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Wooden Decking in Derby

Wooden decking is an increasingly common option for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very elegant areas that can be used year round by installing outside heating and illumination. Wooden decking is commonly installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking is available in any size or shape to match any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can produce a stunning effect. Wooden decking is relatively simple to install and causes minimal disruption, especially in comparison to other possibilities like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is necessary however to make 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. Usually decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which usually involves yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking because they are stronger and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Derby

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 Derby, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Derby 2025

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

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Derby

With a populace of virtually 250,000, this East Midlands city can be found on the River Derwent. Derby possesses Roman, Saxon and Viking roots, delivering a cultural diversity across the city. With many different household improvement services available, make sure that to keep your property or home up-to-date making the most from your Derbyshire home.

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11 Sep

Garden | Decking

Derby - DE73

Enquiry from: James B

Start Date: Immediate

installation of boards/clips/edging on an existing composite deck are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck pleas...

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20 Aug

Garden | Decking

Derby - DE73

Enquiry from: James B

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installation of boards/clips/edging on an existing composite deck are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck pleas...

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19 May

Garden | Decking

Derby - DE22

Enquiry from: Richard P

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decking to cver ground between steps for disabled pension person are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please...

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08 May

Garden | Decking

Derby - DE22

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garden levelling out and returfing in, slab decking redoing are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached roughly the size of your garden: unsure garden type: back gar...

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07 May

Garden | Decking

Derby - DE22

Enquiry from: Leeann S

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decking fitted 4.2x4.2 gravel moved and small area of astroturf wood or composite are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply...

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11 Apr

Garden | Decking

Derby - DE72

Enquiry from: Lewis M

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old wood decking to be replaced by composite. i need the space measuring up for order of materials and ground surveying, then installation once ordered. thanks are you the property owner: owner of th...

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15 Sep

Garden | Decking

Derby - DE24

Enquiry from: Aruna S

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

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28 Jul

Garden | Decking

Derby - DE22

Enquiry from: Anthony J

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to replace the whole decking and underneath existing decking are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require: supply and deck property type: detached please cal...

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05 Jul

Garden | Decking

Derby - DE21

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wooden decking 3metres by 3metres 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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20 May

Garden | Decking

Derby - DE72

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bushes to be trimmed down to clean path, leaves all over front floor and patio , weeds over the surface, just general garden maintenance . are you the property owner: relative of owner garden type: ba...

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12 Apr

Garden | Decking

Derby - DE22

Enquiry from: Albert M

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timber decking and part base to front of static caravan,3.65m by 3.95m approx . 5 posts . flat type not spindles at caravan park near Wadebridge

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02 Jan

Garden | Decking

Derby - DE21

Enquiry from: Grace W

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: AstroTurf in the middle of the garden with slabs going all the way round from to...

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16 Dec

Garden | Decking

Derby - DE23

Enquiry from: Tim G

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old deck removed new deck installed are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: detached what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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18 Dec

Garden | Decking

Derby - DE21

Enquiry from: Sara M

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To lay plastic sheet over lawn then slab it. And also some decking. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Pleas...

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17 Jun

Garden | Decking

Derby - DE21

Enquiry from: Angela C

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Old decking removed as it’s falling apart. 20sq metres Are you the property o...

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17 Jun

Garden | Decking

Derby - DE24

Enquiry from: Maurizio M

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Possibly extending an existing patio or decking.

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27 May

Garden | Decking

Derby - DE65

Enquiry from: Robert J

Start Date: Less than one month

60 2.4 deckingboards. 40 2.4 decking joists Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached What level of service do you require: Supply only Time scale: Less than one ...

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20 May

Garden | Decking

Derby - DE23

Enquiry from: Shahrin S

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Pavement weed removing and cut hedges Are you the property owner: Owner Property Type: Detached Do you have a: Medium size garden Garden Type: Back garden, Front garden, Side garden Work Required: Hed...

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21 Apr

Garden | Decking

Derby - DE24

Enquiry from: Monica S

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Front and back garden require clearing potential decking to replace back d...

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24 Dec

Garden | Decking

Derby - DE21

Enquiry from: Micheal R

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Other Forms: 92 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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FAQs

How much maintenance will a wooden deck need?

Properly installed wooden decking will not need a lot of maintenance. Most manufacturers recommend regularly brushing leaves and dirt off the deck, and a yearly cleaning and staining procedure. This will keep the wood in the best condition. Fluids and treatments are readily available from all DIY shops and stores.

What should I do if my deck or terrace is slippery?

Usually, slipperiness is caused by algae or dirt on top of the deck or terrace. A full cleaning treatment should restore the natural grip of the wood or stone. If slipperiness is a persistent problem, consider installing grip mats in high traffic areas of the deck.

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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