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Wooden Decking in Abbotsley

Wooden decking is an increasingly prevalent option for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful areas which can be used year round with the help of external heating and illumination. Wooden decking is frequently fitted in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking can come in any size or shape to fit any area. Curved designs or large areas connected by pathways can produce an impressive effect. Wooden decking is relatively quick to install and causes little disruption, particularly in comparison to alternatives like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is necessary however to make sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and capable of taking the load of any furniture or plants that you want to use on the decking. There is a collection of species of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Often decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which typically involves yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking as they are more robust and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Abbotsley

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 Abbotsley 2025

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

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Abbotsley

Abbotsley is a village in Cambridgeshire with a population of 425. It is three miles from St Neots and 14 miles from Cambridge. The parish is not listed in the Domesday book, but seems to have come about in the 12th century. It has a parish council with seven councillors, a chairman and a clerk, and has two councillors on the district council. It also has one councillor on the Cambridgeshire County Council. It is in the Huntingdon parliamentary constituency.

The parish has a church dedicated to St. Margaret and it has been there since about 1300. It is a Grade II listed building. Its tower has four Kings instead of pinnacles and was built in the 16th century. Other listed buildings in Abbotsley include 13 houses, a red telephone box and a table tomb in the churchyard. The village is part of the diocese of Ely.

Abbotsley holds an annual Scarecrow Festival to raise funds for the maintenance of its village hall. Residents make themed scarecrows and leave them outside their houses for a week.

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03 Jun

Garden | Decking

St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: Jayd P

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garden sorted out. made safer for children are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace roughly the size of your garden: unsure garden type: back garden do you have a de...

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19 Apr

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St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: James H

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looking for decking to be fitted in back garden 7m by 3m are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call ...

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01 Mar

Garden | Decking

St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: Tracy G

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Lay small patio gastro turf and repair decking

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09 Feb

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St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: Adam J

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decked area at the rear of garden measuring around 35-45 square meters are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and d...

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02 Jul

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St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: John A

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: semi detached, work description: laying decking outside a garden room that is currently laid to lawn. size a...

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13 Mar

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St. Neots - PE19

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Removal of wrotten decking, small amount of fencing and creating a raised flower...

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05 Aug

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St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: Richard J

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: We are looking for a landscaper, initially to create a tree/shrub lined pa...

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24 Jun

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St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: Zoe A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Time scale: 1-3 months Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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05 Feb

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Huntingdon - PE29

Enquiry from: Paul W

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clearance of trees and re laying seating area etc on a raised terrace are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached roughly the size of your garden: 11-20 m2 garden...

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21 Jan

Garden | Decking

Bedford - MK42

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4th floor balcony decking needs replacing approx 3m x 2m property type: other what level of service do you require: deck only are you the property owner: owner of the property please call to appoint

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14 Oct

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Bedford - MK42

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homeowner garden decking supplied and fitted please contact to appoint

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21 Sep

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Bedford - MK40

Enquiry from: Bindhu A

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customer in bedford 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 21/09/2022 09:06.please call to arrange ...

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04 Aug

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Bedford - MK42

Enquiry from: Georgios P

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level the ground and install deck . install pergola that i have already purchased . my pergola is 3x3.6 m so i believe the deck should be around 4x3.5 . you know better i suppose .if someone could co...

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14 Jun

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Cambridge - CB23

Enquiry from: Marcelino G

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customer made an online enquiry for wooden decking and confirmed on email they would like a call with a carpenter to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the property...

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06 Apr

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Bedford - MK41

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hi, i would like some decking and fake grass fitting in my garden. could you please provide me with a quote. what info do you need? thanks tahmina are you the property owner: owner of the property pr...

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30 Jan

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Biggleswade - SG18

Enquiry from: Michael W

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: We are moving into a new house and have allocated a good budget to refresh the ...

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18 Jan

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Huntingdon - PE29

Enquiry from: Erlinda C

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replacement decking and summer house repair are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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07 Aug

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Cambridge - CB23

Enquiry from: Natalie C

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i would like a free no-onligation work in my small to medium size garden. this will probably be for weed removal and re-turfing. are you the property owner: owner property type: terrace garden type: ...

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26 Jul

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Bedford - MK42

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*homeowner garden decking please call to appoint

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14 Jun

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Bedford - MK40

Enquiry from: Stephen L

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an area of approx 10 m x 6 m to be covered with composite decking. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck plea...

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FAQs

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.
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 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.
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