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Wooden Decking in County Antrim

Wooden decking is an increasingly common option for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable areas which you can use year round with the help of external heating and lighting. Wooden decking is commonly fitted in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking can come in any size or shape to accommodate any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can produce a stunning effect. Wooden decking is reasonably simple to install and causes little disruption, especially when compared to other possibilities like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is crucial however to be sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take 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. Generally decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which generally consists of annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming more popular for use in wooden decking because they are stronger and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in County Antrim

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 County Antrim, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in County Antrim 2026

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

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County Antrim

County Antrim is one of Northern Ireland's six counties having a population of little over 616,000, making it the biggest area by inhabitants in Northern Ireland. It's situated in the northeast of the country and is within the historical province of Ulster. County Antrim furthermore houses the city of Lisburn, plus the big towns of Antrim, Ballymena, Larne and Newtownabbey. Enhancing your County Antrim house is essential to retaining home value and appeal, so use only local and vetted tradespeople in your neighborhood.

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22 May

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Newtownabbey - BT37

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Need quote for fixing decking or replacement

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09 Apr

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Belfast - BT6

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Deck needs to be replaced.

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13 Nov

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Belfast - BT14

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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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18 Sep

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Belfast - BT6

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Decking around summer house

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23 Jun

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Belfast - BT10

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Repairing of existing wooden deck

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16 Jun

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Ballymena - BT42

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Replace existing decking

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15 May

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Belfast - BT8

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i would like a small area of decking with rails and steps installed in my garden. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you require: s...

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11 Apr

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Newtownabbey - BT36

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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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03 Apr

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Ballynadolly - BT28

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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

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Belfast - BT13

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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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13 Feb

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Ballymena - BT42

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Composite decking approx 5m by2.5m

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22 Jan

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Antrim - BT41

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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

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Belfast - BT15

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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

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Belfast - BT9

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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

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Belfast - BT13

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Repair and maintenance of balcony decking.

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18 Jul

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Belfast - BT8

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old decking needs to be replaced with new. thanks. 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 ...

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20 Jun

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Belfast - BT9

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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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31 May

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Belfast - BT6

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add to current decking- probably 10by 10 are you the property owner: owner of the property

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18 May

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Newtownabbey - BT36

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29 Apr

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Belfast - BT4

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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 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.
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 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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