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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 2024

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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TM Contractors

45 review(s)
Based: in Market harborough, LE16 7QT

Driveways Patios and Tarmac from design to build Free Estimates and all garden services Power wash celaning call us for quality services and prices

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Lesley M., NN5
4

Garden | Decking in Northampton

good contact and quotation, but getting several quotes at the moment

Stoneartuk LTD

14 review(s)
Based: in London, HA5 3TA

Hi my name is Martin from stone art uk ltd we are a local run landscaping company within the Pinner area we specialise in all types of driveways and patios please do not hesitate to visit us at are website or give us a call .

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Bob A., GU15
3

Garden | Decking in Camberley

no-price

Lenthall Landscapes

1 review(s)
Based: in Hook, RG27 8EX

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Brigitte R., GU15
5

Garden | Decking in Camberley

Very impressed as Oliver also brought a roofer with him to discuss the whole project of taking the roof off the garage t...

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08 Mar

Garden | Decking

Watlington - OX49

Enquiry from: Stephen W

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we have a large area of decking but some planks need replacing. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please ...

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30 Jun

Garden | Decking

Oxford - OX3

Enquiry from: Jing Z

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homeowner garden decking supplied and fitted please call to appoint

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29 Jun

Garden | Decking

Didcot - OX11

Enquiry from: Graham B

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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

Garden | Decking

Oxford - OX1

Enquiry from: Rakesh N

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Garden levelled and decking and fence put up

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10 Apr

Garden | Decking

Didcot - OX11

Enquiry from: Mark M

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clean, prepare & repaint a rear garden deck, deck steps, balustrade & hand rails. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: deck o...

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30 Sep

Garden | Decking

Oxford - OX2

Enquiry from: Jane H

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decking required on balcony are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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31 Aug

Garden | Decking

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

Garden | Decking

Reading - RG30

Enquiry from: Margaret R

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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

Garden | Decking

Reading - RG30

Enquiry from: Margaret R

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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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28 Jun

Garden | Decking

Didcot - OX11

Enquiry from: Richard D

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*homeowner garden decking supplied and fitted please call to appoint

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14 Jun

Garden | Decking

Oxford - OX3

Enquiry from: Brenda B

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to uplift and remove existing wooden decking and replace with composite decking are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply a...

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06 May

Garden | Decking

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

Garden | Decking

Oxford - OX1

Enquiry from: Christian H

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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

Garden | Decking

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

Garden | Decking

Reading - RG31

Enquiry from: Denise L

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hi we have a small garden with an area that is l shaped to be decked roughly 16fe*********et. we would like wooden decking and it will be on grass and slabbed area. we can take up the slabbed area if...

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14 Mar

Garden | Decking

Reading - RG31

Enquiry from: Denise L

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hi we have a small garden with an area that is l shaped to be decked roughly 16fe*********et. we would like wooden decking and it will be on grass and slabbed area. we can take up the slabbed area if...

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10 Mar

Garden | Decking

Reading - RG31

Enquiry from: Denise L

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hi we have a small garden with an area that is l shaped to be decked roughly 16fe*********et. we would like wooden decking and it will be on grass and slabbed area. we can take up the slabbed area if...

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04 Apr

Garden | Decking

Oxford - OX4

Enquiry from: Corin G

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Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Other Forms: Garden Maintenance, Wooden Decking Agreed to receive quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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20 Jan

Garden | Decking

Didcot - OX11

Enquiry from: Li T

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Garden landscaping, and decking Are you the property owner: Owner of the property...

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28 Jun

Garden | Decking

Abingdon - OX14

Enquiry from: Alison B

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Tree cutting, neigbous trees overhanging our garden, new fence, renew deck...

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FAQs

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.

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.
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.
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.

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