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Wooden Decking in Carrickfergus

Wooden decking is an increasingly prevalent option for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very elegant spaces which you can use year round with the addition of outside heating and lighting. Wooden decking is typically installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking can come in virtually any size or shape to complement any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can produce a striking effect. Wooden decking is relatively simple to install and causes minimal disruption, particularly when compared to other possibilities like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is vital however to make certain that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the load of any furniture or plants that you want to use on the decking. There is a collection of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Typically decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which commonly includes annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming popular for use in wooden decking as they are more robust and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Carrickfergus

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

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

Wooden decking installation cost in Carrickfergus 2025

Labour cost £1,050
Material cost £375
Waste removal £75
Time frame: 1-4 days

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Carrickfergus

Carrickfergus, referred to locally and colloquially as "Carrick", is actually a big town within County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It's upon the north shore of Belfast Lough, 11 miles (18 km) from Belfast. The town enjoyed a populace of 27,201 at the 2001 Census and got its title from Fergus Mór maEirc, the 6th century king of Dál Riata. It is County Antrim's oldest town and one of the most ancient settlements in Northern Ireland altogether. Carrickfergus is the admin centre for Carrickfergus Borough Council and forms a portion of the Belfast Metropolitan Area.

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08 Oct

Garden | Decking

Carrickfergus - BT38

Enquiry from: Alasdair R

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A one off cutting back and separating of plants, last cut of season, weeding and (if you do this) cleaning of decking and patio. ASAP please Townhouse garden approx 30ft x 20 ft. Thank you Are you th...

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13 Nov

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Belfast - BT14

Enquiry from: Gerard M

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Hi Can you please give a cost for a flat 7 metre by 3.5metre composite decking area raised only 15 to 20 cm from the ground. The area is currently is covered with decorative stones and is situated ...

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23 Jun

Garden | Decking

Belfast - BT10

Enquiry from: Tapan M

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Repairing of existing wooden deck

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15 May

Garden | Decking

Belfast - BT8

Enquiry from: Jude T

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i would like a small area of decking with rails and steps installed in my garden. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: s...

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11 Apr

Garden | Decking

Newtownabbey - BT36

Enquiry from: Chris F

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a small area of decking over a slanted area where there is currently grass. preferably with a bench/seat built in along the walled sides. the area is approx 3x3m, i would prefer it if the grass was re...

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14 Feb

Garden | Decking

Belfast - BT13

Enquiry from: Samuel M

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raised decking on 1side as my garden is on a hill . 12x14 metiers. i'm planning to put a summer-house on it. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what leve...

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08 Sep

Garden | Decking

Belfast - BT15

Enquiry from: Nari A

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back area requires re-decking with composite material that does not degrade. old decking requires removal and some investigation to drains as washing machine outlet and utility room outlet appear to d...

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31 Jul

Garden | Decking

Belfast - BT9

Enquiry from: Oliver P

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decking services - work to be decided on discussion of the quote. please use mobile if possible, as emails are only seen once a week are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: semi ...

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20 Jul

Garden | Decking

Belfast - BT13

Enquiry from: Cristal P

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Repair and maintenance of balcony decking.

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18 Jul

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Belfast - BT8

Enquiry from: CAOIMHE D

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old decking needs to be replaced with new. thanks. 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 ...

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20 Jun

Garden | Decking

Belfast - BT9

Enquiry from: Joe M

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customer in the belfast area made an enquiry a couple of projects including wooden decking.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you the pro...

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18 May

Garden | Decking

Newtownabbey - BT36

Enquiry from: Damien M

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hi i'm looking at getting part of my back yard decked. it will be 2 tiered as there is a step up to another level. looking quote but ready to go if price is ok are you the property owner: owner of the...

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24 Apr

Garden | Decking

Belfast - BT17

Enquiry from: Nadine S

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my back garden has a bit of a slant but i was hoping to get some decking in the back. i need a quote for everything including materials needed. i was hoping to get this done for start of june are you ...

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22 Feb

Garden | Decking

Newtownabbey - BT36

Enquiry from: Martyne G

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replace old decking with new decking

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10 Aug

Garden | Decking

Belfast - BT14

Enquiry from: Dan B

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preparation work required for decking, area 22ft length by 16ft width. garden hole dug out but needs to be leveled. weeds have grown over soil, so need that cleaned up then foundations laid and deckin...

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03 Aug

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Belfast - BT8

Enquiry from: Declan F

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached other forms: garden maintenance, wooden decking, upvc double glazing, composite doors agreed to receive quotes for selec...

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10 Jan

Garden | Decking

Ballyclare - BT39

Enquiry from: Nikki S

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Gardening and general maintenances Are you the property owner: Owner Property Type: Detached Do you have a: Extra Large garden Garden Type: Back garden, Front garden, Side garden Work Required: Plant...

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05 Jun

Garden | Decking

Newtownabbey - BT36

Enquiry from: Geoffrey C

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Looking a 12 by 10 becking no rails

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01 Jun

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Newtownabbey - BT37

Enquiry from: Roberta N

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I have a very large garden with Patio and looking a quote for decking. My patio is about 25 feet and then it has flower beds and garden next - I am doing work around the garden at the moment to tidy i...

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30 Mar

Garden | Decking

Newtownabbey - BT36

Enquiry from: C

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Standard rectangle deck on top of concrete patio at back of 3 bed semi. approx 15ft x 8ft. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached What level of service do you ...

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FAQs

Will I need safety barriers or balustrades for my decking?

If your deck isn’t going to be flat to the ground, it’s a good idea to have some kind of balustrade to avoid any tripping. If the gap between the deck and the ground is less than 600mm, use a 900mm balustrade. If it’s higher than 600mm, the balustrade should be 1100mm tall.

How to make steps for a deck?
Unless you built a ground-level deck, you’re going to need steps to go with it. Check Building Regulations to see if you need to install handrails as well. It’s good practice to:
  • Have a step tread width of 900mm – if you don’t want them that wide, they should be no less than 760mm
  • Add a central step riser to stairs wider than 900mm to prevent them buckling
  • Add a step depth (the vertical distance between each step) of between 150 and 180mm if building your own riser, so the steps are at a comfortable depth
Getting started To build your steps for the deck, you’ll need:
  • Step treads (the actual step themselves)
  • Step risers
  • Coach screws
  • Deck screws
  • Saw
  • Drill
Make the steps for your deck
  1. Make sure the ground where you want to put your steps is level and firm. If it’s not, consider laying concrete or paving slabs to provide a secure surface for your steps to sit so they don’t sink.
  2. Grab some joist off-cuts and cut them to the same width as your step treads. Attach them to the step risers at the top and bottom using countersunk coach screws.
  3. Place the steps against the sub-frame of the deck; if you’ve put slabs down for support, make sure the steps sit in the middle of them. The longest edge of the stair riser should be on the slabs, and the short edge against the deck. Drill pilot holes through the step and sub-frame joist, then screw the step to the sub-frame with more coach screws.
  4. After drilling pilot holes, screw the treads into the risers at each end with deck screws.
  5. If you don’t want gaps between each stair, you can add joist off-cuts or deck boards. Measure the height and depth of the gap, then screw the off-cut or board into the step riser with two screws at each end.
Can I fit a hot tub on my terrace or decking?

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.

How much decking do I need?
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.
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
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