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Wooden Decking in Newtownabbey

Wooden decking is an increasingly common choice 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 external heating and light. Wooden decking is frequently fitted 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 suit any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can create a stunning effect. Wooden decking is relatively easy to install and causes little disruption, particularly in comparison to alternate options like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is essential however to be sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the weight of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a range of types of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Usually decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which usually involves annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become more popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Newtownabbey

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 Newtownabbey 2025

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

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Newtownabbey

Newtownabbey is a big town north of Belfast in County Antrim. It's commonly considered a suburb of the North Ireland capital and it's the location for the University of Ulster's primary campus. By 2015 it's expected that the Newtownabbey Borough Council might be combined with the Antrim Council to make a completely new local Government region. For property upgrades you're thinking of in Newtownabbey, make sure you use only reputable experts and have the best price for a high quality finish.

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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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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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22 Feb

Garden | Decking

Newtownabbey - BT36

Enquiry from: Martyne G

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replace old decking with new decking

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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

Garden | Decking

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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13 Nov

Garden | Decking

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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03 Apr

Garden | Decking

Ballynadolly - BT28

Enquiry from: Sarah D

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i’d like a quote for some garden decking of around 20m squared with railings are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supp...

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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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22 Jan

Garden | Decking

Antrim - BT41

Enquiry from: Paul B

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replacement of existing wooden decking with composite. approx 15m x 2m are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and dec...

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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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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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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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19 Apr

Garden | Decking

Duneight - BT27

Enquiry from: Fiona B

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balcony of the main house 250cm x 898cm. would like quote for composite decking and installation are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other what level of service do you req...

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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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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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11 Apr

Garden | Decking

Ballynadolly - BT28

Enquiry from: Paul W

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I need ground level decking constructed in my back garden. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: ...

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FAQs

How to build decking on a slope?
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 to build a deck frame?
Building a simple deck frame, or decking subframe, that you’re laying on level ground is easy if you take time to prepare and get all the things you need. We’ll go through the steps on how to build a deck frame here. Tools and equipment To get building your deck frame, you’ll need:
  • Decking joists
  • Coach screws
  • Coach bolts
  • Combi drill
  • Socket set
  • A saw suitable for your project and the thickness of the timber
  • Pencil
  • Decking preservative
  • Sandpaper or sander
Build your subframe
  1. Measure your deck frame and cut to size if necessary.
  2. Make 2 pencil marks on each end of the frame’s 2 outer joists to mark where the coach screws will go. They need to align with the centre of the adjoining outer joist. Then, use a flat wood drill bit to drill recesses into each mark. Make them the same depth of the screws that your using’s head and wide enough for a ratchet or socket to tighten them.
  3. Using a thinner drill bit, line up the outer joists and drill a pilot hole through the middle of the recess. These pilot holes act as a guide for the screws and stops them from splitting the wood.
  4. Fit the coach screws with either a drill driver or socket and ratchet.
  5. Repeat the process for the inner joists once you’ve assembled the outer frame.
IMPORTANT: While you’re building your deck frame and the decking itself, remember to cover all pilot holes and ends of timber in decking preservative to ensure that your decking remains structurally sound for as long as possible. Though relatively simple, building a deck frame and the decking will take some time. It would be much quicker and easier to get a professional in to do it, who could represent more value for money.
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.
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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