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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

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Wooden decking installation cost in Pontefract 2024

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

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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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09 Aug

Garden | Decking

Pontefract - WF8

Enquiry from: Isabelle M

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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

Garden | Decking

Pontefract - WF9

Enquiry from: James D

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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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04 Oct

Garden | Decking

Pontefract - WF8

Enquiry from: Colin T

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

Garden | Decking

Rotherham - S63

Enquiry from: Rob G

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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

Garden | Decking

Rotherham - S62

Enquiry from: Josianne R

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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

Garden | Decking

Barnsley - S71

Enquiry from: Louis O

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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

Enquiry from: Rose S

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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

Garden | Decking

Doncaster - DN1

Enquiry from: Beata J

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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

Garden | Decking

Doncaster - DN1

Enquiry from: Beata J

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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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15 Jun

Garden | Decking

Barnsley - S73

Enquiry from: Debra H

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customer has a gardening & landscaping project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for wooden decking. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a landscaper.confi...

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31 May

Garden | Decking

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

Garden | Decking

Doncaster, Rotherham - S64

Enquiry from: Callum W

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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

Garden | Decking

Doncaster, Rotherham - S64

Enquiry from: Callum W

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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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13 May

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Doncaster, Rotherham - S64

Enquiry from: Callum W

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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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04 May

Garden | Decking

Rotherham - S63

Enquiry from: Nicola H

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decking in the back garden are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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FAQs

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.
Will I need safety barriers or balustrades for my decking?

If your deck isn’t going to be flat to the ground, it’s a good idea to have some kind of balustrade to avoid any tripping. If the gap between the deck and the ground is less than 600mm, use a 900mm balustrade. If it’s higher than 600mm, the balustrade should be 1100mm tall.

How to lay decking?
Laying simple, ground-level decking may sound intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. With careful planning and preparation, you can lay decking that you’ll be proud to show off to neighbours, family and friends. Here are a few tips to get you started. Plan carefully Draw out a plan, to scale, on paper. This will help you to know how many boards you’ll need and ensure that you don’t end up having to cut anything to fit. Prepare the area Measure out the site according to your plan and hammer a peg into each corner, then tie string around each peg to help you see what you’re working with. If you’re not laying on existing slabs, dig into the ground, lifting out turf if it’s there, and check that the site is level. Then add concrete slabs for more stability or lay weed-control fabric over the ground and cover with gravel to further prevent weed growth. Build your sub-frame Since a lot of people ask this, we’ve got a more detailed guide in the FAQ below. Lay your deck boards
  1. Start in one corner of the sub-frame and position the first board across the inner joists. You want the deck board in the opposite direction to the inner joists, ensuring that it’s flush with the frame. Position any end-to-end joins between the deck boards halfway across an inner joist so you can screw both boards into the joist for stability. Make sure you keep a gap of between 5-8mm to allow for expansion of the wood.
  2. Begin to screw your deck boards to the joists. You’ll need to secure the deck board to every joist is covers along your deck frame. Use two screws for every joist. Mark where you’re going to add your screws, ensuring that they are at least 15mm from the end of the board and 20mm from the outside edges. Drill pilot holes for the screws, being careful to only drill through the deck board and not the joist. Then screw the decking screws into the holes.
  3. Continue to screw in the deck boards, ensuring you leave the correct expansion gap. You can stagger the deck board joins across the deck for more strength.
  4. Sand down any cut ends if you need to before applying decking preserver to protect the timber from rotting.
Although this is a simplified set of instructions, it’s enough for you to see whether you want to attempt to lay decking yourself – and if you don’t, you can get in touch with professionals who will be happy to give you a quote.

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.
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