How much does decking cost in Reading?

Decking is usually priced by area, with composite materials costing more than timber but saving on long-term upkeep. Raised decks need more framing and so cost more than ground-level ones. We quote frame and boards clearly. Every Reading garden is different, so we always quote after seeing your space rather than over the phone.

Reading · RG1, RG2, RG4, RG5, RG6

Decking in Reading

Name: House Of Horticulturists Ltd
Address: Esher, Surrey, GB
Telephone: 07774 259795
Price range: ££–£££
Rating: 4.8

Reading's mix of Victorian streets near the town centre, leafy Caversham across the river, and newer estates out toward Woodley gives us a broad range of gardens to work with. We take on design, landscaping and ongoing maintenance across RG1 to RG6. When it comes to decking in Reading, that local knowledge matters: Ground near where the Kennet meets the Thames tends to be heavier and moisture-retentive, while areas further from the rivers sit on the sandier, freer-draining Reading Beds, so we adjust planting choices plot by plot.

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Why local matters for decking in Reading

Choosing a team that already works across Reading and RG1, RG2, RG4, RG5, RG6 means we understand the gardens here, the mixed Reading Beds clay-sand with river valley alluvial ground ground, the style of the local properties, and what makes decking last in this part of Berkshire. We're regularly in Reading and neighbouring Wokingham and Bracknell, so a visit is easy to arrange.

The frame does the work

We build decks on a treated, correctly spaced sub-frame fixed to solid posts on concrete footings, with airflow underneath so it never rots from below. Properly spaced joists are why a good deck feels rock-solid underfoot instead of bouncing.

Composite or timber

Composite boards cost more upfront but never need oiling, won't splinter and hold their colour, which suits busy families. Natural hardwood and softwood are warmer underfoot and cheaper to install but want annual care. We fit both and will give you the honest trade-off.

How we work in Reading

1
Plan & level
Set heights against your doors and the garden, and design the layout.
2
Footings & frame
Concrete posts and a treated, correctly spaced joist frame.
3
Board & finish
Lay composite or timber boards with neat fixings and edge detail.
4
Extras
Add steps, balustrades or lighting and clean the site down.

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