Deck Cleaning in Allston, Boston MA
Wash, then wood brightener to open the grain and pull the grey out. Stain applied over a dirty deck fails early.
Allston specifics
Nothing gets coated in Allston before it's washed and dry. Nearly every original Allston three-decker has lead under the newer coats, which puts exterior scraping under federal RRP rules. Paint does not bond to mildew, chalk or salt film.
The way we work it
Wash, then wood brightener to open the grain and pull the grey out. Stain applied over a dirty deck fails early.
Wash, then wood brightener. The brightener is oxalic acid — it neutralises the cleaner, pulls the grey oxidation out and opens the grain so stain can actually penetrate instead of sitting on top.
Where these jobs go wrong
Staining a deck that's clean but not dry. Trapped moisture pushes the finish off within a season, and it always looks like the stain failed rather than the timing.
What the quote covers
- Line-by-line scope — prep, materials and labour costed separately
- A real start date and duration, held to
- Licence #193121 and certificate of insurance in writing
- Two-year workmanship warranty
Products are Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams. Worth reading before you hire anyone: National Weather Service Boston forecast
Questions We Get Asked
How long before staining?
Is brightener necessary?
Are you licensed and insured?
Ready for Your Deck Cleaning Estimate in Allston, Boston?
We walk the property, measure it, and send a written itemised quote — normally inside 24 hours. No pressure, no obligation.
Licensed #193121 · Fully insured · 2-year workmanship warranty