Wooden Decking in West Midlands

Obtain Wooden Decking Prices in West Midlands

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

Average price per Wooden decking job in 2024

Avg. price low	Avg. price low £663
Avg. price	Avg. price £1,300
Avg. price high	Avg. price high £1,863

£2000

£1500

£1000

£500

£0

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

Wooden decking searches in September 2024

Choose your search type

No. of estimated projects Estimates by cities and towns

Wooden decking Projects in West Midlands in August 2024

78,324

Requests for quotations in West Midlands in August 2024

0

Requests for Wooden decking quotations in West Midlands in August 2024. 0% change from July 2024.

0

Requests for Wooden decking quotations in Western Midlands in August 2024. 0% change from July 2024.

Source: Numbers calculated based on the search volumes in major search engines

Wooden decking searches in cities and towns near West Midlands August 2024

Wooden decking near you

Choose locations

Towns and Cities in West Midlands Other locations within Western Midlands

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.

Looking for Wooden decking in West Midlands?

Get free quotes from local carpenters

Get free quotes

Wooden decking pros in West Midlands

I am a family runed business professional and efficient for 30 years !

Latest review

Anjuna B., HP14

11th June 2022

Garden | Decking in High Wycombe

All good service. Clean & tidy people. Finishing of the to be improved

Similar Customer Enquiries for Wooden decking in West Midlands

08 Aug

Garden | Decking

Birmingham - B31

Enquiry from: William I

Start Date: Immediate

Replace elevated wooden decking in back garden.

Post a similar request >

15 May

Garden | Decking

Birmingham - B29

Enquiry from: Elaine J

Start Date: Immediate

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...

Post a similar request >

23 Mar

Garden | Decking

Solihull - B90

Enquiry from: Tanmay M

Start Date: Immediate

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...

Post a similar request >

22 Mar

Garden | Decking

Walsall - WS8

Enquiry from: Stuart F

Start Date: Immediate

homeowner garden decking supplied and fitted please contact to appoint

Post a similar request >

22 Sep

Garden | Decking

Birmingham - B13

Enquiry from: James B

Start Date: Immediate

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 ...

Post a similar request >

18 Sep

Garden | Decking

Birmingham - B13

Enquiry from: James B

Start Date: Immediate

Post a similar request >

07 Jul

Garden | Decking

Walsall - WS2

Enquiry from: Andy L

Start Date: Immediate

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...

Post a similar request >

06 Jul

Garden | Decking

Solihull - B36

Enquiry from: Rija H

Start Date: Immediate

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...

Post a similar request >

22 Jun

Garden | Decking

Oldbury - B68

Enquiry from: Peter H

Start Date: Immediate

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...

Post a similar request >

19 Jun

Garden | Decking

Oldbury - B68

Enquiry from: Peter H

Start Date: Immediate

Post a similar request >

13 Jun

Garden | Decking

Oldbury - B68

Enquiry from: Peter H

Start Date: Immediate

Post a similar request >

10 Jun

Garden | Decking

Solihull - B36

Enquiry from: Rija H

Start Date: Immediate

Post a similar request >

08 Jun

Garden | Decking

Wolverhampton - WV4

Enquiry from: Harj D

Start Date: Immediate

decking on small area of the garden

Post a similar request >

23 May

Garden | Decking

Wolverhampton - WV4

Enquiry from: Harj D

Start Date: Immediate

Decking or slabs in garden area

Post a similar request >

21 May

Garden | Decking

Wolverhampton - WV11

Enquiry from: Christopher M

Start Date: Immediate

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 ...

Post a similar request >

03 May

Garden | Decking

Sutton Coldfield - B76

Enquiry from: Eileen K

Start Date: Immediate

homeowner garden decking supplied and fitted please call to appoint

Post a similar request >

02 May

Garden | Decking

Wolverhampton - WV11

Enquiry from: Trevor C

Start Date: Immediate

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 ...

Post a similar request >

27 Apr

Garden | Decking

Sutton Coldfield - B76

Enquiry from: Eileen K

Start Date: Immediate

Homeowner Garden Decking Supplied and fitted Please call to appoint

Post a similar request >

20 Apr

Garden | Decking

Wolverhampton - WV6

Enquiry from: Lee E

Start Date: Immediate

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...

Post a similar request >

11 Apr

Garden | Decking

Sutton Coldfield - B74

Enquiry from: Pradeep S

Start Date: Immediate

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...

Post a similar request >

How it works

Tell us about your Wooden decking project

Answer a few quick questions, so we can match you with professionals who can help.

Find up to 4 Carpenters in West Midlands

Get free, no-obligation quotes from 4 verified Carpenters working in West Midlands.

Hire with confidence

Compare customer reviews, services and prices, and choose the right professional for you.

Our reviews

Average

Would highly recommend

Would highly recommend, they found me a firm which I was happy with a quote they give me and went ahead and had my job done within 2 days of enquiring.

Good easy way to find a selection of…

Good easy way to find a selection of trades you need all in one place.

Love LeadsDoWork it's a big part of my …

Love LeadsDoWork it's a big part of my Business I would recommend to anyone

FAQs

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

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.
Add a 50mm layer of hardcore and make sure it’s compact.
Build the decking sub-frame as we describe in ‘How to build a deck frame’.
Lay out paving slabs along the edges and in the centre of the area. This will help to spread the weight of the decking.
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.
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.

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.

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.

Yes, although you should make sure that the terrace or decking is able to support the weight of a hot tub. Usually, you will need to have a structural survey carried out on the area. Seek the advise of a hot tub retailer or installer about the logistics of installing one at your property.

Other Top Projects in West Midlands

Customer Reviews

Overall rating:

West Midlands Wooden decking installers are rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 12 reviews of 184 pros.

The LeadsDoWork rating and review is an overall rating based on verified reviews and feedback from the customers with Wooden decking projects that have been connected with Wooden decking pros to help them. All Wooden decking contractors All West Midlands Wooden decking contractors

Are you a carpenter in West Midlands?

We can help you get more Wooden decking work and boost your business.

Join today

Wooden Decking in West Midlands

Obtain Wooden Decking Prices in West Midlands