Deck, Patio & Fence Cleaning
Wood is the easiest surface to ruin with a pressure washer. Too much pressure raises the grain, leaves the boards fuzzy, and guarantees they weather grey again faster than before. Getting a deck genuinely clean means using less force, not more.
Everything in scope
- Deck boards, railings, balusters, stair treads and skirting
- Fence panels, posts and gates — both sides where accessible
- Composite, pressure-treated pine, cedar, redwood and ipe
- Pavers, flagstone, stamped and stained concrete patios
- Under-rail and joist-line detailing where algae hides
- Brightening treatment to restore original tone, not just remove growth
Clean and brighten first, then let the wood dry fully — typically 48 to 72 hours in Georgia humidity, longer in shade. Sealing over damp or unbrightened wood traps moisture and the finish fails early. Tell us your staining timeline and we'll schedule around it.
The process
Identify the material and its condition
Composite, softwood and hardwood each have a different pressure ceiling. Age matters too — a ten-year pine deck tolerates far less than a two-year one.
Treat the growth, don't blast it
Green-black darkening in the grain is organic. A cleaning solution kills it through the surface. Force only removes the top layer of wood along with it.
Clean along the grain at low pressure
Consistent passes with the grain, at a pressure the board can take. Slower, and the difference is visible for years.
Brighten to restore tone
Cleaning removes growth; brightening restores the wood's natural color from grey back toward its original tone. Most companies stop after step three.
Bundle and save the trip charge
Most of our work goes out as a package, because setting up once and cleaning four surfaces costs less than four separate visits.
Straight answers
Will pressure washing damage my wood deck?
It can, and frequently does. Excessive pressure raises and tears the wood fibers, leaving a furred surface that weathers faster and takes stain unevenly. We calibrate to the material and clean chemically rather than by force.
What's the difference between cleaning and brightening?
Cleaning removes dirt and kills organic growth. Brightening is a second step that neutralizes the cleaner and restores the wood's natural color from weathered grey back toward its original tone. A deck that's only been cleaned still looks grey.
Can you clean composite decking?
Yes. Composite doesn't rot but it absolutely grows surface mildew, especially in shade. It needs low pressure and the right solution — high pressure can permanently mar the embossed grain pattern.
How much does deck cleaning cost?
$149 to $350 for most residential decks, depending on square footage, railing complexity and whether brightening is included. Fences are quoted by linear footage.
Tell us what needs cleaning
We send a real number, not a "starting at" that triples once we pull up — and we tell you honestly when we can get there.
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- Published pricing — you already know the range before you call
- 10% off for military, veterans, first responders, teachers and seniors
- Satisfaction guaranteed, and we come back if anything needs a second look
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