Wooden Decking in Darwen

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Wooden Decking in Darwen

Wooden decking is an increasingly common option for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable areas which you can use year round by using additional heating and light. Wooden decking is usually installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking can come in virtually any size or shape to complement any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can create a stunning effect. Wooden decking is fairly simple to install and causes minimal disruption, particularly in comparison to other possibilities like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is vital however to make 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 selection of types of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Normally decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which commonly requires yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming popular for use in wooden decking because they are stronger and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Darwen

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 Darwen, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Darwen 2025

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

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Darwen

The market town of Darwen is situated in Lancashire and forms the unitary area of the Borough of Blackburn with Darwen. The town sits about the River Darwen, with a populace of 31,570. The town features a reasonably high population density too, of 10,790 individuals each sq . mile. For house improvements you're looking for in the future, be sure to make use of only vetted and respectable companies in the area to guarantee a top-notch finish for a good price.

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04 Mar

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Manchester - M24

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Darwen - BB3

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Manchester - M25

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decking replaced and patio area paved please note calls may go through to answerphone today (24.5.23) are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached roughly the size of...

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21 Apr

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Manchester - M29

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02 Feb

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Manchester - M25

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back door steps to fulfill building regulations park k are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to a...

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02 Aug

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Manchester - M25

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10 Jul

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Manchester - M25

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we need someone to look at the exit from our back doors into the garden. we currently exit onto a rickety step on an uneven concrete path which would need replacing. are you the property owner: owner ...

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30 May

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Manchester - M24

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27 Apr

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Manchester - M24

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26 Apr

Garden | Decking

Manchester - M46

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large raised deck area needs taking up & possibly replacing. needs urgent attention. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace what level of service do you require: ...

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30 Mar

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Wigan - WN5

Enquiry from: Elaine S

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10 Mar

Garden | Decking

Manchester - M38

Enquiry from: Charlotte D

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04 Mar

Garden | Decking

Manchester - M24

Enquiry from: Jade B

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property owner garden decking please call to appoint

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14 Jan

Garden | Decking

Manchester - M27

Enquiry from: Rochelle L

Start Date: Immediate

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09 Dec

Garden | Decking

Manchester - M25

Enquiry from: Amy C

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Looking for fencing & landscaping for small front garden. Looking for decking t...

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11 Nov

Garden | Decking

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: Mark M

Start Date: Immediate

We need our decking making safe and quite a few boards replacing.

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10 May

Garden | Decking

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: Lynda R

Start Date: Immediate

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

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07 Feb

Garden | Decking

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: Roger T

Start Date: Immediate

convert my flat roof to a balcony with wooden decking and iron fencing Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Ti...

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FAQs

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 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.
How to lay decking on uneven ground?
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
  1. 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.
  2. Add a 50mm layer of hardcore and make sure it’s compact.
  3. Build the decking sub-frame as we describe in ‘How to build a deck frame’.
  4. Lay out paving slabs along the edges and in the centre of the area. This will help to spread the weight of the decking.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
How much is decking?
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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