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Deck & Fence Pressure Washing in Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville's shade and humidity are exactly what algae wants. It shows up first in the predictable spots: a backyard deck that sits under tree cover most of the day, a fence line running along a shaded side yard, the gap between fence boards where moisture gets trapped and never fully dries out. Older pressure-treated wood tends to show it earliest, since years of sun and rain have already opened up the grain.
Jacksonville Cleaning Pros cleans decks and fences across Jacksonville, Duval County, and the First Coast. The starting point is always the same: different surfaces need different cleaning methods. A greying wood deck, a dull composite deck, and an algae-streaked fence don't get the same pressure or the same approach — the material decides the method, not a fixed setting we run on everything.
Get a free estimate below, or keep reading to see how the process actually works.
Deck Cleaning in Jacksonville
A deck takes more sun, rain, and moisture exposure than almost any other part of a home's exterior. Shaded decks and ones tucked under mature trees usually need attention sooner than decks that get full sun most of the day, since algae needs shade and moisture to take hold in the first place.
Deck cleaning restores the surface underneath that buildup. For wood decks, that means bringing back a lighter, more even tone in place of the gray, weathered look sun and moisture leave behind. For composite and Trex decking, it means removing dirt, pollen, and mildew staining without dulling the finish.
Wood decking gets treated the way we treat other porous, weather-exposed wood — a lower-pressure approach that lifts dirt and growth without forcing water into the grain or gouging the boards. Composite and Trex can generally take more direct cleaning, but we still adjust pressure to protect the surface finish.
Get a free, written estimate before any work starts.
Fence Cleaning
Fence Cleaning in Jacksonville
Fences don't get the attention decks do, but they take the same exposure. Wood fences collect algae and mildew low along the panels and in the gaps between boards, where moisture sits the longest. A fence running along a tree-covered side yard will usually need cleaning more often than one that gets sun most of the day. Vinyl fences show buildup differently — often as a dingy film or green streaking rather than the greying you see on wood.
We clean both wood and vinyl fencing, adjusting pressure and technique so the surface comes clean without unnecessary wear. Older or already-weathered wood fencing gets a gentler approach than newer, more solid fencing. Vinyl generally holds up well to cleaning, but we still avoid blasting it at close range, which can dull the finish over time.
If algae is showing up on your fence, it's often on your siding too — see our house washing service for the rest of the exterior.
Materials
Materials & Surface-Specific Methods
Different surfaces need different cleaning approaches — that's the core of how we work, not a line we use once and drop.
Wood decks & pressure-treated wood.
Porous and the most sensitive to pressure. Cleaned with a lower-pressure, chemical-first approach, similar to how painted siding and trim get handled — too much force causes furring, gouging, and raised grain.
Composite & Trex decking.
More resistant to pressure than wood, but not immune to scratching or dulling. Cleaned with a method suited to the specific finish.
Wood fences.
Same porous-wood logic as wood decking. Age and condition change how much pressure the wood can safely take.
Vinyl fences.
Durable, but not indestructible — cleaned at a distance and pressure that won't wear down the surface finish over time.
What We Remove
What We Remove — and What We Can't Promise
Deck and fence cleaning in Jacksonville typically addresses:
- Dirt and everyday grime
- Algae (the green or black buildup common in shaded, humid spots)
- Mildew
- Weather-related staining
- Greying on wood surfaces from sun and moisture exposure
- Organic buildup from pollen, leaves, and yard debris
Not every stain comes out completely. Older wood, deep-set discoloration, and long-standing organic growth can behave differently from surface-level buildup — a mildew streak that's been sitting for a season cleans up differently than one that's been there for years. We'll tell you what to expect for your specific deck or fence before we start, rather than promising a perfect result on every surface.
Before You Hire
Before You Hire a Deck or Fence Cleaner
A few questions worth asking before you book anyone for this kind of work:
Will pressure washing damage my wood?
It can, if the pressure and method don't match the wood's age and condition. That's why the surface gets assessed before cleaning starts, not after.
What happens if the wood is already weathered or soft?
Older, softer wood needs less pressure and more reliance on the cleaning solution doing the work over time, rather than force from the sprayer.
Can every algae stain be removed?
Not always. Fresh surface algae comes off reliably. Deep-set staining that's had a season or more to work into the wood may lighten significantly without disappearing completely.
Why not just use maximum pressure and get it over with?
Because it's the fastest way to strip paint, gouge wood, and force water where it doesn't belong. Speed isn't the goal — matching the method to the surface is.
How do you know which method to use?
By looking at the actual surface first: material, age, condition, and how long the buildup has been sitting. That assessment happens before any cleaning starts.
Why the Method Matters
Why the Method Matters
The method matters more than the machine. Too much pressure on wood decking causes the same kind of damage as high pressure on painted siding — furred grain, gouging, and a rough surface texture that wasn't there before. Too little pressure, or skipping dwell time to rush the job, won't touch algae that's already set in. Getting that balance right, surface by surface, is the actual job — not just running a machine.
If you're planning to stain or seal a deck, cleaning it first matters too, since stain and sealer don't bond well over dirt or old residue. Jacksonville Cleaning Pros focuses on the cleaning and prep side of that process; sealing and staining aren't currently listed among the company's core services, so if that's part of your plan, it's worth asking directly what they can handle in-house versus refer out.
Why Us
Why Jacksonville Cleaning Pros
- 10+ years cleaning exteriors across Jacksonville and the First Coast
- Licensed and insured
- Free, written estimates based on the actual property, not a phone guess
- Wood surfaces get soft-washed rather than blasted, avoiding the stripping and gouging high pressure causes on porous materials
- Same working-day response to inquiries
- Crews walk the finished job with you before calling it done
Recent Work
Recent Deck & Fence Work
A wood deck cleaned and prepped in Atlantic Beach. A wood fence in Orange Park cleaned of algae buildup and brightened back up. Jobs like these are part of the same day-to-day work as the house washing, roof, and driveway projects completed across Riverside, Mandarin, and San Marco — same crews, same material-first approach.
Service Areas
Service Areas
Jacksonville Cleaning Pros serves Duval County and the surrounding First Coast, including Clay, St Johns, and Nassau counties — covering the Southside, Mandarin, Riverside, Arlington, the Westside, the Northside, and Downtown, plus Jacksonville Beach, Orange Park, St Johns, Ponte Vedra, Nocatee, and Yulee. Properties closer to the coast, like those near Ponte Vedra and the Beaches, deal with salt settling on hardware and fixtures on top of the usual algae and mildew — worth mentioning if your fence has metal fittings or hardware near the coast.
Not sure if your deck or fence falls inside our service area? Check our full service area or call (904) 938-8585.
Our Process
Our Deck & Fence Cleaning Process
Most decks and fences take a few hours depending on size and condition — larger properties or ones with heavier buildup take longer. If you have furniture, planters, or grills on the deck, moving them beforehand speeds things up, though we can work around most items if needed.
01
Estimate and Surface Assessment
We look at the deck or fence, identify the material and condition, and flag anything that likely won't fully come out — before we quote, not after.
02
Protecting Plants and Fixtures
Nearby landscaping gets soaked with plain water first so it isn't the first thing to take up cleaning product, and any exterior fixtures nearby are protected.
03
Cleaning Solution and Dwell Time
For wood surfaces, a low-pressure cleaning solution goes on and is left to work — dwell time is what actually breaks down algae and mildew, not the force behind the sprayer. Composite, Trex, and vinyl are cleaned with an approach suited to their finish.
04
Rinse
Everything is rinsed at a pressure appropriate to the material.
05
Final Walkthrough
We walk the deck or fence with you before we consider the job done, and if a spot needs another pass, it gets one.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions Jacksonville homeowners ask us most about this service, answered straight.
Still Have Questions?
Call us or send a message — we will give you a straight answer, whether or not it leads to a booking.
Call NowIt can, if the pressure doesn't match the wood's condition. That's why we assess the deck first and use a lower-pressure, chemical-first approach on wood rather than blasting it.
Yes. Composite and Trex decking take a different approach than wood, and we adjust pressure and technique to avoid dulling the finish.
Yes. Wood fencing gets treated like other porous wood surfaces — gentler pressure, chemical-first, adjusted for age and condition.
Yes. Vinyl generally holds up well to cleaning, and we use appropriate pressure and distance so the finish isn't affected.
Most jobs take a few hours, depending on the size of the deck or fence and how much buildup there is. We'll give you a time estimate along with the written price.
It helps if you can, since it speeds up the job, but we can typically work around furniture, planters, and grills if moving everything isn't practical.
This varies with sun exposure, shade, and surrounding vegetation. Shaded, moisture-prone spots — under trees, along fence lines that don't get much sun — tend to need cleaning more often than areas with more direct sun and airflow.
Fresh, surface-level buildup usually comes off well. Deep-set staining that's been there for a season or more may lighten significantly without fully disappearing — it depends on the material and how long it's been sitting.
Cleaning is a recommended first step before any staining or sealing project, since stain and sealer don't bond well over dirt or residue. Sealing and staining aren't currently listed among Jacksonville Cleaning Pros' core services — worth asking directly if that's part of your plan.
Call or text (904) 938-8585, email info.jacksonvillecleaningpros@gmail.com, or use the contact form. We'll come look at the actual deck or fence and give you a written price before any work starts.
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Ready for a Cleaner Deck or Fence?
A deck or fence that's greying, streaked, or covered in algae doesn't need to stay that way. We'll look at the actual surface, tell you honestly what to expect, and clean it with a method that fits the material — no guesswork, no one-pressure-fits-all approach.
Get a free, written estimate before any work starts.
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