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Wooden Decking in Watlington

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 elegant areas that can be used year round by adding outside heating and lighting. Wooden decking is frequently installed 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 attractive effect. Wooden decking is relatively simple to install and causes minimal disruption, especially when compared to other possibilities like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is necessary however to be sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and capable of taking the weight of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a array 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 require maintenance, which usually includes annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming popular for use in wooden decking because they are stronger and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Watlington

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 Watlington 2026

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

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Watlington

Watlington is a market town as well as civil parish about 7 miles (11 kilometres) south of Thame in Oxfordshire, near the region's eastern edge as well as less than 2 miles (3 kilometres) from its boundary with Buckinghamshire. The church includes the hamlets of Xmas Common, Greenfield and Howe Hillside, all of which are in the Chiltern Hills. The 2011 Census recorded the parish's population as 2,727. The Watlington area is most likely to have actually been cleared up at a very early day, motivated by the proximity of the Icknield Way. The toponym means "settlement of Waecel's people" as well as suggests profession from around the 6th century. A 9th-century charter by Æthelred of Mercia records eight 'manses' or significant residences in Watlington. The Domesday Book of 1086 identified the area as an agricultural community valued at £ 610. Medieval papers suggest that the modern road plan was in presence in the 14th century, as Cochynes-lane (Couching Street), and also Brook Street are recorded. There are documents of inns in Watlington since the 15th century. In 1722 the town's market was detailed as being hung on a Saturday. By the end of the 18th century the town had 6 inns, every one of which were bought up in the following couple of years by a regional brewing family members, the Haywards. The variety of accredited facilities increased till late in the 19th century when George Wilkinson, a Methodist acquired 6 of them and shut them down. Today Watlington has three hostelries: the Carriers Arms, The Chequers and also The Fat Fox Inn. Parliamentarian soldiers were billeted at Watlington during the English Civil War. It is assumed that John Hampden remained in the town the evening prior to the Battle of Chalgrove Field. In 1664-- 65 the City center was developed at the cost of Thomas Stonor. Its top space was endowed by Stonor as a grade school for kids, and also in 1731 Dame Alice Tipping of Ewelme gave an additional endowment to raise the number of students. In 1842 the town Vestry developed a National School, which shared the same spaces in the City center. In 1843 a National College for women was constructed next to St Leonard's church. In 1872 the young boys' and also girls' schools were absorbed into a new Board institution, which like its predecessors was affiliated to the National Society for Promoting Religious Education. In 1927 the college was split right into different junior and elderly institutions. In 1956 a new secondary school-- the Icknield College-- opened for elderly pupils and the primary school took control of the old facilities. The Icknield School is now Icknield Community College. By 1895 the City center, no longer used as an institution, was in disrepair. In 1907 it was brought back by public membership. It is a site at the meeting point of 3 roads in the centre of the community. Since 1990 Watlington has actually been twinned with the community of Mansle in the Poitou-Charentes area of France. The Watlington Hoard, a collection of silver items going back to the moment of Alfred the Great in the 9th century, was uncovered in Watlington by James Mather, an amateur metal-detectorist, in 2015. The heap was consequently excavated, as well as at some point bought by the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford for £ 1.35 m.

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08 Mar

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Watlington - OX49

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20 Aug

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Oxford - OX3

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The sub structure under my composite decking is badly rotting. I need the Millboard composite decking removed, a new sub structure installed and the Millboard replaced. Total area aprox 11x5 metres. ...

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homeowner garden decking supplied and fitted please call to appoint

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29 Jun

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Didcot - OX11

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hi, there is some existing decking to the rear of my house which now needs replacing. i am hoping that i can keep the existing frame and just get new decking laid on top. i'm wanting someone to come...

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25 May

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10 Apr

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Enquiry from: Mark M

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30 Sep

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31 Aug

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Oxford - OX4

Enquiry from: Janey M

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we have a currently raised patio which is paved with slabs. we would like this replaced or covered with composite decking. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace wha...

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06 Jul

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hi, i would like to have composite decking installed on the patio,which already has bricks layout and front and back garden slabs paving. i prefer the job to be done the beginning of the this month...

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30 Jun

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Reading - RG30

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28 Jun

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Didcot - OX11

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14 Jun

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Oxford - OX3

Enquiry from: Brenda B

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06 May

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Oxford - OX2

Enquiry from: Alison C

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repair to existing decking - two or three planks need to be replaced and the whole thing cleaned up and restored. also repair on fence needed (definitely not replacement) are you the property owner: ...

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12 Apr

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Oxford - OX1

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we are having some bifold doors fitted to our conservatory and would like to deck out over the existing patio area. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what...

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22 Mar

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Oxford - OX3

Enquiry from: Catherine T

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current decking is old and rotting. looking at replacing the whole decking. can send a picture are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do y...

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19 Mar

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Reading - RG31

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14 Mar

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Reading - RG31

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10 Mar

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Reading - RG31

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04 Apr

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Oxford - OX4

Enquiry from: Corin G

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20 Jan

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Didcot - OX11

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How to lay decking?
Laying simple, ground-level decking may sound intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. With careful planning and preparation, you can lay decking that you’ll be proud to show off to neighbours, family and friends. Here are a few tips to get you started. Plan carefully Draw out a plan, to scale, on paper. This will help you to know how many boards you’ll need and ensure that you don’t end up having to cut anything to fit. Prepare the area Measure out the site according to your plan and hammer a peg into each corner, then tie string around each peg to help you see what you’re working with. If you’re not laying on existing slabs, dig into the ground, lifting out turf if it’s there, and check that the site is level. Then add concrete slabs for more stability or lay weed-control fabric over the ground and cover with gravel to further prevent weed growth. Build your sub-frame Since a lot of people ask this, we’ve got a more detailed guide in the FAQ below. Lay your deck boards
  1. Start in one corner of the sub-frame and position the first board across the inner joists. You want the deck board in the opposite direction to the inner joists, ensuring that it’s flush with the frame. Position any end-to-end joins between the deck boards halfway across an inner joist so you can screw both boards into the joist for stability. Make sure you keep a gap of between 5-8mm to allow for expansion of the wood.
  2. Begin to screw your deck boards to the joists. You’ll need to secure the deck board to every joist is covers along your deck frame. Use two screws for every joist. Mark where you’re going to add your screws, ensuring that they are at least 15mm from the end of the board and 20mm from the outside edges. Drill pilot holes for the screws, being careful to only drill through the deck board and not the joist. Then screw the decking screws into the holes.
  3. Continue to screw in the deck boards, ensuring you leave the correct expansion gap. You can stagger the deck board joins across the deck for more strength.
  4. Sand down any cut ends if you need to before applying decking preserver to protect the timber from rotting.
Although this is a simplified set of instructions, it’s enough for you to see whether you want to attempt to lay decking yourself – and if you don’t, you can get in touch with professionals who will be happy to give you a quote.

How to build decking on a slope?
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.
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.
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