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How Much Does Composite Decking and Fencing Cost in Writtle, CM1?

Typical project
£3,500 – £9,500
Per square metre
£180–£210+
Timeline
4–8 days for a mid-sized deck

A typical Writtle composite decking and fencing project on a greenside period cottages works out at £3,500–£9,500, with the per-m² rate hinging on spec and ground conditions.

Village plots near The Green and All Saints' Church often mean longer runs, older boundaries and mature planting to work around, so the Writtle quote weights groundworks and reinstatement more heavily than the headline m² rate suggests. Because we're 18 miles away in Southend and reach Writtle via the A414, there's no distance loading on quotes — the numbers below are the real 2026 CM1 market.

Every Writtle quote we write reflects the a picture-postcard village around a duck-pond green, much of it a conservation area. Around The Green and All Saints' Church, Chelmsford City Council governs conservation-area notices, TPO trees and single-track material deliveries, and those directly feed the CM1 numbers. Neighbours on CM1 streets between Chelmsford and Roxwell — and near Writtle College grounds and Lordship Road units — see the same composite decking and fencing spec priced identically to a job three miles away in Chelmsford.

Price bands in Writtle

Budget
£180–£210 per m² supplied and installed

Standard spec, simple shape, straightforward access — typical for a smaller greenside period cottages in CM1, often the streets closest to The Green and All Saints' Church.

Mid-range
£210–£240 per m² supplied and installed

Most Writtle projects sit here: a proven spec, well-detailed edges and a longer working life — the norm on a conservation-area homes under Chelmsford City Council.

Premium
£240–£320 per m² supplied and installed

Top-tier materials, complex shapes, groundworks or upgrades — common on larger cottage gardens plots between Chelmsford and Roxwell.

What drives the cost up or down

  • board grade (capped vs uncapped composite)
  • sub-frame height and any groundworks
  • balustrade, steps and lighting
  • board colour and edge detailing
  • removal of an existing deck or slabs

Local pricing in Writtle

Costs in Writtle generally track the wider Chelmsford market under Chelmsford City Council, with older boundaries near The Green and All Saints' Church, mature planting to protect, and longer material runs down single-track lanes the main local factors on a greenside period cottages. Being 18 miles from our Southend yard via the A414 — and regularly on-site around Chelmsford and Writtle College grounds — we don't add distance surcharges for CM1. Expect an honest breakdown of board grade (capped vs uncapped composite) and sub-frame height and any groundworks on every Writtle quote.

How it compares

OptionTypical range
Composite Decking and Fencing (this guide)£180–£320/m²
Softwood timber decking£90–£160/m²
Hardwood decking£200–£300/m²
Porcelain paved patio£140–£220/m²

Optional upgrades

Composite fascia and skirting£45–£80
Integrated LED riser lights£25–£55
Composite fencing (per panel)£220–£380

Ways to reduce the cost

  • choose a single board colour rather than picture-framed edges
  • keep the deck close to existing ground level to reduce sub-frame
  • reuse a sound concrete base where possible

Guarantee

Leading composite systems carry a 20–25 year residential warranty on the boards; our sub-frame and install come guaranteed.

Cost FAQs

How much does composite decking and fencing cost in Writtle?

Most Writtle projects run £3,500–£9,500 in total, or £180–£320 per m² supplied and installed. Every CM1 quote depends on size, spec and access — on a greenside period cottages near The Green and All Saints' Church the mid-range is the honest starting point.

What pushes the cost up on a greenside period cottages in CM1?

The biggest drivers are board grade (capped vs uncapped composite), sub-frame height and any groundworks, balustrade, steps and lighting. On conservation-area homes around The Green and All Saints' Church, board grade (capped vs uncapped composite) tends to matter most because of the mature boundaries and single-track access.

How can I keep the composite decking and fencing cost down in Writtle?

Sensible savers we flag on CM1 quotes: choose a single board colour rather than picture-framed edges; keep the deck close to existing ground level to reduce sub-frame; reuse a sound concrete base where possible. On a cottage gardens it's usually the sub-base and edging that move the number most, so those are the first places we look.

How long will the work take in Writtle?

4–8 days for a mid-sized deck. Larger village plots or awkward access around Chelmsford and Roxwell can add a day or two — especially where Chelmsford City Council skip permits are involved.

What guarantee do I get?

Leading composite systems carry a 20–25 year residential warranty on the boards; our sub-frame and install come guaranteed. It applies equally to work carried out anywhere in CM1, from The Green and All Saints' Church through to the Writtle College grounds area.

Do you cover Chelmsford and other nearby areas?

Yes — we regularly cover Chelmsford, Grays, Roxwell and the wider CM1 area from the same base team, so pricing and lead time are consistent street to street.

Composite Decking and Fencing pricing in Writtle — the short version

Budget £3,500–£9,500 for most Writtle projects on a greenside period cottages, or £180–£320 per m² supplied and installed. In CM1, board grade (capped vs uncapped composite) and sub-frame height and any groundworks are the biggest swing factors, with boundaries and planting shaping the final number. Get a fixed quote and you'll know exactly where you stand.

Know your Writtle budget — talk to us

We'll visit your Writtle property near The Green and All Saints' Church, measure up on a greenside period cottages, and send a fixed written quote — free, no obligation. Based 18 miles away via the A414.

Book a pricing visit Call 07535 661664