Deck cleaning in Grand Rapids.The gray comes off the boards.
The gray is UV breaking down the lignin in the wood, and mildew grows on the damp boards on top of it. A wash takes the dirt and mildew off. The brightening is what reverses the gray and pulls the original tone back out.
Call616-229-0625Streak-free or we re-clean it free within 7 days. You get a flat number on the phone.
- 5.0from 49 Google reviews
- 7 daysto re-clean it free if it streaks
- 25 milesout of Wyoming, MI
- Insured and owner-operated
Sound familiar
People call about a deck for three reasons.
You're staining it this year.
You've got the stain in the garage and a free weekend coming. Staining over a gray, oxidized deck goes on blotchy and doesn't stick.
You think the boards are shot.
It's gray, it's rough, and somebody quoted you for new boards. Graying is surface UV, not rot, and it usually comes back out.
The shaded end has gone green and slick.
Under the trees or against the house the boards stay damp, mildew takes hold, and that's the part of the deck nobody walks on now.
What you're actually getting.
A flat number
Not an estimate that creeps. You get the price up front and it's the price when we're done.
Streak-free or we're back
If it streaks we re-clean it free within 7 days. You don't chase us and you don't pay twice.
Soft wash, not blasting
Low pressure and the right cleaner. Plant-safe, and no high pressure on shingles. That's the thing that wrecks a roof.
Owner-operated
The same crew every time, insured, working out of Wyoming, MI. No subcontractors showing up under our name.
Start to finish
What happens when you call.
- You call us Tell us the size, the material and whether you're staining after. Cedar, treated pine and composite each take a different method. Flat number on the call.
- Wash first Dirt, mildew and the loose gray come off. Softwoods take less pressure than treated pine, and composite has its own rules. We match it to the board.
- Then the brightener It opens the grain, neutralizes, and pulls the natural tone back out. If you're staining after, this is the step that makes it go on evenly.
“Tre did a great job on my home. He communicated well and was kind and easy to work with. I highly recommend this service to everyone in need of power washing services.”
“While living in the woods has its charms, a moss covered roof and moldy siding isn't one of them! Amazing job on the roof and siding. Highly recommend! 10 out of 10!”
“The team did an outstanding job! They were professional, they were quick, and they delivered exactly what they promised.”
Proof
Under the deck too, not just on top.
Wood holds moisture, which is why it greens up faster than vinyl does. The underside and the posts get washed the same as the boards you walk on.
Call616-229-0625What it costs
We can't print a price. Here's what sets yours.
A number printed on a website and the number our crew gives you standing in your driveway have to be the same number, and on this work they often can't be. So here's what actually moves it.
- COMING OUT
- Nothing. There's no estimate visit to schedule and nothing owed to ask.
- THE SIZE
- Square footage and the run of siding. It's the biggest single factor on a house wash.
- ONE STORY OR TWO
- Height changes the equipment, the time and the safety setup. A two-story isn't a ranch scaled up.
- HOW DIRTY IT IS
- A light green film rinses. Years of black streaking, heavy moss, rust or oil takes more product and more time.
- HOW MUCH AT ONCE
- One trip over four surfaces costs less than four visits. The drive out and the setup only happen once.
Before you call
The four things people ask on the phone.
Can a gray deck be brought back or does it need replacing?
Usually it just needs cleaning and brightening. Graying is surface UV oxidation, not rot, and the brightening pulls the natural wood color back out. Call and describe it and we'll tell you what's realistic.
Should I clean the deck before staining it?
Yes. Washing and brightening takes off the gray oxidized layer and opens the grain so the stain soaks in evenly. Staining over a dirty or oxidized deck goes on blotchy and doesn't hold.
Do you seal or stain it too?
No. We do the wash and the brighten. Seal and stain close the grain, and that's a different job. Brightening first is what makes the finish go on evenly when it gets done.
Can you clean composite decking?
Yes, carefully. Composite like Trex and TimberTech has its own manufacturer cleaning rules, and standard pressure washing can fuzz or damage the surface. We match the method to the material.
The detail, if you want it
Why decks go gray
Wood greys mostly from UV oxidation — sunlight breaks down the lignin in the wood — not from dirt. Mildew then colonizes the damp, shaded boards on top of that. A plain wash removes the dirt and mildew; a brightening step (an oxalic-acid solution) reverses the UV oxidation and pulls the original color back out of the wood. The brightening is what separates a real deck restoration from a quick rinse.
Wash, brighten, seal — three different things
It helps to know what each step does:
- Wash removes dirt, mildew, and loose gray surface material.
- Brighten opens the grain, neutralizes, and restores the natural wood tone — and preps the surface to take stain evenly.
- Seal / stain closes the grain and protects against weather.
We offer wash and brighten. If you're planning to stain afterward, brightening first is what makes the stain go on evenly.
The right pressure for the wood
Decks need a careful touch. Softwoods like cedar require lower pressure than treated pine, and composite decking (Trex, TimberTech) has its own manufacturer cleaning rules — standard pressure washing can fuzz or damage the surface. We match the method to the material so you don't trade dirt for damage.
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It doesn't need replacing.
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Wyoming, MI · Insured · Owner-operated · Flat number on the phone · Streak-free or we re-clean it free within 7 days · 5.0 from 49 Google reviews