Wooden Decking in Spennymoor

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Wooden Decking in Spennymoor

Wooden decking is an increasingly prevalent choice for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable areas which you can use year round by installing additional heating and lighting. Wooden decking is often 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 accommodate any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can create a striking effect. Wooden decking is fairly simple to install and causes little disruption, especially in comparison to alternatives like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is important however to make sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and capable of taking the weight of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a range of varieties of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Usually decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will need maintenance, which typically requires annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking because they are more robust and require much less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Spennymoor

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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Wooden decking installation cost in Spennymoor 2025

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

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Spennymoor

Spennymoor is a town in County Durham, England. It is above the Put on Valley and also is 7 miles south of Durham. The town was established over 160 years back. According to the 2011 Census, Spennymoor has a population of about 19,816. Merrington church is one of the community's most recognised neighborhood spots. Originally built by the Normans and also its hassle-free tactical placement, the church was fortified in 1143 by the Scots trespasser, William Cumyn. When he was struck and conquered, the church roof was destroyed as well as proceeded as a church. Before 1800, the moor remained greatly barren and filled with hazardous roads, except from one roadway preserved by tolls at turnpike gateways. Horse-race meetings were a regular occurrence on the moors, gone to by men with lengthy hair moving over their shoulders as they raced, with the spectators worn their most intelligent outfits. Spennymoor, as it is identified today, developed largely through mining, starting with the sinking of the Wittered pit in 1839. Houses with two areas and a loft space were quickly created for the pit employees as increasingly more pits emerged throughout the community. At the same time, a National Institution was developed in 1841, and St. Paul's Church was constructed in 1858 in order to accommodate the brand-new populace. In the post-war period, it was concurred that Spennymoor was in an optimal placement to be a 'development point' which town centre repair might occur. This included the reclaiming of an ironworks site, the advancement of a freeway scheme, the expansion of the Royal Ordnance Factory Industrial Estate, and the development of the Green Lane Industrial Estate. For all of your house upgrades, see to it to take advantage of credible professionals in Spennymoor to ensure of high quality.

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Wooden decking pros in Spennymoor

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

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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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01 Mar

Garden | Decking

Spennymoor - DL16

Enquiry from: Joy S

Start Date: Immediate

12 square metres of decking replaced.

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22 Apr

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Spennymoor - DL16

Enquiry from: David L

Start Date: Immediate

Supply only. I am going to fit the decking myself, I am after a price for the boards Homeowner Please contact to quote

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07 May

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Newton Aycliffe - DL5

Enquiry from: Kelly N

Start Date: Immediate

Replace full deck back garden

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30 Apr

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Stockton-on-tees - TS18

Enquiry from: Sean F

Start Date: Immediate

Hi, I work at dream decking at Flooring Superstore Stockton. We selling compsite decking and offer trade accounts. we are also looking for compsite decking fitters

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04 Jan

Garden | Decking

Darlington - DL1

Enquiry from: Alwyn J

Start Date: Immediate

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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22 Nov

Garden | Decking

Ferryhill - DL17

Enquiry from: Taylor M

Start Date: Immediate

decking around our school pond are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: commercial what level of service do you require: supply and deck please call to appoint

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19 Jul

Garden | Decking

Darlington - DL3

Enquiry from: Christina R

Start Date: Immediate

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

Start Date: Immediate

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

Start Date: Immediate

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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02 Mar

Garden | Decking

Billingham - TS23

Enquiry from: Cliff T

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached other forms: wooden decking agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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17 Jan

Garden | Decking

Bishop Auckland - DL14

Enquiry from: Samantha J

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Moving step access to rear garden back 250cm and installing new steps. Removing...

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31 Aug

Garden | Decking

Darlington - DL1

Enquiry from: Peter M

Start Date: Immediate

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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28 May

Garden | Decking

Stockton-on-tees - TS20

Enquiry from: Kat A

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: The back garden needs a new lawn and decking plus the shed moving. Alongside...

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25 May

Garden | Decking

Darlington - DL2

Enquiry from: Kelly G

Start Date: Immediate

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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10 Apr

Garden | Decking

Billingham - TS22

Enquiry from: Eddie F

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: I need a block pave path reinstated have the bricks which have been lifted...

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15 Jun

Garden | Decking

Newton Aycliffe - DL5

Enquiry from: Andrew R

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: New wooden fence all around property and decking/gravelling and artificial grass...

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30 Apr

Garden | Decking

Stockton-on-tees - TS21

Enquiry from: Lynsey H

Start Date: Immediate

Cutting grass, weeding, borders, hedge trimming Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi detached Do you have a: Small garden Garden Type: Back garden, Front garden Wor...

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21 Jun

Garden | Decking

Ferryhill - DL17

Enquiry from: Jeff S

Start Date: Less than one month

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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16 Jan

Garden | Decking

Stockton-on-tees - TS19

Enquiry from: Stephen L

Start Date: Less than one month

Prepare base for shed. Assemble metal shed and fit to base. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace What level of service do you require: Deck only Time scale: Less ...

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26 Jul

Garden | Decking

Bishop Auckland - DL14

Enquiry from: Brent B

Start Date: Immediate

Decking approx 4.5 x 3.5 metres Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached What level of service do you require: Supply and deck Time scale: Immediate

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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.
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.

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 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.

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