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Wooden Decking in Western Midlands

Wooden decking is an increasingly fashionable choice for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very elegant spaces that can be used year round by using additional heating and illumination. Wooden decking is usually fitted in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking is available in any size or shape to complement any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can produce an attractive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably simple to install and causes minimal disruption, especially when compared to other possibilities like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is essential however to be sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the load of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a range of species 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 demand maintenance, which typically consists of annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become more popular for use in wooden decking because they are stronger and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Western 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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Wooden decking installation cost in Western Midlands 2025

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

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Western Midlands

The region of the West Midlands is one of 9 English regions, and with a population of 5.6 million is the fifth largest. Nevertheless, it is also the third smallest region in the country, which gives it a population density of 440 people per square kilometre. Contained in the West Midlands region is the West Midlands conurbation, the city of Wolverhampton and the larger towns of Dudley, Solihull, and West Bromwich. If you have been considering any kind of property improvements in your West Midlands house, choose the right company in your neighbourhood and make sure you get the best price for the work.

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30 Jun

Garden | Decking

West Bromwich - B71

Enquiry from: Bob D

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I have an existing timber deck that needs to be replaced, The timber ahs dried up and is unsafe to walk on. The timber supports under the deck may need replacing as well. the garden is approx. 57m2 wi...

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23 Jun

Garden | Decking

Sutton Coldfield - B75

Enquiry from: Nitin A

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decking needs staining and cleaning. replace a couple of boards. replace roughly 40 foot of railing. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do ...

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20 Jun

Garden | Decking

Leominster - HR6

Enquiry from: Mike C

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we have a static caravan on the pearl lake site with decking on two sides. i have had some exorbitant (in my opinion) quotes for replacing the wood with composite and so am currently looking at replac...

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24 May

Garden | Decking

Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37

Enquiry from: Sheila S

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New decking to replace rotten wood

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20 May

Garden | Decking

Tamworth - B77

Enquiry from: David L

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remove and dispose of old rotten decking (approx 3m x 6m), replace with new - current decking is laid over a slab patio are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what le...

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10 May

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Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37

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Decking to be removed and replaced with new

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07 May

Garden | Decking

Stafford - ST16

Enquiry from: Anne M

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i would like a quote to remove a wooden decking area and replace with composite. there is one fairly large area and another smaller one are you the property owner: owner of the property property type:...

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22 Apr

Garden | Decking

Bucknell, Craven Arms, Lydbury North - SY7

Enquiry from: David M

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4 x 5 metre decking to be laid

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20 Apr

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Newton Stewart - DG8

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Caravan decking needs replaced

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14 Apr

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Wednesbury - WS10

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Back garden wood decking

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27 Mar

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Birmingham - B32

Enquiry from: Martin S

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roughly 45 sqm's of decking to be fitted with a fence, gate and step. Theres a rose bush that will need to moved and re-planted if possible but if thats not an option we can make it work another way.

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08 Aug

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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

Enquiry from: Elaine J

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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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10 May

Garden | Decking

Shrewsbury - SY4

Enquiry from: Sue L

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A quote for decking but maybe also some general maintenance

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28 Apr

Garden | Decking

Burton-on-Trent - DE15

Enquiry from: Tricia B

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garden partially redesigned to include installation of patio/ decking, installation of pagoda etc. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached roughly the size of your ga...

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19 Apr

Garden | Decking

Pershore - WR10

Enquiry from: Richard F

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We have a garden deck which was installed in 2016. It is composite decking laid onto a wooden frame. One corner of the wooden frame underneath has rotted, and I'd like to know if a repair would be fea...

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13 Apr

Garden | Decking

Burton-on-Trent - DE15

Enquiry from: Tricia B

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customer in burton-on-trent areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for wooden decking.confirmed interest via sms and email at 13/04/2024 21:35.please call to ...

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06 Apr

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Burton-on-Trent - DE15

Enquiry from: Tricia B

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garden partially redesigned to include installation of patio/ decking, installation of pagoda etc. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached roughly the size of your ga...

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23 Mar

Garden | Decking

Solihull - B90

Enquiry from: Tanmay M

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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

Garden | Decking

Walsall - WS8

Enquiry from: Stuart F

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homeowner garden decking supplied and fitted please contact to appoint

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FAQs

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 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 fit composite decking?
Fitting composite decking is similar to installing timber decking, but there are some small differences in terms of the gaps you need to leave between boards and the screws you use. We’ll go through a quick guide to show you the process involved in fitting composite decking so you can decide whether it’s something you want to do yourself. Prepare the area Prepare the area according to our instructions in the previous FAQs – or you can use an existing patio or concrete base if you have one. Measure and mark out the area using chalk (if using an existing base). Assemble the decking frame Build the outer frame as we show in our FAQs above; if the area you have planned is longer than your joists, you’ll need to join them together. When you’ve built the frame and it’s secure, ensure that it’s at the right level for water runoff and add risers, slabs or treated off-cuts of timber at 500mm intervals if you need to. Add joists The spacing of your joists will depend on the type of design you have chosen for your composite decking. If you’re laying arched boards horizontally, you’ll need to space the joists 300mm apart. Lay your composite decking boards
  1. If you’ve not got an overhang or it’s a fixed deck, fit starter clips along the outside edge of the frame and secure with screws provided with the composite decking. If you are working with an overhang, put the first board into position not exceeding 25mm. If you’re adding a fascia, put an off-cut of board under the overhang so you know it’ll be flush with the fascia.
  2. Pre-drill all fixing points, measuring in 30mm from the edge of the board. Secure the board to the joist below with composite decking screws.
  3. Slide a hidden fastener clip in so it sits within the groove of the deck board. It needs to be in the centre of the joist to keep the boards secure and ensure an expansion gap of 6mm. Tighten the clips until just tight, and repeat so there’s a clip at every joist.
  4. Add the next board, ensuring that the fastener clips sit within the groove – make sure you don’t force it. Repeat step 3.
  5. Continue steps 3 and 4 until you’re at the final board, which you should secure in the same way as you did the first.
Add a fascia board If you’re adding a fascia, measure in 40mm from each end and add two guide marks: one at 40mm from the top and the other at 40mm from the bottom. Connect the marks, then mark at 300mm intervals down the board. Drill pilot holes, then put the fascia board into position. You need to make sure that there’s a 40mm ventilation gap between the bottom of the fascia and the ground. Ask someone to hold the board level until you’ve finished securing it with composite decking screws; you can get colour-matched ones so they don’t look unsightly at the end of your decking. Not so sure you want to carry out such a big project yourself? Get quotes from decking pros who will be able to fit composite decking much more quickly and easily.
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