Wooden Decking in Pontefract

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Wooden Decking in Pontefract

Wooden decking is an increasingly popular option for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful areas which you can use year round with the addition of additional heating and illumination. Wooden decking is generally installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking is available in any size or shape to match any area. Curved designs or large areas connected by pathways can produce an attractive effect. Wooden decking is relatively quick to install and causes minimal disruption, especially in comparison to alternatives like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is vital however to be certain 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 collection of species of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Commonly decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which usually entails annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking as they are stronger and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Pontefract

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

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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Wooden decking installation cost in Pontefract 2025

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

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Pontefract

Pontefract is really a historic market town in West Yorkshire, England, near to the A1 (or Great North Road) plus the M62 motorway. Typically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it is among the list of five towns within the metropolitan borough of the City of Wakefield and possesses a populace of 28,250. Pontefract's saying is Post mortem patris pro filio, Latin for "After the death of the father, support the son", a reference to English Civil War Royalist sympathies.

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11 Aug

Garden | Decking

Pontefract - WF9

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Trimming back hedge and bushes remove weeds or spraying. General tidy up.

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09 Aug

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Pontefract - WF8

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: terrace, work description: long garden, large wooden shed at the top, would like maybe decking in front of i...

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19 May

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Pontefract - WF9

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we want a quote for 15 square metres of decking at 28mm. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply only please call to...

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13 Mar

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Pontefract - WF7

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Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Other Other Forms: 18, 92 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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12 Feb

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Pontefract - WF7

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Considering buying a house where the garden is on an uphill slope. Would l...

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04 Oct

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Pontefract - WF8

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Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Are you looking to have a fence replaced: Yes Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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02 May

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Rotherham - S63

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i am wanting a price on some compisite decking please. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: deck only please call to appoint

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30 Apr

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Rotherham - S62

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replace present decking with new decking 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 appoint

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10 Mar

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Barnsley - S71

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customer in barnsley areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for wooden decking.confirmed interest via sms and email at 10/03/2022 17:46.please call to arrange...

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10 Mar

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Barnsley Sheffield - S74

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customer in barnsley sheffield area has requested that we arrange quotes for their wooden decking project.they are considering various options and would like to discuss with a carpenter directly.pleas...

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13 Jan

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Barnsley - S75

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: terrace work description: clean and reseal the decking maintenance of small garden cutting small front hedg...

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12 Nov

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Barnsley - S71

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16m2 wooden decking on an unleavened ground . are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoi...

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13 Jul

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Doncaster - DN1

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we are letting agency and we manage 89 kellet hotel 89 thorne road, doncaster. we need a quote for a smaller deck/balcony which is on the left-hand side if you're in the back of the building. are you...

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28 Jun

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Doncaster - DN1

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Barnsley - S73

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31 May

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Barnsley - S73

Enquiry from: Dean M

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decking in back corner of garden , approx size 4m x 4m are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please c...

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25 May

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Doncaster, Rotherham - S64

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make the garden 2 levels top decking bottom astro turf a level base for a existing shed are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace roughly the size of your garden: 31+ m2...

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18 May

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Doncaster, Rotherham - S64

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04 May

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Rotherham - S63

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FAQs

Usually, slipperiness is caused by algae or dirt on top of the deck or terrace. A full cleaning treatment should restore the natural grip of the wood or stone. If slipperiness is a persistent problem, consider installing grip mats in high traffic areas of the deck.

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.

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.

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

Measure your deck frame and cut to size if necessary.
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.
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.
Fit the coach screws with either a drill driver or socket and ratchet.
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.

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