Wooden Decking in St Austell

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Wooden Decking in St Austell

Wooden decking is an increasingly fashionable choice for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful areas that can be used year round by adding additional heating and lighting. Wooden decking is frequently 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 virtually any size or shape to complement any area. Curved designs or large areas connected by pathways can produce an attractive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably easy to install and causes minimal disruption, especially in comparison to alternate options 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 capable of taking the weight of any furniture or plants that you want to use on the decking. There is a variety of types of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Normally decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which usually entails annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in St Austell

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

Average price per Wooden decking job in 2025

Avg. price low	Avg. price low £1,125
Avg. price	Avg. price £1,500
Avg. price high	Avg. price high £1,725

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Prices based on actual Wooden decking costs for St Austell, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in St Austell 2025

	Labour cost	£1,050
	Material cost	£375
	Waste removal	£75

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Jeanne M., PL12

Garden | Decking in Saltash

The installation of the decking was very good but they did not clear up any of the mess afterwards so no stars for this

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03 Sep

Garden | Decking

St. Austell - PL25

Enquiry from: Paul S

Start Date: Immediate

composite decking on a 8m x 5m balcony and artificial grass. (concept 3d design image available) are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other what level of service do you req...

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12 Aug

Garden | Decking

St. Austell - PL26

Enquiry from: Colin F

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wooden decking to rear garden approx 35 metres are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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12 Mar

Garden | Decking

St. Austell - PL26

Enquiry from: Barry J

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Removal of decking Fencing Tree pruning installation of water feature and gr...

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14 Mar

Garden | Decking

St. Austell - PL25

Enquiry from: Philip A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Area of decking outside the back door alongside the house and the current small grass area changed to stone or chippings. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace What ...

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09 Jan

Garden | Decking

St. Austell - PL26

Enquiry from: Derek A

Start Date: Immediate

12x120 x2.400 m

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26 Jan

Garden | Decking

St. Austell - PL25

Enquiry from: Judith O

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Non slip/rot decking replacement. Approximate size 5.3 x 1.6 metres Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached What level of service do you require: Supply and deck ...

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18 Apr

Garden | Decking

Looe - PL13

Enquiry from: Susan G

Start Date: Immediate

Small decking area approx 6'x4'

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14 Apr

Garden | Decking

Newquay - TR7

Enquiry from: Morgan E

Start Date: Immediate

I am looking to replace my current decking, like for like, as it has rotten. The decking is about 6m x 5m and split over two levels, with four steps (I can send you images of the floorplan)

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21 Jun

Garden | Decking

Truro - TR1

Enquiry from: Heather K

Start Date: Immediate

Hi there, smallish garden but it needs levelling, resurfacing & we have some rotten decking which needs replacing. Thanks for your time.

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27 Apr

Garden | Decking

Bodmin - PL30

Enquiry from: Kate M

Start Date: Immediate

customer in the bodmin 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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01 Aug

Garden | Decking

Truro - TR2

Enquiry from: Linda H

Start Date: Immediate

replace wooden deck with none slip wooden deck are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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15 Mar

Garden | Decking

Newquay - TR7

Enquiry from: Jane B

Start Date: Immediate

OUTDOOR DECKING NEEDED ---- TO BE FITTED ASAP EITHER RESIN OR WOODEN ???

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14 Feb

Garden | Decking

Newquay - TR7

Enquiry from: Tony B

Start Date: Immediate

repl***ar old wood decking with composite , and removing old decking. 3.3m x2.7 are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply ...

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07 Feb

Garden | Decking

Newquay - TR7

Enquiry from: Lucy N

Start Date: Immediate

composite decking already installed a few years ago and requires some remedial work. gaps have appeared between boards and in some places the boards have dropped off their mountings. also the edge sea...

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05 Jul

Garden | Decking

Bodmin - PL30

Enquiry from: Carl H

Start Date: Immediate

just moved inti property garden over grown needs tlc are you the property owner: owner property type: terrace do you have a: large garden garden type: back garden work required: lawn/turfing, decking...

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18 May

Garden | Decking

Truro - TR2

Enquiry from: John M

Start Date: Immediate

replacement of existing raised patio decking and supports are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please c...

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13 Apr

Garden | Decking

Looe - PL13

Enquiry from: Paule R

Start Date: Immediate

remove existing decking and replace with new decking are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appo...

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18 Jun

Garden | Decking

Newquay - TR7

Enquiry from: Lianne M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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06 Oct

Garden | Decking

Newquay - TR7

Enquiry from: W

Start Date: Immediate

TO DESIGN AND REPLACE EXISTING DECKING WITH COMPOSITE DECKING AND TO INCORPORATE A HOT TUB

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29 Sep

Garden | Decking

Par - PL24

Enquiry from: Steve N

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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FAQs

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

Measure your deck frame and cut to size if necessary.
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.
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.
Fit the coach screws with either a drill driver or socket and ratchet.
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.

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

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.
Add a 50mm layer of hardcore and make sure it’s compact.
Build the decking sub-frame as we describe in ‘How to build a deck frame’.
Lay out paving slabs along the edges and in the centre of the area. This will help to spread the weight of the decking.
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.
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.

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.

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.

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