Pressure washing
Deck and fence cleaning
Decks in shaded yards grow a film that is slippery when wet. Fences pick up the same mildew plus sprinkler rust. Composite and cedar do not want the pressure people use on a concrete pad.
We connect Nashville homeowners with independent, vetted local pros.
Typical estimates
| Job | Typical estimate | What the range assumes |
|---|---|---|
| Average wood deck | $150–$350 | A common residential deck, light to moderate film. |
| Composite deck | $125–$300 | Low pressure. Mold in the gaps takes time, not force. |
| Board fence | $150–$450 | Depends on length, height, and both sides versus the street face. |
What’s included
- Wash of the deck surface you describe, with pressure matched to the material
- Fence cleaning when it is quoted by approximate length, not a guess from the street
- A warning if boards are soft enough that washing will fuzz or splinter them
What this is not
- Stain, seal, or board replacement
- Structural repairs, rail rebuilds, or ledger flashing
- A promise that gray weathered wood returns to a new-board color
Around Nashville
North-facing decks in Bellevue, Hendersonville, and wooded Nashville lots stay damp. Mildew there is thicker than on a sunny new Spring Hill deck.
Older stained decks often have failed finish. Washing reveals the failure. It does not replace the stain. Budget a refinish only if you want that look, and know it may cross into a larger project.
What changes the price
Material
Cedar, pressure-treated pine, and composite each have a pressure ceiling.
Condition
Soft, cupped boards may need a lighter wash or a decline.
Linear feet
Fence prices move with length and whether both sides are reachable.
How to choose a pro
- Tell them the material before they arrive. Composite is not a concrete job.
- Ask if the quote includes the rails and stairs or only the floor.
- If you want stain afterward, ask whether they do it or whether you need someone else. Do not let a wash quote quietly become a refinish.
Questions
Will washing ruin a stained deck?
It can strip whatever finish is left. If you like the current stain, say so. If the stain is already peeling, washing will make that obvious.
How soon can I stain after a wash?
Wood needs to dry. Humid Nashville weeks take longer than a dry spell. The person who might stain it should set the wait, not a same-day guess.
Can you clean both sides of a fence?
Only if there is access. Neighbor-side boards without permission are not part of a default quote.