Wooden Decking in Western Midlands

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Wooden Decking in Western Midlands

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 spaces that can be used year round by using additional heating and illumination. Wooden decking is usually 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 any size or shape to complement any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can produce an attractive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably simple to install and causes minimal disruption, especially when compared to other possibilities like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is essential however to be sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the load of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a range of species of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Typically decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which typically consists of annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become more popular for use in wooden decking because they are stronger and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Western Midlands

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

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Avg. price	Avg. price £1,300
Avg. price high	Avg. price high £1,863

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

Wooden decking installation cost in Western Midlands 2026

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

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The region of the West Midlands is one of 9 English regions, and with a population of 5.6 million is the fifth largest. Nevertheless, it is also the third smallest region in the country, which gives it a population density of 440 people per square kilometre. Contained in the West Midlands region is the West Midlands conurbation, the city of Wolverhampton and the larger towns of Dudley, Solihull, and West Bromwich. If you have been considering any kind of property improvements in your West Midlands house, choose the right company in your neighbourhood and make sure you get the best price for the work.

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26 Mar

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Malvern - WR13

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Replacement of long, narrow (5 metre by 1?)decking which is rotting …

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04 Oct

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Redditch - B98

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14 Aug

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Oldbury - B69

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31 Jul

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Stoke-on-Trent - ST2

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dangerous steps from conservatory need removing and raised decking

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30 Jun

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West Bromwich - B71

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I have an existing timber deck that needs to be replaced, The timber ahs dried up and is unsafe to walk on. The timber supports under the deck may need replacing as well. the garden is approx. 57m2 wi...

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23 Jun

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Sutton Coldfield - B75

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decking needs staining and cleaning. replace a couple of boards. replace roughly 40 foot of railing. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do ...

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20 Jun

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Leominster - HR6

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we have a static caravan on the pearl lake site with decking on two sides. i have had some exorbitant (in my opinion) quotes for replacing the wood with composite and so am currently looking at replac...

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24 May

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Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37

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20 May

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Tamworth - B77

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remove and dispose of old rotten decking (approx 3m x 6m), replace with new - current decking is laid over a slab patio are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what le...

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10 May

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Stratford-upon-Avon - CV37

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07 May

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Stafford - ST16

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i would like a quote to remove a wooden decking area and replace with composite. there is one fairly large area and another smaller one are you the property owner: owner of the property property type:...

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22 Apr

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Bucknell, Craven Arms, Lydbury North - SY7

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4 x 5 metre decking to be laid

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20 Apr

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Newton Stewart - DG8

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14 Apr

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Wednesbury - WS10

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27 Mar

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Birmingham - B32

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roughly 45 sqm's of decking to be fitted with a fence, gate and step. Theres a rose bush that will need to moved and re-planted if possible but if thats not an option we can make it work another way.

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08 Aug

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Birmingham - B31

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15 May

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Birmingham - B29

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regular maintainence of a medium size suburban garden, lawn mowing, weeding, pruning in selly oak birmingham are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached do you ha...

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10 May

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Shrewsbury - SY4

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A quote for decking but maybe also some general maintenance

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28 Apr

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Burton-on-Trent - DE15

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garden partially redesigned to include installation of patio/ decking, installation of pagoda etc. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached roughly the size of your ga...

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19 Apr

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Pershore - WR10

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We have a garden deck which was installed in 2016. It is composite decking laid onto a wooden frame. One corner of the wooden frame underneath has rotted, and I'd like to know if a repair would be fea...

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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.

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.

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.

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