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Wooden Decking in South Shields

Wooden decking is an increasingly popular choice for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful spaces which can be used year round by adding external heating and light. Wooden decking is usually installed 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 any size or shape to match any area. Curved designs or large areas connected by pathways can create a stunning effect. Wooden decking is fairly easy to install and causes minimal disruption, particularly when compared to alternate options like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is vital however to be 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. Typically decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability specifications. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which typically involves annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become more popular for use in wooden decking as they are stronger and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in South Shields

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 South Shields, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Wooden decking installation cost in South Shields 2026

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

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South Shields

The coastal town of South Shields within the Tyne and Wear borough is positioned to the North East of England. It's the 2nd biggest urban area inside the county behind the city of Newcastle and it's nearby the smaller sized towns of Boldon, Cleadon and Whitburn. The town includes a populace of 82,854 and has been home to a Yemini British community since the 1890s. Regarding property enhancements you may well be thinking about for your South Shields home, you should definitely look at quotations to get the right price and ensure a fantastic finish.

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Green Acres

12 review(s)
Based: in Newcastle, NE4 9BF

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

Latest review

Liz V., DH9
4

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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27 Jul

Garden | Decking

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Steph T

Start Date: Immediate

we need some help to tidy our garden. front lawn needs cutting and we have weeds popping through our stones. back garden needs cleaning/tidying and hedges and trees need cutting back. are you the prop...

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22 Mar

Garden | Decking

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: ROBERT D

Start Date: Immediate

remove and dispose of old decking, spindles/posts. renew with identical spec. approx sizes w- max 3m, d - max 2.5m, height of spindles/corner posts - ***. are you the property owner: owner of the pro...

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06 Feb

Garden | Decking

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Raymond K

Start Date: Immediate

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

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01 Sep

Garden | Decking

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Kevin R

Start Date: Immediate

removal and disposal of 3m x 3m old decking. Design and install new 6m x 3m decking with one rail and one steps aand an inspection panel. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Ty...

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22 May

Garden | Decking

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Keith C

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Reducing size of decking Bigger patio Rockery remove

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15 May

Garden | Decking

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Philip M

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Wanting garden dug up and patio down and possibly decking depending on price

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13 May

Garden | Decking

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Jo Z

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Large back garden needing decking, landscaping and undecided between artif...

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07 Jul

Garden | Decking

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: Allison D

Start Date: Less than one month

extend decking up to 15ft down back yard Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Other What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: Less than one mo...

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24 May

Garden | Decking

South Shields - NE34

Enquiry from: J

Start Date: Immediate

I want to get decking fitted in my back garden. 2.7 metres by 4.6m (roughly). Wanting pretty basic decking - nothing too fancy. If you can please give me a quote to have this supplied and fitted it wo...

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04 Apr

Garden | Decking

Stanley - DH9

Enquiry from: Andrew S

Start Date: Immediate

5 x boards 3.7m to be replaced.

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21 Jun

Garden | Decking

Sunderland - SR4

Enquiry from: Joan R

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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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20 Apr

Garden | Decking

Chester le Street - DH3

Enquiry from: Sandra H

Start Date: Immediate

new layout of my garden , to include, summer house, fire pit, possibly hot tub, but to fit in with a cottage style house. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached...

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16 Nov

Garden | Decking

Houghton le Spring - DH5

Enquiry from: Nicola R

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customer made an enquiry for wooden decking and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a landscaper.miss lives in the houghton le spring area and would like a call to discuss optio...

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20 Aug

Garden | Decking

Chester le Street - DH3

Enquiry from: Dave K

Start Date: Immediate

composite decking area in garden appx 3x 4 metres with sides 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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25 Jul

Garden | Decking

Houghton le Spring - DH5

Enquiry from: James S

Start Date: Immediate

approx. 20 square metres timber decking on existing flag stones with membrane required on top of flags are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of serv...

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05 Jul

Garden | Decking

Houghton le Spring - DH5

Enquiry from: James S

Start Date: Immediate

approx. 20 square metres timber decking on existing flag stones with membrane required on top of flags are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of serv...

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14 Jun

Garden | Decking

Houghton le Spring - DH4

Enquiry from: David S

Start Date: Immediate

remove old decking and instal new approx 4m x 4m 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 ap...

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02 Jun

Garden | Decking

Washington - NE37

Enquiry from: Victoria T

Start Date: Immediate

extending a pre existing decking in the back garden. unsure of the measurements as of yet. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what level of service do you r...

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16 Apr

Garden | Decking

Chester le Street - DH2

Enquiry from: Christine T

Start Date: Immediate

customer in the chester le street 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 y...

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22 Mar

Garden | Decking

Houghton le Spring - DH5

Enquiry from: VICTORIA F

Start Date: Immediate

would like a price for decking in the garden 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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FAQs

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.
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 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.

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