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Wooden Decking in Shoreham-by-sea

Wooden decking is an increasingly common choice for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very elegant areas which can be used year round with the help of external heating and illumination. Wooden decking is commonly fitted in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking can come in virtually any size or shape to accommodate any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can create a striking effect. Wooden decking is reasonably simple to install and causes minimal disruption, especially in comparison to other possibilities like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is crucial however to be certain 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 range of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Typically decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which typically consists of annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become more popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Shoreham-by-sea

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 Shoreham-by-sea 2026

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

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Shoreham-by-sea

Shoreham-by-Sea is a seaside community as well as port in the English region of West Sussex. As recorded by the 2001 Census, the town has a long-term population of 19,175, with the civil parish dispersing over a location of 3.80 square miles. It is historically a town in Sussex. Shoreham is surrounded by the South Downs, Adur Valley, the River Adur and also Shoreham Beach. It is located in the centre of the ribbon of urban advancement along the English south coast, in between the city of Brighton as well as Hove, as well as the community of Worthing. Shoreham is thought to have actually been established in the last component of the 11th century by the Norman conquerors. Shoreham's growth as a Victorian sea port with a number of shipyards as well as an energetic drifting trade owes greatly to the increasing populace of Brighton, Hove and also Worthing after the coming of the railway in 1840. The harbour proceeds to be in commercial operation. As an outcome of the existence of the River Adur, downs and the sea, the town supplies lots of possibility to see wildlife. On the mudflats, birds as well as gulls, such as the ringed plover, which tries to reproduce on the seaside tile, and also the pied wagtail in the winter season, can be easily situated. Dragonflies are a typical bug flying over the flooding plains of the river, and at the very least 33 varieties of butterflies have been videotaped in the area, consisting of the nationally essential populace of the chalkhill blue butterfly. There is a selection of environments in the Adur district, including freshwater as well as reed beds, salt marsh, briny water shallows, forest as well as shingle seaside. For every one of your residence upgrades, ensure to use credible professionals in Shoreham-by-Sea to ensure of top quality.

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22 Jun

Garden | Decking

Shoreham-by-Sea - BN43

Enquiry from: Holly L

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i need a site visit as we have no idea what to do with the garden. it's ***. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached roughly the size of your garden: unsure garden t...

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05 Jan

Garden | Decking

Hove - BN3

Enquiry from: Janice T

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customer has a gardening & landscaping project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for wooden decking. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a carpenter.confir...

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24 Aug

Garden | Decking

Brighton - BN2

Enquiry from: Christine H

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patio area for a bench and new turfed area possibly a planter 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...

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18 Jul

Garden | Decking

Lancing - BN15

Enquiry from: Wendy C

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6 newly laid yellow balau boards have had grease split all over them from a bbq, they have wooden plugs over the screw to give an invisible finish. can you give a quote for replacement including the f...

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04 Jun

Garden | Decking

Worthing - BN11

Enquiry from: Matthew E

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we have old decking which needs to be removed. we'd like to replace it with composite decking in the same shape, in size it's about 5 x 6 meters. are you the property owner: owner of the property prop...

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07 May

Garden | Decking

Littlehampton - BN17

Enquiry from: Mark B

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decking in rear garden . adjoining to patio doors . about 15 planks outward & just over 5 foot length are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of servi...

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09 Mar

Garden | Decking

Brighton - BN2

Enquiry from: Alexandra D

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customer in brighton areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for garden maintenance.confirmed interest via email at 09/03/2022 09:04.please call to arrange app...

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27 Jun

Garden | Decking

Hove - BN3

Enquiry from: Faye O

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a 6 square meter roughly part of garden to have decking installed are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and dec...

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06 Jun

Garden | Decking

Worthing - BN14

Enquiry from: Warren M

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rectangular raised deck , two boards high . 3.5 m x 4.5 m . possibly a step up on the width if the budget allows are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what ...

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04 May

Garden | Decking

Hove - BN3

Enquiry from: Louise R

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composite decking not wood pale grey for small area 18 sq metres are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: deck only please call t...

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02 Apr

Garden | Decking

Hove - BN3

Enquiry from: Charlie W

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general tidy up of our garden so that it’s nice for summer - de weed, remove rubbish, grass seed, pressure wash the decking. garden is tiny - just over 5m square are you the property owner: tenant (...

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11 Feb

Garden | Decking

Peacehaven - BN10

Enquiry from: Danielle C

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i would like to get a quote for some decking and paving for the back of my garden. decking would be approximately 4.4 meters by 4.4 meters. paving would be something dark in colour 5.1m by 3.4m. are y...

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19 Sep

Garden | Decking

Hove - BN3

Enquiry from: Jo S

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i have a timber decking balcony and steps leading into back garden - in bad need of restoration/repair. some of the boards are rotten. i'd like it repaired, restored, and the small shed under the balc...

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18 Jul

Garden | Decking

Brighton - BN2

Enquiry from: Herma P

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: The garden is 4.4 x 5.9 metres, it is behind a garage and needs decking and scru...

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21 Jul

Garden | Decking

Brighton - BN2

Enquiry from: George F

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Cut back hedges and several bushes paint decking area generally clear it and ta...

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08 Apr

Garden | Decking

Worthing - BN12

Enquiry from: Martin A

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Other Forms: 18, 92 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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11 Feb

Garden | Decking

Worthing - BN11

Enquiry from: Ryan G

Start Date: Immediate

5x5 square decking boards

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07 Jan

Garden | Decking

Hove - BN3

Enquiry from: Troy P

Start Date: Less than one month

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

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21 Sep

Garden | Decking

Worthing - BN13

Enquiry from: Cathrine R

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Hi, We want decking done in the garden. Whole garden is about 10x10 metres. We want decking in most of it. Approx how much could that be? Cathrine Are you the property owner: Owner of the prop...

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07 Jul

Garden | Decking

Hove - BN3

Enquiry from: Tina D

Start Date: Immediate

To have a quote for small back yard to be decked.

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FAQs

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.

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 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 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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