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Wooden Decking in Motherwell

Wooden decking is an increasingly common choice for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable areas which can be used year round with the addition of additional heating and light. Wooden decking is generally fitted 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 complement any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can produce a striking effect. Wooden decking is reasonably simple to install and causes minimal disruption, particularly when compared to other possibilities like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is essential however to be 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 variety of species of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Often decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which usually includes annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming popular for use in wooden decking as they are more robust and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Motherwell

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 Motherwell, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Motherwell 2026

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

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Motherwell

Motherwell is a big town in North Lanarkshire, within the southeast of Glasgow and with a population of 30,311. The major Scottish town has also a population density of 5,500 people each square mile. Motherwell has recovered from high unemployment and economical decline brought on by the downfall of large industry. For the household upgrades you're taking into consideration in the future, you'll want to use vetted businesses in Motherwell and add value to your house.

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JR Johnstone Roofing & Building

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Based: in Falkirk, FK2 9FD

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09 Jul

Garden | Decking

Motherwell - ML1

Enquiry from: Peter H

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: New decking ,patio,raised beds,new turf,design.

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25 Apr

Garden | Decking

Motherwell - ML1

Enquiry from: Jacqueline R

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Decking from patio doors onto garden Approx 5 meters by 3 meters Are you the pr...

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10 Feb

Garden | Decking

Motherwell - ML1

Enquiry from: Melanie I

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Roughly the size of your garden: 21-30 m2 Garden Type: Back garden Do you have a design: No, but I have some thoughts Wor...

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26 Sep

Garden | Decking

Motherwell - ML1

Enquiry from: Jess M

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Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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18 Jul

Garden | Decking

Motherwell - ML1

Enquiry from: James W

Start Date: Less than one month

Either deck, slab or turf space left by garage plus dispose of old garden slabs. 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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24 Mar

Garden | Decking

Motherwell - ML1

Enquiry from: Gerry H

Start Date: Immediate

garden decking, approx 7M x 6m, drops approx 500mm front to back. Handrail along rwo sides at 7m and 6m On behalf of property owner who will be present for the appointment Supplied and fitted Pl...

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05 Jan

Garden | Decking

Motherwell - ML1

Enquiry from: Martin Y

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Looking to get decking installed in the garden. Approximate area 16 x 12 foot. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace What level of service do you require: Suppl...

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27 Aug

Garden | Decking

Glasgow - G46

Enquiry from: Amy B

Start Date: Immediate

front garden artificial turf house surrounding stones good drainage gravel back garden levelled with matching gravel surround garden and patio slabs if required. budget £2000 are you the property o...

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03 Aug

Garden | Decking

Hamilton - ML3

Enquiry from: Angela D

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garden clearance at back maybe slab or decking current state of garden: the garden is not yet cleared are you the property owner: owner garden type: back garden property type: semi detached do you hav...

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04 Jul

Garden | Decking

Hamilton - ML3

Enquiry from: Shirley M

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grass cutting, shrub trimming and other garden maintenance needs are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: medium size garden garden type: back garden, front garden work...

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19 Jun

Garden | Decking

Lanark - ML11

Enquiry from: Paolo L

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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 carpenter to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the ...

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05 Jun

Garden | Decking

Hamilton - ML3

Enquiry from: Shirley M

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grass cutting, shrub trimming and other garden maintenance needs are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: medium size garden garden type: back garden, front garden work...

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01 Jun

Garden | Decking

Carluke - ML8

Enquiry from: Keith H

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driveway pressure washed, replacement decking boards and posts, pruning and cutting of some trees and some hard landscaping are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: lar...

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07 Jun

Garden | Decking

Hamilton - ML3

Enquiry from: Hermie L

Start Date: Immediate

decking the whole back garden 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 appoint

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20 Apr

Garden | Decking

Glasgow - G72

Enquiry from: Angela P

Start Date: Immediate

decking area outside back door area is 4m 40cm x 3m 30 cm approx plus 2/3 wide steps are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: sup...

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09 Feb

Garden | Decking

Glasgow - G75

Enquiry from: Katie M

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: terrace work description: i'm looking for slabbing to be completely replaced and the small patches that are ...

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28 Jan

Garden | Decking

Glasgow - G75

Enquiry from: Ed M

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19 Jan

Garden | Decking

Glasgow - G72

Enquiry from: Robert G

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Sleepers round border , pergola with patio area , Replace current decking wit...

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14 Apr

Garden | Decking

Glasgow - G72

Enquiry from: May B

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: detached work description: decking and attention to drainage. redesign an existing corner of the garden are ...

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20 Mar

Garden | Decking

Glasgow - G76

Enquiry from: Karen W

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FAQs

How much is decking?
How much decking costs depends on the type of material you go for, how big you want your decking to be and where you live in the country. But typically, the cost of decking is between £1,200 - £1,800. The most popular material for decking is pre-treated softwood, which will set you back around £1,000 for 15m2. Hardwood is more expensive but is more durable, and will cost approximately £2,000 for the same amount. Homeowners are also beginning to choose composite decking, which is made from recycled plastic and wood fibres, and is low-maintenance and eco-friendly. This will cost around £1,600 for 15m2, while uPVC which is also a low-maintenance option costs around £600. People tend to choose composite over uPVC because it looks more like natural timber. If you’re a competent DIYer, you might want to have a go at laying decking yourself which will set you back around £1,000 for a standard softwood timber deck. We think it’s worth paying the extra £600 for a professional to lay your decking, since they will be able to do it much more quickly. If you do want to try it yourself, we recommend leaving at least a whole weekend open to do it, but it’s likely to take you longer. Factor in the possibility of having to take time off work to complete it and it might be more cost-effective to leave it to the pros.
How to fit composite decking?
Fitting composite decking is similar to installing timber decking, but there are some small differences in terms of the gaps you need to leave between boards and the screws you use. We’ll go through a quick guide to show you the process involved in fitting composite decking so you can decide whether it’s something you want to do yourself. Prepare the area Prepare the area according to our instructions in the previous FAQs – or you can use an existing patio or concrete base if you have one. Measure and mark out the area using chalk (if using an existing base). Assemble the decking frame Build the outer frame as we show in our FAQs above; if the area you have planned is longer than your joists, you’ll need to join them together. When you’ve built the frame and it’s secure, ensure that it’s at the right level for water runoff and add risers, slabs or treated off-cuts of timber at 500mm intervals if you need to. Add joists The spacing of your joists will depend on the type of design you have chosen for your composite decking. If you’re laying arched boards horizontally, you’ll need to space the joists 300mm apart. Lay your composite decking boards
  1. If you’ve not got an overhang or it’s a fixed deck, fit starter clips along the outside edge of the frame and secure with screws provided with the composite decking. If you are working with an overhang, put the first board into position not exceeding 25mm. If you’re adding a fascia, put an off-cut of board under the overhang so you know it’ll be flush with the fascia.
  2. Pre-drill all fixing points, measuring in 30mm from the edge of the board. Secure the board to the joist below with composite decking screws.
  3. Slide a hidden fastener clip in so it sits within the groove of the deck board. It needs to be in the centre of the joist to keep the boards secure and ensure an expansion gap of 6mm. Tighten the clips until just tight, and repeat so there’s a clip at every joist.
  4. Add the next board, ensuring that the fastener clips sit within the groove – make sure you don’t force it. Repeat step 3.
  5. Continue steps 3 and 4 until you’re at the final board, which you should secure in the same way as you did the first.
Add a fascia board If you’re adding a fascia, measure in 40mm from each end and add two guide marks: one at 40mm from the top and the other at 40mm from the bottom. Connect the marks, then mark at 300mm intervals down the board. Drill pilot holes, then put the fascia board into position. You need to make sure that there’s a 40mm ventilation gap between the bottom of the fascia and the ground. Ask someone to hold the board level until you’ve finished securing it with composite decking screws; you can get colour-matched ones so they don’t look unsightly at the end of your decking. Not so sure you want to carry out such a big project yourself? Get quotes from decking pros who will be able to fit composite decking much more quickly and easily.
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.
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