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Recent Decking reviews in Central London

Matt did a great job replacing the decking boards on my balcony. Very fast and neat job, it looked great at the end. He did the extra work of making sure they were supported properly as well. Friendly and easy to work with.

Repair broken patio decking

£250

Liam did a great job repairing my garden bed wooden retaining wall and rotten wooden decking steps. He took the measurements, sourced the materials and got it all wrapped up in a day. Super easy to communicate with despite me being based overseas, including sharing pics of the finished results. I was happy to pay a slight premium for a quick turnaround. Would recommend and use again

Repair Wooden Deck Steps & Garden Bed Retaining Wall

£300

High quality work and very professional.

Decking clean up and oiling

£50

Martin did the job efficiently and well

Decking maintenance

£200

Jamie is professional, focused and good at what he does. I am thrilled with my decking and Jamie completed the task in record time. I will definitely accept his offer for any future tasks. Thankyou Jamie 🙏🏾😊

Build decking in garden

£200

Great guy. Had a bunch of odd tasks to get done and Jamie was super helpful. Even stayed late to do some additional odds and ends. Will be keeping him on speed dial as my go to handyman.

Apply Decking Stain (repost)

£120

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

£120 - £350

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£120

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£200

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£350

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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.


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Recent Decking tasks in Central London

Decking frame fixed

£500

Collier's Wood, Greater London, SW19

20th Jun 2026

I had a decking laid 4 years ago and the frame has come away from the wall. Needs to be reattached and a few decking bits relayed

1. GARDEN DECKING PAINTED/ garden walls painted/ Shed erected

£150

Peckham, Greater London, SE15

15th Jun 2026

It’s a small garden & perhaps the most time consuming element is the shed construction, however it is small. Walls & an another couple of areas to be painted. I can be there to lift & fetch. £150/ day

Sand & Varnish external decking

£150

New Cross, Greater London

14th Jun 2026

I’m looking for someone to sand and varnish my external wood deck. It is 17 m².

Timber deck restoration

£500

Pentonville, Greater London

14th Jun 2026

Timber decking restoration needed. Decking was cleaned around 2 years ago but hasn't been oiled for approximately 10 years. Looking for someone experienced in decking restoration to: * Clean/prep decking (not aggressive pressure washing) * Sand where needed * Sand a raised section above storage below, as this area cannot be pressure washed due to risk of leaks * Apply decking oil Please include: * Your proposed method * Photos of similar decking work you've completed

Dismantling AND removal of a timber deck (20ft) fence & pergola (12ft)

£500

New Cross, Greater London

8th Jun 2026

Need dismantling AND removal of a 20ft timber deck, small decorative fence and 12ft pergola in a South East London garden. No landscaping experience required but must be comfortable using basic tools. Must supply own tools. Photos available.

Adrian and Stefan answered our very last minute call to dismantle and remove various timber structures from our garden. They arrived promptly the next morning and made light work of the task, leaving everything neat and tidy once they were done. I’d definitely recommend their services!

Replace decking boards

£200

West Brompton, Greater London

29th May 2026

Replace around 5 decking boards in my garden and paint them. Need to be cut to size

Very helpful and efficient and such a pleasant guy!

Small Balcony Deck fix up

£250

Hoxton, Greater London

27th May 2026

I need an experienced, reliable handyman to overhaul my flat's outdoor patio. The patio is roughly 3m x 4m with a small walkway/steps. The framework underneath is fine, but the surface needs a complete cosmetic upgrade. What needs doing: 1 Fix the floor: Replace 1 broken decking board (see photos). You will need to cut out the broken section and securely screw down a new piece of matching timber so the floor is completely flat. 2 Wash: Thoroughly -wash the entire deck, steps, and the side wooden fence to remove all green algae, grime, and old finish. 3 Paint/Stain: Once fully dry, paint the entire deck, the steps, and the left-hand privacy fence with a dark slate grey/charcoal decking paint (like Ronseal or Cuprinol). It needs to look uniform and professional. 4 Clean up details: Unscrew a rusty metal bracket from the white door frame and clean off the orange rust stain underneath. Clean any dirt and grime off the white double doors/frames. Take down the loose wooden trellis at the back and clear it away. 5 Install Privacy Screen: Use heavy-duty black cable ties to neatly attach artificial boxwood/bamboo privacy screening (which I will provide) to the black metal railings.

Wood decking

£1,000

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

26th May 2026

Looking to replace our current decking with new wood decking

Fix E2 error on black and decker portable ac

£75

Tower Hill, Greater London

25th May 2026

I have a black and decker portable ac (model number and details attached in picture). It has been giving a persistent E2 error. I have tried draining it but no water came out. I have also tried resetting it but it shows the e2 error immediately upon restarting. I’ve had it for 3 years now.

Build decking

£200

Tooting, Greater London, SW17

24th May 2026

Build small garden decking platform ~4m2

Decking install

£150

Kennington, Greater London

18th May 2026

Decking frame and board install. Materials waiting.

Put wooden decking on this patch of garden land

£500

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

18th May 2026

Prepare the ground with a membrane and put garden decking on the land. The land is 2.5m x 3 m

Paint my deck

£350

Sands End, Greater London, SW6

15th May 2026

Deck needs cleaning and painting

Kingsley is absolutely fantastic in doing the panting job. I will high recommend his services . You will definitely thank me later for this recommendation

Sand and Re-oil Hardwood Terrace Decking

£600

Holland Park, Greater London

12th May 2026

13 sqm hardwood terrace decking needs sanding and re-oiling. The deck is UV-damaged — faded, peeling finish, discoloured — but boards are structurally sound, no rot. Timber handrail cap also needs sanding and re-oiling to match. Scope of work: Power wash and allow to dry Sand entire deck surface (13 sqm) back to bare wood Sand timber handrail cap on glass balustrade Apply 2 coats of exterior hardwood decking oil (Osmo or Owatrol preferred) Clean up and remove any debris Access: apartment terrace, not ground level. Accessed through the flat. Lift available in building. No garden — this is a balcony terrace on a residential development. Location: W8, Holland Park. Gated development, will need to arrange access in advance. Please quote all-in including materials and labour. Looking to get this done within the next 2-3 weeks. Photos attached.

Lay decking

£600

New Cross Gate, Greater London

4th May 2026

To fit decking in garden 14 square metres

Refurbish decking (clean and treat)

£10

Kentish Town, Greater London, NW5

30th Apr 2026

I have some outdoor decking 4.8 x 3 metres in size which is in dire need of maintenance. It needs cleaning and then treating. There is some moss growing in places. I am not near a tap so you CANNOT use a power washer unless it is cordless

Mario is a very good worker who did an amazing job on my decking and clearing the garden. He is very knowledgeable and comes up with some really good solutions. I would welcome working with him again and would recommend to anyone.

Clean and treat wooden decking on balcony

£200

Stepney, Greater London, E1

29th Apr 2026

Treat and clean wooden decking on my balcony, appox 2squaremeters

Install wooden decking on a 2.5m x 3m piece of our garden

£600

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

24th Apr 2026

Install decking area in our garden which is 2m x 3 m high. The decking has to be inside of the brick wall area of the patio and has to be raised to the top of the brick wall area so there will be no tripping over the brick wall area.

Decking clearance

£100

Brownswood Park, Greater London, N4

20th Apr 2026

We have taken apart our decking and now need help disposing of the old wood so we can assemble the new decking. Will pay for removal etc and happy to help with loading it up. Thanks so much!

Sand and oil hardwood deck

£150

Streatham Hill, Greater London, SW2

20th Apr 2026

I have a deck roughly 6m * 6m that needs to be machine sanded and oiled. Looking for somebody who will come and do a ding and oiling (2 coats) ideally in a day, with all required equipment. I will provide the oil and will have given the decks cleaning treatment prior to sanding to make it easier.

Recent Composite Decking tasks in Central 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.

Recent Timber Decking tasks in Central London

Timber deck restoration

£500

Pentonville, Greater London

14th Jun 2026

Timber decking restoration needed. Decking was cleaned around 2 years ago but hasn't been oiled for approximately 10 years. Looking for someone experienced in decking restoration to: * Clean/prep decking (not aggressive pressure washing) * Sand where needed * Sand a raised section above storage below, as this area cannot be pressure washed due to risk of leaks * Apply decking oil Please include: * Your proposed method * Photos of similar decking work you've completed

Dismantling AND removal of a timber deck (20ft) fence & pergola (12ft)

£500

New Cross, Greater London

8th Jun 2026

Need dismantling AND removal of a 20ft timber deck, small decorative fence and 12ft pergola in a South East London garden. No landscaping experience required but must be comfortable using basic tools. Must supply own tools. Photos available.

Adrian and Stefan answered our very last minute call to dismantle and remove various timber structures from our garden. They arrived promptly the next morning and made light work of the task, leaving everything neat and tidy once they were done. I’d definitely recommend their services!

Full timber decking with edge planters, level base, clean finish

£1,000

Islington, Greater London, N1

9th Feb 2026

I want the existing surface removed and replaced with full timber decking across the garden. The ground needs proper preparation with a solid sub-base and treated timber frame. Along the fence, I want simple rectangular planter boxes only (no grass, no paving). The finish should be clean, minimal, and level, similar to a modern wooden deck. No built-in seating, pergola, or decorative features.

Timber Decking

£1,500

Bermondsey, Greater London

30th Jun 2022

To replace old timber decking into plastic deck - Due date: Flexible

Recent Garden Decking tasks in Central London

1. GARDEN DECKING PAINTED/ garden walls painted/ Shed erected

£150

Peckham, Greater London, SE15

15th Jun 2026

It’s a small garden & perhaps the most time consuming element is the shed construction, however it is small. Walls & an another couple of areas to be painted. I can be there to lift & fetch. £150/ day

Garden decking sanding and fence painting

£250

Streatham Vale, Greater London

5th Apr 2026

Hi, I’m looking for an experienced gardener/handyman to help refresh my small garden area. Details: - Small garden (see photo attached) - Decking and fence are weathered and need restoring - Decking will already be cleaned/jet washed beforehand - I’d like a clean, fresh finish ready for summer - Please bring your own tools (sander, brushes/rollers etc.) - I can supply paint/stain OR you can include it in your quote Looking for someone who: - Has experience with decking and outdoor wood treatment - Can advise on best products/finish if needed - Takes care with prep and finishing Please include: - Your experience - What’s included in your quote - Estimated time to complete Flexible on dates but would like this done soon. Thanks!

Stain my garden decking

£100

Tooting Bec Common, Greater London

6th Jul 2025

My garden decking needs staining a bit darker to even out the colour. The deck is around 18 feet long.

Garden decking

£300

Clapham, Greater London, SW4

26th Apr 2025

Broken frame on decking 3x4 m area need to be fixed

Fix garden decking

£100

Nunhead, Greater London

8th Mar 2025

Garden decking foundations / struts have rotted away and need replacing. The decking is currently bouncy!

Build quare wood garden deck - SW16

£450

Streatham Vale, Greater London

21st May 2024

Looking for a handy man with the skills and experience to repair or re-build a garden deck. The existing deck was built in 2015, and the step is now weak, plus two wood panels on top have warped. I'm looking for guidance and quotes for either simply repairing and securing the deck, and rebuilding from scratch. The quote should include weather proofing the wood. Property located in SW16, Streatham Common. On street parking available. I am the landlord and property owner.

Garden Decking replaced 3m x 5m - old decking removed

£300

Kentish Town, Greater London, NW5

16th May 2024

remove old decking and replace with new. aprox 3m x 5m

Garden decking, door repair, paint

£600

Clapham Common, Greater London, SW4

17th Jun 2023

Garden decking repair Door repair with minor touch Repaint Basic other minor things before new tenants move in Exact details as requested are as follows: Happy to negotiate the price further. 1. Decking in garden - floorboards are wobbly/sticking up, wood is rotting in some places. 2. The wood on the bifold doors from the 2nd bedroom/office could do with treating to prevent decay. 3. There is some mould in the bathroom above the shower and window. 4. The dishwasher cabinet cover in the kitchen is peeling off. 5. The front bedroom windows have some paint stains and could do with some attention. There's also one window that is not frosted though I think we should be able to sort that ourselves. 6. The gate in the garden could do with a lock that can be accessed from both sides. Also the wood on the gate is decaying so may be worth considering replacing the gate. 7. The planter outside has a panel sticking out. - Due date: Flexible

Powerwash and Oil Garden Decking + small repair to one joist

£250

Archway, Greater London

8th Jun 2023

Powerwash the decking or lightly sand. Apply two coats of oil (I will provide). One part of the decking needs a fix to the joist (I will pay for a new joist if that is what is needed). - Due date: Before Monday, 3 July 2023

Replace/repair wooden garden decking that is loose,sinking.

£500

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

13th May 2023

Replace/repair wooden garden decking that is sinking at one end and has become loose. About 7 planks in total. Length 150 cm, width 22 cm for each plank. There may be one or two other planks that need replacing/repair. Repaint/stain the whole area as required. - Due date: Flexible

Curved garden deck

£500

Wood Green, Greater London, N22

16th Mar 2023

I’m looking for an experienced builder/carpenter who can build a garden deck with a curved edge, approx 3x4m, and to include a step to level it. - Due date: Flexible

Oil garden decking

£100

Chelsea, Greater London

20th Jun 2022

Need tasker to oil the wooden decking of a 4m x 4m garden - Due date: Before Friday, 1 July 2022