Softwood (treated pine, spruce)
Oxygen-bleach cleaner + wood-safe rotary at 80-100 bar. Sanding optional if boards are splintering. Re-oil with Osmo Decking Oil or Ronseal — typically 2 coats, brushed in the grain.
Decking Cleaning in Ayrshire
Decking Restored fromSlippery & Grey toWarm-Toned & Safe
Wood-safe oxygen-bleach cleaning, low-pressure rotary, optional sanding and re-oiling. Your deck looking like the day it was laid — and safe to walk on barefoot.
Wood-safe method · Optional re-oil or re-stain · Slip-resistance restored
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Wood-safe
Low pressure, oxygen bleach — no scoring
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Re-oil
Optional refresh in the same visit
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Slip-safe
Algae removed, traction restored
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Same day
Most decks done in one visit
The Service
Decking Doesn't Have to Be a Maintenance Nightmare
Timber decking gets a bad reputation because so much of it is laid and forgotten. Within two seasons it's grey, the boards are velvety with algae, and after a shower it's like walking on ice. Most of that is fixable — and once treated properly, decking needs only a light annual wash to stay great.
Our decking cleaning uses oxygen-bleach-based timber cleaner (not chlorine, which damages timber fibres) and a wood-safe rotary head at low pressure. The grey UV-damaged surface layer lifts, the original colour comes back, and the slip risk goes.
Optional add-ons include light sanding for boards that have splintered, full strip-back of failing oil or stain, and a fresh re-oil or re-stain in the same visit. Composite decking gets a gentler treatment — neutral cleaner and a soft brush, no rotary.
Why It Matters
Why Neglected Decking Is a Real Hazard
Slippery decking is one of the most common home-injury claims in the UK. It's also one of the easiest to fix.
Genuine slip risk
Algae-coated decking in wet weather has less grip than wet ice. A&E sees these injuries every winter — and home insurance can argue you knew about the hazard.
Boards rot from the top down
Algae and damp held against timber accelerates rot. A deck that could last 25 years can fail in 8 if never maintained.
Splintering and screw lift
UV-damaged surface fibres split. Bare feet and dogs find every splinter. Screws lift as boards cup, becoming a trip hazard.
Costly full replacement
Replacing a deck costs 8-15× the cost of an annual clean and re-oil. Maintain the surface and the substructure outlasts you.
Our Process
How We Deliver Decking Cleaning in Ayrshire
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Site Visit or Photo Quote
Fixed price by m² after a quick look or a photo. We identify the timber type and current finish so we use the right system.
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Oxygen-Bleach Treatment
Wood-safe cleaner applied and given dwell time to lift algae, biofilm and grey UV layer.
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Low-Pressure Rotary Clean
Wood-safe rotary head with hot water — even, no banding, no scoring. Boards rinsed clean with the grain.
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Optional Sand & Strip
Light belt-sanding for splintered or rough boards. Full strip if existing finish is failing.
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Optional Re-Oil or Stain
Premium decking oil (Osmo, Ronseal) or solid-colour deck stain applied in the right weather window.
Why Choose Us
The Difference, In Plain English
Slip risk eliminated
Algae removed, surface traction restored.
Wood-safe method
Oxygen bleach, not chlorine. Low pressure, not lance work.
Original colour back
Grey UV layer lifts to reveal warm timber underneath.
Optional re-oil same visit
Refresh the finish without booking a second job.
Composite-safe option
Gentle cleaner and soft brush for composite boards.
Fixed per-m² pricing
Quoted in writing. Add-ons (sanding, oiling) priced separately and up front.
In Detail
Decking Cleaning — Materials & Treatments
Decking varies hugely. Softwood, hardwood, composite — each one needs a different system. Here's what we use.
Hardwood (oak, iroko, cumaru)
Same gentle method but with hardwood-specific oil for re-finishing. Hardwood deck often goes a beautiful silver-grey naturally and can be left unoiled if that's the look you want — we'll discuss preference.
Composite decking (Trex, Millboard, Saige)
Soft brush and neutral pH composite cleaner — never rotary, never bleach. Composite that's gone mossy in shaded corners cleans up easily with the right approach. No oil or stain needed.
Sanding & restoration
Belt sander for badly splintered or rough boards. Edges and grooves done by hand. Sanding lifts maybe 1mm of surface and reveals fresh timber underneath — adds years to a deck.
Stripping failing finish
Old solid-colour deck stains or paint that's peeling: we strip with a chemical stripper, scrape, sand and refinish. Doubles the job but the result is far better than just cleaning over the failing finish.
Oiling vs staining vs decking paint
Oil soaks into the timber and replenishes natural protection — looks the most natural, easiest to maintain. Stain adds colour and UV protection. Decking paint gives a solid colour but peels and chips with foot traffic. We almost always recommend oil.
Substructure inspection
While we're there, we check the joists and posts for rot. Often a £100-£200 substructure repair now saves a £2,000+ deck replacement in 5 years' time.
Residential vs commercial
Pub gardens, hotel terraces and holiday-let decks on annual maintenance programmes. Slip-resistance important for public liability — we provide before/after photos for the file.
Where We Work
Decking Cleaning Across Ayrshire
Same trusted local team in every town we cover.
Frequently Asked
Honest Answers, Up Front
Cleaning alone is typically £4-£7 per m². A standard 20m² deck is £100-£160. Sanding is +£3-£5/m². Re-oiling is +£4-£8/m² including paint. All quoted in writing up front.
Related Services
Often Booked Alongside Decking Cleaning
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Pressure Washing
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Painting
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Bring Your Deck Back to Life
Photo quote in under an hour, most decks cleaned in a single visit, optional same-visit re-oiling for years of protection.
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