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Wood decking can transform your outdoor space – providing a smart, durable and easy-to-maintain surface to enjoy those (hopefully) long summer months. On the face of it, building and installing a deck might look straightforward, but it can be an involved and demanding job. To ensure your deck is fitted securely (and looks great), there’s a tried and tested approach that you’d expect an experienced professional to follow.
Your deck can be laid on an existing patio or another solid base (like tarmac or concrete). If you want to build your deck where there’s turf or soil, you’ll need to add a layer of gravel or aggregate to provide a firm base and lay paving stones on top to help provide additional support for your joists. Decks that need to run alongside a house or wall will need a plate (essentially a piece of timber designed to take the weight of the deck when it meets brickwork). Your wall plate should allow for expansion too.
The next step is the main part of this job – fixing internal joists to create the structure your deck will sit on. Formed using treated timber, internal joists provide the support for your deck and are usually spaced around 400mm apart. Once the joists are laid and a complete frame has been created, deck boards can be fitted. An experienced professional will ensure this is done without the wood splitting, and with the neat finish of countersunk holes to hide screws. Deck boards will usually be spaced around 5mm-8mm apart.
Cost of wood decking
Wood decking jobs are usually priced per square metre (sqm). Unless you’re looking for a specialist decking board (plastic or composites are available, which require less maintenance than standard timber), you can expect to pay:
- £15-£20 per sqm for budget decking
- £40-£60 per sqm for medium-quality decking
- £90-£100 per sqm for premium-quality decking
How to clean wood decking
There are a number of ways to clean your wood decking, and the method you select will depend on whether you want to simply tidy up a grubby surface or prepare it to be stained and treated.
If you have access to a pressure washer, this will be the quickest and easiest way to clean your wood deck. Take care not to use too much pressure on the wood – jet washing can actually chip away and damage it. Either adjust the power, hold the nozzle far enough away from the deck, or use a dedicated decking and paving cleaning head. The latter is usually an additional accessory that clips onto your pressure washer and allows you to apply the correct pressure while cleaning a larger surface area.
Most DIY stores will also stock deck cleaner, a solution which can be painted on to wood to remove dirt, grease and stains.
Finally, the most drastic (and labour intensive) option is sanding the deck. This can be done manually or with a belt sander, but whatever you use make sure you select the right grade of paper. You may need a coarser sand paper for hand sanding and a finer paper if you plan to use a machine. The drawback of sanding is that it won’t be easy to get into the grooves of the deck board. You may be able to use a steel wire brush to clean out those hard-to-access areas.
How to maintain your wood decking
Cleaning and regularly treating your wood deck isn’t only important to help preserve the board. It keeps your deck looking pristine and (most importantly) makes it safe – free from moss and mildew that can cause it to become slippery.
Your main options when it comes to maintaining your decking are oil, stain and paint. Before applying any of these finishes, your deck must be thoroughly cleaned, and any leaves or surface dirt swept away.
Decking oils are easy to apply and offer durable weather protection. Unlike stain and paint, oils won’t crack or peel. If you’d like to retain the natural colour of your deck board, clear oils are available. It’s worth remembering that even clear oils will colour your wood slightly – the same effect as if the wood were wet.
Deck stains and paint provide a tough finish. Besides the broader range of colours and shades you can achieve, both stains and paints offer one main advantage over oils – they are available with a non-slip finish. This slightly textured or gritty effect will keep your deck safe during the wet winter months.
The qualifications your wood decking specialist needs
Your wood decking professional shouldn’t need any specific qualifications. Apprenticeships or City & Guilds qualifications are useful, but experience is the most important criteria to seek out. If your deck is to feature any electrical, heating or plumbing elements (for example, if a shed or log cabin is to sit on or near your deck), you may require your professional to hold NICEIC or Gas Safe registration.
Provided your wood deck is ground level (and not part of a balcony or elevated extension), planning permission won’t be required.
Insurance for wood decking installation
Public liability insurance will be your main ask of a professional – ensuring both you and your property are protected from any damage caused by the work. Your tradesperson may also offer a warranty on their work – it’s worth asking whether this is available.
Questions you should ask your wood decking professional
- Can they show you examples of decking they have installed previously?
- What type of timber would they use for your deck?
- Would they recommend plastic or composite deck board instead?
- Can they also treat the deck with oil, stain or paint as part of their service?
At Spruce Brothers you will get experience, knowledge and skilled people, who are honest, trustworthy, reliable. Our services range from porchways, out houses, kennels, through to extensions & internal work to name a few. Every single one of our jobs are finished to a high standard. All you have to do is ask and we will organise whatever you need. As established Hard & Soft Landscapers we are able to cater for all your landscaping needs. We offer an extensive range of landscaping services (including Decking, Patios, Slabbing, Driveways – no job is too big or small). Our services are varied to cater for everyone from domestic gardens to large property developments.
Nathan and his crew helped me create the garden of my dreams. They turned up bright and early on day 1 and every day after and completed the job in record time. Every one of his crew were absolutely professional and did the job to the highest order. Highly recommended.
Handy Man Hardy understand the importance of gaining your trust and is prepared to work hard to gain it. Will complete any job no matter how small. To complete any work within an agreed time and to high standards. Working to a budget. Products and service : • Property maintenance. • Painting and decorating • Gardening • Decking, fencing, Patios • Brick & Block Laying.. • Odds jobs Contact Simon Hardy
Simon hardy came to do my garden it was swimming in water I asked him to do some decking over the garden and my god he did just that his work is outstanding he is a grafter and always true to his word I would recommend Simon to anyone thank you Simon for all your hard work.
All aspects home and garden specialise in house renovations, flooring , kitchen fitting, bathroom,door hanging, all the way through to landscaping. Slabbing, turfing/artificial, fencing, pergolas and summer house builds. N&S Property Maintenance is a trusted provider of comprehensive property maintenance services. With our unwavering commitment to excellence and attention to detail, we ensure that your properties are well-maintained, functional, and visually appealing. At N&S Property Maintenance, we understand the importance of maintaining the value and integrity of your properties. Whether you own residential, commercial, or industrial properties, our dedicated team of professionals is here to cater to all your maintenance needs.
We are so pleased with the work they have done. They split one of our bedrooms into two, to create a bathroom and an office. They also ripped out our kitchen and replaced it, which is also amazing. Very knowledgeable skilled guys, honest, reliable and very trustworthy. We are having them back for some more work soon. Highly reccomend
We are a small team of professionals carrying out all types of general building work as well as Domestic Gas and Central Heating systems installations on projects big and small. Including Gas safety checks and landlord certificates. We aim to treat your home with the respect and professionalism that you would hope to expect. With experience in the Gas, Plumbing and General Building trades dating back over 20 years, make us your number one choice for peace of mind and confidence in that the work carried out by us has been done to the highest possible standards. At ARD we work with the mindset that if it wouldn't be good enough for us then it won't be good enough for you! Choose us today for a reliable and professional service that you can count on.
Excellent! Came to view the job quickly after our first call, very quick to give a quote and examples of radiators, carried out the work and left absolutely no mess and kept us updated through the day with the progress of the job. Having had a nightmare with terrible plumbers in the past we had put off having further work done for many years, Bernard has restored our faith in tradespeople we would not hesitate to use him in the future and would definitely recommend him to anyone needing a gas engineer 5*
Dave &Candy took there time and as a result did a perfect job on my decking, left the job clean and tidy. I consider they worked hard for there money.
Hi our company is based in Renfrewshire and we are known for doing extensions, gardens, driveways to full house renovation. Our customers have always given us a positive feedback and we make sure our prices are best in the market. We are always trying to do our job well but quick if you looking for something done in the house please just give me a message thanks
Couldn’t fault the work at all. Guys did a fantastic job and were great to deal with. The had an issue with their delivery and one point and even helped us out in another area when waiting. Would recommend them going forward and use again
My name is Kris, I am new on "Rated People", but have worked in building industry for 20 years. Reliable workman, very high standards, reasonable rates, multiskilled.
Excellent work. All done on time, very tidy. Gave some advice about other issues. Will definitely use Krys again and will recommend him to others
Gudfort fencing ltd have been erecting fences for 25 years ,no job to big or small professional work always and no money upfront until all parties are 100% happy.
One of the most pleasant experiences from the moment of the quote to job completion Highly recommended - a job well done - no dramas. Thank you for the help
Tynegreen cs prides its self on customer care. All aspects of landscaping, from help designing to the end product. We are here to help.Fully insured. No job too small.
Absolutely cracking job by Dale & Archie very experienced company talked me all the way through the job. Would definitely recommend them for any garden work
We take on all aspects of joinery and also can supply any other trade. We will always make sure a job is complete to a high standard
Great communication, job completed to very high standard. Looks great.
Carpenter joiner with 30 years experience, trained by Harrods. Specialising in bespoke furniture, heritage wooden restorations, door hanging, decking/garden projects and more. I pride myself on quality of workmanship and reliability.
It has been great working with Sean to have a new front door and external woodwork fitted on my disabled sister’s house. He also renewed all the sash cords to a large bay window. The door and window above look fantastic. Sean was a joy to work with, he responded immediately to emails and texts, and sent me photographs of the work in progress. He was very considerate of my sister’s difficulties. I happily recommend him as a very professional and thoughtful person who takes great care in his work. Heather
Welcome to Knight Solutions Building and Landscaping ltd. With over 20 years experience in the industry, We offer high quality bespoke Hard and soft landscaping including: Brickwork, retaining walls Paving / patios Timber work i.e. decking pergolas sleeper walls and ornamental features Water features Turfing Planting and bed preparation. Driveways Pathways Gravel and resin driveways Drainage solutions Tree removal and maintenance. We also offer a full design and build package for your entire project! AREAS WE COVER Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Greater London. We will travel further as and when required. Cheltenham, Stratford Upon Avon, The Cotswolds, Stroud. Malvern and many more!! OUR TEAM Our staff are fully trained and we have accreditation with Gareth Wilson who is a leading specialist in the landscaping sector. He is a gold medal award winning judge at BALI and an expert witness for all things landscaping. Our staff are regularly trained and visited by Gareth and we are in collaboration with his landscape training facility and his affiliation with the BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTE. We are proud to keep the standards high in the sector and follow all recommended practices to deliver the highest standards possible to our valued customers.
Excellent work received and would definitely recommend. Great communications all the way through. Made suggestions and improvements on our ideas. Completed work in a timely manner. Would definitely use them again for future projects. 10/10
Busby's Landscapes are the full package from the design table to the final finish. With a wealth of experience and knowledge of design, landscaping and maintenance, our craftsmen have been in the trade for over 15 years. Professional and friendly service.
Full property renovations, extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings & more.
Thanks a lot for quick and hassle-free job you guys did for us. Very happy.
Construction And building services
Excellent job done by Seamus and the team of people that he brought for the various jobs.
Roofing Repairs Retailing&slating Gutters cleaned & replaced Upvc cleaned & replaced Ridges pointed & replaced Pressure washing roofs Driveways Walls Moss removals Painting inside and out side Fencing Mono block & slabbing ? Garden maintenance ?
Guy came assessed the job priced the job then came the next day and completed satisfactorily. No complaints,
Here at Db Country Designs we specialise in composite decking and fencing with a quality of workmanship that cannot be beaten. I have been a master carpenter and qualified cabinet maker for over 25yrs. Along side this I am fully qualified and insured in all aspects of general maintenance and internal and external painting. These trades are what keep me ticking over during the winter months. Outstanding attention to detail and finesse is what's sets us apart of others.
David was expensive but very professional and has done a brilliant job of our Composit Decking and he now has several other big jobs with our next door neighbours along the estuary.
Here at TJ Hughes landscaping and garden maintenance we specialise in transforming your dream garden into reality. We provide quality landscaping, from fresh lawns, fencing, decking and patios to full garden redesigns. TJ Hughes are highly dedicated to the landscaping trade, all members here at TJ Hughes ensure that our workmanship is to the highest of qualities. Why choose us when there’s many companies out there? Well here at TJ Hughes we are a team built from highly experienced and skilled tradesmen that are trained to work safely and confidently within any work environment. Attention to detail and to have pride within the work throughout ensuring its completed on time to your exceptions and budget. Services TJ Hughes can guarantee : Friendly service Fully insured work Experienced and fully trained team Personal landscape designs Before and aftercare advice Free estimate Fast response Top quality Clean and tidy Don't stop and hesitate give us an email or ring to book a date for your free estimate Head over to our Facebook page to see more about TJ Hughes in depth and the work we strive to and provide.
Fantastic job, went over and beyond what was originally asked
Highty skilled carpenter with 10 years experience. Expertise in planning carpentry construction projects,defining scopes of work and labord costs. With plenty of experience in all aspencts of barhrooms,kitchens,tiles,floor etc
Excellent and pleasant to deal with too
Joiner Kit erector Fencing & decking Soffit and fascia
John Kenny done a decent job replacing new decking for me, but he built a garden gate which has been very disappointing. Paid him £500 for this gate and he used internal wood which has swollen and cracked and I’m unable to close or lock the gate.. tried to contact him for weeks to no avail.
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