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Wooden Decking in West Midlands

Wooden decking is an increasingly common choice for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very elegant areas which can be used year round by adding additional heating and illumination. Wooden decking is typically fitted in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking can come in any size or shape to match any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can create a striking effect. Wooden decking is fairly quick to install and causes little disruption, especially in comparison to alternate options like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is vital however to be certain that your wooden decking is structurally sound and capable of taking the load of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a choice of types of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Generally decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which typically requires annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming popular for use in wooden decking as they are stronger and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in West Midlands

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 West Midlands, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in West Midlands 2024

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

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West Midlands

West Midlands is among only nine official regions in England. It has the 2nd most inhabited UK city, Birmingham, the city of Wolverhampton and larger towns such as Dudley, Walsall, West Bromwich and Solihull. The West Midlands region boasts a populace of over 5 million and also houses the UK's largest river, the River Severn. The area accounts for almost 11% of England's full populace, with nearly 50% in the county of West Midlands. Get the most from your West Midlands home and work with reliable tradespeople for your upcoming project.

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08 Aug

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Birmingham - B31

Enquiry from: William I

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Replace elevated wooden decking in back garden.

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15 May

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Birmingham - B29

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regular maintainence of a medium size suburban garden, lawn mowing, weeding, pruning in selly oak birmingham are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached do you ha...

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23 Mar

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Solihull - B90

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i would like to level my garden , there is bump and uneven surface is there are you the property owner: owner property type: terrace garden type: back garden work required: lawn/turfing, decking curre...

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22 Mar

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Walsall - WS8

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homeowner garden decking supplied and fitted please contact to appoint

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22 Sep

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Birmingham - B13

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hi, i would like to arrange a quote for a garden decking at my property in moseley. it would involve 3.4m x 6.0m in treated pine/spruce/ceder. there would be one step needed to rear door otherwise a ...

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18 Sep

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Birmingham - B13

Enquiry from: James B

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hi, i would like to arrange a quote for a garden decking at my property in moseley. it would involve 3.4m x 6.0m in treated pine/spruce/ceder. there would be one step needed to rear door otherwise a ...

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07 Jul

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Walsall - WS2

Enquiry from: Andy L

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decking installation from rear of house into garden 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...

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06 Jul

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Solihull - B36

Enquiry from: Rija H

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hi, need quotation on decking. the size is approximately 5.75m x 410m. are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck plea...

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22 Jun

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Oldbury - B68

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replace old decking. on raised patio. appointment 10f x 20f are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please...

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19 Jun

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Oldbury - B68

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replace old decking. on raised patio. appointment 10f x 20f are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please...

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13 Jun

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Oldbury - B68

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replace old decking. on raised patio. appointment 10f x 20f are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please...

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10 Jun

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Solihull - B36

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hi, need quotation on decking. the size is approximately 5.75m x 410m. are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck plea...

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08 Jun

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Wolverhampton - WV4

Enquiry from: Harj D

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decking on small area of the garden

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23 May

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Wolverhampton - WV4

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Decking or slabs in garden area

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21 May

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Wolverhampton - WV11

Enquiry from: Christopher M

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i just want a small area in my back garden with some decking so i can put a gazebo up on it are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you ...

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03 May

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Sutton Coldfield - B76

Enquiry from: Eileen K

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homeowner garden decking supplied and fitted please call to appoint

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02 May

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Wolverhampton - WV11

Enquiry from: Trevor C

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require price to supply and fit decking for an area 6 meters x 4 .5 meters. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply ...

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27 Apr

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Sutton Coldfield - B76

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Homeowner Garden Decking Supplied and fitted Please call to appoint

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20 Apr

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Wolverhampton - WV6

Enquiry from: Lee E

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require a raised decked area fitted size 3.7 x 2m. ideally with composite deck boards for easy of maintenance. base is currently block paved so no issues with foundations. will require a glass balustr...

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11 Apr

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Sutton Coldfield - B74

Enquiry from: Pradeep S

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extend the current deck. extension size is 3.6mx1.2m. it is a raised deck about 2 ft from the ground. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of servi...

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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 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.
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 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.

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