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Wooden Decking in South Ockendon

Wooden decking is an increasingly prevalent option for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very elegant areas which can be used year round by using additional heating and lighting. Wooden decking is commonly installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking is available in virtually any size or shape to fit any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can produce a striking effect. Wooden decking is relatively quick to install and causes little disruption, especially when compared to alternate options like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is necessary however to make sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the weight 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 requirements. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which generally consists of yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming popular for use in wooden decking as they are stronger and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in South Ockendon

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 South Ockendon 2025

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

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South Ockendon

South Ockendon is a town and Church of England parish in the Thurrock borough as well as unitary district in Essex in the East of England, UK. It lies on the boundary with Greater London, just outside the M25 motorway. The location to the north is North Ockendon. South Ockendon village ended up being a place for premade houses (prefabs) suiting bombed-out homeowners of East London/West Essex in the very late 40s. Much of the original post-war building was carried out by previous German prisoners of war. Most of these were destroyed in the late-1960s when a big Greater London Council estate, Lecaplan "concrete" building and construction homes-- the Flowers' Estate-- was built to change them, one more time with pre-fabricated homes, albeit of a superior design. The Lecaplan Kind B form of pre-cast concrete (large panel concrete) balcony is created in rows of 8 residential or commercial properties to a style by J C Tilley and manufactured by W. & C. French. In the 1970s the Ford Motor Company factory at Aveley housed Ford's Advanced Vehicle Operations which constructed automobiles such as the RS1600. The plant was wound down progressively from the late 90's but shut completely in 2004, when the last 150 tasks were lost. The majority of the 150 employees accepted transfers to various other Ford or secondary sites around Essex. The 'Aveley' plant was positioned along and also west of the railway line, adjacent to Ockendon station in the Belhus Ward that part of Ockendon has currently been become new real estate estates, with street names after well-known Ford lorries in keeping with the sites history.

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Stoneartuk LTD

14 review(s)
Based: in London, HA5 3TA

Hi my name is Martin from stone art uk ltd we are a local run landscaping company within the Pinner area we specialise in all types of driveways and patios please do not hesitate to visit us at are website or give us a call .

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Bob A., GU15
3

Garden | Decking in Camberley

no-price

Surbiton Landscaping

56 review(s)
Based: in Kingston upon thames, KT6 4JX

Surbiton landscaping and building services in business since 1999 very professional run, family Business that takes pride in their work

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Paul M., GU2
5

Garden | Decking in Guildford

Friendly, knowledgeable and got the job done on time. Thanks

Advanced Tree and Landscaping Services

15 review(s)
Based: in Watford, WD24 7LS

Tree surgery services also avaliable Find us on Thomson local and Google

Latest review

Michael F., HA8
4

Garden | Decking in Edgware

The job was well done, some of the finishing could have been better

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15 May

Garden | Decking

South Ockendon - RM15

Enquiry from: Keith M

Start Date: Immediate

I am looking to have a small deck installed, ideally made from composite materials for durability and low maintenance. The area I would like it fitted is approximately 5 feet by 5 feet. Please let me ...

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12 May

Garden | Decking

London - E14

Enquiry from: Sahanara R

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garden patio and cleaning weed disposing waste and rubbish designing a small theme for corner of garden are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: other do you have a: small g...

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12 May

Garden | Decking

London - E14

Enquiry from: Sahanara R

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

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05 Jul

Garden | Decking

London - SE8

Enquiry from: John D

Start Date: Immediate

customer requested quotes for wooden decking from a carpenter around london. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information bel...

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18 May

Garden | Decking

London - SE23

Enquiry from: Valerie T

Start Date: Immediate

i would on my garden to be landscaped are you the property owner: owner of the property garden type: back garden do you have a design: no, but i am open to ideas work required: planting, lawn/turfing,...

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13 May

Garden | Decking

London - SE23

Enquiry from: Valerie T

Start Date: Immediate

i would on my garden to be landscaped are you the property owner: owner of the property garden type: back garden do you have a design: no, but i am open to ideas work required: planting, lawn/turfing,...

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23 Jul

Garden | Decking

London - E1

Enquiry from: Nitin J

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Work description: Small garden with small plants to cut

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28 May

Garden | Decking

London - E9

Enquiry from: Moira M

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Clearance decking lawn wooden fence to section off garden

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25 May

Garden | Decking

London - E14

Enquiry from: SAHANARA R

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Other Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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05 Apr

Garden | Decking

London - E9

Enquiry from: Mohamed O

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Work description: Flooring full services

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26 Mar

Garden | Decking

London - E2

Enquiry from: Jasmine G

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: I got about 40 indoor plants, 4 big patios.

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18 Aug

Garden | Decking

London - E1

Enquiry from: Dilwar H

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Decking, paving, raised vegetable beds, fake grass lawn, play area, pond, shed,...

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04 Jul

Garden | Decking

London - E17

Enquiry from: Abdul M

Start Date: Immediate

Homeowner Please contact to appoint

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25 Jun

Garden | Decking

London - E17

Enquiry from: Rashpal D

Start Date: Less than one month

Garden cleared out, weeds cut back, decking built, new paving stones, new fence, build raised beds Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Roughly the size of your ...

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23 Jun

Garden | Decking

London - SE4

Enquiry from: Angelito D

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Relative of Owner Property Type: Other What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: Immediate Please call to appoint Please call to appoint

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27 Feb

Garden | Decking

London - E3

Enquiry from: Rishi D

Start Date: Less than one month

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

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09 Oct

Garden | Decking

London - SE4

Enquiry from: Emily B

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Installation of decking, small gravel area and fixing of fence post

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03 Jul

Garden | Decking

London - SE4

Enquiry from: Simon K

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Wooden decking and garden overhaul: significant weed problem; new lawn, beds and...

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22 May

Garden | Decking

London - SE14

Enquiry from: Melanie C

Start Date: Immediate

I would like someone to check the Wooden Decking, plus the roof stability underneath to ensure that no excess water is damaging. I would also then need someone to scrub back and recoat the decking. ...

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01 May

Garden | Decking

London - SE4

Enquiry from: Hereward F

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Build a deck, approx 6m x 2.5m.

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FAQs

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 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.
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 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.
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