Wooden Decking in Dumfriesshire

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Wooden Decking in Dumfriesshire

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 beautiful spaces that can be used year round with the help of additional heating and light. Wooden decking is commonly installed 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 complement 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 could even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is important however to make sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and capable of taking the weight of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a selection of species 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 demand maintenance, which usually includes 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 Dumfriesshire

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

Average price per Wooden decking job in 2025

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Avg. price high	Avg. price high £1,363

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Wooden decking installation cost in Dumfriesshire 2025

	Labour cost	£1,050
	Material cost	£375
	Waste removal	£75

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The Dumfries and Galloway region has a population of around 148,000, found towards the southeast of Scotland and rated eighth for region size. Its county town of Dumfries, nicknamed Queen of the South, is the largest settlement region within the county with well over 30,000 people. Various other key towns in Dumfriesshire include Annan, Langholm and Lockerbie. For every house enhancement you will want inside the Dumfriesshire area of Scotland, exclusively use vetted and respected specialists to ensure the ideal prices and high quality of work.

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12 Oct

Garden | Decking

Dumfries - DG1

Enquiry from: Iain C

Start Date: Immediate

decking to rear of lodge using decking materials already obtained-have been let down by original installation firm after waiting 10 or more weeks. area is clear and materials are already in situ. are ...

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04 May

Garden | Decking

Thornhill - DG3

Enquiry from: Veronica M

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decking area 23ft by 12ft approx , with pagola. price to include materials and work including vat so total cost to me please all in for framework plus decking and a pargola with 8 upright 4 by 4 post...

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13 Dec

Garden | Decking

Dumfries - DG2

Enquiry from: Theresa K

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customer in the dumfries 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 pr...

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10 Dec

Garden | Decking

Dumfries - DG1

Enquiry from: John G

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customer has a gardening & landscaping project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for wooden decking. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a carpenter.confir...

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20 Jul

Garden | Decking

Annan - DG12

Enquiry from: John M

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looking for decking quotes 16 foot by 12 foot

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10 Apr

Garden | Decking

Dalbeattie - DG5

Enquiry from: Catherine C

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Small area for outdoor table, used to have wood chips for children's play area, would like to use for decking instead - Estimated Service Date: 30/04/2016 - Estimated Decking Area (sq ft): 70 - Reaso...

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28 Feb

Garden | Decking

Sanquhar - DG4

Enquiry from: Russel G

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I want to put a 14 or 15 ft square area of decking into my garden on a bit of my large lawn onto which I will put a Gazebo or other seating area which will need to be secured to it so it is secure and...

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15 Apr

Garden | Decking

Dumfries - DG1

Enquiry from: David W

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Property type: Semi detached, Work description: wood decking in small garden 2m x 5m. Raised beds x2 Homeowner Supplied and fitted Please contact to appoint

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16 Mar

Garden | Decking

Lockerbie - DG11

Enquiry from: Derek B

Start Date: Less than one month

Large decking area - rectangle in shape with no stairs. Area to be covered id 7mtrs by 6mtrs. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property What level of service do you require: Supply and deck ...

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26 Aug

Garden | Decking

Carlisle - CA1

Enquiry from: Susan S

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

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20 May

Garden | Decking

Carlisle - CA1

Enquiry from: Dave B

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i am looking for a quote to supply and install decking to a back garden, dimensions are 6.5m x 4.5m and it will require a mid-section setup to accommodate the fall in the garden. are you the property ...

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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.

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.

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

Measure your deck frame and cut to size if necessary.
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.
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.
Fit the coach screws with either a drill driver or socket and ratchet.
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.

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.

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