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Wooden Decking in South Shields

Wooden decking is an increasingly popular choice for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful spaces which can be used year round by adding external heating and light. Wooden decking is usually installed 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 any size or shape to match any area. Curved designs or large areas connected by pathways can create a stunning effect. Wooden decking is fairly easy to install and causes minimal disruption, particularly when compared to alternate options like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is vital however to be 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. Typically decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which typically involves annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become more popular for use in wooden decking as they are stronger and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in South Shields

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 South Shields 2025

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

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South Shields

The coastal town of South Shields within the Tyne and Wear borough is positioned to the North East of England. It's the 2nd biggest urban area inside the county behind the city of Newcastle and it's nearby the smaller sized towns of Boldon, Cleadon and Whitburn. The town includes a populace of 82,854 and has been home to a Yemini British community since the 1890s. Regarding property enhancements you may well be thinking about for your South Shields home, you should definitely look at quotations to get the right price and ensure a fantastic finish.

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Green Acres

12 review(s)
Based: in Newcastle, NE4 9BF

Landscaping, tidy ups regular maintenance,paving, decking, fencing,turf ,gravel All aspects of garden work undertaking

Latest review

Liz V., DH9
4

Garden | Decking in Stanley

We thought that they were very good and gave us plenty information about what they were doing

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27 Jul

Garden | Decking

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Steph T

Start Date: Immediate

we need some help to tidy our garden. front lawn needs cutting and we have weeds popping through our stones. back garden needs cleaning/tidying and hedges and trees need cutting back. are you the prop...

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22 Mar

Garden | Decking

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: ROBERT D

Start Date: Immediate

remove and dispose of old decking, spindles/posts. renew with identical spec. approx sizes w- max 3m, d - max 2.5m, height of spindles/corner posts - ***. are you the property owner: owner of the pro...

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06 Feb

Garden | Decking

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Raymond K

Start Date: Immediate

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

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01 Sep

Garden | Decking

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Kevin R

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removal and disposal of 3m x 3m old decking. Design and install new 6m x 3m decking with one rail and one steps aand an inspection panel. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Ty...

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22 May

Garden | Decking

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Keith C

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Reducing size of decking Bigger patio Rockery remove

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15 May

Garden | Decking

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Philip M

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Wanting garden dug up and patio down and possibly decking depending on price

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13 May

Garden | Decking

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Jo Z

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Large back garden needing decking, landscaping and undecided between artif...

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07 Jul

Garden | Decking

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Allison D

Start Date: Less than one month

extend decking up to 15ft down back yard Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Other What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: Less than one mo...

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24 May

Garden | Decking

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: J

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I want to get decking fitted in my back garden. 2.7 metres by 4.6m (roughly). Wanting pretty basic decking - nothing too fancy. If you can please give me a quote to have this supplied and fitted it wo...

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04 Apr

Garden | Decking

Stanley - DH9

Enquiry from: Andrew S

Start Date: Immediate

5 x boards 3.7m to be replaced.

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21 Jun

Garden | Decking

Sunderland - SR4

Enquiry from: Joan R

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small decking extension, only have a small back yard 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 appo...

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20 Apr

Garden | Decking

Chester le Street - DH3

Enquiry from: Sandra H

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new layout of my garden , to include, summer house, fire pit, possibly hot tub, but to fit in with a cottage style house. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached...

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16 Nov

Garden | Decking

Houghton le Spring - DH5

Enquiry from: Nicola R

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customer made an enquiry for wooden decking and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a landscaper.miss lives in the houghton le spring area and would like a call to discuss optio...

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20 Aug

Garden | Decking

Chester le Street - DH3

Enquiry from: Dave K

Start Date: Immediate

composite decking area in garden appx 3x 4 metres with sides are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck ple...

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25 Jul

Garden | Decking

Houghton le Spring - DH5

Enquiry from: James S

Start Date: Immediate

approx. 20 square metres timber decking on existing flag stones with membrane required on top of flags are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of serv...

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05 Jul

Garden | Decking

Houghton le Spring - DH5

Enquiry from: James S

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approx. 20 square metres timber decking on existing flag stones with membrane required on top of flags are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of serv...

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14 Jun

Garden | Decking

Houghton le Spring - DH4

Enquiry from: David S

Start Date: Immediate

remove old decking and instal new approx 4m x 4m 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 ap...

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02 Jun

Garden | Decking

Washington - NE37

Enquiry from: Victoria T

Start Date: Immediate

extending a pre existing decking in the back garden. unsure of the measurements as of yet. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you r...

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16 Apr

Garden | Decking

Chester le Street - DH2

Enquiry from: Christine T

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customer in the chester le street 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 y...

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22 Mar

Garden | Decking

Houghton le Spring - DH5

Enquiry from: VICTORIA F

Start Date: Immediate

would like a price for decking in the garden 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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FAQs

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 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 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 to fit composite decking?
Fitting composite decking is similar to installing timber decking, but there are some small differences in terms of the gaps you need to leave between boards and the screws you use. We’ll go through a quick guide to show you the process involved in fitting composite decking so you can decide whether it’s something you want to do yourself. Prepare the area Prepare the area according to our instructions in the previous FAQs – or you can use an existing patio or concrete base if you have one. Measure and mark out the area using chalk (if using an existing base). Assemble the decking frame Build the outer frame as we show in our FAQs above; if the area you have planned is longer than your joists, you’ll need to join them together. When you’ve built the frame and it’s secure, ensure that it’s at the right level for water runoff and add risers, slabs or treated off-cuts of timber at 500mm intervals if you need to. Add joists The spacing of your joists will depend on the type of design you have chosen for your composite decking. If you’re laying arched boards horizontally, you’ll need to space the joists 300mm apart. Lay your composite decking boards
  1. If you’ve not got an overhang or it’s a fixed deck, fit starter clips along the outside edge of the frame and secure with screws provided with the composite decking. If you are working with an overhang, put the first board into position not exceeding 25mm. If you’re adding a fascia, put an off-cut of board under the overhang so you know it’ll be flush with the fascia.
  2. Pre-drill all fixing points, measuring in 30mm from the edge of the board. Secure the board to the joist below with composite decking screws.
  3. Slide a hidden fastener clip in so it sits within the groove of the deck board. It needs to be in the centre of the joist to keep the boards secure and ensure an expansion gap of 6mm. Tighten the clips until just tight, and repeat so there’s a clip at every joist.
  4. Add the next board, ensuring that the fastener clips sit within the groove – make sure you don’t force it. Repeat step 3.
  5. Continue steps 3 and 4 until you’re at the final board, which you should secure in the same way as you did the first.
Add a fascia board If you’re adding a fascia, measure in 40mm from each end and add two guide marks: one at 40mm from the top and the other at 40mm from the bottom. Connect the marks, then mark at 300mm intervals down the board. Drill pilot holes, then put the fascia board into position. You need to make sure that there’s a 40mm ventilation gap between the bottom of the fascia and the ground. Ask someone to hold the board level until you’ve finished securing it with composite decking screws; you can get colour-matched ones so they don’t look unsightly at the end of your decking. Not so sure you want to carry out such a big project yourself? Get quotes from decking pros who will be able to fit composite decking much more quickly and easily.
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