Decks, Fences & Wood
Wood and composite decks, fences and log walls: cleaning, brightening and staining without damage.
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How we price| Service | Price range | Basis | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck clean and stain | about $300 to $750typical, for a sound deck, one painter's wash, stain and sealfull range about $300 to $1,650 | for a 300 sq ft deckat $1.00 to $2.50 per sq ft | Deck Cleaning and Staining Cost: What Pros Charge |
| Deck refinishing after a failed stain | about $600 to $1,500typical, for professional deck refinishing or restainingfull range about $600 to $2,400 | for a 300 sq ft deckat $2.00 to $5.00 per sq ft | Deck Stain Failed in a Year: Why, and What a Redo Costs |
| Deck staining bid, one company's base prices | about $720 to $1,080typical, for a 500-sq-ft deck, one or two coats, one Wisconsin companyfull range about $600 to $1,080 | for a 300 sq ft deckat $2.40 to $3.60 per sq ft | Bidding Deck and Fence Staining So Stain Doesn't Eat Profit |
| Playset clean and reseal | $250 to $600typical, for one wood playset, sealed or washed and stained by a dealerfull range $75 to $775 | per playset | What It Costs to Clean and Reseal a Wooden Playset |
| Soft wash plus pressure wash, one visit | $288 to $550 | per visit, 2,000 sq ft house plus a 2-car driveway | Soft Wash the Siding, Pressure Wash the Concrete |
| Vinyl fence cleaning | about $130 to $340 | for 150 ft of fenceat $0.85 to $2.25 per linear foot | Vinyl Fence Cleaning Cost: Price per Linear Foot |
| Wood deck clean (pro) | about $150 to $450typical, for a wood deck clean, no finishfull range about $150 to $750 | for a 300 sq ft deckat $0.50 to $1.50 per sq ft | Cleaning a Gray Ipe Deck Without Ruining It: Method and Cost |
| Wood fence cleaning | about $150 to $380typical, for a wood privacy fence, wash onlyfull range about $150 to $750 | for 150 ft of fenceat $1.00 to $2.50 per linear foot | Wood Fence Cleaning Cost: Price per Foot |
| Wood fence cleaning and staining | about $630 to $810typical, for cleaning and staining one side of a 6-ft wood fencefull range about $590 to $810 | for 150 ft of fenceat $4.20 to $5.40 per linear foot, one side of a 6-ft fence | Fence Staining Cost: What 280 Feet of Cedar Runs |
Ranges are asking prices from providers' own pages, as quoted in each guide. Where a guide names a typical job, its typical range comes first and the full range under it. Per-foot prices show an estimate for a standard size, with the rate under it.
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Soft Wash the Siding, Pressure Wash the Concrete
Soft wash plus pressure wash, one visit$288 to $550per visit, 2,000 sq ft house plus a 2-car driveway
Siding & Exterior Walls
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Vinyl Fence Cleaning Cost: Price per Linear Foot
Vinyl fence cleaningabout $130 to $340for 150 ft of fence$0.85 to $2.25 per linear foot
Decks, Fences & Wood
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Bidding Deck and Fence Staining So Stain Doesn't Eat Profit
Deck staining bid, one company's base pricesabout $720 to $1,080for a 300 sq ft deck · typical, a 500-sq-ft deck, one or two coats, one Wisconsin company$2.40 to $3.60 per sq ft
Decks, Fences & Wood
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Deck Stain Failed in a Year: Why, and What a Redo Costs
Deck refinishing after a failed stainabout $600 to $1,500for a 300 sq ft deck · typical, professional deck refinishing or restaining$2.00 to $5.00 per sq ft
Decks, Fences & Wood
Costs
Fence Staining Cost: What 280 Feet of Cedar Runs
Wood fence cleaning and stainingabout $630 to $810for 150 ft of fence · typical, cleaning and staining one side of a 6-ft wood fence$4.20 to $5.40 per linear foot, one side of a 6-ft fence
Decks, Fences & Wood
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Cleaning an Apartment Balcony Without a Pressure Washer
Clean an apartment balcony without a pressure washer or soaking the neighbors below: check the rules, match the cleaner to the floor and use a low-drip method.
HOAs, Renters & Home Sales
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Cleaning Stained Cedar Siding: A Gentle Method
Clean stained cedar siding the gentle way, with oxygen bleach, a soft brush and a garden hose. What the Forest Products Lab and stain labels say.
Siding & Exterior Walls
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Cleaning a Gray Ipe Deck Without Ruining It: Method and Cost
Wood deck clean (pro)about $150 to $450for a 300 sq ft deck · typical, a wood deck clean, no finish$0.50 to $1.50 per sq ft
Decks, Fences & Wood
Costs
Wood Fence Cleaning Cost: Price per Foot
Wood fence cleaningabout $150 to $380for 150 ft of fence · typical, a wood privacy fence, wash only$1.00 to $2.50 per linear foot
Decks, Fences & Wood
Costs
Deck Cleaning and Staining Cost: What Pros Charge
Deck clean and stainabout $300 to $750for a 300 sq ft deck · typical, a sound deck, one painter's wash, stain and seal$1.00 to $2.50 per sq ft
Decks, Fences & Wood
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Dog Urine on Decks, Patios and Pavers: Why Pressure Alone Doesn't Fix the Smell
Pressure washing rinses the surface, but dog urine odor sits in the pores. What a cheap odor treatment costs per patio, how to use it, and when to seal instead.
Stains & Spots
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Washing a Log Home or Rental Cabin
Wash a log home with a mild log cleaner, a pump sprayer and a hose, not bleach or pressure. See what log finish makers and the Forest Service lab advise.
Siding & Exterior Walls
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What It Costs to Clean and Reseal a Wooden Playset
Playset clean and reseal$250 to $600per playset · typical, one wood playset, sealed or washed and stained by a dealer
Pools, Docks & Outdoor Living
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Cleaning a Composite Deck: Pressure Limits and Warranty
Composite deck makers cap pressure washers at 1,500 to 3,100 psi with a fan tip. What their care guides allow, why spots return and what voids a warranty.
Decks, Fences & Wood
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Deck Prep Before You Stain: The Right Order
Deck prep before you stain, in order: clean or strip, brighten, dry the wood to the label's moisture limit, fix fuzzy fibers, then stain. What labels say.
Decks, Fences & Wood