Wooden Decking in Midlothian

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Wooden Decking in Midlothian

Wooden decking is an increasingly fashionable choice for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable spaces which you can use year round by adding external 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 is available in any size or shape to fit any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can create a stunning effect. Wooden decking is fairly quick to install and causes little disruption, especially when compared to other possibilities like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is crucial however to make sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the load of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a range of types of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Commonly decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which generally involves annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking as they are more robust and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Midlothian

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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Prices based on actual Wooden decking costs for Midlothian, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Midlothian 2025

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

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Midlothian

Midlothian is one of Scotland's thirty-two council sections with a population little over 80,000 and is the 27th most inhabited area in the country. The area also has a low density, with 229 residents per square kilometre. The Midlothian Council is relatively new, only formed in 1996, beforehand named Edinburghshire. With your Midlothian house upgrades, ensure that you employ respected trade experts to make the most from your house and boost value.

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05 Oct

Garden | Decking

Loanhead - EH20

Enquiry from: Manik K

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customer in loanhead area has requested that we arrange quotes for their wooden decking project.they are considering various options and would like to discuss with a carpenter directly.please call to ...

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20 Jun

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH4

Enquiry from: Douglas M

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we would like decking and fencing restored and treated. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: deck only please call to appoint

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30 Apr

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH17

Enquiry from: Joan C

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we have a new miller homes property in edgelaw, edinburgh. the grassed rear garden is approx 30 x 35ft in size. we would like an original paved area extended and the grass removed. remaining gard...

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27 Aug

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH1

Enquiry from: Andrew M

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the house has a wooden decked roof garden which needs a deep clean, repairs as necessary and re-sealed. if you are interested in visiting the property and quoting for the work, please send me an email...

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22 Jul

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: Sheila M

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: 20 x 3.6m lengths of decking to be laid and preparation work required.

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30 Jun

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: Chakradhar V

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hi all, i am looking for decking at my garden (30 l x 10 w feet) with hand railing and planters and some paving work around it it would be great if someone could contact me for a quick chat are you t...

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24 Jun

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH8

Enquiry from: James S

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i need to raise up a recessed section of my garden (was a greenhouse foundation) to the level of my lawn. it's about 6x4 meters and would need to be raised 1 meter. i would like the timber deck to su...

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31 May

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: Chakradhar V

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hi all, i am looking for decking at my garden (30 l x 10 w feet) with hand railing and planters and some paving work around it it would be great if someone could contact me for a quick chat are you t...

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25 Apr

Garden | Decking

Balerno, Currie, Edinburgh, Juniper Green - EH14

Enquiry from: Leslie H

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already have decking 10ft x 8ft 5 years old has been stained so many times needs upgrading better quality wood are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of s...

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13 Mar

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: David S

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hi i'm looking to get me decking washed, repaired (where required) and treated for protection. the decking was previously painted but most of that has weathered or been washed off and i'd like the re...

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25 Jan

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH16

Enquiry from: Mark D

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hi, i am looking for a decking area to be built in my rear garden. i would also be looking for a summer house to be erected as part of the work as well. are you the property owner: owner of the prope...

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18 Jan

Garden | Decking

Inveresk - EH21

Enquiry from: Marie L

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are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached other forms: garden maintenance agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint do you hav...

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28 Dec

Garden | Decking

Inveresk - EH21

Enquiry from: Marie L

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are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached other forms: none please call to appoint what level of service do you require: supply and deck

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09 Oct

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH4

Enquiry from: Mandi B

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached other forms: bathroom fitting agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint what level of servic...

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06 Aug

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH11

Enquiry from: James B

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other other forms: wooden decking agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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03 Aug

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH15

Enquiry from: Gloria L

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have wooden decking looking to replace with composite decking what level of service do you require: supply and deck property type: terrace are you the property owner: owner of the property please call...

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06 May

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH4

Enquiry from: John W

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are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace other forms: wooden decking agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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09 Nov

Garden | Decking

Inveresk - EH21

Enquiry from: Willie D

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: I would like a 10ft x 10ft decking extension. And I would also like at the bottom...

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10 Jun

Garden | Decking

Milton Bridge - EH25

Enquiry from: May C

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Trim the grass at the back garden Are you the property owner: Owner Property Type: Detached Do you have a: Small garden Garden Type: Back garden, Front garden Work Required: Planting, Paving, Fencing/...

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23 May

Garden | Decking

Edinburgh - EH16

Enquiry from: Andrena R

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Commercial, Work description: relaying slabs after leveling ground and /or possibly fitting decking. Are yo...

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FAQs

Can I fit a hot tub on my terrace or decking?

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.

How to lay decking?
Laying simple, ground-level decking may sound intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. With careful planning and preparation, you can lay decking that you’ll be proud to show off to neighbours, family and friends. Here are a few tips to get you started. Plan carefully Draw out a plan, to scale, on paper. This will help you to know how many boards you’ll need and ensure that you don’t end up having to cut anything to fit. Prepare the area Measure out the site according to your plan and hammer a peg into each corner, then tie string around each peg to help you see what you’re working with. If you’re not laying on existing slabs, dig into the ground, lifting out turf if it’s there, and check that the site is level. Then add concrete slabs for more stability or lay weed-control fabric over the ground and cover with gravel to further prevent weed growth. Build your sub-frame Since a lot of people ask this, we’ve got a more detailed guide in the FAQ below. Lay your deck boards
  1. Start in one corner of the sub-frame and position the first board across the inner joists. You want the deck board in the opposite direction to the inner joists, ensuring that it’s flush with the frame. Position any end-to-end joins between the deck boards halfway across an inner joist so you can screw both boards into the joist for stability. Make sure you keep a gap of between 5-8mm to allow for expansion of the wood.
  2. Begin to screw your deck boards to the joists. You’ll need to secure the deck board to every joist is covers along your deck frame. Use two screws for every joist. Mark where you’re going to add your screws, ensuring that they are at least 15mm from the end of the board and 20mm from the outside edges. Drill pilot holes for the screws, being careful to only drill through the deck board and not the joist. Then screw the decking screws into the holes.
  3. Continue to screw in the deck boards, ensuring you leave the correct expansion gap. You can stagger the deck board joins across the deck for more strength.
  4. Sand down any cut ends if you need to before applying decking preserver to protect the timber from rotting.
Although this is a simplified set of instructions, it’s enough for you to see whether you want to attempt to lay decking yourself – and if you don’t, you can get in touch with professionals who will be happy to give you a quote.

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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