Deck Cleaning & Staining in Brooklin, ON
Strip the grey. Seal the wood.
Deck staining is one of the jobs Brooklin homeowners book us for most. If your deck came with the house as bare pressure-treated wood, it's probably been greying ever since. We offer deck cleaning & staining in Brooklin that takes the wood back to clean, sands down the raised grain and seals it before another winter gets at it. It suits young families who want a deck that's smooth under bare feet.
A First Proper Stain for Newer Brooklin Decks
New pressure-treated lumber arrives wet from the treatment process, and stain won't soak in properly until it dries out. That's one reason builders often leave decks bare. The catch is that nobody comes back later to finish the job, and a bare deck that sits through a few freeze-thaw winters starts to check and splinter. The first coat matters most, and it's often overdue by the time owners notice the grey.
Most of the grey on a newer Brooklin deck is sun damage on the surface, plus dirt from yards that were bare soil not long ago. We wash it off with the pressure set for wood, let the deck dry, then sand. On a family deck, sanding matters more than people think. It knocks down raised grain and splinters, and that's what you want under small feet in July.
For colour, we steer most people toward a semi-transparent stain in a mid-tone. It shows the grain and hides tracked-in dirt better than a pale finish. If an older finish is already failing, deck refinishing means stripping that first, because new stain over a bad coat won't hold. Railings and stairs add time, and the written estimate will show what they add to the price.
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 Brooklin
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 Brooklin: FAQ
Do you offer deck cleaning & staining in Brooklin?
Yes. Brooklin is part of our Durham Region service area, and we work there from our base in Bowmanville. Call or text (289) 928-5689, or request a free estimate online.
How long should a brand-new deck sit before the first coat of stain?
It depends on the lumber and the weather, so we go by the wood rather than the calendar. Sprinkle water on a few boards. If it beads up, the wood is still too wet. If it soaks in within a few minutes, it's ready. Many new decks get there after a few months of warm weather. Leaving the wood bare for years past that point is where the damage starts.
Our deck stain is peeling after two years. What went wrong?
Usually the stain went onto wood that was still damp, went on too thick, or covered an old finish that was never removed. Solid stains also tend to peel more than semi-transparent ones, because they sit on the surface. The fix is to strip the loose finish, clean and sand, then restain. The usual price for cleaning and staining a standard 10x12 deck is $400 to $800.
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Need deck cleaning & staining in Brooklin?
Call or text Pedro, or ask for a free written estimate online.