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Wooden Decking in Portsmouth

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 elegant areas that can be used year round by adding outside heating and illumination. Wooden decking is generally installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking can come in any size or shape to suit any area. Curved designs or large areas connected by pathways can produce a striking effect. Wooden decking is reasonably 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 a pre-existing patio. It is critical however to be sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the load of any furniture or plants that you want to use on the decking. There is a range of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Normally decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which typically consists of yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming more popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Portsmouth 2026

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

89 review(s)
Based: in Farnham, GU10 1FD

Mitchell Landscaping have been established for 10 years, offering quality advice and services in landscaping, Gardening and Fencing. We pride ourselves in offering a prompt, efficient service and are always conscious of our customers needs. I alw...

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Brigitte R., GU15
5

Garden Decking in Camberley

Nice guy who I will contact again once if we decide to go ahead with the project.

PR Property

5 review(s)
Based: in Pulborough, RH20 3GT

I am a self motivated individual that enjoys making homes looking special, I pride myself on completing a professional finish I all areas, no job is to small, I like to work with clients to fulfill there aspirations

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Christine B., RH10
4

Garden Decking in Crawley

Excellent nothing was too much trouble

Amazing Landscaping Ltd

1 review(s)
Based: in Wimborne, BH21 2BT

No matter the size of your project, Amazing Fences and Landscaping guarantees precision to meet your specifications. We’re committed to finding the most cost-effective solutions, ensuring your garden not only looks stunning but also remains secure....

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Irene J., BH21
5

Garden Decking in Wimborne

Amazing fencing and Landscapes were friendly, efficient and worked the full day. Our decking was large and rotting espec...

Lenthall Landscapes

1 review(s)
Based: in Hook, RG27 8EX

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Brigitte R., GU15
5

Garden Decking in Camberley

Very impressed as Oliver also brought a roofer with him to discuss the whole project of taking the roof off the garage t...

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22 May

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A 12' x12' decking area made from timber

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Southampton - SO31

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I am seeking a quotation for the full supply and installation of a replacement raised decking structure at netley sailing club (so31). the existing timber decking has rotten support posts and needs t

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14 Jul

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Rowland's Castle - PO9

Enquiry from: Peter Y

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Install a concrete ramp from newly fitted disabled fire door, repair and/or replace 2 other concrete ramps. Build/install 2 x wooden steps that go up banks

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24 Jun

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Southsea - PO4

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Repair and or replace decking area around edges where wood has disintegrated. repair and or replace a new step and make good a garden gate. all wood

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12 Jun

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Fareham - PO16

Enquiry from: Mark M

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Replacement decking which is on the top of a store downstairs but outside our back door. the house is on a slope with stairs down from the backdoor decking area. the stairs were replaced 2 years ago

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01 May

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Portsmouth - PO6

Enquiry from: Joseph M

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Decking steps are becoming lose

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14 Mar

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Waterlooville - PO8

Enquiry from: Helena L

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I need my decking re building with new steps, i do have this in place, but want something different

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FAQs

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.
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 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.

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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