Wooden Decking in Scotland

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Wooden Decking in Scotland

Wooden decking is an increasingly fashionable option for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful spaces which you can use year round by using additional heating and light. Wooden decking is generally 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 accommodate any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can produce a striking effect. Wooden decking is fairly quick to install and causes little disruption, especially in comparison to alternate options like patio or paving. It could 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 load of any furniture or plants that you want to use on the decking. There is a range of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Often decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which usually will involve annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Scotland

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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Prices based on actual Wooden decking costs for Scotland, as reported by local Quotatis members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Scotland 2024

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

Wooden decking searches in March 2024

Wooden decking Projects in Scotland in February 2024

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Wooden decking searches in counties near Scotland February 2024

Scotland

Scotland is one of the four countries that make up the UK, and with a populace of more than 5 million, is the second largest in Britain. There are seven cities across the country, such as the capital city of Edinburgh as well as the largest by population, Glasgow. A great deal of Scotland is made up of unspoilt countryside, including the famous Highland region, and this is reflected in a low population density of 67.5 people per square kilometre. If you’re interested in property developments in Scotland, get in touch with a respected company to ensure you get a good price and an even better finish.

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22 Mar

Garden | Decking

Alloa, Clackmannan - FK10

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28 Dec

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Dunfermline, Inverkeithing - KY11

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Decking steps from patio doors

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09 Nov

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Burntisland - KY3

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new house and need small back garden landscaped - slabs in main but open.to ideas are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached roughly the size of your garden: 21-30 m2 ga...

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27 Aug

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Glasgow - G46

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front garden artificial turf house surrounding stones good drainage gravel back garden levelled with matching gravel surround garden and patio slabs if required. budget £2000 are you the property o...

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03 Aug

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Hamilton - ML3

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garden clearance at back maybe slab or decking current state of garden: the garden is not yet cleared are you the property owner: owner garden type: back garden property type: semi detached do you hav...

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26 Jul

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Forres - IV36

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full garden landscape fencing driveway patio etc. are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: detached do you have a: large garden garden type: back garden, front garden, side garden ...

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18 Jul

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Glasgow - G64

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we have recently moved into a new house and the garden hasn't been looked after in a couple of years. we are looking for general clearance and tidy up, weeding of over grown flower beds, paved areas e...

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04 Jul

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Hamilton - ML3

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grass cutting, shrub trimming and other garden maintenance needs are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: medium size garden garden type: back garden, front garden work...

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19 Jun

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Lanark - ML11

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

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05 Jun

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Hamilton - ML3

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grass cutting, shrub trimming and other garden maintenance needs are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: medium size garden garden type: back garden, front garden work...

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01 Jun

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Carluke - ML8

Enquiry from: Keith H

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driveway pressure washed, replacement decking boards and posts, pruning and cutting of some trees and some hard landscaping are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: lar...

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30 May

Garden | Decking

Keith - AB55

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customer in the keith 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 prope...

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20 May

Garden | Decking

Aberdeen - AB15

Enquiry from: Ann R

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Over 10 years ago you landscaped our garden. We now need the decking repaired, the slabs regrouted and some help moving large plants to different locations in the garden. We also need to move the loca...

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03 May

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Beith - KA15

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Decking supplied and installed

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28 Apr

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Haddington - EH41

Enquiry from: Danielle M

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help lawn mad would like to transform garden over time so it's nice to sit and enjoy are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached do you have a: small garden garde...

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20 Apr

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Dunfermline, Inverkeithing - KY11

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mr requested quotes for wooden decking from a carpenter around dunfermline, inverkeithing. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the i...

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15 Apr

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Montrose - DD10

Enquiry from: Joe G

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customer in montrose area has requested that we arrange quotes for their wooden decking project.mr are considering various options and would like to discuss with a carpenter directly.please call to di...

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15 Mar

Garden | Decking

Dundee - DD3

Enquiry from: Elaine C

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i have some damaged decking boards (9) that need to be replaced and then the full deck painted. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do ...

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21 Feb

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Dundee - DD5

Enquiry from: Alan M

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lay grass turf, pressure wash patio and path, lay weed suppression felt on open soil area, weed beds and, if you offer this, cement repoint patio? happy to speak on phone or you can visit to look as y...

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19 Feb

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Fraserburgh - AB43

Enquiry from: AJ F

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looking to get softwood timber decking put up with an approx size of 4mx3m with planters round the back and one side and a step around the remaining edge with deck lighting aswell. not 100% set on thi...

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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.
Will I need safety barriers or balustrades for my decking?

If your deck isn’t going to be flat to the ground, it’s a good idea to have some kind of balustrade to avoid any tripping. If the gap between the deck and the ground is less than 600mm, use a 900mm balustrade. If it’s higher than 600mm, the balustrade should be 1100mm tall.

How to fit composite decking?
Fitting composite decking is similar to installing timber decking, but there are some small differences in terms of the gaps you need to leave between boards and the screws you use. We’ll go through a quick guide to show you the process involved in fitting composite decking so you can decide whether it’s something you want to do yourself. Prepare the area Prepare the area according to our instructions in the previous FAQs – or you can use an existing patio or concrete base if you have one. Measure and mark out the area using chalk (if using an existing base). Assemble the decking frame Build the outer frame as we show in our FAQs above; if the area you have planned is longer than your joists, you’ll need to join them together. When you’ve built the frame and it’s secure, ensure that it’s at the right level for water runoff and add risers, slabs or treated off-cuts of timber at 500mm intervals if you need to. Add joists The spacing of your joists will depend on the type of design you have chosen for your composite decking. If you’re laying arched boards horizontally, you’ll need to space the joists 300mm apart. Lay your composite decking boards
  1. If you’ve not got an overhang or it’s a fixed deck, fit starter clips along the outside edge of the frame and secure with screws provided with the composite decking. If you are working with an overhang, put the first board into position not exceeding 25mm. If you’re adding a fascia, put an off-cut of board under the overhang so you know it’ll be flush with the fascia.
  2. Pre-drill all fixing points, measuring in 30mm from the edge of the board. Secure the board to the joist below with composite decking screws.
  3. Slide a hidden fastener clip in so it sits within the groove of the deck board. It needs to be in the centre of the joist to keep the boards secure and ensure an expansion gap of 6mm. Tighten the clips until just tight, and repeat so there’s a clip at every joist.
  4. Add the next board, ensuring that the fastener clips sit within the groove – make sure you don’t force it. Repeat step 3.
  5. Continue steps 3 and 4 until you’re at the final board, which you should secure in the same way as you did the first.
Add a fascia board If you’re adding a fascia, measure in 40mm from each end and add two guide marks: one at 40mm from the top and the other at 40mm from the bottom. Connect the marks, then mark at 300mm intervals down the board. Drill pilot holes, then put the fascia board into position. You need to make sure that there’s a 40mm ventilation gap between the bottom of the fascia and the ground. Ask someone to hold the board level until you’ve finished securing it with composite decking screws; you can get colour-matched ones so they don’t look unsightly at the end of your decking. Not so sure you want to carry out such a big project yourself? Get quotes from decking pros who will be able to fit composite decking much more quickly and easily.
How much is decking?
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.
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