Wooden Decking in St Ives

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Wooden Decking in St Ives

Wooden decking is an increasingly fashionable option for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very elegant areas which you can use year round by adding additional heating and illumination. Wooden decking is usually fitted 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 accommodate any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can create a stunning effect. Wooden decking is relatively easy to install and causes little disruption, particularly in comparison to alternatives like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is vital however to be 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 species of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Often decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which commonly involves yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming more popular for use in wooden decking as they are stronger and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in St Ives

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 2026

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 Ives, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in St Ives 2026

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

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11 Aug

Garden | Decking

St. Ives - PE27

Enquiry from: Sharon S

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Decking new lawn paving slabs replaced

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16 Mar

Garden | Decking

St. Ives - PE27

Enquiry from: Carol J

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: pruning, flower beds, edging grass, repairing wood decking, small amount slab l...

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28 Jan

Garden | Decking

St. Ives - PE27

Enquiry from: Graham D

Start Date: Less than one month

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

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01 Mar

Garden | Decking

Huntingdon - PE26

Enquiry from: Nicki J

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customer in the huntingdon 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 ...

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05 Feb

Garden | Decking

Huntingdon - PE29

Enquiry from: Paul W

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clearance of trees and re laying seating area etc on a raised terrace are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached roughly the size of your garden: 11-20 m2 garden...

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03 Feb

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB1

Enquiry from: Emma S

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customer in cambridge areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for wooden decking.confirmed interest via telephone, sms and email at 03/02/2023 15:19.please cal...

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28 Sep

Garden | Decking

Ely - CB6

Enquiry from: Gary E

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decking pathway and sun deck(4m square) preferably composite in material. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and d...

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14 Jun

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB23

Enquiry from: Marcelino G

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customer made an online enquiry for wooden decking and confirmed on email they would like a call with a carpenter to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the property...

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10 Jun

Garden | Decking

Ely - CB6

Enquiry from: Chris K

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looking for quote to: - take down and dispose of summer house - lay down decking - put up wooden gazebo (from supplied pack) - paint/treat gazebo wood - paint/treat/repair fencing and gate are you th...

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03 Jun

Garden | Decking

St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: Jayd P

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garden sorted out. made safer for children are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace roughly the size of your garden: unsure garden type: back garden do you have a de...

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03 May

Garden | Decking

Huntingdon - PE28

Enquiry from: Caroline D

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homeowner garden decking supplied and fitted please call to appoint

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26 Apr

Garden | Decking

Huntingdon - PE28

Enquiry from: Caroline D

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homeowner garden decking supplied and fitted please call to appoint

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19 Apr

Garden | Decking

St. Neots - PE19

Enquiry from: James H

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looking for decking to be fitted in back garden 7m by 3m are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call ...

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11 Apr

Garden | Decking

Ely - CB6

Enquiry from: Marilyn M

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i need my decking dismantled taken away and replaced, it is 20 years old and collapsing are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require:...

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18 Jan

Garden | Decking

Huntingdon - PE29

Enquiry from: Erlinda C

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replacement decking and summer house repair 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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04 Sep

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB4

Enquiry from: Liz B

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Some clearance, design, landscaping, decking, planting

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07 Aug

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB23

Enquiry from: Natalie C

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i would like a free no-onligation work in my small to medium size garden. this will probably be for weed removal and re-turfing. are you the property owner: owner property type: terrace garden type: ...

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05 Aug

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB2

Enquiry from: Paul C

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supply and fit first floor roof terrace with hardwood decking. total area 23 square metres. pedestal risers to be laid on roof spaced for structural strength of sub-frame. construct a timber sub-frame...

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13 Jul

Garden | Decking

Huntingdon - PE28

Enquiry from: Heidi B

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looking for someone to build app***m of decking asap please are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: other what level of service do you require: deck only please call to ap...

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19 Apr

Garden | Decking

Cambridge - CB3

Enquiry from: Ce L

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1. remove 12sqm turf; 2. lay 6 pieces of 450x450 slabs; 3. lay 12sqm decking; 4. install raised flower bed with an integrated bench. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: s...

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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.

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.

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.

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
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
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.

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.

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