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Wooden Decking in Eastbourne

Wooden decking is an increasingly common option for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very elegant areas which you can use year round with the addition of outside heating and light. Wooden decking is generally fitted 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 match any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can produce an attractive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably easy to install and causes minimal disruption, especially when compared to alternate options like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is crucial however to make certain 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 collection of varieties 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 requires yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming more popular for use in wooden decking as they are more robust and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Eastbourne

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 Eastbourne 2025

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

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Eastbourne

The large town and borough of Eastbourne is found in East Sussex about the southern coast of Britain. The town blossomed as a seashore resort since the 19th century but developed speedily in the '90s with 1000s of properties, apartments and shops added to the area. Plans for an extension of the town centre are also in the pipeline. Measure up property enhancement rates from respectable firms in Eastbourne to make sure of getting the right price.

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JM Fencing and Landscaping

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Based: in Farnham, GU10 1FD

Mitchell Landscaping have been established for 10 years, offering quality advice and services in landscaping, Gardening and Fencing. We pride ourselves in offering a prompt, efficient service and are always conscious of our customers needs. I alw...

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22 Aug

Garden | Decking

Eastbourne - BN20

Enquiry from: Christine S

Start Date: Immediate

remove decking and dispose are you the property owner: owner garden type: back garden work required: decking property type: terrace do you have a: small garden current state of garden: the garden is n...

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04 Sep

Garden | Decking

Eastbourne - BN22

Enquiry from: Alan K

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rip up all or part of outside patio decking and replace with paving. decking exposed to weather is rotting so i am looking for a more economic system. area is small area outside conservatory. are you...

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19 Aug

Garden | Decking

Eastbourne - BN22

Enquiry from: Peter H

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: terrace work description: two areas of decking to be removed one area to be replaced with new decking.other ...

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22 Jun

Garden | Decking

Eastbourne - BN22

Enquiry from: Simon H

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decking has been down for about 15 years would like someone to look at the framing underneath the decking. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of ...

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19 Mar

Garden | Decking

Eastbourne - BN20

Enquiry from: David C

Start Date: Immediate

the installation of decking on a sloping site on the side of the house. possibly the installation of some storage facilities. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached...

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23 Nov

Garden | Decking

Eastbourne - BN22

Enquiry from: Ruth T

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replace decking the courtyard garden. please note that this is a rented property and i am the landlord. i would like a quote please and i would appreciate if you could liaise with the tenant to find a...

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22 Aug

Garden | Decking

Eastbourne - BN22

Enquiry from: Diane B

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small decking area needs replacing are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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25 Aug

Garden | Decking

Eastbourne - BN22

Enquiry from: Katy H

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Hi. We are thinking a stepped deck a flat deck. Patio and path. Garden needs leve...

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15 May

Garden | Decking

Eastbourne - BN22

Enquiry from: Lorraine R

Start Date: Immediate

I would like an L shaped ground level deck approx( 7.62m X 2.40m laid on top of existing concrete patio) and approx (6.09 X 2.40 laid on top of existing gravel)

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27 May

Garden | Decking

Eastbourne - BN21

Enquiry from: Donna B

Start Date: 3+ months

Work description: Raised patio area for BBQs, Decking area and to re slab rest of garden. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached What level of service do y...

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30 Apr

Garden | Decking

Eastbourne - BN22

Enquiry from: Chris E

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Need requirements to deck part of my garden ie what additional timber and sundries I would need? Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Terrace What level of service...

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27 Feb

Garden | Decking

Eastbourne - BN23

Enquiry from: Emma A

Start Date: Less than one month

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: Less than one month

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FAQs

How to fit composite decking?
Fitting composite decking is similar to installing timber decking, but there are some small differences in terms of the gaps you need to leave between boards and the screws you use. We’ll go through a quick guide to show you the process involved in fitting composite decking so you can decide whether it’s something you want to do yourself. Prepare the area Prepare the area according to our instructions in the previous FAQs – or you can use an existing patio or concrete base if you have one. Measure and mark out the area using chalk (if using an existing base). Assemble the decking frame Build the outer frame as we show in our FAQs above; if the area you have planned is longer than your joists, you’ll need to join them together. When you’ve built the frame and it’s secure, ensure that it’s at the right level for water runoff and add risers, slabs or treated off-cuts of timber at 500mm intervals if you need to. Add joists The spacing of your joists will depend on the type of design you have chosen for your composite decking. If you’re laying arched boards horizontally, you’ll need to space the joists 300mm apart. Lay your composite decking boards
  1. If you’ve not got an overhang or it’s a fixed deck, fit starter clips along the outside edge of the frame and secure with screws provided with the composite decking. If you are working with an overhang, put the first board into position not exceeding 25mm. If you’re adding a fascia, put an off-cut of board under the overhang so you know it’ll be flush with the fascia.
  2. Pre-drill all fixing points, measuring in 30mm from the edge of the board. Secure the board to the joist below with composite decking screws.
  3. Slide a hidden fastener clip in so it sits within the groove of the deck board. It needs to be in the centre of the joist to keep the boards secure and ensure an expansion gap of 6mm. Tighten the clips until just tight, and repeat so there’s a clip at every joist.
  4. Add the next board, ensuring that the fastener clips sit within the groove – make sure you don’t force it. Repeat step 3.
  5. Continue steps 3 and 4 until you’re at the final board, which you should secure in the same way as you did the first.
Add a fascia board If you’re adding a fascia, measure in 40mm from each end and add two guide marks: one at 40mm from the top and the other at 40mm from the bottom. Connect the marks, then mark at 300mm intervals down the board. Drill pilot holes, then put the fascia board into position. You need to make sure that there’s a 40mm ventilation gap between the bottom of the fascia and the ground. Ask someone to hold the board level until you’ve finished securing it with composite decking screws; you can get colour-matched ones so they don’t look unsightly at the end of your decking. Not so sure you want to carry out such a big project yourself? Get quotes from decking pros who will be able to fit composite decking much more quickly and easily.
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.

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.
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.
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