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Wooden Decking in Wantage

Wooden decking is an increasingly common choice for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very elegant areas that can be used year round with the help of additional heating and light. Wooden decking is often installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking can come in virtually any size or shape to accommodate any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can produce a striking effect. Wooden decking is fairly simple to install and causes minimal disruption, especially in comparison to alternate options like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is vital however to make certain that your wooden decking is structurally sound and capable of taking the weight of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a choice of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Typically decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which typically will involve yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming more popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Wantage

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 Wantage 2025

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

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Wantage

Wantage is a market town as well as civil parish in the Vale of the White Horse in the English area of Oxfordshire. The community gets on Letcombe Creek, regarding 8 miles (13 kilometres) south-west of Abingdon, 10 miles (16 km) west of Didcot, 15 miles (24 kilometres) south-west of Oxford and 14 miles (23 km) north north-west of Newbury. Historically component of Berkshire, it is notable as the birth place of King Alfred the Great in 849. In 1974 the location carried out by Berkshire County Council was considerably lowered, and Wantage, alike with various other regions South of the River Thames, entered into a significantly enlarged Oxfordshire. According to the 2011 Census, the community has a long-term resident population of around 11,327 individuals. Wantage consists of the suburban areas of Belmont to the west and also Charlton to the east. The Edgehill Springs increase in between Manor Road as well as Spike Lodge Farms and the Letcombe Brook moves through the town. There is a big market square having a statuary of King Alfred, bordered by shops some with 18th-century fronts. In current years, some considerable real estate advancements have actually been created. In 2006, a business advancement started construction with a supermarket as an emphasis. This supermarket is dual the dimension of the previous one as well as was meant to have a substantial effect on the town by drawing even more visitors from provincial villages. The influence was projected as being positive, focused on preventing the community becoming a commuter community and also maintaining some commercial activity. In 2014, Wantage was nominated for the Federal government's Great British High Street Award wherein Wantage won the honor for Britain's Best Town Centre, defeating several other towns nominated for the award. For all of your house improvements, be sure to identify reliable experts in Wantage to ensure of quality.

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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

no-price

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

Lenthall Landscapes

1 review(s)
Based: in Hook, RG27 8EX

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Brigitte R., GU15
5

Garden | Decking in Camberley

Very impressed as Oliver also brought a roofer with him to discuss the whole project of taking the roof off the garage t...

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20 Feb

Garden | Decking

Wantage - OX12

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Advice on what to do with front and back garden. Possible slate chippings in th...

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14 Jul

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Wantage - OX12

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The decking is going to be two tier around a hot tub. There are also the following points to note:nn1.The decking will cover a man hole so we will need an access hatch in the event that we need to acc...

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05 Jun

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Newbury - RG20

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mr requested quotes for wooden decking from a carpenter around newbury. 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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03 Apr

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Newbury - RG14

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supply and install basic decking in area approx 12/14 sq mtrs are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please...

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28 Mar

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Newbury - RG14

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27 Mar

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Hungerford - RG17

Enquiry from: Sam U

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weeding/clearing (inc. some bamboo) hedge trim borders and end of garden, small area of fencing rear/corner, possibly lay decking or similar at end of garden are you the property owner: owner property...

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10 Mar

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Newbury - RG14

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06 Feb

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Swindon - SN3

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30 Sep

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Oxford - OX2

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decking required on balcony are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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12 Jul

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Bampton, Burford, Carterton - OX18

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27 Jun

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Witney - OX29

Enquiry from: Ysobel D

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hi, we are looking to have a new deck put in. approx 3m x 12m. can we arrange for a consultation to quote plus info on lead times please? with thanks, ysobel are you the property owner: owner of the p...

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20 May

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Bampton, Burford, Carterton - OX18

Enquiry from: Diane E

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to fit composite decking to garden borders are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: deck only please call to appoint

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06 May

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Oxford - OX2

Enquiry from: Alison C

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repair to existing decking - two or three planks need to be replaced and the whole thing cleaned up and restored. also repair on fence needed (definitely not replacement) are you the property owner: ...

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23 Mar

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Witney - OX29

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08 Mar

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Faringdon - SN7

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04 Mar

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Swindon - SN6

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28 Jun

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Abingdon - OX14

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Tree cutting, neigbous trees overhanging our garden, new fence, renew deck...

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25 Jun

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Bampton, Burford, Carterton - OX18

Enquiry from: Tina R

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

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25 Feb

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Faringdon - SN7

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FAQs

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.
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 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.
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