London as they can be paid the London living wage. It is likewise called a circulation centre, depending greatly on trading through its rail web links to Central London and also its nearness to the M25 motorway. The majority of the community's housing advancement happened in the immediate post-war period and proceeded until the late 1980s. The town additionally undertook much restoration during this time. A brand-new fire terminal was opened up in 1962 and also a message office in 1964. A number of Victorian homes and shops were knocked down to allow the building and construction of a new town centre. Neighborhood services fund the upkeep of flower screens throughout the town, and the Town Council continues to be in charge of the upkeep of lawn brinks. The Town Council bought Swanley Park, an area dispersing over 60 acres of countryside, in order to secure the eco-friendly belt land in between Hextable and also Swanley. There are also several factors of rate of interest that bring in site visitors to the community, such as cafés, a classic songs and also firework occasion and also a New Barn Model train operated by a collection of volunteers. For all of your house upgrades, see to it to utilize credible specialists in Swanley to make particular of quality.

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JM Fencing and Landscaping

89 review(s)
Based: in Farnham, GU10 1FD

Mitchell Landscaping have been established for 10 years, offering quality advice and services in landscaping, Gardening and Fencing. We pride ourselves in offering a prompt, efficient service and are always conscious of our customers needs. I alw...

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Brigitte R., GU15
5

Garden | Decking in Camberley

Nice guy who I will contact again once if we decide to go ahead with the project.

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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08 Jul

Garden | Decking

Swanley - BR8

Enquiry from: Katie H

Start Date: Immediate

Great, what do you need done? Supply and Installation Ok, what size area are you looking to deck? More than 20sq ft Great, what do you need done? Supply and Installation We only need installation of a...

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09 May

Garden | Decking

Swanley - BR8

Enquiry from: Brian W

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Existing decking L shape overall 16sqm raised 53cm with 3 steps down - Estimated Service Date: 01/07/2016 - Estimated Decking Area (sq ft): 16sq metres - Reason for Request: To just have an idea of th...

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21 Feb

Garden | Decking

London - SW8

Enquiry from: Lujun Z

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customer made an online enquiry for wooden decking and confirmed on telephone, sms and email they would like a call with a carpenter to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. a...

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09 Mar

Garden | Decking

Coulsdon - CR5

Enquiry from: Rachel W

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weeding required and potentially more jobs in the future are you the property owner: owner property type: terrace do you have a: medium size garden garden type: back garden, front garden current state...

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14 Aug

Garden | Decking

London - SW2

Enquiry from: Angela R

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

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01 Jul

Garden | Decking

London - SW2

Enquiry from: Cecilia F

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my small garden requires the bushes to be removed, fencing on 2 sides and the main floor area to be properly paved or half decking an half paved. low maintenance design deas are welcome are you the p...

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16 Aug

Garden | Decking

London - SW16

Enquiry from: Mandy H

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace other forms: wooden decking agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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10 Jun

Garden | Decking

London - SW16

Enquiry from: Chris C

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24 May

Garden | Decking

Carshalton - SM5

Enquiry from: Carmen N

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: terrace, work description: some of the wooden boards in the back of the garden needs replacing and i need so...

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26 Apr

Garden | Decking

Carshalton - SM5

Enquiry from: Fern V

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Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi detached Other Forms: Wooden Decking Agreed to receive quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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25 Aug

Garden | Decking

Mitcham - CR4

Enquiry from: Abdul C

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Need a wooden decking in our half Garden. Are you the property owner: Ten...

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16 May

Garden | Decking

Wallington - SM6

Enquiry from: Catherine M

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Lawn taken out made level and replace.create a walkway through the middle with s...

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13 May

Garden | Decking

Mitcham - CR4

Enquiry from: Lavanya B

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Artificial grass Wood decking

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29 Apr

Garden | Decking

London - SW12

Enquiry from: Jack P

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Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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28 Dec

Garden | Decking

Coulsdon - CR5

Enquiry from: Liangjing L

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Change sloped garden to two flat levels

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11 Sep

Garden | Decking

Carshalton - SM5

Enquiry from: Christine L

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Decking and fence coating. Small area dug and covered in pebbles. Weeding

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13 Aug

Garden | Decking

Coulsdon - CR5

Enquiry from: Jo R

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Other Forms: 92, 5 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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24 Apr

Garden | Decking

London - SW16

Enquiry from: Richard K

Start Date: Immediate

Garden Design and Construction Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Roughly the size of y...

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29 Jan

Garden | Decking

London - SW4

Enquiry from: Edward D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Other Forms: 18, 92, 45 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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04 Jul

Garden | Decking

London - SW12

Enquiry from: Dez M

Start Date: Less than one month

Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Terrace Time scale: Less than one month Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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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 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.
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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