Invoice clients for garden decking, composite decks, and balustrade installations. Professional invoices from Tidybill.
A deck builder invoice covers work designing, constructing, and finishing timber or composite garden decks, balconies, and outdoor platforms. Deck builders work with softwood treated timber, hardwood decking, and composite decking products, constructing subframes, deck boards, steps, balustrades, and lighting. Decking projects are typically fixed-price with materials and labour quoted together. The type of decking board chosen has the most significant impact on cost: treated softwood is the most affordable, hardwood (Ipe, Balau, Cumaru) commands a premium, and composite decking sits between the two on price but is more durable. Building regulations require handrails or balustrades on any raised deck over 600mm. Planning permission may be required for large decks adjacent to houses.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Treated softwood decking (supply and fit, per m²) | 60 | m² |
| Composite decking (supply and fit, per m²) | 95 | m² |
| Hardwood decking (supply and fit, per m²) | 130 | m² |
| Subframe (timber joists, per m²) | 20 | m² |
| Balustrade installation (per m) | 150 | m |
| Steps (per step) | 80 | step |
Invoice 40% deposit to cover materials, balance on completion. List deck area, board type, and subframe separately. For composite decking, reference the product brand and colour. Include balustrade and step work as separate line items with lengths or counts. Net 14 on completion.