shDeck & Fence Cleaning, Staining & Sealing in Delaware County
Wood-safe and composite-safe cleaning for decks and fences, plus staining and sealing that restores weathered wood and protects it.
Wood is the surface where pressure does the most damage and shows it the longest. A deck cleaned with a wand held too close comes up bright for a week, then the crushed and lifted grain goes furry and gray and holds dirt worse than before it was touched. Fences are the same problem stood on end, and one of the fastest things on a property to go green.
Composite is not maintenance-free, it is maintenance-different
Composite boards do not rot, but the surface holds a fine mildew film in shade and a pollen crust in spring, and the embossed grain traps both. Composite also scars permanently under high pressure, and board manufacturers warn against it. It gets a soft wash and a brush, not a surface cleaner, as on this composite deck in Havertown.
Wood decks: chemistry first, pressure last
The gray on an untreated deck is degraded surface fiber and mildew. A wood-safe cleaner releases it and a controlled low-pressure rinse carries it away, following the grain rather than crossing it. The board is left smooth, which is exactly what a stain needs to soak into.
Deck restoration: cleaning, staining and sealing
Weathered gray wood is not ruined wood. Cleaning takes off the gray fiber and mildew. Once the boards have dried properly, a stain or sealer goes on to bring the color back and protect the wood from sun and water. Having one company do both means the wash is done with the finish in mind, and the drying time between the two is planned for you instead of guessed.
Furring: what too much pressure does to wood
When a narrow jet hits a wood board, it tears the soft grain out from between the harder growth rings. The board dries with a raised, fuzzy surface called furring, and that surface catches dirt and holds water much faster than smooth wood. It is the most common damage on decks that were cleaned badly before, and it usually takes sanding to fix. A wood-safe cleaner and a low-pressure rinse along the grain avoid it entirely.
Mold and mildew on decks and fences
The black spots on a shaded deck and the green on the side of a fence are organic growth, and they come off with the right solution and a gentle rinse. On composite the growth sits in the embossed grain, and on wood it settles into the weathered fibers. Killing it is what stops it coming back within weeks. As with siding, we clean the outside surfaces only, and we do not test for mold or make health claims.
Railings, stairs and the parts you touch
The deck boards get the attention, but the railings, the stair treads and the top of the handrail are the parts you touch. We clean them by hand along with the boards, balusters and post caps included, so the whole deck matches instead of a clean floor under a gray rail.
Spring and fall on a Delaware County deck
A spring cleaning clears the winter's growth and the pollen before deck season, and it is the right time to plan any staining once the weather is reliably dry. A fall cleaning clears the leaves and the summer's mildew before winter. A deck under heavy trees usually wants both.
Fences: both sides, or it is half a job
A fence has two faces, and you see one from the yard and the other from the street. We quote both faces unless you tell us otherwise. Vinyl greens with a surface algae film that a soft wash removes completely. Wood grays and gets the same wood-safe approach as a deck, with staining and sealing available once it is clean. The bottom rail takes the soil splash and mower throw, and it gets individual attention.
Do you stain and seal decks and fences?
Yes. We clean the wood, let it dry properly, then apply a stain or sealer to restore the color and protect it from sun and water. We talk through the finish with you before any of it goes on.
Deck & Fence Cleaning, on real jobs.
Every photograph here is from a job we did.
Thrilled with the results on our house, deck, patio, and sidewalk. Juelz was professional, polite, and hard working, with real attention to detail. We’ll definitely use them again!
Havertown, PA
How much does deck cleaning or staining cost?
Deck & Fence Cleaning runs $200–$2,500+, and where a property lands inside that comes down to size, access, condition and material. Find the line below that sounds like yours.
Deck cleaning
Small deck
One level, straight off the back door — $200–$275+
Typical deckMost common
One level with the stairs and the railings — $275–$400+
Large or multi-level deck
Two levels, wraparounds, and long runs of railing — $400–$700+
Fence cleaning
Small section
A short run, or one side of a small yard — $200–$250+
Typical residential fenceMost common
A back yard perimeter, cleaned on the side you see — $250–$450+
Large perimeter, both sides
A full yard, inside face and out — $400–$800+
Staining and sealing
Deck staining or sealing
A second visit, with the materials and the dry time — $600–$1,800+
Fence staining or sealing
Priced by the run, and by how thirsty the wood is — $600–$2,500+
Deck and fence work is priced by size, material, the condition of the wood and whether you want it cleaned only or cleaned and stained. Every quote is free, specific to your deck or fence, and back within 24 hours.
Deck & Fence Cleaning, close to home.
Decks and fences here sit under some of the heaviest tree cover in the region, from Swarthmore to the Main Line, and shade is what turns them green. Choose your town to see what we look for there.
We are based in Lansdowne and work Monday through Saturday across Delaware County and the Main Line. Quotes are free and come back within 24 hours.
Deck & Fence Cleaning, answered.
How long after cleaning can a deck be stained?
Can you clean my composite deck safely?
Can composite decking be stained?
Why does my deck turn gray?
Do you clean both sides of the fence?
Can a wood fence be cleaned without damaging it?
How often should a deck be cleaned and stained?
Is the black stuff on my deck mold?
Can you clean my vinyl fence?
Can I book cleaning only and stain the deck myself?
Do you repair or replace deck boards?
Book it with the rest of the property.
Most of the cost of any visit is getting there and setting up, so adding surfaces to one booking costs far less than a second visit later.
Ready for deck & fence cleaning done properly?
Tell us what you would like cleaned and we will send a free, no-obligation quote within 24 hours.