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Wooden Decking in Ferryhill

Wooden decking is an increasingly fashionable option for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable areas which you can use year round by adding external heating and light. Wooden decking is often fitted 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 virtually any size or shape to fit any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can produce an attractive effect. Wooden decking is fairly quick to install and causes little disruption, especially when compared to alternate options like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is important however to make sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the load of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a choice 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 usually includes annual 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 Ferryhill

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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Wooden decking installation cost in Ferryhill 2025

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

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Ferryhill

Ferryhill is a town in south-central County Durham, England. With a permanent population of around 9940, as documented in the 2011 census, it is the 8th largest town in the county. Ferryhill is located on the western side of the Ferryhill Gap, a natural gateway in the Limestone Escarpment that outcrops on the Eastern Durham Plateau. The main settlement lies along the southwest-northeast ridge, with later growth to the south of the ridge. The town broadened very rapidly in the 1900s as a result of the prosperous coal mining sector throughout the Industrial Revolution. The last mine shut in 1968 after the drop-off of the staple industries in the post-war period. Ferryhill holds a weekly Friday market in the Town Centre marketplace run by the Local Council Ferryhill Town Council. There have been numerous development programmes in the town, such as the award-winning Mainsforth Sports complex, Surtees Doorstep Green, and a youth cafe for the town's young people. There are a lot of opportunities for locals to take part in social, cultural and community events. This consists of an annual summer gala, a Christmas market, the parading of miners' banners, a classic car rally, art and photography exhibits and a lot more. These are all planned jointly by the Town Council and the 2000 Committee. A section of Dean Bank Park has been used to improve and increase the sporting facilities available in the town, and the rest have just recently been the subject of assessment by the Town Council, with plans for a play area being made. For all your house upgrades, make certain to make use of respected experts in Ferryhill to make certain of quality.

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22 Nov

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decking around our school pond are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: commercial what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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Darlington - DL1

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Darlington - DL3

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approx 5 x 8m of decking in back yard, with steps down to lower garden and a banister on the lower (5m) end. currently concrete. slight slope. some drains/sewer access to be considered. would appr...

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Darlington - DL3

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17 May

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Darlington - DL2

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02 Mar

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Billingham - TS23

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31 Aug

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The back of house kitchen extension , area is 1.8mts x 3.4mts. You would have come and see it . It is all paved out ready

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Middlesbrough - TS5

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28 May

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Stockton-on-tees - TS20

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25 May

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Darlington - DL2

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Need the decking stripped and repainted Are you the property owner: Owner of the...

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10 Apr

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Billingham - TS22

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: I need a block pave path reinstated have the bricks which have been lifted...

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15 Jun

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Newton Aycliffe - DL5

Enquiry from: Andrew R

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: New wooden fence all around property and decking/gravelling and artificial grass...

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30 Apr

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Stockton-on-tees - TS21

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Cutting grass, weeding, borders, hedge trimming Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi detached Do you have a: Small garden Garden Type: Back garden, Front garden Wor...

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20 Apr

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Stockton-on-tees - TS17

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16 Jan

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Stockton-on-tees - TS19

Enquiry from: Stephen L

Start Date: Less than one month

Prepare base for shed. Assemble metal shed and fit to base. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace What level of service do you require: Deck only Time scale: Less ...

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16 Jul

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Stockton-on-tees - TS18

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07 Jun

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Billingham - TS23

Enquiry from: Sue B

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18 May

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Stockton-on-tees - TS19

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FAQs

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 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.
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 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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