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Wooden Decking in Bedfordshire

Wooden decking is an increasingly prevalent choice for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very elegant areas that can be used year round with the help of outside heating and illumination. Wooden decking is commonly fitted in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking can come in virtually any size or shape to accommodate any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can create 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 an existing patio. It is essential however to be certain that your wooden decking is structurally sound and capable of taking the load of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a choice of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Generally decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which generally entails 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 Bedfordshire

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 Bedfordshire, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Bedfordshire 2025

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

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Bedfordshire

The ceremonial county of Bedfordshire consists of a population little more than 600,000, making it the 36th most inhabited region in Britain. Bedfordshire is the 14th most densely populated district in Britain plus the fifth most densely inhabited non-metropolitan county. The fact is, 50 % of the population live in the two important towns of Bedford and Luton. Various other significant towns in the Bedfordshire region are Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard. For any household improvements you're thinking about in Bedfordshire, make certain to make use of vetted and reliable experts to make sure of high quality of work.

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Green Acres

12 review(s)
Based: in Newcastle, NE4 9BF

Landscaping, tidy ups regular maintenance,paving, decking, fencing,turf ,gravel All aspects of garden work undertaking

Latest review

Liz V., DH9
8th December 2020
4

Garden | Decking in Stanley

We thought that they were very good and gave us plenty information about what they were doing

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21 Jan

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Bedford - MK42

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14 Oct

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Bedford - MK42

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Bedford - MK40

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Bedford - MK42

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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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31 May

Garden | Decking

Luton - LU3

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12 May

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08 May

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Luton - LU3

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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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14 Feb

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Dunstable - LU5

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30 Jan

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Biggleswade - SG18

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17 Aug

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Luton - LU4

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26 Jul

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Bedford - MK42

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19 Jun

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Luton - LU4

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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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12 Jun

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Luton - LU4

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Luton - LU4

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09 Jun

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Luton - LU4

Enquiry from: Kathy P

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27 Apr

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Bedford - MK41

Enquiry from: Ricky S

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15 Apr

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Bedford - MK42

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15 Apr

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Luton - LU2

Enquiry from: Joanna K

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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 to lay decking on uneven ground?
There are two ways to lay decking on uneven ground. We’ve explained how to build a raised deck in our FAQ ‘How to build a raised deck’ above, and that’s great for uneven ground or sloped gardens. But there’s another way that you can lay decking on uneven ground if you don’t want a raised deck: you can create a level supporting base. We’ll go through the basics here. Materials you’ll need
  • Paving slabs – old or cheap ones are fine
  • Timber for the frame and legs
  • Type 1 MOT hardcore
How to lay decking on uneven ground
  1. Mark out the area as we explain in ‘How to lay decking’. Then, dig to 200mm below where you want to surface of the decking to be.
  2. Add a 50mm layer of hardcore and make sure it’s compact.
  3. Build the decking sub-frame as we describe in ‘How to build a deck frame’.
  4. Lay out paving slabs along the edges and in the centre of the area. This will help to spread the weight of the decking.
  5. Set the decking frame on the slabs, checking for high or low points and adding off-cuts of timber where needed. Don’t forget to sand and seal these off-cuts with decking preservative.
  6. Add your joists and then the deck boards, leaving the recommended gaps of expansion of between 5-8mm.
Building your decking on top of paving slabs is a good way to get it level, but you still may not be able to get as good a finish as if a professional did it. If you’re in any doubt, get in contact with some decking specialists and see what they would recommend.
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.

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.
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