Black Hills sun, snow, and pine debris turn wood decks and fences gray and grimy, and algae takes hold on the shaded sides. A wood-safe cleaning strips all of that away and preps the surface for stain. Here is what deck and fence cleaning costs in the Rapid City area and what to expect.
Deck and fence cleaning in the Rapid City area typically runs about $150 to $500. What sets the price:
We quote flat by the job. Request a quote and tell us the deck size or fence length and whether you plan to stain.
Stain or sealer is only as good as the surface under it. We remove the gray weathered layer, dirt, algae, and old flaking finish with a wood-safe cleaner and controlled pressure, opening the grain so the new stain soaks in evenly instead of sitting on top and peeling. Once the wood is clean it needs a couple of dry days before staining. Done right, this prep step is the difference between a finish that lasts years and one that flakes in a season.
Wood is soft, and too much pressure gouges, furs, and splinters the grain — damage no amount of stain hides. We match the pressure and technique to your cedar, pine, or composite, cleaning it thoroughly without tearing it up. It is the same surface-matched thinking behind our low-pressure house soft washing and higher-pressure concrete cleaning: the right tool for each material.
Usually $150 to $500 depending on deck size or fence length, wood type, and condition.
Yes — cleaning removes the gray layer and old finish so new stain soaks in evenly and lasts.
No, when done correctly. We use a wood-safe cleaner and controlled pressure matched to your wood.
Usually a couple of dry days so the wood is fully dry before stain or sealer goes on.
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Soft wash siding while we are on site.
Clean the patio and walkways too.
Clear algae and moss from your shingles.
You can also review gutter brightening, commercial pressure washing, and the areas we serve.