Wooden Decking in Darlington

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Wooden Decking in Darlington

Wooden decking is an increasingly popular choice for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful areas which can be used year round with the addition of outside heating and light. 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 is available in virtually any size or shape to complement any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can create an attractive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably simple to install and causes little disruption, particularly when compared to other possibilities like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is vital however to be certain that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the load of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a range of types of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Generally decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which typically will involve 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 Darlington

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 Darlington, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Darlington 2026

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

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Darlington

The market town of Darlington is situated in Durham towards the northeast of England around the River Skerne. Darlington boasts a population greater than 97,000 and is also renowned for having the world's first passenger railway. There has been certain regeneration of the town, specifically in the centre with a new shopping area and a complete pedestrianised refurbishment. For your forthcoming home development be sure you work with trustworthy installers from Durham and check prices.

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04 Jan

Garden | Decking

Darlington - DL1

Enquiry from: Alwyn J

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remove old decking boards and refit new boards approx 24 sqmtr 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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19 Jul

Garden | Decking

Darlington - DL3

Enquiry from: Christina R

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approx 5 x 8m of decking in back yard, with steps down to lower garden and a banister on the lower (5m) end. currently concrete. slight slope. some drains/sewer access to be considered. would appr...

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04 Jul

Garden | Decking

Darlington - DL3

Enquiry from: Steph J

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customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: semi detached work description: redesign of my back garden are you the property owner: owner of the property...

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17 May

Garden | Decking

Darlington - DL2

Enquiry from: Brian H

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4metre x 1.2 metre decking extension 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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31 Aug

Garden | Decking

Darlington - DL1

Enquiry from: Peter M

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The back of house kitchen extension , area is 1.8mts x 3.4mts. You would have come and see it . It is all paved out ready

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25 May

Garden | Decking

Darlington - DL2

Enquiry from: Kelly G

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Need the decking stripped and repainted Are you the property owner: Owner of the...

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01 May

Garden | Decking

Darlington - DL3

Enquiry from: Gloria H

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Wooden Decking Supplied & fitted

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31 Mar

Garden | Decking

Darlington - DL1

Enquiry from: Kathleen M

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Remove decking tiles and fit new decking 4m x 3.5m in composite decking

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31 Mar

Garden | Decking

Darlington - DL1

Enquiry from: Gill C

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I am looking for a Dec for the corner of my garden, the shape will be depicted by the hard standing that was under the shed I have demolished. Something simple though; a triangular(ish) shaped deck wi...

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19 Feb

Garden | Decking

Darlington - DL1

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15ft x 15ft decking

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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?
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 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 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.
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