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Wooden Decking in Swindon

Wooden decking is an increasingly popular option for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful spaces which you can use year round by installing external heating and lighting. Wooden decking is usually installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking is available in virtually any size or shape to match any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can produce a striking effect. Wooden decking is relatively quick to install and causes minimal disruption, particularly when compared to alternatives like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is vital however to make sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the weight of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a collection of species 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 usually will involve yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become more popular for use in wooden decking as they are stronger and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Swindon

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 Swindon 2025

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

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Swindon

The great town of Swindon can be found to the southwest of England inside the county of Wiltshire, having a populace of 209,000. Swindon is just 81 miles from London, wedged somewhere between Bristol and Reading. The town keeps growing, with populace climbing 16.2% since 2001 alone and a projected 39% boost by 2026. Be sure of finding the right prices for your project by comparing and contrasting quotes from honest tradespeople.

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21 May

Garden | Decking

Swindon - SN25

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quote required to fit composite decking at rear of small garden. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: deck only please ...

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09 Mar

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Swindon - SN2

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hello, would need quote to have artificial grass. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached roughly the size of your garden: 0-10 m2 garden type: back garden do y...

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06 Feb

Garden | Decking

Swindon - SN3

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Large patio, decking, fencing & levelling

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31 Jan

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Swindon - SN25

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27 Jan

Garden | Decking

Swindon - SN2

Enquiry from: Rita R

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: terrace work description: fencing,decking,small area for patio. are you the property owner: tenant (with per...

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11 Jan

Garden | Decking

Swindon - SN1

Enquiry from: Shelagh G

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i’d like composite decking and joists to replace old decking are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck please ca...

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11 Nov

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Swindon - SN25

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: semi detached work description: i have a very small garden but the previous owners put cemented footings for...

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12 Jul

Garden | Decking

Swindon - SN1

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replace wooden decking average space with composite decking do you provide a guarantee? are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: s...

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28 May

Garden | Decking

Swindon - SN4

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fit 3 sq meters of decking in rear garden. would need someone to come and view. there was old decking in place which we have discarded. quite possibly you would fit in a different manner.. are you th...

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29 Mar

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Swindon - SN25

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property owner garden decking supplied and fitted please call to appoint

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16 Mar

Garden | Decking

Swindon - SN1

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remove and replace existing decking 4 meters by 4 meters approx are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck p...

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04 Mar

Garden | Decking

Swindon - SN6

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07 Oct

Garden | Decking

Swindon - SN5

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softwood decking 20ft x 11ft 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 appoint

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18 Aug

Garden | Decking

Swindon - SN5

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached other forms: none please call to appoint

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08 Apr

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Swindon - SN4

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

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28 Mar

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Swindon - SN5

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Finish off building decking and surrounding area. Sort lawn and borders

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17 Oct

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Swindon - SN1

Enquiry from: Joanne S

Start Date: Less than one month

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Trellis to be put up, decking cleaned, steps to be made safe Are you the propert...

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09 Oct

Garden | Decking

Swindon - SN2

Enquiry from: Martyn J

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10 May

Garden | Decking

Swindon - SN25

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3G turf Deckkng Patio tiles Plants and plant bedding Pond Are you the property owner: Owner Property Type: Semi detached Do you have a: Medium size garden Garden Type: Back garden Work Required:...

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30 Apr

Garden | Decking

Swindon - SN1

Enquiry from: Craig B

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FAQs

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 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 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.
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.

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