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Wooden Decking in Barking

Wooden decking is an increasingly popular choice for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful spaces which you can use year round with the addition of outside heating and light. Wooden decking is typically installed 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 suit any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can create an attractive effect. Wooden decking is relatively easy to install and causes little disruption, particularly when compared to alternate options like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is crucial 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 range of types of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Commonly decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which usually requires yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming popular for use in wooden decking as they are more robust and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Barking

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 Barking 2025

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

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Barking

The suburban town of Barking in east London houses more than 100,000. It is 14.2 km east of Charing Cross and is amongst the 35 significant centres named in the London Plan. Historically, it had been a fishing settlement in Essex and an ancient parish. After that it moved to market gardening and industrial development towards the south, next to the River Thames.

Barking quickly developed into a larger town and its rail station opened in 1854. It has been served by the London Underground since 1908. During the 20th century, when there was considerable suburban growth of London, Barking expanded and increased in population. This was mainly as a result of the development of the London County Council estate at Becontree in the 1920s. Barking became a municipal borough in 1931 and part of Greater London in 1965.

The town centre is a significant retail and commercial district which is at present in plans for regeneration. You can find former industrial lands towards the south which are currently being redeveloped as Barking Riverside, which aims to regenerate the Thames riverside region of East London by means of new properties, jobs and services. It consists of 350 acres of brownfield land, and improvement started in 2008. It is expected to be finished by around 2025. 10,000 residences will be built, which are anticipated to house 25,000 individuals. The developers will also supply new transport links, such as East London Transit with an extension of the Docklands Light Railway at Barking Riverside DLR station.

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Stoneartuk LTD

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Based: in London, HA5 3TA

Hi my name is Martin from stone art uk ltd we are a local run landscaping company within the Pinner area we specialise in all types of driveways and patios please do not hesitate to visit us at are website or give us a call .

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Bob A., GU15
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Garden | Decking in Camberley

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Surbiton Landscaping

56 review(s)
Based: in Kingston upon thames, KT6 4JX

Surbiton landscaping and building services in business since 1999 very professional run, family Business that takes pride in their work

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Paul M., GU2
5

Garden | Decking in Guildford

Friendly, knowledgeable and got the job done on time. Thanks

Advanced Tree and Landscaping Services

15 review(s)
Based: in Watford, WD24 7LS

Tree surgery services also avaliable Find us on Thomson local and Google

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Michael F., HA8
4

Garden | Decking in Edgware

The job was well done, some of the finishing could have been better

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Tenant (with permission) Property type: Semi detached Work description: Decking instalation supply & install time scale - immediate please call to appoint

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24 Jun

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I want my garden to be decked with boards I want to be able to sit out in the evening and relax - Estimated Service Date: 29/07/2015 - Estimated Decking Area (sq ft): 16 - Reason for Request: To just ...

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17 May

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looking to revamp my garden are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached garden type: back garden do you have a design: no, but i have some thoughts work required:...

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22 Jan

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Enquiry from: Max V

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Garden landscape Some decking work around 20m2 Plus path and some planting ...

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01 May

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London - NW2

Enquiry from: Vanita G

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want to create a very low maintenance garden with seating area are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other roughly the size of your garden: 21-30 m2 garden type: back garde...

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22 Apr

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18 Aug

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London - SW19

Enquiry from: Patricia R

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11 Aug

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Great, what do you need done? Supply and Installation Ok, what size area are you looking to deck? More than 20sq ft Great, what do you need done? Supply and Installation The space is about 10ft 10 in...

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14 May

Garden | Decking

London - W8

Enquiry from: Renata B

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Decking on half of the patio. I would like to get a quote please

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20 Sep

Garden | Decking

London - SW6

Enquiry from: Leila L

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Hi, I've been living in this rented property for a few years - and have a small garden. Parts of it are soil, with a small tree and the rest is concrete. I'm looking, honestly, for the lowest budget a...

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14 Jul

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London - W12

Enquiry from: Helen B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

front garden is essentially a ditch. want something like an iron grated cover and plants to sit on top to hide the ditch and grow over the front fence. Open to idas Are you the property owner: Owner...

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15 Jun

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London - NW10

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16 May

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London - NW6

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18 Jan

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London - NW2

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08 Nov

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London - NW2

Enquiry from: Patricia D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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09 Oct

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London - SW15

Enquiry from: Teresia H

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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 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.
What should I do if my deck or terrace is slippery?

Usually, slipperiness is caused by algae or dirt on top of the deck or terrace. A full cleaning treatment should restore the natural grip of the wood or stone. If slipperiness is a persistent problem, consider installing grip mats in high traffic areas of the deck.

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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