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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 2025

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

Garden | Decking

Birmingham - B31

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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

Garden | Decking

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

Garden | Decking

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

Enquiry from: Peter H

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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

Garden | Decking

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

Enquiry from: Eileen K

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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

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?
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.
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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