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Wooden Decking in Hemel Hempstead

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 you can use year round by adding additional heating and lighting. Wooden decking is often installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between inside and outside 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 impressive effect. Wooden decking is relatively simple to install and causes little disruption, particularly when compared to alternate options like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is vital however to be certain that your wooden decking is structurally sound and capable of taking 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. Typically decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which commonly entails annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking as they are more robust and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Hemel Hempstead

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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£663
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Prices based on actual Wooden decking costs for Hemel Hempstead, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Hemel Hempstead 2026

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

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Hemel Hempstead

Hemel Hempstead is a large town in the East of England, having a populace of 81,143 and positioned in the county of Hertfordshire. Hemel Hempstead was evolved soon after the Second World War and it's a part of the Dacorum and Hemel Hempstead region. Hempstead is easily the most inhabited urban location in Hertfordshire, narrowly edging its closest rival Watford. To add worth to your house, make certain to use trustworthy business experts to get the top prices from Hemel Hempstead businesses.

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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

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Paul M., GU2
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
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
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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18 May

Garden | Decking

Hemel Hempstead - HP2

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20 Jul

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Hemel Hempstead - HP3

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13 Feb

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Hemel Hempstead - HP3

Enquiry from: V J

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: decking patio 6metres x 3 mettes Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permis...

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12 Jul

Garden | Decking

Hemel Hempstead - HP1

Enquiry from: Chris H

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Property type: Semi detached decking area put in and a general tidy up Please call to appoint

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22 May

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Hemel Hempstead - HP3

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i need 2 decking sections joined with a walkway to both

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03 May

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Hemel Hempstead - HP2

Enquiry from: Garry G

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22 Apr

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Hemel Hempstead - HP2

Enquiry from: Ray E

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This is a ground level deck and requires no steps or balustrades . - Estimated Service Date: 09/05/2016 - Estimated Decking Area (sq ft): 142 - Reason for Request: To get quotes and then choose a dec...

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12 Feb

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Hemel Hempstead - HP3

Enquiry from: Jenny M

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Decking to cover untidy area + steps. Relocate fence. Lay slabs.remove...

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23 Jun

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Pinner - HA5

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my existing composite deck is currently supported by a wooden frame, which has deteriorated and become structurally compromised due to rot. i require the removal of the existing frame and replacement ...

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03 Jul

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Pinner - HA5

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general maintance to include cutting grass, weeding, trimming hedge, flower beds, etc are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: detached do you have a: large garden garden type: bac...

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09 Jun

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Pinner - HA5

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28 Aug

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High Wycombe - HP10

Enquiry from: Michael R

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replace existing decking with wood decking and new footings and foundations. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and ...

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23 Aug

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Harrow - HA2

Enquiry from: Matthew B

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removal of old rotten decking and replacing with new decking, of the same style. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: s...

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27 Jun

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Uxbridge - UB9

Enquiry from: Raymond F

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extend existing decking over a sloping garden 3x 4 m approx. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please cal...

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14 Jun

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Uxbridge - UB9

Enquiry from: Raymond F

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21 Apr

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Pinner - HA5

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trex composite decking at back of garden 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 to appoint

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27 Mar

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Gerrards Cross - SL9

Enquiry from: Nicola B

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23 Mar

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High Wycombe - HP11

Enquiry from: Anita L

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new decking to be installed over old patio paving slabs are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to ...

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23 Aug

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Edgware - HA8

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07 Aug

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Harrow - HA3

Enquiry from: Parimal M

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FAQs

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 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 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.
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