Wooden Decking in Blackburn

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Wooden Decking in Blackburn

Wooden decking is an increasingly common option for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable spaces which can be used year round with the help of external heating and illumination. Wooden decking is typically installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking is available in virtually any size or shape to suit any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can create a striking effect. Wooden decking is relatively easy to install and causes little disruption, especially in comparison to alternatives like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is necessary however to be sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and capable of taking the weight of any furniture or plants that you want to use on the decking. There is a array of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Often decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which generally entails yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming more popular for use in wooden decking as they are stronger and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Blackburn

The typical cost of Wooden decking is £1500. Costs can change based upon the materials and the firm hired. The upper price range can be as high as £1725. The material costs are commonly approximately £375

Average price per Wooden decking job in 2025

Avg. price low	Avg. price low £1,125
Avg. price	Avg. price £1,500
Avg. price high	Avg. price high £1,725

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Prices based on actual Wooden decking costs for Blackburn, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Blackburn 2025

	Labour cost	£1,050
	Material cost	£375
	Waste removal	£75

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The Lancashire town of Blackburn carries a populace of around 105,000 and is found to the north of the West Pennine Moors. Blackburn played a large part in the Industrial Revolution and was one of the primary industrialised towns in the world. Make sure to use reliable businesses in Blackburn for your house enhancements.

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03 Apr

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Blackburn - BB1

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small garden for an end terrace house, cut grass (3mx5m), tidy bedding plant area (0.5mx6m), sweep up leaves, clean garden path & patio stones (3mx5m) are you the property owner: owner property type: ...

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16 Sep

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Blackburn - BB1

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27 Jul

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Blackburn - BB2

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require complete new decking of back garden area are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to a...

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20 Jul

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Blackburn - BB2

Enquiry from: Sylvia M

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refit composite decking asap are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require: deck only property type: detached please call to appoint

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21 Mar

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Blackburn - BB6

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Large garden, sloped down towards house. Needs drainage, new retaining wall and landscaping (including decking, a patio, turfing and possibly a pergola) Are you the property owner: Owner of the proper...

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Blackburn - BB6

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Blackburn - BB1

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06 Apr

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Blackburn - BB2

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04 Sep

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Bolton - BL6

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i would like to build up a beautiful rear garden. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached roughly the size of your garden: 31+ m2 garden type: back garden, front gar...

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11 Aug

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Manchester - M26

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15 May

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Chorley - PR7

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07 May

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Bolton - BL3

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replace current timber decking with composite decking, around 15-20 square metres are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply...

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20 Apr

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Rochdale - OL12

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11 Apr

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Rochdale - OL12

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03 Apr

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Bolton - BL1

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01 Apr

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Bolton - BL1

Enquiry from: Ilyas A

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wooden decking on existing paving stones - area is approx 8'x10' are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please...

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01 Apr

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Bolton - BL1

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customer made an online enquiry for garden maintenance and confirmed on sms and email they would like a call with a landscaper to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you...

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01 Mar

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Chorley - PR7

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11 Jan

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Bolton - BL7

Enquiry from: Danny Z

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06 Jan

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Bury - BL8

Enquiry from: Becky M

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How much decking you need will – of course – depend on how big you plan your deck to be. There is an equation to help you work out how many deck boards you need. It’s a little complicated until you’ve been shown how it works, but once you know how to do it it’s easy to work out how much decking you need for any project. The equation takes into account the recommended 10% wastage and includes the expansion gaps that are required, which is between 5-8mm along the length of the deck boards (EGL, or expansion gap length) and 3mm along the ends of the deck boards (EGW, or expansion gap width) for timber. It also assumes you’re laying your decking horizontally, as if you’re looking for a diagonal or chevron design you’ll need more deck boards. Let’s go through an example, assuming you have a 10m x 6m area that you want to cover with decking made from timber boards that are 2.4m long and 144mm wide. We’ll use the EGL of 5mm and EGW of 3mm.

Calculate the surface area for your decking Multiply the length (L) of your decking area by the width (W): L x W = Decking Surface Area (DSA) in m² 10 x 6 = 60m²
Work out the coverage of your deck boards Add your deck board width (DBW) to the expansion gap length (EGL), then add the deck board length (DBL) to the expansion gap width (EGW). Then multiply these numbers. (DBW + EGL) x (DBL + EGW) = Single Board Coverage (SBC) 0.144m + 0.005m = 0.149m 2.4m + 0.003m = 2.403m 0.149 x 2.403 = 0.358m²
Calculate the number of deck boards you need Multiply the SBC by 1.1 to allow for 10% wastage. Then, divide the DSA by the SBC. DSA / SCB x 1.1 = Total number of boards required 60m² / 0.358m² x 1.1 = 184.36 boards – so round up to 185 so you’re not left short.

If that all seems a bit complicated for you, let a professional do the maths – they will be able to give you an idea of how much decking you’ll need in no time.

You might think that building decking on a slope is a no-go, but it’s actually a great way to help you make use of your garden when the ground is sloping. It will provide you with a level surface that you can BBQ on as well as dine alfresco without finding that your meal is rolling down the table. But how do you build decking on a slope? Our guide in the FAQ above, ‘How to build a raised deck’, is the perfect solution – but we’ll break it down here if you just want to get an idea of what’s involved. Dig out the area If you’re laying on soil or turf, you’ll need to dig it out. Dig down and remove all the turf from the area and ensure that there are no weeds or stones in the area you’re going to build your decking on. Since you’re building on a slope, it will be hard to get it level, but dig out to a depth of 50mm and lay weed-control fabric with gravel over the top. Add posts and set with concrete Make holes for posts and add them in, ensuring they’re longer than you need. Make sure they’re level, then fill the holes with a concrete mix to set them in place. Build the outer frame Make sure you always work at the top of the slope when you’re building your decking, and measure where the highest point of the decking will be. Secure the 4 sides of the outer frame and factor in a 2mm fall for every metre of decking so rainwater can run off. Add joists Secure joists along your frame at 400mm intervals. If you get to the last joist and there will be more than a 400mm gap left at the end, add in an extra one for support. Lay your deck boards Screw your deck boards to the joists, ensuring that the deck boards are running in the opposite direction to the joists. For timber boards, you need to make sure you leave an expansion gap of 5-8mm. These steps should give you an idea of whether you want to have a go at building decking on a slope, or whether you want to leave it to the pros.

Properly installed wooden decking will not need a lot of maintenance. Most manufacturers recommend regularly brushing leaves and dirt off the deck, and a yearly cleaning and staining procedure. This will keep the wood in the best condition. Fluids and treatments are readily available from all DIY shops and stores.

Yes, although you should make sure that the terrace or decking is able to support the weight of a hot tub. Usually, you will need to have a structural survey carried out on the area. Seek the advise of a hot tub retailer or installer about the logistics of installing one at your property.

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