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Wooden Decking in Shrewsbury

Wooden decking is an increasingly prevalent option for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable spaces that can be used year round with the help of external heating and light. Wooden decking is often 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 fit any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can create an impressive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably quick to install and causes minimal disruption, especially when compared to other possibilities like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is essential 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 collection of types of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Often decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which usually consists of yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Shrewsbury

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 Shrewsbury 2026

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

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Shrewsbury

Situated in the West Midlands, Shrewsbury is the county town of Shropshire, behind Telford as being the 2nd largest town in the region. The historical town has around 660 listed buildings, gaining a series of awards in the 21st century most notably Britain in Bloom in '06. Keep your home in check and be sure to use respectable companies in Shrewsbury for your forthcoming project.

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10 May

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Shrewsbury - SY4

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A quote for decking but maybe also some general maintenance

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12 Apr

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Shrewsbury - SY1

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customer in the shrewsbury area made an enquiry a couple of projects including garden maintenance.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you ...

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12 Apr

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Shrewsbury - SY1

Enquiry from: Jared J

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currently, front yard is a de-consecrated graveyard. owner wants to create outdoor seating area (ie. floating deck system?), in order for existing italian restaurant (la lanterna) to extend to cafe ho...

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23 Aug

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Shrewsbury - SY4

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we have a number of decking areas around the centre that require replacement due to age and condition. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: commercial what level of servic...

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21 Apr

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Shrewsbury - SY2

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small decking area 18-8 feet over patio with pergola. 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 ...

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08 Jul

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Shrewsbury - SY4

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garden cleared and turf played and a patio Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi detached Do you have a: Medium size garden Garden Type: Back garden Work Required: L...

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08 Aug

Garden | Decking

Shrewsbury - SY3

Enquiry from: Deb M

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Property type: Detached, Work description: Area to turf or deck. To clear area and put turf/ deck. Only a small area. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Wh...

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30 Apr

Garden | Decking

Telford - TF4

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we require a guide price for decking 4metres x 3 metres with a 70cm high handrail on 3 sides are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you req...

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30 Mar

Garden | Decking

Telford - TF1

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4.5m x 3.5m raised decking with step and balustrade 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...

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19 Mar

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Telford - TF2

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remove old decking boards and replace with new and any repair that may be required to base. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do yo...

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08 Mar

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Telford - TF2

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replace current wood decking which is 20 years old, 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...

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15 Aug

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Church Stretton - SY6

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are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached other forms: garden maintenance, wooden decking agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to ap...

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28 Mar

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Telford - TF3

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Need an affordable yet aesthetically appealing garden in preparation for sum...

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07 May

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Telford - TF1

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Install a new base for a shed move original shed to new position and decking in...

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13 Apr

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Telford - TF2

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Total garden upgrade and regurb

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04 Jul

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Telford - TF1

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Jet washing decking and patio area

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08 May

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Telford - TF4

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Deacking and laying Astra turf

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08 Jan

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Telford - TF1

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04 Jun

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Telford - TF4

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25 Feb

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Telford - TF1

Enquiry from: Adam W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

4.8 m wide by 2.7 m long Thicker decking but no rails and front fascia board Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached What level of service do you require: Suppl...

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FAQs

What should I do if my deck or terrace is slippery?

Usually, slipperiness is caused by algae or dirt on top of the deck or terrace. A full cleaning treatment should restore the natural grip of the wood or stone. If slipperiness is a persistent problem, consider installing grip mats in high traffic areas of the deck.

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 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 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.
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