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Wooden Decking in Sunderland

Wooden decking is an increasingly fashionable option for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable spaces that can be used year round by adding additional heating and illumination. Wooden decking is usually fitted in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking can come in virtually any size or shape to accommodate any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can create a stunning effect. Wooden decking is reasonably easy to install and causes little disruption, especially in comparison to alternatives like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is important however to make certain that your wooden decking is structurally sound and capable of taking the load of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a selection of types 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 require maintenance, which typically will involve annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Sunderland

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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Prices based on actual Wooden decking costs for Sunderland, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Sunderland 2024

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

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Sunderland

Sunderland is a big city in the district borough of Tyne and Wear, within the North East of England. The city only received its status in 1992 during Queen Elizabeth's 40th anniversary of her accession to the throne. It is situated near to the Tyneside city of Newcastle and since the 1980s has benefitted from a large amount of redevelopment, in the business district and river corridor specifically. If you want to improve your home in Sunderland, look to employing a leading tradesman to get a fantastic job carried out.

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Green Acres

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Based: in Newcastle, NE4 9BF

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

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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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21 Jun

Garden | Decking

Sunderland - SR4

Enquiry from: Joan R

Start Date: Immediate

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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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01 Jul

Garden | Decking

Sunderland - SR5

Enquiry from: Kay F

Start Date: Immediate

Decking frame to be built with already bought materials roughly around an area of 5.4m x 5.2m

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07 Apr

Garden | Decking

Sunderland - SR5

Enquiry from: Ian W

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fit decking and repair to panel in fence. 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 appoint

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02 Mar

Garden | Decking

Sunderland - SR5

Enquiry from: Anouska C

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need my decking replaced and looking for quotes 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 app...

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01 Jul

Garden | Decking

Sunderland - SR3

Enquiry from: Hannah S

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Missing wood planks replaced in decking, paint the decking, grass cut and weed tre...

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16 May

Garden | Decking

Sunderland - SR6

Enquiry from: Richard A

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Patio power washed, decking tidied up and repainting

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13 May

Garden | Decking

Sunderland - SR3

Enquiry from: Amy D

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: I need the grass digging over and leveling out also some things pulled out...

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27 May

Garden | Decking

Sunderland - SR2

Enquiry from: Jen S

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Need overgrown area cleared out and something to be put in place to be abl...

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20 Feb

Garden | Decking

Sunderland - SR4

Enquiry from: Carl Y

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Landscaping

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23 May

Garden | Decking

Sunderland - SR4

Enquiry from: Alastair Y

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Looking for quote for new garden for new build. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Roughly the size of your garden: 31+ m2 Garden Type: Back garden Do you have...

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28 Jul

Garden | Decking

Sunderland - SR5

Enquiry from: Judith R

Start Date: Immediate

Re doing fence and decking...re laying false grass...re lining borders n plants

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17 Apr

Garden | Decking

Sunderland - SR5

Enquiry from: Nikki J

Start Date: Immediate

We are looking for the best price to supply and install decking in our yard, approx 81 sq ft on concrete Homeowner Supplied and fitted Please contact to appoint

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23 Mar

Garden | Decking

Sunderland - SR5

Enquiry from: LAURA H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Home owner Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Decking area at top of garden Wood Supply and Lay Time scale 1-3months Contact 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 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.
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