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Wooden Decking in Salisbury

Wooden decking is an increasingly popular option for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable spaces that can be used year round with the addition of external heating and light. Wooden decking is usually 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 fit any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can create an impressive effect. Wooden decking is fairly quick to install and causes minimal disruption, particularly when compared to alternatives like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is important 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 choice of types of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Typically decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which usually will involve 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 much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Salisbury

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 Salisbury 2026

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

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Salisbury

Salisbury is the only city in Wiltshire with a populace of more than 40,000. The selling point of Stonehenge which happens to be only just 8 miles away draws in a good amount of tourism, as also does the city cathedral. With a historic past backdating to the Neolithic period of time there are many properties requiring upgrading and maintaining.

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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...

ED Landscapes

3 review(s)
Based: in Salisbury, SP5 4JS

Hello my name is David I’ve been doing landscaping for the past 15 years and I can offer a wide range of different things for example fencing,tree care,drive ways,patios and much more for any enquiries please feel free to contact me I will be more ...

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Richard P., SP10
5

Garden | Decking in Andover

Very professional, good advice. Very happy.

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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21 Jan

Garden | Decking

Salisbury - SP5

Enquiry from: Jennifer U

Start Date: Immediate

customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: detached, work description: replace wooden decking with paving. install a raised bed.

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02 Aug

Garden | Decking

Salisbury - SP5

Enquiry from: Peter H

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*homeowner Decking supplied and fitted please call to appoint

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03 May

Garden | Decking

Salisbury - SP5

Enquiry from: Chris L

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the construction of a free-standing deck on a lawn, 4m x 4m with boarded sides of 0.6m. to include wood treatment and appropriate 'under deck' weed cover/prevention. thanks are you the property owne...

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22 Oct

Garden | Decking

Salisbury - SP2

Enquiry from: Corne N

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composite decking installed around 60sqm quote split for installation and decking separate are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you requir...

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30 Apr

Garden | Decking

Salisbury - SP2

Enquiry from: Lisa D

Start Date: Less than one month

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: General ongoing maintenance as well as one off project to remove shed and de...

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07 Apr

Garden | Decking

Salisbury - SP2

Enquiry from: Jo M

Start Date: Immediate

take up loose deck boards 2 3000x125x47mm, secure wooden step to face of decking,remove loose render from top a wall and apply 2 coats of new render.

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04 Aug

Garden | Decking

Salisbury - SP2

Enquiry from: David B

Start Date: Immediate

Property type: Semi detached, Work description: 100ft composite decking with 3 steps, railings

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09 Apr

Garden | Decking

Salisbury - SP1

Enquiry from: Duncan M

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Property type: Detached, Work description: An area of decking 4m x 3m. A patio area. Some raised bed planters. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached What ...

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25 May

Garden | Decking

Fordingbridge - SP6

Enquiry from: Peter G

Start Date: Immediate

hi there. we have a large outside amphitheatre which has lots of rotten and damaged sections. would you be able to repair these and replace some sections? it's bascially made up of rail way type sleep...

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21 Apr

Garden | Decking

Stockbridge - SO20

Enquiry from: Jan G

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supply and fit decking please, size appro are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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10 Jun

Garden | Decking

Tidworth - SP9

Enquiry from: Julie S

Start Date: Less than one month

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Time scale: Less than one month Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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13 May

Garden | Decking

Verwood - BH31

Enquiry from: Angela W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Time scale: 1-3 months Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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20 Apr

Garden | Decking

Fordingbridge - SP6

Enquiry from: Simon T

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: timber decking laid on existing patio ; paving in place of existing old ; plan...

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FAQs

How to build decking on a slope?
You might think that building decking on a slope is a no-go, but it’s actually a great way to help you make use of your garden when the ground is sloping. It will provide you with a level surface that you can BBQ on as well as dine alfresco without finding that your meal is rolling down the table. But how do you build decking on a slope? Our guide in the FAQ above, ‘How to build a raised deck’, is the perfect solution – but we’ll break it down here if you just want to get an idea of what’s involved. Dig out the area If you’re laying on soil or turf, you’ll need to dig it out. Dig down and remove all the turf from the area and ensure that there are no weeds or stones in the area you’re going to build your decking on. Since you’re building on a slope, it will be hard to get it level, but dig out to a depth of 50mm and lay weed-control fabric with gravel over the top. Add posts and set with concrete Make holes for posts and add them in, ensuring they’re longer than you need. Make sure they’re level, then fill the holes with a concrete mix to set them in place. Build the outer frame Make sure you always work at the top of the slope when you’re building your decking, and measure where the highest point of the decking will be. Secure the 4 sides of the outer frame and factor in a 2mm fall for every metre of decking so rainwater can run off. Add joists Secure joists along your frame at 400mm intervals. If you get to the last joist and there will be more than a 400mm gap left at the end, add in an extra one for support. Lay your deck boards Screw your deck boards to the joists, ensuring that the deck boards are running in the opposite direction to the joists. For timber boards, you need to make sure you leave an expansion gap of 5-8mm. These steps should give you an idea of whether you want to have a go at building decking on a slope, or whether you want to leave it to the pros.
How to build a deck frame?
Building a simple deck frame, or decking subframe, that you’re laying on level ground is easy if you take time to prepare and get all the things you need. We’ll go through the steps on how to build a deck frame here. Tools and equipment To get building your deck frame, you’ll need:
  • Decking joists
  • Coach screws
  • Coach bolts
  • Combi drill
  • Socket set
  • A saw suitable for your project and the thickness of the timber
  • Pencil
  • Decking preservative
  • Sandpaper or sander
Build your subframe
  1. Measure your deck frame and cut to size if necessary.
  2. Make 2 pencil marks on each end of the frame’s 2 outer joists to mark where the coach screws will go. They need to align with the centre of the adjoining outer joist. Then, use a flat wood drill bit to drill recesses into each mark. Make them the same depth of the screws that your using’s head and wide enough for a ratchet or socket to tighten them.
  3. Using a thinner drill bit, line up the outer joists and drill a pilot hole through the middle of the recess. These pilot holes act as a guide for the screws and stops them from splitting the wood.
  4. Fit the coach screws with either a drill driver or socket and ratchet.
  5. Repeat the process for the inner joists once you’ve assembled the outer frame.
IMPORTANT: While you’re building your deck frame and the decking itself, remember to cover all pilot holes and ends of timber in decking preservative to ensure that your decking remains structurally sound for as long as possible. Though relatively simple, building a deck frame and the decking will take some time. It would be much quicker and easier to get a professional in to do it, who could represent more value for money.
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.
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