Straight Talk About
Refreshing Your Austin Deck
Plenty of companies will tell an Austin homeowner that a tired old deck can look brand new again. We won’t promise you that. Most of the time, a weathered deck isn’t damaged at all. It’s just carrying years of mold, mildew, and organic growth that a proper cleaning lifts right off, and the boards underneath come back looking a whole lot better than you’d expect.
That’s the work we do. We refresh wood, composite, and cedar decks by killing the growth with antimicrobial soaps and solutions and then washing everything clean, so your deck comes out looking its best without any overpromising. We have built Activate Pressure Washing on being upfront like that.
If you want an honest look at your deck, call us at 512-696-5770, and we’ll go from there.
The Deck Types
We Clean in Austin
We refresh the deck materials common on Austin homes using the same antimicrobial, low-pressure approach, matching the method to the material rather than forcing it.
Wood
We clean wood decks by coating them in an antimicrobial solution to kill the mold and mildew, then washing them clean. Shaded backyards and long humid summers are exactly where wood decks grow the most mildew, so this is the material we see most often. Older wood gets our honest expectation-setting up front.
Composite (Trex and other brands)
Composite decking, including Trex and other brands, cleans up well. We lift the organic growth and surface grime and rinse it all clean, without putting harsh pressure on the boards.
Cedar
Cedar decks get the same antimicrobial clean, tuned to the softer wood. We remove the mold and mildew and refresh the surface so it looks even and cared for.
What Sets Our
Austin Deck Cleaning Apart
Here’s why homeowners bring us out for their decks specifically.
We Clean, We Don't Restore, and We Tell You the Truth About Older Wood
We’re upfront from the first conversation. A deck refresh removes the mold and mildew and gets the wood as clean as it can get, but we’re cleaners, not restorers. On an older deck, we set honest expectations before we start, so nothing about the result catches you off guard. That kind of straight talk is the whole reason people trust our crew.
We Protect Your Property While We Work
A deck sits right in the middle of plants, furniture, and landscaping. We look out for all of it while we work, keeping a ground man on hand to watch the greenery and the features around the deck so the only thing that changes is how clean the boards look.
The Right Antimicrobial, Low-Pressure Clean for Your Deck Material
We match the clean to the material, whether it’s wood, composite, or cedar. We coat the boards in antimicrobial soaps and solutions to kill the growth, let it work, then wash it clean without blasting the wood. That method is why the finish comes out even, and the boards stay intact.
The Same Crew Behind Our Highest-Rated Reputation
The professionally trained team that refreshes your deck is the same detail-obsessed crew that made us one of Austin’s highest-rated exterior cleaning companies. Every member treats your property like their own and sticks with the details most crews skip.
How Our Austin
Deck Cleaning Works
From your first call to the finished deck, here’s exactly how the job runs.
Your Free Estimate
Reach out, either by calling in or requesting a free estimate, and tell us about your deck and what you’d like cleaned. For most jobs, we come out in person to see the deck’s age and condition; for smaller jobs, we can quote by phone or photo.
Getting on the Schedule
Once you approve the estimate, we get you on the schedule, often the same day as the in-person visit. From there, the work is typically done a few days to about a week later.
The Antimicrobial Clean
On service day, the crew arrives, introduces themselves, and walks the scope with you. We coat the deck in antimicrobial soaps and solutions to kill the mold and mildew, let it do its work, then power-wash it clean with our professional pressure washers. That clean deck is the finished product, a refresh, not a rebuild.
Walkthrough and Invoice
At completion, we walk the deck with you and confirm you’re happy with the refresh before anything else happens. Then we send a text invoice you can pay by debit, credit, check, cash, or mail. We don’t move to the invoice until you’re satisfied with the work.
What Deck Cleaning Costs
in Austin
Deck cleaning is custom-quoted, because the price depends on the size of the deck, its age and condition, and how long it’s been since it was last cleaned. Rather than publishing a set price that doesn’t fit every deck, we quote each project on its own.
- $275 minimum per project is the residential minimum that applies to every job. Think of it as how our pricing works rather than a per-service rate.
- Booking your deck cleaning alongside house washing or fence cleaning earns you a better deal. The more you bundle, the better the package, so ask about it when you get your estimate.
Our Deck Cleaning
Guarantee
We stand behind every deck we clean, and we put that in plain terms.
Your Deck Isn’t Done Until You’re Satisfied
Once your deck cleaning is complete, we’ll inspect every board, railing, step, and surface with you to make sure the results meet your expectations before we send an invoice. If something isn’t right, we’ll return to correct it at no additional cost, or provide a partial or full refund when appropriate.
We Take Responsibility for Every Board
Accidents are rare, but if something is damaged or overlooked while we’re cleaning your deck, we won’t make excuses. We’ll address it promptly and provide a fair solution to make things right.
Recent
Deck Cleaning Work
What
Austin Homeowners Say
Deck Cleaning FAQs
Can you make my old deck look new again?
A cleaning removes the mold and mildew and gets the deck as clean as possible, but it can’t turn back the clock on aged wood. We’re in the business of cleaning things, not restoring them; we can’t fix old wood. On an older deck, we’ll do the best we can to get it as clean as possible and remove the mold and mildew, but in most cases a deck that’s several years old won’t look the way it did the day it was installed. We’ll always tell you what to expect before we start.
Will cleaning damage my wood deck?
No. We clean decks with a low-pressure, antimicrobial approach rather than blasting the wood. We coat the boards in antimicrobial soaps and solutions to kill the growth, let it work, then wash it clean, so the finish comes out even and the boards stay intact.
Don’t Let Dirt
Take Over Your Deck
Ready to see your deck refreshed? Get in touch for a free, no-pressure estimate, and we’ll give you an honest read on exactly what a cleaning will do for it. We’re glad to help Austin homeowners get their decks looking their best. Call us at 512-696-5770 to set up your free deck cleaning quote.
