Wooden Decks

Wooden Decks

Washing

We offer expert power washing and a variety of commercial cleaners, including eco-friendly options.

Light Sanding

Sometimes, the right cleaning process includes a light handing, especially for areas of stubborn algae.

Wood Brightening

Once cleaned, we offer furniture-grade wood brightening to bring out your wood deck's natural beauty. 

In our experience, wooden decks can look more beautiful and last longer than most homeowners seem to think. 


Here on Cape Cod, we clean and brighten all types of wooden decking.  The most common types we clean are:


  • Mahogany
  • Ipe / Ironwood
  • Pressure-treated pine ("PT")
  • Cedar


Regardless of the type of wood, keeping it clean will not only improve it's appearance, it will make the deck less prone to rot and decay.  Cleaning is also a critical step if you're preparing to stain or seal your deck. 


What can we do for YOUR deck?


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"My deck is so slippery!"
It's probably covered with mold and algae.  Mold and algae create a slippery film on the surface of the deck, which not only affect it's appearance but which also make it dangerously slippery (especially when WET!).  Fortunately, mold and algae can be readily removed with an eco-safe cleaning solution and an easy rinsing process. 

 "My deck was stained years ago but I haven't maintained it...."
You're not alone!  While many homeowners like the idea of a beautifully-stained wooden deck, we meet very few who have invested in the annual upkeep necessary to keep that stained deck looking great.  Dirty decks with faded, deteriorated stains are much more common than well-kept decks in need of annual re-staining. 

The abundance of poor deck stains currently on the market, and the harsh environmental conditions of our coastal environment, have caused many homeowners in recent years to simply focus on keeping the decks clean and letting them "weather naturally."  For many Cape Cod homeowners, this approach strikes the right balance between deck longevity, appearance, and maintenance costs. 

Oftentimes, by simply cleaning and brightening a deck, we are able to remove visible remnants of the old, deteriorated deck stain and provide a clean wooden deck which can then be enjoyed without visible reminders of the deck stain which wasn't maintained. 

"What about the railings?"

Unless otherwise agreed, we clean and brighten the wooden railings along with the rest of the deck. 

"What the heck is wood "brightening?"  Bleach?"

No.  While "bleach" (sodium hypochlorite) does make surfaces lighter in appearance, that's different than brightening wood in a way which brings out it's natural color and beauty.  We most often use a wood brightener called oxalic acid, which is found in certain vegetables and which is favored by those who restore wood furniture.  He's a brief video which gives an overview of the process:
What about UNDER my deck?
The supports under your deck are called JOISTS.  If you have a raised deck, these wooden supports may be visible and FILTHY.  Yes, we can clean this part of your deck, too. 
cleaning under a deck

"I'd like you to clean my deck, but our home's water is off until June..."

That's OK, we can bring water with us to your job site.  That's right; our truck can carry 550 gallons of water.  BUT, we need to know of this need in advance, so be sure to tell us that water will not be available at your job site. 

"My neighbor damaged his deck with a power washer... why should I let YOU powerwash MINE?"

In the right hands, a power washer can help make quick work of large cleaning jobs.  In the WRONG hands, it can permanently damage your property. 

Most homeowners and non-professionals attempt to clean decks with pressure alone, bypassing the most important step: application of an appropriate cleaning solution.  The correct cleaning solution for the job will loosen surface contaminants such as mold, dirt, and algae, allowing it to be rinsed away with safely low pressure. 

Additionally, "homeowner"-grade power washers provide far too low of a flow rate (GPM) to rinse a deck in a timely manner.  Our commercial equipment provides 800% more flow rate than typical homeowner power washers, allowing us to clean far more efficiently and effectively.

As for the matter of experience, rest assured that Nate has 10,000+ hours of experience with power washing wooden surfaces here on Cape Cod.  We do not "sub out" this work or assign it to a pool of inexperienced, un-trained, or otherwise interchangeably short-term employees; Nate does the powerwashing. 

Interested in our deck cleaning services? Contact us!

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