Wooden Decking in Scotland

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Wooden Decking in Scotland

Wooden decking is an increasingly fashionable option for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful spaces which you can use year round by using additional heating and light. Wooden decking is generally fitted in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking is available in any size or shape to accommodate any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can produce a striking effect. Wooden decking is fairly quick to install and causes little disruption, especially in comparison to alternate options like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is necessary however to be sure 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 range of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Often decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which usually will involve annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Scotland

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 Scotland, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Scotland 2025

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

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Scotland

Scotland is one of the four countries that make up the UK, and with a populace of more than 5 million, is the second largest in Britain. There are seven cities across the country, such as the capital city of Edinburgh as well as the largest by population, Glasgow. A great deal of Scotland is made up of unspoilt countryside, including the famous Highland region, and this is reflected in a low population density of 67.5 people per square kilometre. If you’re interested in property developments in Scotland, get in touch with a respected company to ensure you get a good price and an even better finish.

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07 Jun

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Dundee - DD2

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Looking for costs to install decking and summer house base in rear garden. Also looking for installers of granite resin for external staircase

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07 May

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Glasgow - G71

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We have an old deck which we are reluctant to replace as it doesn’t get the sun much. There are a few rotted boards and the stairs are soft. Looking for a quote to make it look better and safer.

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02 May

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Edinburgh - EH48

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Hey, I'm looking for help with a timber base installation in Armadale (5m x 3m area). The structure is intended to support a log cabin gym setup, similar in build to a raised decking frame — with ti...

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02 May

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Clydebank - G81

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wooden decking has collapsed and needs a repair. 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 ap...

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14 Apr

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Inverurie - AB51

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removal of old wooden decking and supply and installation of composite decking are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply an...

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09 Apr

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Inverness - IV3

Enquiry from: Alistair G

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timber decking - needing several planks replaced as wood started to rot. Be interested in a quote to replace the whole deck with composite decking

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05 Apr

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Inverness - IV1

Enquiry from: Nicola S

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Decking of a sloped grass area

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05 Apr

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Fort William - PH33

Enquiry from: Rory G

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4 meter squared raised wooden decking for a 2 meter long sauna with lounge chairs on my slanted garden.

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24 Feb

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Dundee - DD3

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Small area decking at top of garden

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30 Jan

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Erskine - PA8

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Renew 3m x 3m decking Wood or composite

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31 May

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Shotts - ML7

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front grass cut and patio strimmed are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace do you have a: large garden garden type: front garden work required: lawn/turfing, path c...

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15 May

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Peterhead - AB42

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hello, currently my garden is laid in slabs and i am looking to get some of them removed and replaced with grass, also i have 2 areas which are just concrete slabs and i would like decking fitted on t...

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22 Mar

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Alloa, Clackmannan - FK10

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mrs requested quotes for wooden decking from a carpenter around alloa, clackmannan. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the informat...

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28 Dec

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Dunfermline, Inverkeithing - KY11

Enquiry from: Olive H

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Decking steps from patio doors

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09 Nov

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Burntisland - KY3

Enquiry from: Martin B

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new house and need small back garden landscaped - slabs in main but open.to ideas are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached roughly the size of your garden: 21-30 m2 ga...

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27 Aug

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Glasgow - G46

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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

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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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26 Jul

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Forres - IV36

Enquiry from: Carol A

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full garden landscape fencing driveway patio etc. are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: detached do you have a: large garden garden type: back garden, front garden, side garden ...

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18 Jul

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Glasgow - G64

Enquiry from: Karen M

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we have recently moved into a new house and the garden hasn't been looked after in a couple of years. we are looking for general clearance and tidy up, weeding of over grown flower beds, paved areas e...

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04 Jul

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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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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.
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.
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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