Deck Cleaning & Staining in Bobcaygeon, ON
Strip the grey. Seal the wood.
A deck that went grey over the winter has lost the finish that keeps water out. Plenty of cottage owners want deck cleaning & staining in Bobcaygeon done before the May long weekend, and houses lived in all year need it just as much. We wash off the mildew and old stain, sand down the raised grain, then put on a stain suited to a deck sitting this close to the water.
Getting Decks Ready Before the Summer Crowd
Spring is the crunch for deck staining around Pigeon Lake and Sturgeon Lake. Stain needs dry wood, temperatures above 10°C and a day or two without rain, and early spring in cottage country doesn't always cooperate. With the season opening in May, a lot of owners are chasing the same few weeks. Booking ahead gives us room to wait for the right weather instead of rushing a coat onto damp boards.
Keeping a good coat of stain on the boards is how you stay ahead of the rot that wood near the water is prone to. When rain soaks in instead of beading up, the protection is gone. We power wash first to lift mildew and loose stain, let the wood dry properly, then sand so the new finish soaks in evenly. Peeling finish gets stripped, because fresh stain over a failing coat won't hold.
Cleaning plus staining on a standard 10x12 deck usually runs $400 to $800, and the deck's condition and the stain decide where it lands. If your cottage deck is bigger than that, or wraps around with stairs and railings, we measure and quote it properly. For a deck that takes full sun and wind off the lake, a semi-transparent stain on a two to three year cycle is a sensible starting point. We'll go over colour and opacity with you before a can gets opened.
Pedro handles deck cleaning, sanding and staining. For how he approaches deck cleaning & staining in general, see our deck cleaning & staining page.
How deck cleaning & staining works
Power wash
First we clean the deck with a pressure washer to get rid of dirt, mildew, old stain residue and surface grime.
Sand
Once the deck has dried, we sand it to knock down raised grain and give the stain a smooth, even base.
Apply stain or sealant
One or two coats of deck stain go on, applied carefully so you don't end up with lap marks or patchy spots.
Dry and inspect
The deck needs 24 to 48 hours to cure. If needed, we come back for a final look.
Deck Cleaning & Staining cost in Bobcaygeon
Deck cleaning on its own (power wash only) starts at $150.
Cleaning plus staining on a standard 10x12 deck usually runs $400 to $800, depending on the deck's condition and the type of stain.
Bigger decks, or decks with railings and stairs, cost more.
Every job gets a free written estimate first, so the price is settled before work starts.
What clients say
Read all reviews →“Pedro was extremely helpful. He came the same day I called and completed the repairs, taking the time to explain the process to me. If I need any other repairs in the future he will be the first person I call!”
“Pedro is awesome. Built a planter box and installed exterior clothes line. Very happy with his work. Great person too.”
Deck Cleaning & Staining in Bobcaygeon: FAQ
Do you offer deck cleaning & staining in Bobcaygeon?
Yes. Bobcaygeon is part of our Kawartha Lakes service area, and we work there from our base in Bowmanville. Call or text (289) 928-5689, or request a free estimate online.
Can you stain the deck in the fall instead of spring?
Yes, and for a seasonal place it's often easier. Late summer and early fall usually bring drier wood and steadier weather than early spring, and the cottage is quieter once the busiest weeks are over. A fresh coat in fall also goes into winter protecting the boards, rather than leaving them bare until May.
Will stain hide the black spots on our deck boards?
Not on its own. Dark spots on a lakeside deck are usually mildew or water staining in the wood, and stain over them just seals them in. We wash and treat those areas first. A semi-transparent stain still lets some of the wood show through, so if the marks run deep, a more opaque stain will cover them better.
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Need deck cleaning & staining in Bobcaygeon?
Call or text Pedro, or ask for a free written estimate online.