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Wooden Decking in East Midlands

Wooden decking is an increasingly prevalent choice for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very elegant areas that can be used year round by installing outside heating and light. Wooden decking is generally installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking can come in virtually any size or shape to complement any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can create a stunning effect. Wooden decking is relatively 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 crucial however to make sure 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 collection of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Generally decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which generally requires yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become more popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in East Midlands

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 2026

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Prices based on actual Wooden decking costs for East Midlands, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in East Midlands 2026

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

56 review(s)
Based: in Kingston upon thames, KT6 4JX

Surbiton landscaping and building services in business since 1999 very professional run, family Business that takes pride in their work

Latest review

Paul M., GU2
23rd August 2022
5

Garden Decking in Guildford

Friendly, knowledgeable and got the job done on time. Thanks

Advanced Tree and Landscaping Services

15 review(s)
Based: in Watford, WD24 7LS

Tree surgery services also avaliable Find us on Thomson local and Google

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Michael F., HA8
8th July 2018
4

Garden Decking in Edgware

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

Lenthall Landscapes

1 review(s)
Based: in Hook, RG27 8EX

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Brigitte R., GU15
26th March 2021
5

Garden Decking in Camberley

Very impressed as Oliver also brought a roofer with him to discuss the whole project of taking the roof off the garage t...

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09 Feb

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Hope Valley - S33

Enquiry from: Ash W

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Replacing old wooden decking with composite decking

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18 Aug

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Gainsborough - DN21

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Removal of existing decking and replace with composite decking

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16 Aug

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Nottingham - NG5

Enquiry from: Michael S

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Need a quote for new decking to be installed need materials to be purchased

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14 Aug

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Hinckley - LE10

Enquiry from: Valentina D

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Deck replacement or repair depending on advice received from profesional

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05 Aug

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Heanor - DE75

Enquiry from: Mark B

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4m x 4m decking with wooden support frame. at the moment the area is stones. Would like all decking supplied if possible

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03 Aug

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Nottingham - NG14

Enquiry from: Tony L

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To replace rotting timber decking with composite *** floor balcony. Approx area of 4.3 x 3.5 m

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30 Jun

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Leicester - LE7

Enquiry from: Chris D

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Large decking now 8 years old requires cleaning oiling etc

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10 Jun

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Bakewell - DE45

Enquiry from: Philip C

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Replacement of an existing, worn-out decking area, approx 6mx3m. Would like a quote for wood or composite

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21 May

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Ware - SG12

Enquiry from: David S

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Replace and uplift existing wooden decking - 18ft x 13ft quotation estimate please

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16 May

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Corby - NN18

Enquiry from: Enid C

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The decking near the back door is going down when you walk on it,there should be slabs below it? Why and what could be done

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01 May

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Nottingham - NG13

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29 Apr

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Letchworth Garden City - SG6

Enquiry from: Eve J

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Old rotting decking ripped, new decking installed, (thinking composite decking could be more affordable for me) asap please

Property: terrace

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21 Apr

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Glossop - SK13

Enquiry from: Richard P

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I would like to get a quote for the removal & disposal of existing wooden decking, and the supply & installation of new composite, or PVC. Decking. The area concerned *** wide (2.13mt) x 20ft long (6

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14 Apr

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Nottingham, Sutton-in-Ashfield - NG17

Enquiry from: Andrew S

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Removal of old slabs and fitting of wooden decking at bottom of garden. Approx area 30square metres

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06 Apr

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Daventry - NN11

Enquiry from: Keith M

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To fit a decked area of roughly 7.2m x 6.5m with 2 steps using composite decking and all fittings supplied by myself, most of ground work will be done in advance

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30 Mar

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Grantham - NG31

Enquiry from: Christopher C

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Replace original decking size 132inches x 124inches

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FAQs

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.
How much maintenance will a wooden deck need?

Properly installed wooden decking will not need a lot of maintenance. Most manufacturers recommend regularly brushing leaves and dirt off the deck, and a yearly cleaning and staining procedure. This will keep the wood in the best condition. Fluids and treatments are readily available from all DIY shops and stores.

How much decking do I need?
How much decking you need will – of course – depend on how big you plan your deck to be. There is an equation to help you work out how many deck boards you need. It’s a little complicated until you’ve been shown how it works, but once you know how to do it it’s easy to work out how much decking you need for any project. The equation takes into account the recommended 10% wastage and includes the expansion gaps that are required, which is between 5-8mm along the length of the deck boards (EGL, or expansion gap length) and 3mm along the ends of the deck boards (EGW, or expansion gap width) for timber. It also assumes you’re laying your decking horizontally, as if you’re looking for a diagonal or chevron design you’ll need more deck boards. Let’s go through an example, assuming you have a 10m x 6m area that you want to cover with decking made from timber boards that are 2.4m long and 144mm wide. We’ll use the EGL of 5mm and EGW of 3mm.
  1. Calculate the surface area for your decking Multiply the length (L) of your decking area by the width (W): L x W = Decking Surface Area (DSA) in m2 10 x 6 = 60m2
  2. Work out the coverage of your deck boards Add your deck board width (DBW) to the expansion gap length (EGL), then add the deck board length (DBL) to the expansion gap width (EGW). Then multiply these numbers. (DBW + EGL) x (DBL + EGW) = Single Board Coverage (SBC) 0.144m + 0.005m = 0.149m 2.4m + 0.003m = 2.403m 0.149 x 2.403 = 0.358m2
  3. Calculate the number of deck boards you need Multiply the SBC by 1.1 to allow for 10% wastage. Then, divide the DSA by the SBC. DSA / SCB x 1.1 = Total number of boards required 60m2 / 0.358m2 x 1.1 = 184.36 boards – so round up to 185 so you’re not left short.
If that all seems a bit complicated for you, let a professional do the maths – they will be able to give you an idea of how much decking you’ll need in no time.
Can I fit a hot tub on my terrace or decking?

Yes, although you should make sure that the terrace or decking is able to support the weight of a hot tub. Usually, you will need to have a structural survey carried out on the area. Seek the advise of a hot tub retailer or installer about the logistics of installing one at your property.

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