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Recent Decking reviews in East London

Aidan is professional, has an eye for detail, and knows best practice construction techniques. I would recommend him.

Install decking on balcony

£300

Turned up on time and did a great job Communicating was excellent Would recommend!

Deck painters

£300

Out of all the people who have done work at our property, the tenants have been most satisfied with Matthew's work. He was professional, communicative, diligent, hard working and friendly to work with. Additionally, there was a small miscommunication from my end, yet he was very understanding and accommodating. He applied a protective coat to our decking as well as some small work around the house. We would definitely use him again!

Protective coating on deck (one year old).

£200

They did a nice clean job with my roof terrace. Jet washed the wooden decking, taking away dead plants and trimming plants. Happy with the work.

Gardening on roof terrace and jetwash decking

£160

Arrived on time. Very pleasant... did a good job... would use again..

Paint decking and fence

£200

Very skilled and professional person. Also very knowledgeable. A rare find.

Composite decking replacement

£300

What's the average cost of a decking builder in East London

£92 - £300

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£92

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£205

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£300

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What can you get from decking builders?

Ready to book that decking service request for some added oomph to your home? Get the opportunity to coordinate with contractors, builders, designers, or repair specialists who are knowledgeable enough to address your concerns. From purchasing required materials to making sure you’re satisfied with the final output, these Taskers can help you get peace of mind over dealing with a multilayered process. All you need is to align with them about your expectations.


Feel free to explore this clearer overview on what comes with booking a decking expert on Airtasker:


Deck installation

Taskers who are focused on the craft of decking installation are tasked to make your space more flexible. This starts with the planning of the layout by visualising the edges and midpoint of the deck, plus plotting the support posts. By laying weed control fabric and gravel or placing concrete slabs, they start covering the ground. The specialist will place a substructure made of steel, timber, or aluminium. Some installers may add extra moisture protection using materials like butyl tape.


The support posts or caissons come next. Then, the Tasker cuts the boards and lays them out. Installers usually utilise steel bracket ties for support and an electric planer to keep the boards flush. 


After finishing this main frame of the deck, the main boards and decking material are installed. The deck installation specialist maintains 1⁄4” gaps between the boards to allow the wood to expand and contract depending on the weather. Lastly, they bolt the wood planks to the support posts using the anchor brackets. They’ll nail down the perimeter, inspect the entire deck, then let you check. And just like that, your deck is ready for you to furnish, decorate, and enjoy.


Note: If you haven’t secured a permit for the deck construction, you can request your Tasker to do this for you.


Deck staining and sealing

Built a new deck but have yet to get it stained and sealed? Need to give your expansive deck its yearly application of deck sealer? Deck installers near you can do the job.


Specialists can prepare the surfaces, apply the stain, and offer tips on maintaining its condition. If it’s a sealing job, it will consist of cleaning, power-washing, and sanding, followed by one to two coats of sealant. 


Deck repair

Eventually, the presence of cracks, splinters, or a greyish hue on your deck will get bothersome. Luckily, your hired Tasker can take this burden off your shoulders. Specialists check for rotting wood, inspect the ledger (the part attached to your house), as well as the joists, beams, and railings, to make sure everything is at its best condition.


The repair process can be simple (like securing loose posts) or complex (preventing a collapsed deck). Just consult your Tasker if you want to thoroughly check your deck’s current state.


In the mood to make more home upgrades? You can hire skilled Taskers in house painting, gardening, flooring, gate installation, roofing, and more.

Recent Decking tasks in East London

Replace old decking

£1,000

Woolwich, Greater London, SE18

28th Sep 2026

take off decking and replace fully. All waist to be dumped also. Measurements roughly 3m by 3m

Finishing a small part of the Decking

£45

Docklands, Greater London

22nd Sep 2026

Hi I have a decking that needs small part finish

Urgent shed and raised decking/platform removal – N16

£500

Stamford Hill, Greater London

10th Sep 2026

I need the old wooden shed, the entire raised wooden platform/decking and the steps shown in the photo completely dismantled and removed, ready for a new shed. There are rats believed to be living underneath the platform, so you must be comfortable and properly equipped to work around this. Please provide your own tools, protective equipment and vehicle. The price must include: • Two-person labour • Complete dismantling of the shed, platform and steps • Loading and legal disposal of all timber and waste • Sweeping and leaving the area completely clear Please confirm your earliest availability, total fixed price and that you are a registered waste carrier. Access is through the house/garden at N16. Photos attached.

Paitning outside deck and veranda

£50

Blackheath Royal Standard, Greater London

2nd Sep 2026

Paitning decking and veranda. Already painted and needs another coat. I’m too busy to finish as working inside. Easy job and paint supplied.

Fix Damaged Decking

£300

Cranbrook, Greater London

30th Aug 2026

Fix damage decking. Banister on one side came off due to rotten wood, just wood part need replacing and we can put old banister back on. Front of decking were doors are to be replaced with new thick plywood and new doors made witg hinges from plywood. Should be max one day work and easy repair. Literally needs 4 pieces of plywood to fix the front and one piece of wood to replace the banister wood. 8 hinges for doors.

I highly recommend Alin. He came right on time and did a fantastic job fixing my wooden decking. He worked quickly, efficiently and very hard, while still taking great care with the finish. Alin was also friendly, polite and professional throughout. He went above and beyond by doing some extra work that wasn’t originally expected, and he was more than happy to help without any fuss. I’m really pleased with the result!!!

Assemble 3m x 4m Aluminium Pergola and mount on timber decking

£300

Hale End, Greater London

10th Aug 2026

Assemble 4m x 3m Aluminium pergola (see link). Secure pergola on existing timber decking. Instruction booklet provided. https://www.bpsdepot.co.uk/pergolas-gazebos/aluminium-pergolas/bps-deluxe-full-aluminium-pergola

Alexandr assembled and installed a 4m x 3m Aluminium pergola single handedly. He is a very hard worker with an eye for detail. Highly recommended.

Decking on a patio

£75

Lea Bridge, Greater London

6th Aug 2026

Wash the decking its just wear and tear

Saw up old decking so can bag it up

£30

Bethnal Green, Greater London, E2

22nd Jul 2026

I have lifted some old decking and I need sit broken down and sawn to bag it in rubble bags

Replace my decking

£500

Friday Hill, Greater London

22nd Jul 2026

My decking is damaged and needs replacing

Decking subframe

£300

Cranham, Greater London

20th Jul 2026

Help install and build a decking frame

Fix garden decking

£50

Woolwich, Greater London, SE18

8th Jul 2026

Some planks in the garden decking have warped and are loose, they need replacing. Looking for a quote first.

Fix Decking Lighting

£65

Blackwall, Greater London

3rd Jul 2026

Lighting on my decking has stopped working - this will need more than a simple bulb change as in the past whenever it rains the hanging lighting attached vertically stops working even with a new bulb. Additionally if you could add a strip light and lights similar to the attached pic that would be great but please be aware they need to be weather proof in winter

Great work Fixed my lights and did a great job

Apply oil to newly installed decking

£200

Bromley, Greater London

24th Jun 2026

1 tasker needed to apply oil to new fresh decking, wall panelling and gate - we have all brand new materials to be used, fast dry oil so should be 4 hours max job. thank you!

Sanding and varnishing external decking

£200

Cann Hall, Greater London, E11

18th Jun 2026

Sweep, sand and then varnish a decking area covered in peeling black paint. Decking area has different sections but would be around 10m (W)- 5m (L)

Sand and varnish decking area in garden

£200

Cann Hall, Greater London, E11

18th Jun 2026

To clean (sweep) and then sand a decking area which has been painted. Area has different sections but is around 5m - 10m (W/L) Varnish once complete (this will be provided)

Repair raised decking

£300

Forest Gate, Greater London, E7

6th Jun 2026

Repair decking - carpentry and back garden

Help building and installing decking

£100

Woodford, Greater London

4th Jun 2026

I have decking frame to build and install. I have prepared the area of the garden fully but need an extra pair of hands to help with the heavy lifting and general assembly of the decking frame. Working with me to dig holes for the posts, and to assemble and lift decking frame into place. It’s 2.4m by 3.6m frame. Image is off garden plus example of frame (ours has 9 wooden panels across instead of 6 per the image)

Decking steps need replacing

£80

Loxford, Greater London, IG1

31st May 2026

I need a few wood steps replaced on the decking in my garden

Small area of decking in my garden

£750

Cann Hall, Greater London, E11

15th May 2026

I would like a small area of decking done in my back garden. Roughly 3-4 sqm. Currently it has wood chips.

Need to replace decking on my balcony

£200

Kidbrooke, Greater London

7th May 2026

Need to replace wooden decking on my balcony 6m x 1.2 m approximately. My materials, but need cutting to fit exactly. Need replace top and base ( wooden frame).

Recent Composite Decking tasks in East London

Replace wooden decking boards with new composite decking

£400

Clapton Park, Greater London, E5

5th Aug 2025

Existing wooden decking boards need replacing. The decking is two connecting circles. The larger circle is 12m2 and the small one is 1.6m2. The existing wooden deck boards can be used as templates for making the cuts on the new composite boards. I have the new composite boards and fittings.

Composite decking repair

£100

Hainault, Greater London

10th Jun 2024

Composite decking was fitted 2 years ago one board has dropped and snapped at one end. I would like it checked to ensure the rest is secure and the broken board replaced

Install composite decking on 5th floor wrap around terrace.

£3,000

St Johns, Greater London, SE8

3rd May 2024

Fire rated A2 decking to be installed on 5th floor flat, needs, to be installed on subsystem to ensure dpc membrane not punctured. Existing decking will be disposed of and terrace area made ready.

Replace some composite decking boards

£150

Ladywell, Greater London, SE13

3rd Apr 2023

To replace 6 composite decking boards - Due date: Before Monday, 17 April 2023

Composite decking replacement

£300

Isle Of Dogs, Greater London

1st Apr 2023

Lift existing decking. Build new base and fit 16 planks of 4m Cladco composite decking. 3.5mx2.5m. Materials onsite. Labour only. - Due date: Before Monday, 24 April 2023

Very skilled and professional person. Also very knowledgeable. A rare find.

Composite decking on a balcony

£300

Custom House, Greater London

29th Jan 2023

Old wooden decking needs to be removed and new composite decking needs to be laid. You may need to replace the base also depending how it is. I’m looking for someone who has already worked with and has knowledge about composite decking please. - Due date: Flexible

Recent Timber Decking tasks in East London

Assemble 3m x 4m Aluminium Pergola and mount on timber decking

£300

Hale End, Greater London

10th Aug 2026

Assemble 4m x 3m Aluminium pergola (see link). Secure pergola on existing timber decking. Instruction booklet provided. https://www.bpsdepot.co.uk/pergolas-gazebos/aluminium-pergolas/bps-deluxe-full-aluminium-pergola

Alexandr assembled and installed a 4m x 3m Aluminium pergola single handedly. He is a very hard worker with an eye for detail. Highly recommended.

Recent Garden Decking tasks in East London

Fix garden decking

£50

Woolwich, Greater London, SE18

8th Jul 2026

Some planks in the garden decking have warped and are loose, they need replacing. Looking for a quote first.

Garden Decking (5m x 3m approx)

£550

Romford, Greater London, RM1

4th May 2026

Garden Decking installation. Full works from scratch. Materials supplied (with advice from the person doing the job). Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Garden decking

£100

Creekmouth, Greater London

18th Apr 2026

Garden decking 6m by 4m.

Repair garden decking

£300

Plumstead Common, Greater London

20th Jul 2025

Decking: medium repair, possible structure fortification and board replacement. Deck boards already bought. See photos attached.

Great, hard-working and efficient. Can't recommend enough!

Help repair the rotting wood joist and garden decking

£350

Barnehurst, Greater London

18th Apr 2025

Rotting wooden joist to my decking, need assistance to resolve the repair

Garden decking and 4 fence panels paint

£50

Custom House, Greater London

9th Mar 2025

4 fence panels to paint. Decking to prepare for painting and paint.