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2026 prices

What a new deck costs

Composite and timber decking prices per square metre, with worked examples for typical garden sizes.

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Expect to pay £200–£250 per m² for composite decking and £110–£140 per m² for softwood timber, in both cases supplied and fitted. A composite deck of 15–20m² usually comes to £3,000–£5,000. Raised decks with balustrades and steps cost more because of the extra framing and handrails. These are guide prices; we give you a fixed price in writing once we have seen the garden and the ground.

Composite, fitted: £200–£250 per m²
Includes: Supply, fitting and clearing up
Guarantee: 5 years, in writing

Updated October 2026. Guide prices, not a quote. Your fixed price comes in writing after the site visit.

Prices

Decking guide prices, supplied and fitted

Deck	Guide price
Composite decking, per m²	£200–£250
Softwood timber decking, per m²	£110–£140
15–20m² composite deck	£3,000–£5,000
10m² composite deck (10 × £200–£250)	About £2,000–£2,500
20m² softwood deck (20 × £110–£140)	About £2,200–£2,800
Raised deck with balustrades and steps	More than the rates above; priced on the visit

What a new deck costs

What is included in the price

The per-square-metre rate covers the whole build, not just the boards: posts or pads set on firm ground, a treated or aluminium sub-frame with joists spaced to suit the boards, a weed membrane, drainage underneath so the frame stays dry, the boards themselves and the fixings.

Finishing touches such as picture-frame edging, hidden fixings and LED step lights can be included where you want them, and we list them on the quote so you can see what each adds.

What a new deck costs

What makes it cost more or less

Board choice: composite sits at the top of the range, pressure-treated softwood at the bottom.
Height: a deck close to the ground is the simplest; a raised deck needs a heavier frame, steps and balustrades.
Balustrade style, from timber spindles to glass panels.
Shape: curves, angles and cut-outs round trees mean more cutting and more waste.
Ground conditions under the deck and how much levelling the frame needs.
Access for carrying boards and framing into the back garden.
Removing an old deck or patio first.

What a new deck costs

Decking costs in Rutland, Stamford and the nearby towns

What sits under the deck matters as much as the boards. On the Vale of Catmose clay around Oakham, and the slow-draining mudstones of Market Harborough, we make sure water can get away from the frame so posts and joists are not standing wet through winter. Stamford's limestone usually drains freely. Corby and Kettering new-build gardens are often compacted subsoil under thin topsoil, and parts of Corby are restored quarry ground, so we dig to firm ground for the pads. Sloping Uppingham gardens often mean a raised deck, which brings planning and balustrade costs into play.

What a new deck costs

What to check in any quote

That the frame, joist spacing and ground fixings are described, not just the boards.
Whether a weed membrane and under-deck drainage are included.
The finished height, and whether it goes over 30cm and so needs planning permission.
Which edging, fixings and lighting are in the price.
Who takes away waste and any old decking.

The service

Composite & timber decking: how we build it

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Questions

Things people ask us

What is the cheapest type of decking?

Pressure-treated softwood is the cheapest, at £110–£140 per m² fitted against £200–£250 for composite. A simple low-level rectangle on firm ground keeps the cost lowest. Bear in mind softwood needs regular treatment to keep looking good, so the saving at the start is partly spent later.

Is composite decking worth the extra cost?

For most people who want a deck that looks the same year after year, yes. Composite does not rot, splinter or need staining, so the higher fitted price buys back the time and materials you would spend treating timber. If budget is tight or the deck is temporary, softwood is a sensible choice.

What does a deck cost to maintain?

Composite needs little more than sweeping and an occasional wash to shift dirt and leaves. Softwood needs cleaning and re-treating every year or two, plus checks for loose boards and fixings. Keeping the gap under the deck clear of debris helps either type last.

Do I pay anything before the deck is built?

The payment terms, including any deposit and when the balance falls due, are written into your quote. You pay nothing until you have accepted it in writing, and bank details are sent with the first invoice rather than shown on the quote.

How long does a decking quote stay valid?

The validity period is printed on each quote. Board and timber prices change during the year, so a quote accepted after that date gets its figures rechecked before we book the work in.

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We measure up, check levels and drainage, and send a written proposal with the build-up, the programme and one whole price. No pressure and no follow-up sales calls.

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