PRICE GUIDE · GARDEN & OUTDOOR · 2026–2027
Decking Construction cost in the UK
£80–£220 per m². Typically £140.
New decking costs £80–£220 per m² built in the UK, typically around £140. Softwood is the cheapest board, while hardwood and composite sit at the top. Height off the ground, the frame and footings, balustrades and steps, and a South East address move the rate most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does decking construction cost in the UK?
| Low end | £80 | a ground-level softwood deck, outside the South East |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £140 | what most people pay |
| High end | £220 | a raised composite deck with balustrades, in London |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the gardeners and landscapers near you.
What moves the price
- Board material — softwood decking is cheapest, hardwood and composite boards cost far more per m²
- Height off the ground — a raised deck needs a stronger frame, posts, a balustrade and often steps
- Groundwork — a sloping garden or soft ground needs more footings before the decking frame goes in
- Size and shape — small decks and decks built round trees or corners cost more per m²
- Extras — lighting, built-in seating and screening are priced on top of the decking boards
- Region — decking builders in London and the South East charge the highest rates
Domestic and garden services prices in the UK are up 24% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Domestic services and household services, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical decking construction would have cost about £115 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7E6 →
WHAT YOU GET
What a decking construction booking includes
Takes: Two to four days for a typical garden deck; raised or large decks take a week. Not included: Patios, pergolas, outdoor lighting by an electrician and removing an old deck are priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common decking construction jobs
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How to pay less
- Keep the decking close to the ground so it needs no balustrade and the frame stays simple
- Choose a rectangular decking layout that uses whole board lengths with little cutting waste
- Treat a softwood deck every year so the boards last and the decking does not need replacing early
Before you book
- Check planning rules if the decking will sit more than 30cm above the ground
- Ask whether the decking quote covers taking away the old deck and any spoil
- Agree board direction, fixings and the finish before the builder orders materials
- Think about where the deck meets the house so it stays below the damp-proof course
Decking Construction cost: questions people ask
£80–£220 per m², with around £140 typical. A ground-level softwood deck costs least; a raised composite deck with balustrades costs most.
Two to four days for most gardens. A raised deck, a big area or a sloping site can take a week.
Usually not. It counts as permitted development if it sits no more than 30cm above the ground and, added to any sheds or extensions, takes up under half the plot. Higher decks and listed buildings need permission.
It costs more at the start but needs no yearly staining and lasts longer than softwood, so it can work out cheaper over the life of the deck.
Patios, pergolas, outdoor electrics and taking away an old deck are normally priced on their own.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, set from published decking cost guides — a national range, not a quote. The board you choose and the height of the deck decide your figure.
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