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Wooden Decking in Whitstable

Wooden decking is an increasingly common option 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 installing external heating and lighting. Wooden decking is generally 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 virtually any size or shape to fit any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can produce an impressive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably quick to install and causes minimal disruption, particularly in comparison to alternatives like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is crucial however to be certain that your wooden decking is structurally sound and capable of taking the weight of any furniture or plants that you want to use on the decking. There is a variety of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Normally decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which commonly will involve yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Whitstable

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 Whitstable, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Whitstable 2024

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

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Whitstable

Whitstable is a town in north Kent, situated on the coastline, only eight kilometres from the City of Canterbury. It is a popular tourist attraction, made famous with regard to its oysters and has a total populace of 30,195. For all home upgrades you require within Whitstable, do a comparison of quotations from respected tradesmen in Kent to get the very best price for work you'd like completed.

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24 Aug

Garden | Decking

Whitstable - CT5

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replacement of existing decking approx 3m x 6m

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10 Sep

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Canterbury - CT2

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replace decking at the front of the bungalow are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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09 Jul

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Faversham - ME13

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to replace old decking boards with new ones are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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03 May

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Canterbury - CT3

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we are looking for a company to make our back garden more lively,thank you are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached roughly the size of your garden: unsure garden...

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05 Nov

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Canterbury - CT4

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skirt around bottom of mobile home 38ft x 12ft , decking including handrail along one side plus steps up to main door are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what lev...

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14 Aug

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Canterbury - CT2

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decking repairs most of the decking arear is in a state are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: other what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call t...

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31 Jul

Garden | Decking

Sheerness - ME12

Enquiry from: Eddie A

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i have an area 7.5m by 4.8m to cover , if needed i can supply the material or you can how much regards property type: terrace are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service d...

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23 Jul

Garden | Decking

Sheerness - ME12

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21 Jul

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Sittingbourne - ME10

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Paving and decking to be laid

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01 Jul

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Canterbury - CT4

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10 Jun

Garden | Decking

Ramsgate - CT12

Enquiry from: Lee S

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lay new decking over crazy paving 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 appoint

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17 May

Garden | Decking

Sittingbourne - ME9

Enquiry from: Desmond O

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need decking done in 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 appoint

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26 Feb

Garden | Decking

Sheerness - ME12

Enquiry from: Caroline B

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looking for a quote for possible decking or patio area for a hot tub to go on. roughly 3 x3 metres thanks caroline are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level o...

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10 Aug

Garden | Decking

Faversham - ME13

Enquiry from: Kevin B

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new house. l-shaped decking to be fitted in garden over what is current new lawn. approx 7m by 7m l-shape max. approx. 38 m2 with slight slope and including a 3m by 3m lowered decking area in the corn...

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11 Aug

Garden | Decking

Canterbury - CT1

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06 Apr

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Canterbury - CT3

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

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01 Mar

Garden | Decking

Sittingbourne - ME10

Enquiry from: Steve M

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Approx 20 sqm wood decking area to create a new patio area

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24 Jan

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Sittingbourne - ME9

Enquiry from: Declan S

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Looking for garden maintenance and possibly some decking aswell.

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18 Oct

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Sittingbourne - ME10

Enquiry from: Sonia G

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15 Sep

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Sheerness - ME12

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FAQs

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 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 to build a deck frame?
Building a simple deck frame, or decking subframe, that you’re laying on level ground is easy if you take time to prepare and get all the things you need. We’ll go through the steps on how to build a deck frame here. Tools and equipment To get building your deck frame, you’ll need:
  • Decking joists
  • Coach screws
  • Coach bolts
  • Combi drill
  • Socket set
  • A saw suitable for your project and the thickness of the timber
  • Pencil
  • Decking preservative
  • Sandpaper or sander
Build your subframe
  1. Measure your deck frame and cut to size if necessary.
  2. Make 2 pencil marks on each end of the frame’s 2 outer joists to mark where the coach screws will go. They need to align with the centre of the adjoining outer joist. Then, use a flat wood drill bit to drill recesses into each mark. Make them the same depth of the screws that your using’s head and wide enough for a ratchet or socket to tighten them.
  3. Using a thinner drill bit, line up the outer joists and drill a pilot hole through the middle of the recess. These pilot holes act as a guide for the screws and stops them from splitting the wood.
  4. Fit the coach screws with either a drill driver or socket and ratchet.
  5. Repeat the process for the inner joists once you’ve assembled the outer frame.
IMPORTANT: While you’re building your deck frame and the decking itself, remember to cover all pilot holes and ends of timber in decking preservative to ensure that your decking remains structurally sound for as long as possible. Though relatively simple, building a deck frame and the decking will take some time. It would be much quicker and easier to get a professional in to do it, who could represent more value for money.
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.

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