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Wooden Decking in Leigh-on-sea

Wooden decking is an increasingly popular choice for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful spaces which can be used year round by installing outside 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 is available in virtually any size or shape to match any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can produce an impressive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably quick to install and causes little disruption, especially when compared to alternate options like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is important however to be sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the weight of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a range of species of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Normally decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which generally entails yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming more popular for use in wooden decking as they are stronger and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Leigh-on-sea

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 Leigh-on-sea 2026

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

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Leigh-on-sea

Leigh-on-Sea is a civil parish in Essex. It is a district of Southend-on-Sea, with its own town council, and is at present the only civil parish within the district. The town is located on the northern edge of the Thames estuary, being just a few miles from the open waters of the North Sea and from the Kent coast. Featuring on the town's coastal area is a nature reserve at Two Tree Island and a centrally set beach beside Bell Wharf. Leigh's foreshore is primarily viewed as being an area with considerable mud flats and creeks when the water is at low tide. Between the 1870s and the 1920s, Broadway, previously a residential street, was completely transformed into a commercial parade of shopfronts. In the 1930s, London Road and Leigh Road similarly ended up being identified as commercial streets, holding shops, workshops, industrial properties, and entertainment sites. Because of the supremacy of 24 hour grocery stores and online shopping from the 1990s, much of the town's independent small business went through redevelopment, with bars, cafés, eateries, galleries and gift shops replacing most of the traditional shops. On-going city regeneration continues to entice brand-new homeowners to the town, alongside intending to accommodate for the surge in Southend's increased population. With a population of over 20000, Leigh was listed by Rightmove's 2016 Happy at Home Index as the happiest place to live in Great Britain, with attention being drawn to the strong community spirit, a sense of belonging, and good access to sports and arts activities. A variety of community activities are well established, such as the Leigh Regatta, taking place over one September weekend, the Leigh Folk Festival and the Leigh Art Trail. For all your house upgrades, make sure to make use of trustworthy contractors in Leigh-on-Sea to make certain of quality.

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14 Mar

Garden | Decking

Leigh-on-Sea - SS9

Enquiry from: Craig B

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i need decking replaced and a pergola put over the top good prices please are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck...

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15 Jun

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Leigh-on-Sea - SS9

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removal of current decking and replacement.. needs levelling out are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck please ...

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07 Sep

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Leigh-on-Sea - SS9

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Garden needs lawn cutting, hedge cutting, removal of some ivy and bind wee...

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14 Aug

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Leigh-on-Sea - SS9

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: We have a fairly large area of grass which is dead, we have two dogs so can’t...

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13 Sep

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Leigh-on-Sea - SS9

Enquiry from: Mandy B

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: I have decking only which needs to be replaced and a new design re plants etc.

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18 May

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Leigh-on-Sea - SS9

Enquiry from: Mark W

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17x13 decking

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11 Mar

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Leigh-on-Sea - SS9

Enquiry from: Les T

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We want to extend an existing decked area 16 sq mtrs=172.223 sq ft think this is right... - Estimated Service Date: 16/04/2016 - Estimated Decking Area (sq ft): 172.223 sq ft - Reason for Request: To ...

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11 May

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Leigh-on-Sea - SS9

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Home Owner Required for back garden Supply And Install Call To Appoint

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10 Apr

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Leigh-on-Sea - SS9

Enquiry from: Steve K

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approximately 30 sqm of raised decking Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Terrace What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: 1-3 months

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08 Apr

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Billericay - CM12

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Repair gazebo. Some of the decking and wood is rotten

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20 Feb

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Chelmsford - CM2

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general gardening maintainance are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: large garden garden type: back garden, front garden work required: hedges, path current state of...

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20 Jul

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Grays - RM16

Enquiry from: Dean R

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repalce patio slabs with decking? 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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19 Jun

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Basildon - SS15

Enquiry from: Marie-Anne D

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composite wood decking 8mx1.5m with foundation already in place are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please ...

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18 Jun

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Basildon - SS15

Enquiry from: Erma P

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outdoor decking replacement 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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30 Apr

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Grays - RM16

Enquiry from: Simon G

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deck with some rot. need either repairs or replacement. thanks are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please...

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25 Apr

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Grays - RM16

Enquiry from: Simon G

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deck with some rot. need either repairs or replacement. thanks are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please...

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03 Feb

Garden | Decking

Basildon - SS16

Enquiry from: Linzi M

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27 Oct

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Stanford-le-Hope - SS17

Enquiry from: Andrew W

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hi there, we have just moved into a property and the decking has rotted. we need this replacing and in making safe as there were no handrails. we also have a toddler and i would like to do my childmin...

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11 Aug

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Stanford-le-Hope - SS17

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hi,cwe areooking to have our decking replaced and also a bagola, just wondered if someone can come out to quote. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what le...

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21 Apr

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Grays - RM16

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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 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.
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.
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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