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Wooden decking is an increasingly common option for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable areas that can be used year round by using external heating and illumination. Wooden decking is often fitted in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking is available in virtually any size or shape to fit any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can create an impressive effect. Wooden decking is relatively easy to install and causes little disruption, especially when compared to alternatives like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is necessary however to be certain that your wooden decking is structurally sound and capable of taking the load of any furniture or plants that you want to use on the decking. There is a selection of types of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Normally decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which usually involves yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become more popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Radstock

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 Radstock 2026

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

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Radstock

Radstock is a town in Somerset, England, 9 miles (14 km) south west of Bath, as well as 8 miles (13 kilometres) north west of Frome. It is within the unitary authority of Bath and also North East Somerset as well as had a population of 5,620 according to the 2011 Census. Since 2011 Radstock has actually been a community council in its very own right. Radstock has actually been settled because the Iron Age, and also its significance expanded after the building and construction of the Fosse Way, a Roman roadway. The development of the town occurred after 1763, when coal was uncovered in the location. Multitudes of mines opened throughout the 19th century including several owned by the Waldegrave family, who had actually been Lords of the Estate because the English Civil War. Admiral Lord Radstock, brother of George, 4th Earl Waldegrave, took the community's name as his title when created a Baron. The spoil stack of Writhlington colliery is currently the Writhlington Site of Special Scientific Interest, which includes 3,000 tons of Upper Carboniferous spoil from which greater than 1,400 insect fossil specimens have been recovered. The complicated geology as well as narrow joints made coal removal hard. Tonnage boosted throughout the 19th century, reaching a peak around 1901, when there were 79 separate collieries and annual production was 1,250,000 loads per annum. Nonetheless, as a result of neighborhood geological troubles and also workforce lacks result decreased and the variety of pits decreased from 30 at the beginning of the 20th century to 14 by the mid-thirties; the last two pits, Kilmersdon as well as Writhlington, closed in September 1973. The Great Western Railway and the Somerset and Dorset Railway both established stations as well as mustering backyards in the community. The last passenger train services to Radstock closed in 1966. Manufacturing sectors such as printing, binding as well as product packaging give some neighborhood employment. Recently, Radstock has significantly become a commuter community for the neighboring cities of Bath and also Bristol. Radstock is home to the Radstock Museum which is housed in a previous market hall, and also has a range of exhibits which supply an understanding right into north-east Somerset life given that the 19th century. Most of the exhibits connect to regional geology as well as the currently obsolete Somerset coalfield and also geology. The town is also home to Writhlington School, well-known for its Orchid collection, and a range of educational, religious and cultural structures as well as showing off clubs.

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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...

S A Adams Landscaping and Groundworks

3 review(s)
Based: in Wiltshire, SN12 7EU

S A Adams Landscaping & Groundworks. We are a respected family team working within the local community. That offers both domestic and commercial work undertaken. With the highest of standards of workmanship through out without spending huge amounts ...

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MauriceA B., SN4
5

Garden | Decking in Swindon

This project is still at the quote me a price stage, however Mr Adams was a pleasure to meet and his input was very prof...

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03 Jun

Garden | Decking

Radstock - BA3

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07 Apr

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Radstock - BA3

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Decking laid out in back garden about 3.5m x 3m. Supply and deck the area which is on a good base - Estimated Service Date: 11/04/2015 - Estimated Decking Area (sq ft): 11 - Reason for Request: To get...

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17 Aug

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Wells - BA5

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annual maintenance of a deck currently in good condition are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: deck only please call to appoi...

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12 Apr

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Bristol - BS2

Enquiry from: Frank M

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05 Apr

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Bristol - BS7

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14 Jan

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21 Nov

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12 Jul

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Bristol - BS3

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26 Apr

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Bristol - BS13

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01 Sep

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Bristol - BS2

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30 Jul

Garden | Decking

Bristol - BS6

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23 Jun

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Bristol - BS3

Enquiry from: David H

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26 Apr

Garden | Decking

Cheddar - BS27

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06 Mar

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Bristol - BS4

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Start Date: Less than one month

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19 Dec

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Bristol - BS13

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Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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14 Nov

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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 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 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 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.

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