Old deck and frame out
The old deck and its frame were removed, and all waste was taken away.
Case study · South Norwood SE25 · September 2024
35m² softwood deck in South Norwood
Alex's old deck in South Norwood needed replacing, frame and all. We took it out and supplied and installed a new 35m² softwood deck, with access left for the manhole cover and a DPC membrane on top of the joists to keep water off the timbers. £3,920 including VAT, with all waste removed.
- Location
- South Norwood, SE25
- Client
- Alex
- Price
- £3,920 inc. VAT
- Decking
- 35m² softwood
- Joists
- DPC membrane on top
- Access
- Left for the manhole cover
Where we started
The brief
Alex wanted the old deck in South Norwood replaced completely, with access kept for the manhole cover underneath.
Timber lasts longest when it stays dry, so a DPC membrane was fitted on top of the joists. It is a good example of the decking we build around South Norwood and Upper Norwood.
The tricky parts
What went into it
Step by step
How we built it
Old deck out, new frame in
The old deck and frame came out and a new frame was built, with access left for the manhole cover.
New deck frame with access for the manhole cover in South Norwood DPC on the joists
A DPC membrane went on top of the joists to keep water off the timber.
Softwood boards
The 35m² of softwood boards were fixed down.
The finished work
The finished deck
Budget
What it cost
This deck cost £3,920 including VAT, all in: removing the old deck and frame, a new frame, DPC on the joists, access for the manhole cover and 35m² of softwood decking, with all waste removed. That is roughly £112 per m². See our decking in Upper Norwood page for more.
Get a free quote- Price
- £3,920 inc. VAT
- Decking
- 35m² softwood
- Joists
- DPC membrane on top
Questions
About building a softwood deck to last
Thinking about something similar? These are the questions we hear most.
How much does a 35m² softwood deck cost in South Norwood?
Alex's deck in South Norwood SE25 cost £3,920 including VAT, covering removal of the old deck and frame, a new frame, DPC on the joists and the softwood decking. That is roughly £112 per m².
Why put DPC on top of deck joists?
It stops water sitting on the joists under the boards, which helps prevent water touching the timbers.
Can you build a deck over a manhole?
Yes. Access has to be kept, and on this job access was left for the manhole cover.
Do you remove the old deck and frame?
Yes. On this job the old deck and frame were taken out and the waste removed.
Do you build decks near South Norwood?
Yes, including Croydon and Thornton Heath. See also our landscape gardeners in Upper Norwood.
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