Wooden Decking in Derby

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Wooden Decking in Derby

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 elegant areas that can be used year round by installing outside heating and illumination. Wooden decking is commonly installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking is available in any size or shape to match any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can produce a stunning effect. Wooden decking is relatively simple to install and causes minimal disruption, especially in comparison to other possibilities like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is necessary 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 range of species of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Usually decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which usually involves yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking because they are stronger and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Derby

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

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Avg. price high	Avg. price high £1,863

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Wooden decking installation cost in Derby 2025

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

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With a populace of virtually 250,000, this East Midlands city can be found on the River Derwent. Derby possesses Roman, Saxon and Viking roots, delivering a cultural diversity across the city. With many different household improvement services available, make sure that to keep your property or home up-to-date making the most from your Derbyshire home.

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11 Sep

Garden | Decking

Derby - DE73

Enquiry from: James B

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installation of boards/clips/edging on an existing composite deck are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck pleas...

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20 Aug

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Derby - DE73

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19 May

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Derby - DE22

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decking to cver ground between steps for disabled pension person 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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08 May

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Derby - DE22

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garden levelling out and returfing in, slab decking redoing are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached roughly the size of your garden: unsure garden type: back gar...

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07 May

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Derby - DE22

Enquiry from: Leeann S

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decking fitted 4.2x4.2 gravel moved and small area of astroturf wood or composite are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply...

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11 Apr

Garden | Decking

Derby - DE72

Enquiry from: Lewis M

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old wood decking to be replaced by composite. i need the space measuring up for order of materials and ground surveying, then installation once ordered. thanks are you the property owner: owner of th...

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15 Sep

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Derby - DE24

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached other forms: none please call to appoint

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28 Jul

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Derby - DE22

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to replace the whole decking and underneath existing decking are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require: supply and deck property type: detached please cal...

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05 Jul

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Derby - DE21

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20 May

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bushes to be trimmed down to clean path, leaves all over front floor and patio , weeds over the surface, just general garden maintenance . are you the property owner: relative of owner garden type: ba...

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12 Apr

Garden | Decking

Derby - DE22

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timber decking and part base to front of static caravan,3.65m by 3.95m approx . 5 posts . flat type not spindles at caravan park near Wadebridge

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02 Jan

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Derby - DE21

Enquiry from: Grace W

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: AstroTurf in the middle of the garden with slabs going all the way round from to...

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16 Dec

Garden | Decking

Derby - DE23

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18 Dec

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Derby - DE21

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To lay plastic sheet over lawn then slab it. And also some decking. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Pleas...

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17 Jun

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Derby - DE21

Enquiry from: Angela C

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Old decking removed as it’s falling apart. 20sq metres Are you the property o...

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17 Jun

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Derby - DE24

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Possibly extending an existing patio or decking.

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27 May

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Derby - DE65

Enquiry from: Robert J

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60 2.4 deckingboards. 40 2.4 decking joists Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached What level of service do you require: Supply only Time scale: Less than one ...

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20 May

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Derby - DE23

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21 Apr

Garden | Decking

Derby - DE24

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24 Dec

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Derby - DE21

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FAQs

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.

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.

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.

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.

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