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Decking Restoration in Somerset & Dorset
Grey, slippery boards taken back to bare timber and the algae that makes them dangerous removed completely. Safe to walk on again, and ready to be oiled or stained the same week.
Safe underfoot, and warm again.
Wet decking is one of the most slippery surfaces in a garden, and the thin black film that causes it is algae, not dirt. Getting rid of it is a safety job as much as a cosmetic one — the colour coming back is the bonus.
Pressure is kept low and worked along the grain, so the boards come up clean without the furred, fibrous surface you get when decking is blasted across it. The grooves and the gaps between boards are cleared of the debris that traps moisture and feeds the problem in the first place.
The real job is removing the algae outright rather than just fading it, because that thin black film is what makes wet decking genuinely dangerous underfoot. With it gone, silvered timber comes back towards its original colour, and the deck is left clean and drying, ready to be oiled or stained within a few days.
Three steps, no surprises.
Send a photo
A photo and a rough size lets us see the timber type and how far the greying has gone.
Get a fixed price
A clear written price, plus an honest view on whether any boards are past saving.
We restore it
Most decks are half a day. Left clean and drying, ready for oil once the timber is dry through.
Questions, answered straight.
Why is my decking so slippery?
Algae. A thin black or green film builds up in the grooves and becomes genuinely dangerous when wet. Removing it is the main safety benefit of a clean, and it is why brushing alone never quite fixes it.
Will pressure washing ruin the boards?
It can if it is done badly — too much pressure across the grain tears the surface and leaves the timber furry. Kept low and worked along the grain, it cleans without damage.
Can you clean composite decking?
Yes. Composite needs less pressure and mostly needs the surface film removed rather than the timber restored, so it is usually a quicker job.
Can you oil or stain it for me?
We clean and prepare the deck. The timber needs to dry properly first, so oiling is a separate visit — ask and we will quote it.
How often should decking be cleaned?
Once a year for most gardens, usually in spring. Shaded decks under trees green up faster and may want doing twice.
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Areas we cover.
Based near Sturminster Newton and working right across North Dorset and South Somerset. Pick your town for the local detail, or just ask — if you are anywhere near this list, you are in it.
Ready to see the difference?
Send a photo of your decking and we will come back to you with a clear, fixed price within 24 hours. Free, no obligation, no pressure.