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Wooden Decking in Taunton

Wooden decking is an increasingly fashionable choice for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable spaces which can be used year round by installing additional heating and illumination. Wooden decking is often 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 any size or shape to complement any area. Curved designs or large areas connected by pathways can produce a stunning effect. Wooden decking is reasonably easy to install and causes minimal disruption, especially when compared to other possibilities like patio or paving. It could 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 load of any furniture or plants that you want to use on the decking. There is a choice of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Commonly decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which commonly involves yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming popular for use in wooden decking as they are stronger and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Taunton

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 Taunton 2025

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

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Taunton

Taunton is the county town of Somerset, which is located in the southwest of England. The town has a total population of 61,400, making it the most significant town in Somerset and features more than 1,000 years of military and religious history. Taunton forms over fifty percent of the Taunton Deane district, that has a populace of 109,000 and consists of the town of Wellington. For any property enhancement plans you could be thinking about in Taunton, be sure you make use of reputable firms and get the best price for the work you'd like carried out.

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01 Aug

Garden | Decking

Taunton - TA2

Enquiry from: Gail T

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decking outside, over a stream, constructed 15 years ago, done extremely well, but today, with the help of the family, some of it showing rot. we have bought some new decking boards to replace some o...

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06 Feb

Garden | Decking

Taunton - TA2

Enquiry from: Philip P

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replace existing decking, which has rotted in places. 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 app...

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15 Jul

Garden | Decking

Taunton - TA1

Enquiry from: Paula R

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need trim down and cutting grass front garden very small back garden medium size and all garden rubbish to be remove garden type: back garden, front garden work required: lawn/turfing, paving, decking...

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15 Jul

Garden | Decking

Taunton - TA1

Enquiry from: Paula R

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customer made an enquiry for wooden decking and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a landscaper.mrs lives in the taunton area and would like a call to discuss options.see below...

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16 Mar

Garden | Decking

Taunton - TA2

Enquiry from: Marc B

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we would like some decking and a canopy fitted in our primnary school ( west monkton primary school ). could you please come over and quote for us please? cheers marc are you the property owner: owner...

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14 Mar

Garden | Decking

Taunton - TA1

Enquiry from: Michelle D

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our decking is very slippery outside our back door area. We urgently need it cleaned as this is a supported house for young Mom's and their Babies/pregnant. Please could we have a quote and timeframe ...

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18 May

Garden | Decking

Taunton - TA3

Enquiry from: Catherine M

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi detached Other Forms: 18, 92 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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25 Apr

Garden | Decking

Taunton - TA4

Enquiry from: Patrick H

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We wish to replace and extend existing patio with decking, preferably composite/plastic

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02 May

Garden | Decking

Ilminster - TA19

Enquiry from: Sonny K

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patio extended, fake grass installed and possibly decking are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: detached roughly the size of your garden: unsure garden type: back garden ...

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04 Jul

Garden | Decking

Bridgwater - TA6

Enquiry from: Mark S

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decking from new patio doors to back door then decking at a slightly lower level further out . deck to be in-between kitchen, back of house and next door house walls. about 6m × 3.5m are you the prop...

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19 Jan

Garden | Decking

Langport - TA10

Enquiry from: Victoria D

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along garage wall about 12 foot coming out 10 are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoin...

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16 May

Garden | Decking

Wellington - TA21

Enquiry from: Marilyn N

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Renew decking outside the back door size approx. 9ft x 10ft Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: 1...

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28 Aug

Garden | Decking

Bridgwater - TA6

Enquiry from: Sally H

Start Date: Less than one month

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: At present the whole area is decked.We would like all the original decking...

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22 Jul

Garden | Decking

Bridgwater - TA7

Enquiry from: Adam S

Start Date: Less than one month

Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Terrace Other Forms: 18, 92 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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01 Jun

Garden | Decking

Bridgwater - TA7

Enquiry from: Pam D

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Work description: grass cutting hedge tiding up

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08 Apr

Garden | Decking

Bridgwater - TA6

Enquiry from: Tatjana Z

Start Date: Immediate

Complite decking kit 3 x 4.2

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16 Jun

Garden | Decking

Wellington - TA21

Enquiry from: Deborah J

Start Date: Immediate

Wooden decking area 9 ft x 13 ft over existing concrete patio base

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30 May

Garden | Decking

Bridgwater - TA6

Enquiry from: C

Start Date: Immediate

Wooden deck laying, half garden. (L)28ft x (W)7.5ft

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16 Apr

Garden | Decking

Bridgwater - TA6

Enquiry from: Shaun F

Start Date: Immediate

looking for decking to be done 5 x 4 meters in a garden - Estimated Service Date: 27/05/2016 - Estimated Decking Area (sq ft): 5x4 m - Reason for Request: To get quotes and then choose a decking compa...

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10 Feb

Garden | Decking

Bridgwater - TA6

Enquiry from: Rick W

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Full rear garden quote leaving the garden path where it is. Garden isn't massive either New build address 25 Belgravia Drive, Bridgwater Looking for cost at this time Many Thanks Are ...

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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 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 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 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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