Wooden Decking in Whitstable

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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

Average price per Wooden decking job in 2024

Avg. price low	Avg. price low £1,125
Avg. price	Avg. price £1,500
Avg. price high	Avg. price high £1,725

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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

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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

Enquiry from: Andrew D

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replacement of existing decking approx 3m x 6m

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10 Sep

Garden | Decking

Canterbury - CT2

Enquiry from: Raymond V

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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

Enquiry from: Pat W

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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

Enquiry from: Allison G

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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

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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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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: detached work description: needs to be looked at by a landscape gardener so i can get advice on best what to...

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10 Jun

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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

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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

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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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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Work description: Looking for a job very hard working live in Canterbury

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06 Apr

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Canterbury - CT3

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01 Mar

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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

Garden | Decking

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

Enquiry from: Cheryl F

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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.

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 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.

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
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
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 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.

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