Vermont Deck Cleaning That Brings It Back
Deck cleaning for Vermont homes across Chittenden, Lamoille & Franklin Counties — composite, painted, stained and bare wood, each cleaned the way that surface needs.
Deck washing that matches the surface you have
Mansfield Services is a family-owned company based in Underhill, serving Chittenden County and parts of Lamoille and Franklin Counties. A Vermont deck takes a beating — snow sits on it for months, shade keeps it damp, and mold, mildew and algae settle into the grain. The method that is right for a composite board is wrong for bare wood, so we set the approach by what is actually on your surface.
- Composite, painted, solid-stained and bare wood
- Low pressure and detergent, not brute force
- Railings, stairs and the deck surface
How it works
Tell us what your deck is
Size, and what is on the surface — composite, paint or solid stain, or bare wood. That one answer sets the method and the price, so we ask it in the form rather than guessing on the day.
We clean it to suit the surface
Detergent does the lifting and the pressure stays as low as the surface allows. We work the deck boards, the railings and the stairs, and we keep the solution off the plantings around the deck.
You get the deck back
The mold, mildew, algae and ground-in grime come off, and the deck looks like somewhere you would sit again. If you are planning to stain or seal it yourself, this is the right starting point.
Two surfaces, two different methods
What is on your boards decides how we clean them. Tap an option to see what that looks like.
Composite & Coated
Composite, Painted & Solid-Stained Decks
Trex, Wolf and the rest, plus any deck carrying paint or a solid stain — cleaned at low pressure so the coating stays where it belongs.
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Composite, Painted & Solid-Stained Decks
Trex, Wolf and the rest, plus any deck carrying paint or a solid stain — cleaned at low pressure so the coating stays where it belongs.
What We Clean
- Deck boards, top surface and visible edges
- Railings, balusters and posts
- Stairs and stair treads
- Mold, mildew, algae and ground-in grime
How We Clean It
- Detergent does the lifting, not the pressure
- Low pressure throughout — this is what protects composite
- Plantings around the deck kept clear of the solution
- Surface left to dry before anything goes back on it
Too much pressure is what damages composite and what strips a tired coating. We keep it low on purpose, and we would rather make two passes than one aggressive one.
Bare Wood
Bare Wood Decks
No coating on the wood at all. Cleaning lifts the weathered gray surface, so expect the deck to come back noticeably lighter than it went in.
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Bare Wood Decks
No coating on the wood at all. Cleaning lifts the weathered gray surface, so expect the deck to come back noticeably lighter than it went in.
Cleaning lightens bare wood wherever the solution lands. That is the wood coming clean rather than being harmed — but it does mean a cleaned area and an uncleaned one will not match.
What To Expect
- Much of the weathered gray lifts with the dirt
- Mold, mildew and algae come off well
- How far the color returns depends on the wood and its age
- We tell you honestly what your boards will give
If You’re Staining After
- A clean deck is the right starting point for a coating
- The wood has to dry fully first
- We clean decks — we do not stain or seal them
- We will say when a board is past cleaning
Where a bare wood surface sits next to the work but is not part of it, point it out before we start and we will take what steps we reasonably can to keep it clear.
What a cleaning lifts, and what it won’t
Dirt, mold, mildew, algae and general grime come off well — that is the bulk of what makes a deck look tired. Rust, oil, tannin bleed from leaves sitting over winter, and deeply oxidized wood may lighten rather than disappear. We would rather tell you that before we start than have you find out afterward. If we think a surface will not give you the result you are picturing, we will say so.
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Deck looking new against tired siding?
A freshly cleaned deck has a way of showing up everything around it. We soft wash siding, and we wash patios, walkways, fences and stone or brick — same visit, same crew, one trip instead of two.
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Shade and snow are what age a deck.
Boards stay damp for months under snow, and the shaded side of a deck barely dries out all season. That is what mold, mildew and algae need. Clearing it off is what buys the surface its next few years.
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Pressure & Soft Washing
Safely lift dirt, mold, and grime from siding, patios, and walkways.
Learn more →Gutter Cleaning
Clear, free-flowing gutters that protect your roof and foundation.
Learn more →Roof Cleaning
Gentle soft washing that lifts black streaks, moss, and lichen.
Learn more →Window Cleaning
Streak-free exterior glass with our pure-water system.
Learn more →Gutter Guard Installation
Cut down on clogs and spend less time on the ladder.
Learn more →House Cleaning
Recurring, deep, and move-in/move-out cleaning for a fresh home.
Learn more →Dryer Vent Cleaning
Cut fire risk, dry faster, and lower your energy bills.
Learn more →Mini Split Cleaning
Deep-clean heat pump heads for cleaner, efficient air.
Learn more →Ready to get your deck back?
Book your service in a couple of minutes — or call or text and talk to a real person. Fully insured, family-owned, and rated ★ across 354 Google reviews.
Your home services, all in one simple place
We’re building a customer portal so booking, paying, and staying in the loop takes seconds — no phone tag, no paperwork. Here’s a peek at what’s on the way.
Simple tools that put your service in your pocket — all on the way.
Book & reschedule online
Pick from real open times and lock in your visit in seconds — no back-and-forth calls.
Pay in a tap
Scan a code or tap a link straight from your invoice email — no logins, no hassle.
Know when we’re coming
Arrival windows and an on-the-way text so you’re never left guessing.
Approve estimates & e-sign
Review your options and sign right from your phone — no printing, no scanning.
Your photos & documents
Before-and-afters, signed estimates, and receipts — all saved in one tidy place.
Your full service history
Every visit, invoice, and note in one timeline so nothing gets lost.
Our Quality Promise
We take real pride in every job. If something isn’t quite right, tell us within 24 hours and we’ll make it right. Fully insured, family-owned, and Vermont based.
Careful, insured, and easy to work with
We treat your property like it’s our own — the solution kept off your plantings, the pressure kept as low as the surface allows, and the furniture you moved put nowhere we’ll be working. Our crew is insured and experienced, we leave the area tidy, and we stand behind the work we do.
- Insured, trusted local crew
- Plantings protected and the area left clean
- We stand behind the work we do
Reviews from Vermont homeowners
Rated out of 5 across 354 Google reviews — and counting.
Deck cleaning across Chittenden, Lamoille & Franklin Counties
From day one, our goal has been to make booking and receiving home services as easy as possible for Vermont families and businesses. We clean decks throughout the region, including:
Proudly serving Chittenden, Lamoille & Franklin Counties. Rated ★ across 354 Google reviews — find us on Google →
Deck cleaning FAQs
Is deck cleaning the same as pressure washing?
They overlap, but they are not identical. Pressure washing is one of the methods we use, and on a deck it is rarely the right setting to lead with. Composite and coated boards get a low-pressure wash with a detergent that does the lifting; bare wood gets gentler treatment still. The method follows the surface, not the other way around.
How much does deck cleaning cost?
It is priced by the size of the deck and what is on the surface, plus railings, stairs and how easy the deck is to reach. Tell us a little about yours through the form and we will confirm your details and price before any work starts.
Do you stain or seal decks?
No. We clean decks, we do not stain or seal them. A clean deck is the right starting point if you plan to coat it yourself or have someone else do it, and the surface needs to dry fully first.
Will cleaning take the gray out of my bare wood deck?
Usually a good deal of it. Gray on bare wood is weathered surface fiber and cleaning lifts much of it, which is why bare wood looks noticeably lighter afterward. How far it comes back depends on the wood, its age, and how long it has been exposed. We will tell you honestly what to expect when we look at it.
Are there stains you cannot get out?
Yes, and we would rather say so up front. Dirt, mold, mildew, algae and general grime come off well. Rust, oil, tannin bleed from leaves and deeply oxidized wood may lighten rather than disappear. We will point those out rather than promise something the surface will not give.
Can you clean a composite deck like Trex?
Yes. Composite boards clean up well with low pressure and the right detergent. Too much pressure is what damages composite, so we keep it low and let the detergent do the work.
Do I need to be home?
No. We need access to the deck and an outdoor water supply that is turned on. If there is a gate code or a dog in the yard, let us know when you book and we will work around it.
Should anything be off the deck before you arrive?
Yes, please. Furniture, grills, planters and rugs all need to come off so we can reach the whole surface. If something is too heavy to move, leave it and tell us when we arrive.
Book your deck cleaning
Tell us a little about your deck and we’ll get right back to you to confirm your details and price.
Prefer to talk? Call or text (802) 777-3210
A family-owned Vermont company you can trust
Mansfield Services is a family-owned home services company based in Underhill, Vermont. What started as a small local operation has grown into Vermont’s highest-rated home services company, trusted by homeowners and businesses across Chittenden, Lamoille and Franklin Counties. We built this company on doing careful, honest work and treating every property like it’s our own — and we back it up with our Quality Promise on every visit.
When you call Mansfield Services, you’re working with a real local team that shows up, does what we say, and stands behind it. That’s how we’ve earned a -star rating across 354 Google reviews, and it’s how we plan to keep it.
