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Wooden Decking in Newtownabbey

Wooden decking is an increasingly common choice for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very elegant spaces which you can use year round with the addition of external heating and light. Wooden decking is frequently fitted 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 virtually any size or shape to suit any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can create a stunning effect. Wooden decking is relatively easy to install and causes little disruption, particularly in comparison to alternate options like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is essential however to be sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the weight 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. Usually decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which usually involves annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become more popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Newtownabbey

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 Newtownabbey, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in Newtownabbey 2025

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

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Newtownabbey

Newtownabbey is a big town north of Belfast in County Antrim. It's commonly considered a suburb of the North Ireland capital and it's the location for the University of Ulster's primary campus. By 2015 it's expected that the Newtownabbey Borough Council might be combined with the Antrim Council to make a completely new local Government region. For property upgrades you're thinking of in Newtownabbey, make sure you use only reputable experts and have the best price for a high quality finish.

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11 Apr

Garden | Decking

Newtownabbey - BT36

Enquiry from: Chris F

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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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18 May

Garden | Decking

Newtownabbey - BT36

Enquiry from: Damien M

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hi i'm looking at getting part of my back yard decked. it will be 2 tiered as there is a step up to another level. looking quote but ready to go if price is ok are you the property owner: owner of the...

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22 Feb

Garden | Decking

Newtownabbey - BT36

Enquiry from: Martyne G

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replace old decking with new decking

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05 Jun

Garden | Decking

Newtownabbey - BT36

Enquiry from: Geoffrey C

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Looking a 12 by 10 becking no rails

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01 Jun

Garden | Decking

Newtownabbey - BT37

Enquiry from: Roberta N

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I have a very large garden with Patio and looking a quote for decking. My patio is about 25 feet and then it has flower beds and garden next - I am doing work around the garden at the moment to tidy i...

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30 Mar

Garden | Decking

Newtownabbey - BT36

Enquiry from: C

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Standard rectangle deck on top of concrete patio at back of 3 bed semi. approx 15ft x 8ft. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached What level of service do you ...

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13 Nov

Garden | Decking

Belfast - BT14

Enquiry from: Gerard M

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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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23 Jun

Garden | Decking

Belfast - BT10

Enquiry from: Tapan M

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Repairing of existing wooden deck

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03 Apr

Garden | Decking

Ballynadolly - BT28

Enquiry from: Sarah D

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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

Garden | Decking

Belfast - BT13

Enquiry from: Samuel M

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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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22 Jan

Garden | Decking

Antrim - BT41

Enquiry from: Paul B

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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

Garden | Decking

Belfast - BT15

Enquiry from: Nari A

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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

Garden | Decking

Belfast - BT9

Enquiry from: Oliver P

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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

Garden | Decking

Belfast - BT13

Enquiry from: Cristal P

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Repair and maintenance of balcony decking.

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20 Jun

Garden | Decking

Belfast - BT9

Enquiry from: Joe M

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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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24 Apr

Garden | Decking

Belfast - BT17

Enquiry from: Nadine S

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my back garden has a bit of a slant but i was hoping to get some decking in the back. i need a quote for everything including materials needed. i was hoping to get this done for start of june are you ...

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19 Apr

Garden | Decking

Duneight - BT27

Enquiry from: Fiona B

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balcony of the main house 250cm x 898cm. would like quote for composite decking and installation are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other what level of service do you req...

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10 Aug

Garden | Decking

Belfast - BT14

Enquiry from: Dan B

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preparation work required for decking, area 22ft length by 16ft width. garden hole dug out but needs to be leveled. weeds have grown over soil, so need that cleaned up then foundations laid and deckin...

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10 Jan

Garden | Decking

Ballyclare - BT39

Enquiry from: Nikki S

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Gardening and general maintenances Are you the property owner: Owner Property Type: Detached Do you have a: Extra Large garden Garden Type: Back garden, Front garden, Side garden Work Required: Plant...

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11 Apr

Garden | Decking

Ballynadolly - BT28

Enquiry from: Paul W

Start Date: Immediate

I need ground level decking constructed in my back garden. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: ...

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FAQs

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.
Will I need safety barriers or balustrades for my decking?

If your deck isn’t going to be flat to the ground, it’s a good idea to have some kind of balustrade to avoid any tripping. If the gap between the deck and the ground is less than 600mm, use a 900mm balustrade. If it’s higher than 600mm, the balustrade should be 1100mm tall.

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.

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