Wooden Decking in County Down

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Wooden Decking in County Down

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 that can be used year round by using additional heating and lighting. Wooden decking is frequently installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking can come in any size or shape to accommodate any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can produce an impressive effect. Wooden decking is relatively simple to install and causes little disruption, particularly in comparison to alternate options like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is critical however to be certain that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the weight of any furniture or plants that you want to use on the decking. There is a selection of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Often decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which usually includes yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming more popular for use in wooden decking because they are stronger and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in County Down

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 2024

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 County Down, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in County Down 2024

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

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County Down is situated towards to south east of Northern Ireland and has a population of 49,840, which is the 4th greatest of any region in the country. It is home to the east and south side of the capital city of Belfast, plus the city of Newry, with Bangor its biggest town. As a modern day city there are a lot of new houses from the past few decades. Regardless of this, often there is the need for home maintenance and regardless of whether you live in a modern or traditional home, be certain to work with reputable tradespeople for your household upgrades.

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03 May

Garden | Decking

Newtownards - BT23

Enquiry from: Paul V

Start Date: Immediate

I need decking and a banster rail fitted in garden just in front of my shed

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13 Apr

Garden | Decking

Banbridge - BT32

Enquiry from: Colette W

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Cleaning and restoration of decking

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30 Mar

Garden | Decking

Newry (South Armagh section) - BT35

Enquiry from: Ross S

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Hi. We are looking to have some composite decking installed in our back garden ontop of some existing patio area. The approximate dimensions are 4m x 3m. We may want some railing, depending on budget....

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07 Mar

Garden | Decking

Newtownards - BT23

Enquiry from: Nicola M

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Price for lifting decking and leveling it off

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02 Jan

Garden | Decking

Newtownards - BT22

Enquiry from: Rosie G

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached other forms: wooden decking agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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15 Jul

Garden | Decking

Newry (South Down section) - BT34

Enquiry from: Jessica D

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a pond about 2 feet deep. 3 meters wide and 6 meters long. are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: semi detached roughly the size of your garden: 31+ m2 garden type: front garden ...

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18 May

Garden | Decking

Newry (South Armagh section) - BT35

Enquiry from: Joe C

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are you the property owner: relative of owner is the building: domestic other forms: wooden decking, house extension, upvc double glazing, porches, upvc doors agreed to receive quotes for selected pr...

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18 Apr

Garden | Decking

Newry (South Down section) - BT34

Enquiry from: Paul M

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Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Other Forms: Wooden Decking Agreed to receive quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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12 Jan

Garden | Decking

Waringsford - BT25

Enquiry from: Deborah B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Time scale: 1-3 months Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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15 Jun

Garden | Decking

Newry (South Down section) - BT34

Enquiry from: John A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Time scale: 1-3 months Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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25 Jan

Garden | Decking

Bangor (outside Ring Road) - BT19

Enquiry from: Anthony C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Other Forms: 92 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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31 Oct

Garden | Decking

Newry (South Down section) - BT34

Enquiry from: D

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9 ft x 6 ft decking with 4 ft panels on 3 sides 2 small openings for gates Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi detached What level of service do you require: Su...

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17 Apr

Garden | Decking

Banbridge - BT32

Enquiry from: Neil D

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I need hand rails put down the steps of decking and also if I could get some sort of gate across the steps to keep children on the decking? Homeowner Please contact to appoint

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FAQs

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.

There are two ways to lay decking on uneven ground. We’ve explained how to build a raised deck in our FAQ ‘How to build a raised deck’ above, and that’s great for uneven ground or sloped gardens. But there’s another way that you can lay decking on uneven ground if you don’t want a raised deck: you can create a level supporting base. We’ll go through the basics here. Materials you’ll need

Paving slabs – old or cheap ones are fine
Timber for the frame and legs
Type 1 MOT hardcore

How to lay decking on uneven ground

Mark out the area as we explain in ‘How to lay decking’. Then, dig to 200mm below where you want to surface of the decking to be.
Add a 50mm layer of hardcore and make sure it’s compact.
Build the decking sub-frame as we describe in ‘How to build a deck frame’.
Lay out paving slabs along the edges and in the centre of the area. This will help to spread the weight of the decking.
Set the decking frame on the slabs, checking for high or low points and adding off-cuts of timber where needed. Don’t forget to sand and seal these off-cuts with decking preservative.
Add your joists and then the deck boards, leaving the recommended gaps of expansion of between 5-8mm.

Building your decking on top of paving slabs is a good way to get it level, but you still may not be able to get as good a finish as if a professional did it. If you’re in any doubt, get in contact with some decking specialists and see what they would recommend.

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 much decking costs depends on the type of material you go for, how big you want your decking to be and where you live in the country. But typically, the cost of decking is between £1,200 - £1,800. The most popular material for decking is pre-treated softwood, which will set you back around £1,000 for 15m². Hardwood is more expensive but is more durable, and will cost approximately £2,000 for the same amount. Homeowners are also beginning to choose composite decking, which is made from recycled plastic and wood fibres, and is low-maintenance and eco-friendly. This will cost around £1,600 for 15m², while uPVC which is also a low-maintenance option costs around £600. People tend to choose composite over uPVC because it looks more like natural timber. If you’re a competent DIYer, you might want to have a go at laying decking yourself which will set you back around £1,000 for a standard softwood timber deck. We think it’s worth paying the extra £600 for a professional to lay your decking, since they will be able to do it much more quickly. If you do want to try it yourself, we recommend leaving at least a whole weekend open to do it, but it’s likely to take you longer. Factor in the possibility of having to take time off work to complete it and it might be more cost-effective to leave it to the pros.

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