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Wooden Decking in Upminster

Wooden decking is an increasingly popular choice for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful spaces which you can use year round by using outside heating and light. Wooden decking is commonly 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 suit any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can produce an impressive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably simple to install and causes minimal disruption, especially in comparison to alternate options like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is vital however to be certain 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 variety of types of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Normally decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which usually involves annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking because they are stronger and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Upminster

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 Upminster 2025

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

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Upminster

Upminster is regarded as a suburban town in east London, England, and a portion of the London Borough of Havering. Found 16.5 miles (26.6 km) east-northeast of Charing Cross, it's on the list of locally important area centres labelled in the London Plan, and comprises several shopping streets and also a substantial residential area.

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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

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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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20 Jun

Garden | Decking

Upminster - RM14

Enquiry from: Aman D

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decking repairs - a few boards to be replaced. we already have the replacement boards. splintered decking to be made safe and sanded down. are you the property owner: owner of the property property t...

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13 Sep

Garden | Decking

Upminster - RM14

Enquiry from: Stephen L

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*homeowner garden decking- 110sqm supplied and fitted please call to appoint are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and...

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03 May

Garden | Decking

Upminster - RM14

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Decking or patio in back garden

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11 Jul

Garden | Decking

London - N9

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24 Mar

Garden | Decking

London - N9

Enquiry from: Bilal T

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: terrace, work description: lawn 6x 8 metres, borders, small decking 2 x 6 metres are you the property owner...

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20 Mar

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London - N9

Enquiry from: Bilal T

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04 Aug

Garden | Decking

London - N16

Enquiry from: Sabrina D

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are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: other other forms: wooden decking agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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09 Feb

Garden | Decking

London - N16

Enquiry from: Sue R

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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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31 Jan

Garden | Decking

London - N17

Enquiry from: Isayas E

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

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23 Jul

Garden | Decking

London - E1

Enquiry from: Nitin J

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Work description: Small garden with small plants to cut

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28 May

Garden | Decking

London - E9

Enquiry from: Moira M

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Clearance decking lawn wooden fence to section off garden

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05 Apr

Garden | Decking

London - E9

Enquiry from: Mohamed O

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Work description: Flooring full services

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26 Mar

Garden | Decking

London - E2

Enquiry from: Jasmine G

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: I got about 40 indoor plants, 4 big patios.

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18 Aug

Garden | Decking

London - E1

Enquiry from: Dilwar H

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02 Jul

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London - N9

Enquiry from: JENNY O

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: REDESIGN THE GARDEN AND LAWN

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26 Jun

Garden | Decking

London - N15

Enquiry from: JOAO V

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22 May

Garden | Decking

London - SE14

Enquiry from: Melanie C

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I would like someone to check the Wooden Decking, plus the roof stability underneath to ensure that no excess water is damaging. I would also then need someone to scrub back and recoat the decking. ...

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25 Apr

Garden | Decking

London - E8

Enquiry from: Maureen R

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Work description: I have a small back garden that i'd like done. On one side i'd like some kind of p...

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FAQs

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 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.
What should I do if my deck or terrace is slippery?

Usually, slipperiness is caused by algae or dirt on top of the deck or terrace. A full cleaning treatment should restore the natural grip of the wood or stone. If slipperiness is a persistent problem, consider installing grip mats in high traffic areas of the deck.

How to make steps for a deck?
Unless you built a ground-level deck, you’re going to need steps to go with it. Check Building Regulations to see if you need to install handrails as well. It’s good practice to:
  • Have a step tread width of 900mm – if you don’t want them that wide, they should be no less than 760mm
  • Add a central step riser to stairs wider than 900mm to prevent them buckling
  • Add a step depth (the vertical distance between each step) of between 150 and 180mm if building your own riser, so the steps are at a comfortable depth
Getting started To build your steps for the deck, you’ll need:
  • Step treads (the actual step themselves)
  • Step risers
  • Coach screws
  • Deck screws
  • Saw
  • Drill
Make the steps for your deck
  1. Make sure the ground where you want to put your steps is level and firm. If it’s not, consider laying concrete or paving slabs to provide a secure surface for your steps to sit so they don’t sink.
  2. Grab some joist off-cuts and cut them to the same width as your step treads. Attach them to the step risers at the top and bottom using countersunk coach screws.
  3. Place the steps against the sub-frame of the deck; if you’ve put slabs down for support, make sure the steps sit in the middle of them. The longest edge of the stair riser should be on the slabs, and the short edge against the deck. Drill pilot holes through the step and sub-frame joist, then screw the step to the sub-frame with more coach screws.
  4. After drilling pilot holes, screw the treads into the risers at each end with deck screws.
  5. If you don’t want gaps between each stair, you can add joist off-cuts or deck boards. Measure the height and depth of the gap, then screw the off-cut or board into the step riser with two screws at each end.
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