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Wooden Decking in West Calder

Wooden decking is an increasingly prevalent choice for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable spaces which can be used year round by installing additional heating and lighting. 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 can come in any size or shape to accommodate any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can create an attractive effect. Wooden decking is relatively quick to install and causes minimal disruption, particularly in comparison to other possibilities like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is critical however to make 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. Commonly decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which usually requires yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming more popular for use in wooden decking as they are stronger and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in West Calder

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 West Calder 2025

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

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West Calder

West Calder is a community in West Lothian, Scotland, situated 4 miles west of Livingston. The town was a crucial centre for the oil shale economic situation in the 19th and also 20th Centuries. West Calder has its very own railway station. The bordering villages that take the town's name in their address - Polbeth, Addiewell, Loganlea, Harburn and Westwood - detail the area that this town encompasses, and they all have actually played an integral part in the background of the community in addition to West Lothian. It is likewise one of the most northern centre of the Dogs Depend on, carefully followed by the brand-new centre at Glasgow. The community is a 10-minute drive from Livingston, which is host to two large shopping center.

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22 Jan

Garden | Decking

West Calder - EH55

Enquiry from: Laura A

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Remove and replace with new decking shed and fence. With a small area of pebble ...

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31 May

Garden | Decking

Shotts - ML7

Enquiry from: Fiona M

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front grass cut and patio strimmed are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace do you have a: large garden garden type: front garden work required: lawn/turfing, path c...

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01 Jun

Garden | Decking

Carluke - ML8

Enquiry from: Keith H

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driveway pressure washed, replacement decking boards and posts, pruning and cutting of some trees and some hard landscaping are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: lar...

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20 May

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH54

Enquiry from: Susan M

Start Date: Immediate

deck to be cleaned, sanded & restained 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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16 Apr

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH54

Enquiry from: Niku S

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full back garden decking work 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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30 Jan

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH54

Enquiry from: Jacqueline G

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customer in edinburgh area has requested that we arrange quotes for their wooden decking project.mrs are considering various options and would like to discuss with a carpenter directly.please call to ...

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21 Jun

Garden | Decking

Salvesen Crescent - EH47

Enquiry from: Edward H

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customer made an online enquiry for wooden decking and confirmed on sms and email they would like a call with a landscaper to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the...

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25 Apr

Garden | Decking

Balerno, Currie, Edinburgh, Juniper Green - EH14

Enquiry from: Leslie H

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already have decking 10ft x 8ft 5 years old has been stained so many times needs upgrading better quality wood are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of s...

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02 Mar

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH54

Enquiry from: Garry A

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hi there, i would like a garden deck installed and i require a supply and fit professional service to create a composite structured deck area. the size of the decked area would be approx 24ft x 12ft....

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09 Jun

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH54

Enquiry from: Tom G

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: semi detached, work description: require quote for an upgrade to my drive & for new patios. cheers tom. are ...

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07 Nov

Garden | Decking

Oakbank - EH53

Enquiry from: Diane C

Start Date: Less than one month

New decking installed 6.5m x 3.5m Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: Less than one month Please...

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20 Jun

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH13

Enquiry from: Lindsay C

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Remove rockery and replace with wooden decking

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03 Jun

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH48

Enquiry from: Irene M

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

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17 May

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH48

Enquiry from: Irene M

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my back garden landscaped and decking included Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Roughly the size of your garden: Unsure Garden Type: Back garden Do you have a...

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09 May

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH54

Enquiry from: Sri P

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: I am looking for someone to put in a Trampoline and make the remaining garden m...

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25 Feb

Garden | Decking

Balerno, Currie, Edinburgh, Juniper Green - EH14

Enquiry from: Dalvina K

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Decking slabbing wooden fence and gate

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15 Feb

Garden | Decking

Balerno, Currie, Edinburgh, Juniper Green - EH14

Enquiry from: Kenny M

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Decking maintenance. Cleaning and oiling existing decking and replacing ...

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27 Jul

Garden | Decking

Halmyre Mains - EH46

Enquiry from: Karen C

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18 Jul

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH54

Enquiry from: David B

Start Date: Immediate

I need x 30 deck boards 2 meters long or cut to size if possible and delivered. Property Type: Detached

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03 Apr

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH54

Enquiry from: James F

Start Date: Immediate

6m2 Wooden Decking

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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 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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