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Wooden Decking in Letchworth Garden City

Wooden decking is an increasingly popular choice for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful spaces which can be used year round with the addition of outside heating and illumination. Wooden decking is usually installed 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 virtually any size or shape to match any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can produce an attractive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably simple to install and causes minimal disruption, particularly when compared to alternate options like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is necessary however to make 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 collection of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Commonly decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which generally requires yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking because they are stronger and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Letchworth Garden City

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 Letchworth Garden City 2026

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

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Letchworth Garden City

Letchworth is a town in the county of Hertfordshire within the East of England. It has a population of 33,600 and was the world's first garden city. The town has seen extreme refurbishment in recent history with the cinema and shopping centre renovated in 1996 and 1997. Yet another major project was launched in 2009 to improve facilities in Letchworth. For all house improvements you need in the future, be sure only to work with vetted and respected professionals to get the very best price available.

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29 Apr

Garden | Decking

Letchworth Garden City - SG6

Enquiry from: Eve J

Start Date: Immediate

old rotting decking ripped, new decking installed, (thinking composite decking could be more affordable for me) asap please. ( best reply by email as working a lot and can't comm by phone) looking for...

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03 Mar

Garden | Decking

Letchworth Garden City - SG6

Enquiry from: Fay N

Start Date: Less than one month

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Install 20 square meters of soft wood decking, Build new 10 square meter s...

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11 Apr

Garden | Decking

Letchworth Garden City - SG6

Enquiry from: Annette M

Start Date: 3+ months

Fit hardwood decking to back garden. The decking is to cover the area of existing patio plus 3m of raised deck over the full width of the garden beyond the patio area, the two sections to be connect...

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21 May

Garden | Decking

Ware - SG12

Enquiry from: David S

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replace and uplift existing wooden decking - 18ft x 13ft quotation estimate please are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply...

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17 Aug

Garden | Decking

Luton - LU4

Enquiry from: Nusrat L

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decking area with roof and side small panels. are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: detached what level of service do you require: deck only please call to appoint

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19 Jun

Garden | Decking

Luton - LU4

Enquiry from: Sam C

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customer made an online enquiry for wooden decking and confirmed on sms and email they would like a call with a landscaper to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the...

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12 Jun

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Luton - LU4

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12 Jun

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Luton - LU4

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09 Jun

Garden | Decking

Luton - LU4

Enquiry from: Kathy P

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wooden decking in small back garden are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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20 Apr

Garden | Decking

Ware - SG12

Enquiry from: Bill U

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i have have some garden decking for repair, approx 5 or so joists need re-enforcement. flexible on timing. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of ser...

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15 Apr

Garden | Decking

Luton - LU2

Enquiry from: Joanna K

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weeding/ ivy cutting back/ shingle evening/ fences assessing with possible mending/ low hedging cutting/ shingle sweeping away from path areas/ cleaning decking. are you the property owner: owner prop...

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01 Apr

Garden | Decking

Ware - SG12

Enquiry from: Bill U

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i have have some garden decking for repair, approx 5 or so joists need re-enforcement. flexible on timing. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of ser...

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14 Oct

Garden | Decking

Luton - LU2

Enquiry from: Richard S

Start Date: Immediate

remove old deck and replace with new to same size and design. deck size 3m x 4.9m with an angle to one corner. the deck has steps up to it and a railing across the front are you the property owner: re...

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27 Sep

Garden | Decking

Luton - LU2

Enquiry from: Richard S

Start Date: Immediate

remove old deck and replace with new to same size and design. deck size 3m x 4.9m with an angle to one corner. the deck has steps up to it and a railing across the front are you the property owner: re...

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22 Sep

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Luton - LU2

Enquiry from: Richard S

Start Date: Immediate

remove old deck and replace with new to same size and design. deck size 3m x 4.9m with an angle to one corner. the deck has steps up to it and a railing across the front are you the property owner: re...

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02 Sep

Garden | Decking

Dunstable - LU6

Enquiry from: Rod P

Start Date: Immediate

area of decking approx 10m2 at top of garden next to shed to provide an area for potting and sowing. sloping site, tree stump to be ground out are you the property owner: owner of the property propert...

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03 Jul

Garden | Decking

Stevenage - SG2

Enquiry from: Maggie F

Start Date: Immediate

customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: detached, work description: borders made bigger to have a weed membrane put down and then covered in shingle...

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18 Apr

Garden | Decking

Luton - LU4

Enquiry from: Newton G

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: need the garden level an turf Garden Type: Back garden Do you have a design: Yes, ...

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26 Mar

Garden | Decking

Luton - LU4

Enquiry from: Salma B

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: We are looking to have our garden re designed .

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13 Sep

Garden | Decking

Luton - LU4

Enquiry from: Ruayna S

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FAQs

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.

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 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 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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