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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?
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 family run landscaping company with 45 years in the trade currently still have three generations working together
Kevin responded quickly and came around to view the job and quote. We discussed the requirement and agreed a very competitive price. The job started early thanks to a cancellation elsewhere and Kevin and his colleague Alan completed the job within a couple of days. His work is above and beyond what we were expecting, and we simply cannot recommend Kevin's company highly enough. To say we are delighted with our new deck is an huge understatement. We will definitely seek out Kevin for future planned work. A+
My name is Arturas and I have a strong passion for building things and I love to make people happy through what I do. I have been doing this job for 10 years, however, I have learned to be a builder from my father since I was younger.
Arthur was professional, on time and got on with the job straight away. This was the gardens first cut of the season so was taller in some areas. Arthur got on with it and within one hour it was done and that included raking and blowing the last bits away. I was that impressed I’ve organised for him to come once a month. Thankyou
Hi There! I'm Joseph Oris, a talented & Passionate craftman, with multiple skill set in all Home and Office improvement works. Lets bring your dream Home to reality.
He is a great trades man and he did a great joinery work for me. . I would recommend to anyone needing a tradesman .
We are fully qualified and insured master Craftsman in Carpentry and joinery. We do all aspects of Carpentry from second fix doors, floors and architrave to raised decking and handrails. We are friendly, approachable and reliable with a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction
Steve did an excellent job on the doors. And what a nice guy too! I'd happily and confidently recommend him to anyone.
I'm a 34 year old carpenter have been in the trade since I left school. I like to ensure that I get the job done right first time, I have experience in a wide range of carpentry such as timber framing, flooring, kitchen fitting and cabinet/furniture making.
An excellent service, prompt and checked details to ensue that I was happy with things. Highly commended.
M & C Landscapings and Home Improvements is a business by a professional. with years of experience. Always looking for new designs and products for your garden and home needs. Whether you need garden maintenance, a new designed garden 100% satisfaction.
A lovely job. Carl and his team worked with me to find a date with my tricky schedule and we’re really prompt and polite in everything from arriving on time, clearing up, getting started and working hard. Carl has checked I’m happy and is coming back to do two tiny things that I wanted changed (not his fault) which I really appreciate. We had new decking and a raised bed and the team have listened to what we wanted before starting.
Take the backache & stress out of interior & exterior home improvements, instead just call in the experts! Advanced Home & Garden Services is an independent, fully insured, family run business with over 20 years experience within the construction industry. We provide exterior improvements & maintenance services such as: •Roof Installations i.e. Concrete Tiles, Slate Tiles & Plain Tiles •Roof & Chimney Repair Including Flashing, Repointing & Leak Investigation •Fascia, Soffit & Gutter Installation, Cleaning & Repair •Patio & Driveway Installation Block paving, Flag Paving & Resin •Patio & Driveway Pressure Cleaning •Patio Repointing •Stone & Brick Cleaning •Stump Removal •Acrylic Sealing Application To Brickwork & Paving •Garden Maintenance •Crown Reducing & Tree Removal •Hedge Trimming & Shaping •Turfing & Lawn Care •Fencing & Gates All aspects of bathroom installation, Interior & exterior tiling covered including but not limited too: •Bathroom Refurbishments, Renovations & Retrofitting •Kitchens •Sitting rooms •Hallways •Conservatories •Interior & Exterior Painting Our aim is to leave our clients property clean & tidy with an aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Happy with the decking, fencing and turf job that was done for us. Not much else to say except they were polite, turned up on time and did a very good job for a good price.
Fully qualified time served carpenter / joiner with 29 years experience. Advanced city and guilds. Excellent customer base in and around the Glasgow area. Professional experience with timber decking and fencing, kitchens, fitted wardrobes, all carpentry and joinery. Multi-trades also, to help with all jobs. Thanks. Lee.
Lee's motto is : " If a job's worth doing it's worth doing right" and he is that rare tradesman who delivers what he promises. He and his team not only listens to what you say, he delivers it, and then goes the extra mile to make sure you're totally happy with the results A+++ I will definitely use his services in the future.
GreenOrb Professional Gardeners and Landscapers with 10 years of experience! We cover most of London areas, depending on the type of work required. No job is too small or too big for us so give us a call for a free quote or visit. We offer the following services but are not limited to *Landscape Gardeners *Garden Maintenance *Lawn Mowing *Hedge Trimming *Patio Cleaning *Jet Wash *Gardening Services *Rubbish/Waste Removal *Garden Design Services *Fencing *Brickwork *New Lawn Installation *Decking *Paving *Tree Removal If you require a service that has not been written down above please do not hesitate and give us a call we still might be able to help. We offer very competitive rates and the best customer service! We supply all the tools and equipment needed to take care of your garden. Our gardeners are flexible so you can call us 7 days a week till 9 pm, when you make the call simply ask for Daniel. If you require an estimate without the visit, take a few pictures of your garden, give us a call so we can supply you with an Email, Whatsup, Messenger or Viber account and discuss the work that needs to be done. If your garden got out of control or you are just too busy to take care of it yourself... We are here to help!
Very proactive amazing team got the job done! Would recommend to all!
At jb fencing solutions we offer competitive quotes for the following, fencing ,decking both timber and composite,glass balustrades and gates.
Fence completely destroyed due to storm. Andy & co at JB Fencing are busy guys but worth waiting for, all work done with no disruption and professionalism, all at a price that didn’t break my bank and thats VERY welcome in the current market of overpriced labourers, HIRE THESE GUYS, they’ll get the job done, one happy customer here.
I have been working on the construction market for 10 years. We are a reliable company. We always keep our promises and we always finish the work on time.
We went from quote to complete on a decking project in under 4 days! The result is beautiful. Iosif and his partner were super efficient with great attention to detail. Moreover, Iosif is really trustworthy-- a fair price with no hidden charges and super transparent about costs for materials and labour. He was also really tidy during and on completion. You wouldn't know he had been here other than by the presence of our beautiful deck! I will hire him for future projects.
Mr Mower is a small family run business and we do a range of garden services. Lawn mowing Fencing Hedge Cutting Landscaping Decking Turfing Patios Garden clearance
Carl is an excellent professional. He installed super fast a beautiful deck in our garden. Thank you very much, Carl, no more muddy garden, we will enjoy the decking and the outdoor living thanks to you! Definitely, I would recommend you for any outdoor work.
Hi, I'm Sam. I have several years experience in site and domestic carpentry and cover most aspects of carpentry as part of my services. I pride myself on providing a professional, trustworthy, reliable and friendly service to help craft your ideas and needs. No job, too big or small. Qualifications: City and Guilds Qualification- Level 2 Site Carpentry City and Guilds Qualification- Level 3 Site Carpentry Public Liability insurance can also be verified if necessary.
I had never used SB carpentry before today it I am so glad I decided to go with this particular tradesman. Sam was very professional in his work and all was to a high standard finish. I would highly recommend Sam to friends and family and if I have anymore work needs doing, I will definitely be using SB carpentry. Cheers Sam
Crystal Homes Improvements and Gardening Services, is one of the UK’s leading specialists in providing the best in interior and exterior design schemes for residential and investment properties. Over the last 15 years we have built our reputation on delivering high standards of excellence and unrivalled attention to customer care. Our team and design professionals can create the right design or work load to meet your needs and your budget.
I was very impressed with Crystal Home Improvements. Ovi and Marian are incredibly hard-working people, meticulous, and accommodating (I am particular about details). They explained the options at every stage and worked 8h a day without a break - truly inspirational! Great communication, hassle-free process: fast survey/ quote appointment, job (laminate installation) completed a couple of days later, thorough cleaning afterwards. Cordial people and old-school tradesmen - I would definitely use them again.
We are General Building Services ANGEL BUILDING@BUSINESS We look after our costumers for 21 years. Wall Work Undertaken
Angel and his team were great. Came on time and worked long days. I'm really happy with the work they have done. I will definitely use them again and would recommend them.
I am a small local company who can offer quality decorating,carpentry and maintenance services. We can carry out small to medium size jobs from fixing curtain tracks to compleat refurbishments . We offer a friendly professional personal service.
Responsive, friendly, quick and good price. No complaints
We have over thirty years experience in 1st & 2nd fix carpentry ,internal and external from wardrobes and shelving to fences and decks.
JB was very professional. Built our shelves and alcove cabinets. Did them all in good time and for a good price. I would highly reccomend!
As a family business based in Wimbledon with expertise in Landscape Gardening and Garden Maintenance for more than 27 years we ensure your garden is kept in tip top condition. You get an honest and dependable service that delivers - so you can love your home on the inside & out.
Refurbishment and all building work
Did a lovely job on my tiles and then expertly repaired my Bedford Park fence. Excellent.
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