Wooden decking is an increasingly fashionable option for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful spaces which you can use year round by adding external heating and illumination. Wooden decking is often fitted 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 suit any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can produce a striking effect. Wooden decking is fairly simple to install and causes minimal disruption, particularly in comparison to alternate options like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is vital however to be certain that your wooden decking is structurally sound and capable of taking the weight of any furniture or plants that you want to use on the decking. There is a variety of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Often decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which commonly will involve yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming more popular for use in wooden decking because they are stronger and require significantly less maintenance.
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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Requests for quotations in Ilminster in May 2026
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Ilminster is a town and civil parish in the countryside of south west Somerset, England, with a population of 5,808. Bypassed in 1988, the community currently exists simply east of the junction of the A303 (London to Exeter) as well as the A358 (Taunton to Chard and also Axminster). The parish includes the hamlet of Sea. Ilminster is mentioned in files dating from 725 and in a Charter approved to the Abbey of Muchelney (10 miles (16 kilometres) to the north) by King Ethelred in 995. Ilminster is additionally stated in the Domesday Book (1086) as Ileminstre implying 'The church on the River Isle' from the Old English ysle as well as mynster. By this period Ilminster was a growing area as well as was provided the right to hold an once a week market, which it still does. Ilminster belonged to the thousand of Abdick and also Bulstone. In 1645 during the English Civil War Ilminster was the scene of an altercation in between legislative troops under Edward Massie and also Royalist forces under Lord Goring that defended control of the bridges before the Battle of Langport. The town contains the buildings of a sixteenth-century grade school, the Ilminster Meeting House, which works as the town's art gallery and concert hall. There is likewise a Gospel Hall.
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Amazing fencing and Landscapes were friendly, efficient and worked the full day. Our decking was large and rotting espec...
Ilminster - TA19
Enquiry from: Dillian M
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replacement of deck and supporting structure approx 3mx20m
Ilminster - TA19
Enquiry from: Sonny K
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patio extended, fake grass installed and possibly decking are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: detached roughly the size of your garden: unsure garden type: back garden ...
Yeovil - BA22
Enquiry from: Karen C
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Garden decking wooden - Measurement second half front 1.69 m (169 cm, 5′ 6″) Measurement half back left side 2.27 m (227 cm, 7′ 5″) Measurement across front 3.19 m (319 cm, 10′ 6″) ...
Bridport - DT6
Enquiry from: Ian W
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we need the wooden flooring replaced with pebbles or more durable ground - and the fencing structure is collapsing so that needs replacing please - with some urgency it's its precarious. my mum died a...
Yeovil - BA21
Enquiry from: Rachel L
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original deck boards pulled up as some rotten. new deck boards fitted in same place. possible extension depending on quote. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached w...
Yeovil - BA21
Enquiry from: Rachel L
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property owner garden decking please call to appoint
Yeovil - BA21
Enquiry from: Andrew G
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replace decking, possible replacement of some frame work. also possible concrete slab to put shed on. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of serv...
Yeovil - BA21
Enquiry from: Corinne L
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decking of area 12ft by 14.5ft 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
Yeovil - BA22
Enquiry from: Amanda D
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repair of an existing decking area,which is at the top of the garden are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck ple...
Yeovil - BA20
Enquiry from: Rex W
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Property type: Detached, Work description: Add decking to the back of the house 530mm off ground level, to be used by a Wheelchair
Yeovil - BA22
Enquiry from: Mrs S
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We have a wooden decking area which has completed rotted. We would like to replace the wood with an alternative but need advice on what our best option would be and need the area directly underneath t...
Lyme Regis - DT7
Enquiry from: Pamela B
Start Date: Immediate
26.ft x 6ft decking needs a clean. Water tap close by. Are you the property owner: Relative of Owner Property Type: Terrace
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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.
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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