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Wooden Decking in Bishop's Stortford

Wooden decking is an increasingly prevalent option for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful spaces which you can use year round with the addition of additional heating and light. Wooden decking is usually installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking can come in any size or shape to suit any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can create an attractive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably easy to install and causes minimal disruption, particularly in comparison to alternatives like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is important however to be certain that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the load of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a range of types of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Typically decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which generally requires yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming more popular for use in wooden decking because they are stronger and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Bishop's Stortford

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 Bishop's Stortford 2026

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

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Bishop's Stortford

The historic market town of Bishop's Stortford can be found in East Hertfordshire in the East of England. It is the closest big town to London's Stansted Airport and it's part of the London commuter belt. Bishop's Stortford carries a populace of 34,826 and the district was chosen as the 7th best area to live in the United Kingdom in 2006. For all property upgrades you're considering, make sure to compare and contrast quotations from vetted experts in the area and get the very best price for the work you'd like completed.

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

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09 Feb

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Bishop's Stortford - CM23

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31 Oct

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Bishop's Stortford - CM23

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03 Apr

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Bishop's Stortford - CM23

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21 May

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Ware - SG12

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replace and uplift existing wooden decking - 18ft x 13ft quotation estimate please are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply...

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02 Feb

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Harlow - CM17

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removal of decking and replace with new wooden decking 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...

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08 Jan

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Epping - CM16

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24 Jul

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Chelmsford - CM1

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18 Jul

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Chelmsford - CM1

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30 May

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Chelmsford - CM1

Enquiry from: Louise B

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7m x 1.8m decking directly outside the back of house are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck

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11 May

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Sawbridgeworth - CM21

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the soil height in the garden will be lowered and the removed soil will be taken and gone. are you the property owner: owner property type: semi detached garden type: back garden do you have a: large ...

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23 Jul

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Broxbourne - EN10

Enquiry from: George M

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16 Jun

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Epping - CM16

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customer in the epping area made an enquiry a couple of projects including wooden decking.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you the prop...

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16 Jun

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Epping - CM16

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weeding pruning hedge trimming moving woodchips are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached do you have a: large garden garden type: back garden, front garden wor...

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22 Apr

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Epping - CM16

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20 Apr

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Ware - SG12

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i have have some garden decking for repair, approx 5 or so joists need re-enforcement. flexible on timing. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of ser...

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02 Apr

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Broxbourne - EN10

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01 Apr

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Ware - SG12

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18 Sep

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Ongar - CM5

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23 Jan

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Harlow - CM19

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12 Jul

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Harlow - CM19

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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 build decking on a slope?
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.
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.

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.

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