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Decking cleaning in Alford, Lincolnshire

We do decking cleaning in Alford, so the deck is safe again.

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Why older Alford gardens need decking cleaning

Alford is an old Wolds market town with plenty of Victorian and Georgian brick buildings around the centre. Soil from the surrounding fields settles on walls and paths, and older gardens with big trees and a north or west-facing aspect grow moss and algae faster. We clean decking all over the town and the villages around it.

Decking cleaning in Alford by Fenland Property Care

What a neglected deck looks like in Alford

In the older parts of Alford, a north-facing deck can build up thick, slippery moss within two growing seasons if nobody cleans it.

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Green and slippery
When algae gets wet, the boards turn treacherous, and plenty of people slip on them every year. We lift it off with a gentle soft wash.
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Black marks in the grain
If black mould has settled into the timber, it has worked its way below the surface. So we treat it first, and then it comes away without harming the boards.
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Greying & weathering
Grey timber is mostly down to sun and algae working on the wood together. Once we clean it, much of the original colour comes back.
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Packed gaps
Moss and dirt wedged between boards hold on to water, so the deck rots sooner than it should. We pick the gaps clean on every visit.

Decking cleaning in Alford, done the careful way

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Every deck in Alford is a bit different, so we pick the method once we've seen the boards rather than guessing.

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Matched to the boards

Timber and composite need different handling, so we adjust the approach and still get the dirt out.

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Each Alford job is also covered by our £1m public liability insurance.

How decking cleaning in Alford works

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Look and price first
We come out, check whether it's timber or composite and how bad the growth is, then give you a fixed price. There's no obligation.
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Biocide pre-treatment
Before any washing starts, a biocide goes on to kill the algae and mould at the root, so the clean lasts longer.
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Soft washing
Then a low-pressure soft wash takes the loosened growth away without splintering wood or scuffing composite.
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Between-board clearing
After that we work along the gaps and pull out the moss and silt.
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Rinse & clear
Finally we bag up the waste and take it away. When the boards have dried, generally in a couple of hours, you can use the deck again.

Decking cleaning around Alford and the Wolds villages

Alford is a regular stop for us, and so are the villages round about. A few of the places we cover are below.

Alford Farlesthorpe RoadWest StreetEast StreetSouth MarketTothby Lane

Frequently asked questions

Q: Can a pressure washer ruin decking?
A: Yes, it can. Too much pressure splits timber and leaves marks on composite. So we use a low-pressure soft wash instead, and it still shifts the algae and mould.
Q: Do you clean composite decks as well?
A: We do. Composite cleans up well with a soft wash, and the methods we use are safe for all the major brands, so they won't affect the manufacturer's warranty.
Q: How long will the job take?
A: Most garden decks take 1–3 hours, depending on size and how much growth there is. When we quote, we'll give you a proper time estimate.
Q: Is it worth oiling the deck afterwards?
A: On timber, yes. An oil or stain once it's clean protects the wood and keeps it looking better for longer, and we're happy to suggest products that suit your boards.
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Great company very competitive prices thorough job, Guys was friendly approachable throughout the works being done,, roof is now completely moss free would 100% use again if any others jobs require doing! Thanks lads really happy what you’ve done.
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From the initial consultation through to the completion of our roof cleaning, including the thorough removal of all debris afterwards, the Fenland Property Care team were consistently professional, courteous and meticulous. We were also very pleased with the cost of the works, which represented excellent value for the service provided.
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Great work done by Paul on cleaning patio and paved areas. Have come up cleaner than expected. Highly recommend. Thank you Paul.
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The operative arrived on time, as arranged. Brought the necessary kit to clean an accumulation of dirt, weeds and debris over several years from our drive and patio. This was accomplished by the end of the working day when all was looking pristine. Surfaces had been cleaned down. A week later they were back to fill the gaps with kiln dried sand and now it looks like new.
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Absolutely brilliant service. Very professional and friendly. Came to give a quote and was pleasantly surprised. My front and back garden look brand new. All slabs are the original colour and weedless and the front is weed free and looks amazing. They worked really hard throughout the day and also returned to finish the work, due to really hot weather. Very good customer service, had a concer and called me back within 30 minutes. Would definitely recommend 👌
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Fantastic service with an unbelievable result. Very efficient and good value for money., Will use again.
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An excellent job. From start to finish what an absolute pleasure. No pushy salesman just an authentic genuine quote. Even when I added a couple of bits, nothing was too much trouble. The price was really good too. Paul and Dale turned up on time on the date stated. Even though the weather was horrible they got cracked on with the job. They grafted all the time they were there. The work carried out was exceptionally good. They cleaned up all of the mess afterwards and let the place spotless. I cannot praise them enough. They treated my mum and her bungalow with the utmost respect.
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Fenland did a great job cleaning and re-sanding my block paving path and my patio. Polite and efficient and cleaned the doors and windows where the dirt had splashed. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.
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Paul cleaned my drive, paths and patio the other day and I have never seen them look so clean. He cleaned the windows and left everything clean and tidy. We were very pleased with the way he worked and have had a lots of compliments from other people. We would not hesitate to recommend his work.

Get your Alford deck back in use

Ask for a free decking cleaning quote in Alford, and you'll see the price before any work begins.