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Wooden Decking in Bury St Edmunds

Wooden decking is an increasingly common choice for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable spaces that can be used year round by adding outside heating and lighting. 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 virtually any size or shape to match any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can create a striking effect. Wooden decking is reasonably quick to install and causes little 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 sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take 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. Generally decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which typically consists of annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Bury St Edmunds

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 Bury St Edmunds 2026

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

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Bury St Edmunds

Bury St Edmunds is a market town in the county of Suffolk, within the East of England and having a populace of 35,015. The town is frequently viewed as an wealthy area, with the location of numerous small and large businesses. With a variety of properties in the region, compare quotes from expert tradespeople in Bury St Edmunds for the best price for just about any work you are looking for carried out.

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30 Apr

Garden | Decking

Bury St. Edmunds - IP28

Enquiry from: Jane A

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we are looking for composite decking at the back of our house are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck plea...

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17 Feb

Garden | Decking

Bury St. Edmunds - IP32

Enquiry from: Eloise F

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Need our wood decking cleaned (very slippery/mouldy) and treated. Have a w...

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19 Oct

Garden | Decking

Bury St. Edmunds - IP28

Enquiry from: George J

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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22 Dec

Garden | Decking

Bury St. Edmunds - IP32

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Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi detached Time scale: 1-3 months Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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07 Jul

Garden | Decking

Bury St. Edmunds - IP33

Enquiry from: Tavina C

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15 Jun

Garden | Decking

Bury St. Edmunds - IP28

Enquiry from: Tim J

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Not sure on the square footage, i would like it to be rectangular in shape, with one corner curved. It would be ground level, on top of a patio area and some grass. against 2 fences. Thanks

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17 May

Garden | Decking

Bury St. Edmunds - IP28

Enquiry from: Peter W

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I require a decking of 4 X 2 meter at the rear of the bungalow. Homeowner Supplied and fitted Please contact to appoint

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11 May

Garden | Decking

Bury St. Edmunds - IP28

Enquiry from: Richard F

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Supply and fit decking. 3.8 metres wide by 5.5 metres long. Will need to be raised at the house end by around 20cm to be level. Balustrade and handrail required garden end, to be approximately 3 metre...

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22 Jul

Garden | Decking

Bury St. Edmunds - IP28

Enquiry from: Alan P

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Supply and fit good quality decking with hand rail. Decking area 15ft x 7ft aprox. Hand rail 6ft x2. - Estimated Service Date: 27/07/2015 - Estimated Decking Area (sq ft): 105 - Reason for Request: ...

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24 Mar

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Thetford - IP24

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we are looking for someone to help landscape our front and back garden. currently both just grass and the back has a patio approx 3x6m off the back of the house. we have plans to put a garden room and...

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17 Sep

Garden | Decking

Brandon - IP27

Enquiry from: Lorraine W

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looking at replacing raised decking with composite decking, building and installing ramp with non slip grips property type: commercial are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) what level o...

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28 Sep

Garden | Decking

Ely - CB6

Enquiry from: Gary E

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decking pathway and sun deck(4m square) preferably composite in material. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and d...

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27 Sep

Garden | Decking

Thetford - IP24

Enquiry from: Mi P

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need decking measuring 3.5m x 2.5m. ideally need quotes for supply and install also install only. i am unsure if i want composite or wood so if you can supply a quote for both , the deciding factor wi...

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10 Jun

Garden | Decking

Ely - CB6

Enquiry from: Chris K

Start Date: Immediate

looking for quote to: - take down and dispose of summer house - lay down decking - put up wooden gazebo (from supplied pack) - paint/treat gazebo wood - paint/treat/repair fencing and gate are you th...

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11 Apr

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Ely - CB6

Enquiry from: Marilyn M

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i need my decking dismantled taken away and replaced, it is 20 years old and collapsing are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require:...

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21 Mar

Garden | Decking

Thetford - IP24

Enquiry from: Pat P

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customer in thetford areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for wooden decking.confirmed interest via telephone, sms and email at 21/03/2022 11:33.please call...

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02 Jun

Garden | Decking

Ely - CB7

Enquiry from: Paul B

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Fence repair/ new decking/turf and pathway

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01 Jun

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Ely - CB6

Enquiry from: Jemma M

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old decking taking away either in a skip or back or a lorry.

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02 May

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Ely - CB7

Enquiry from: Vanessa C

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decking installtion quote are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace please call to appoint

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12 Mar

Garden | Decking

Thetford - IP26

Enquiry from: Janet C

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Decking, Patio, block paving and tree removal

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FAQs

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.
How to lay decking?
Laying simple, ground-level decking may sound intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. With careful planning and preparation, you can lay decking that you’ll be proud to show off to neighbours, family and friends. Here are a few tips to get you started. Plan carefully Draw out a plan, to scale, on paper. This will help you to know how many boards you’ll need and ensure that you don’t end up having to cut anything to fit. Prepare the area Measure out the site according to your plan and hammer a peg into each corner, then tie string around each peg to help you see what you’re working with. If you’re not laying on existing slabs, dig into the ground, lifting out turf if it’s there, and check that the site is level. Then add concrete slabs for more stability or lay weed-control fabric over the ground and cover with gravel to further prevent weed growth. Build your sub-frame Since a lot of people ask this, we’ve got a more detailed guide in the FAQ below. Lay your deck boards
  1. Start in one corner of the sub-frame and position the first board across the inner joists. You want the deck board in the opposite direction to the inner joists, ensuring that it’s flush with the frame. Position any end-to-end joins between the deck boards halfway across an inner joist so you can screw both boards into the joist for stability. Make sure you keep a gap of between 5-8mm to allow for expansion of the wood.
  2. Begin to screw your deck boards to the joists. You’ll need to secure the deck board to every joist is covers along your deck frame. Use two screws for every joist. Mark where you’re going to add your screws, ensuring that they are at least 15mm from the end of the board and 20mm from the outside edges. Drill pilot holes for the screws, being careful to only drill through the deck board and not the joist. Then screw the decking screws into the holes.
  3. Continue to screw in the deck boards, ensuring you leave the correct expansion gap. You can stagger the deck board joins across the deck for more strength.
  4. Sand down any cut ends if you need to before applying decking preserver to protect the timber from rotting.
Although this is a simplified set of instructions, it’s enough for you to see whether you want to attempt to lay decking yourself – and if you don’t, you can get in touch with professionals who will be happy to give you a quote.

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 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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