DECKING CLEANING · CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Decking cleaning
Professional timber decking cleaning across Leyland, Chorley, Preston and South Ribble. Decking needs a slower, gentler method than hard paving — cleaned at low pressure and with the grain, never blasted.
Owner-operated · Written quotation before any work starts · Paid only once you're happy
Before and after
A recent decking cleaning project — a raised timber deck darkened by algae and general weathering.
What decking cleaning includes
Timber needs a gentler, slower method than hard paving.
- Initial conversation, then assessment — checking board condition and any loose or rotten sections where a visit is needed.
- A clear written quotation — scope, inclusions, exclusions and the expected finish.
- Property protection — planting and borders protected before any water is used.
- Low-pressure clean, with the grain — never blasted across the grain, to avoid splintering or roughening the boards.
- Algae and moss removal from boards and gaps — usually the biggest visible improvement.
- No oiling or staining included — decking oiling is a separate job we don't currently offer as standard.
Why decking gets a gentler method
Full pressure across the grain can splinter or roughen timber decking. We keep pressure low and work with the grain, which is slower but protects the surface.
Send an enquiry →Decking projects
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Surface & condition considerations
Cleaning lifts algae, moss and general grey weathering from decking well — it doesn't repair rotten or loose boards, and it doesn't restore original wood colour without a separate oiling step.
| Board age | Timber greys and weathers with UV and rain. Cleaning lifts dirt but colour won't fully return without oiling afterwards. |
|---|---|
| Algae and moss | Common in shaded gardens and usually the main improvement — and the main slip risk before cleaning. |
| Gaps between boards | Debris and silt built up in the gaps are cleared as part of the clean. |
| Loose or rotten boards | Flagged, not repaired — structural decking issues are a separate job. |
| Drying time | Decking needs to dry fully before any oiling or staining, which we don't include as part of this service. |
| Grain direction | Pressure is kept low and worked with the grain to avoid raising or splintering the surface. |
How it works
A short enquiry, then a conversation with Kieran about the work. Where a site visit is the right next step, we look at access, drainage and condition in person before anything is priced — then you get a clear written quotation, and only pay once the work is finished and you're happy with it.
See the full step-by-step process →Decking cleaning — your questions
Will decking cleaning make it less slippery?
Removing algae usually helps considerably, since algae is the main slip risk on decking — but we can't guarantee a slip rating, and decking can still be slippery when wet even when clean.
Do you oil or stain decking afterwards?
Not currently — it's a separate specialist job we don't offer as standard. We'll tell you honestly if we think it would be worth arranging separately.
Will loose or rotten boards be fixed?
No — that's a repair job, not a cleaning one. We'll flag anything we find and give you an honest view rather than cleaning over it.
What does decking cleaning cost?
We don't publish prices. Cost depends on the measured area, how much algae there is, and access for hoses and waste water. Send an enquiry and Kieran will talk it through with you.
How long will it stay clean?
Shaded, damp decking under trees will green up again within a season; open, sunny decking can stay cleaner for considerably longer.
Specific decking projects
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Send an enquiry to Restorra
Tell us which service you are interested in and how you would like to be contacted. Kieran will discuss the work, arrange a site survey where it is needed, and put a clear written quotation in front of you before anything starts.