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Wooden Decking in Dunmow

Wooden decking is an increasingly prevalent choice for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful areas which can be used year round with the addition of outside heating and light. Wooden decking is commonly installed 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 any size or shape to complement any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can create a striking effect. Wooden decking is relatively easy to install and causes little disruption, particularly in comparison to other possibilities like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is critical however to be 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 selection of types of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Usually decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which typically involves yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Dunmow

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 Dunmow 2025

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

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Dunmow

Great Dunmow is a historic market town and also civil parish in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England. It is positioned on the north of the A120 road, approximately midway between Bishop's Stortford and also Braintree, 6 miles east of London Stansted Airport. Originally the site of a Roman negotiation on Stane Street, the community prospered throughout the Middle Ages. Lots of buildings endure from this duration, including a sixteenth-century city center. Dunmow implies "Meadow on capital". [4] The settlement was otherwise described as Dunmow Magna, Much Dunmow, or a lot of generally Great Dunmow. Great Dunmow surrounds the former estate of Easton Lodge in the neighbouring parish of Little Easton, a country house belonging to the Maynard household. One of the most significant member, Frances Maynard, became the Countess of Warwick and also later a mistress of King Edward VII. As the Prince of Wales he was apparently a regular visitor to the Estate, travelling from London on the train to Easton Lodge train station. The initials "CW" show up on a variety of Victorian age homes in Great Dunmow. Known as Daisy Greville, Countess of Warwick she was a charitable benefactor in the neighborhood neighborhood. Since 2018, Robert Nicholson is Emeritus Mayor of Great Dunmow.

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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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Advanced Tree and Landscaping Services

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Based: in Watford, WD24 7LS

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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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04 Jun

Garden | Decking

Dunmow - CM6

Enquiry from: Simon H

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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30 Jan

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Dunmow - CM6

Enquiry from: Mrs J

Start Date: Less than one month

Hi I am looking for soil removal and fencing Current State of garden: The garden is not yet cleared Work Required: Lawn/Turfing, Fencing/walls, Decking Time scale: Less than one month Property Ty...

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02 Feb

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Harlow - CM17

Enquiry from: Simon P

Start Date: Immediate

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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11 May

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Sawbridgeworth - CM21

Enquiry from: Tarik S

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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 Feb

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Saffron Walden - CB11

Enquiry from: Adam B

Start Date: Immediate

Property owner 30m2 garden decking Supplied and fitted Please call to appoint

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24 Mar

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Haverhill - CB9

Enquiry from: Karen S

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Decking & landscaping including paths

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18 Sep

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Ongar - CM5

Enquiry from: Yulia O

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09 Feb

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Bishop's Stortford - CM23

Enquiry from: Janet D

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Pruning, lawn cutting, removing leaves and tiding up the wood decking Are...

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02 Aug

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Harlow - CM18

Enquiry from: Paula H

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: I need a new lawn laying and decking put down.

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27 Jan

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Harlow - CM18

Enquiry from: Anita B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Terrace Other Forms: 10085, 13 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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31 Oct

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Bishop's Stortford - CM23

Enquiry from: Cathy V

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: placing turf replacing paving slabs and rotten decking moving shed Are y...

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03 Apr

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Bishop's Stortford - CM23

Enquiry from: Julie H

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Taking out 4 small trees repotting 2. Small area of decking to be done A...

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09 Jan

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Ingatestone - CM4

Enquiry from: Jack H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

decking 16ft x 11ft Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi detached What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: 1-3 months Please call to appo...

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11 Mar

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Haverhill - CB9

Enquiry from: Trevor C

Start Date: Immediate

i would like to deck the garden to the side of my house with decking boards, joyst, posts and post creat. - Estimated Service Date: 28/03/2016 - Estimated Decking Area (sq ft): 180 - Reason for Reques...

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27 Feb

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Saffron Walden - CB10

Enquiry from: Beverley Y

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Our garden is triangular and is on a slope , narrowing as it goes up . We'...

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02 Feb

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Harlow - CM18

Enquiry from: Jacobus S

Start Date: Immediate

Would like a quote for decking and Patio in our garden.

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06 Jun

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Harlow - CM17

Enquiry from: Kirstie E

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Covering existing patio area with PVC decking. The area is pretty much a basic rectangle and approximate measurements are 6m x 2m. I can either supply the decking boards or purchase them through you. ...

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FAQs

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.
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 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.
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.

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