Fence Cleaning in Vancouver, WA
Gentle detergents and a low-pressure rinse that take a fence from green and gray back to clean.
Our crew washes algae, mildew and years of gray weathering off wood, vinyl and composite fences across Vancouver, WA. Call 360-803-3900 for a free estimate, or send the form and we'll reply within one business day. We use low pressure and gentle detergents, so your pickets come clean without splinters, fading or warping.
Signs Your Fence Is Overdue
A fence takes weather from both sides and never gets a break. Around here, the shady side goes green first. Time to call when you see:
- Green algae creeping along the bottom rails and shaded runs
- Cedar faded from warm brown to weathered gray
- Black mildew spots on vinyl panels
- Dark streaks where sprinklers or roof runoff hit the boards
- Grime and cobwebs a garden hose won't touch
Low Pressure, Because Fence Boards Are Thin
Fence pickets are thin, and most hang on a couple of nails. High pressure splinters the grain, blows out knots and can knock boards loose. So we clean fences the same way we clean decks: gentle detergent first, low-pressure rinse second.
The detergent kills algae and mildew instead of smearing it around, so the green stays gone longer. It's the same soft approach we use for house soft washing, sized down for a fence line. Wood, vinyl or composite, the material keeps its color and shape.
What Fence Cleaning Costs
Price comes down to length, height, material and how much growth we're clearing. A short cedar run is a different job than a long stretch of algae-covered vinyl. So we look first, then quote. The estimate is free and the number is straight.
Most folks have us wash the deck and fence together, since the crew is already set up. Our deck and fence cleaning page shows how the bundle works. We handle fence lines from Vancouver out to Battle Ground, and bundled services earn a discount.
Fence Cleaning Questions
How often should a fence be cleaned?
Every one to two years for most fences around Vancouver. Shade, sprinklers and nearby trees speed up algae, so a north-facing or tree-lined fence may need a wash every year.
Will washing damage wood or vinyl fencing?
Not the way we do it. Low pressure and material-safe detergents clean the surface without splintering, fading or warping. Fences get hurt when someone blasts them with a rented machine.
Can you get green algae off a vinyl fence?
Yes. Algae sits on the surface of vinyl, and the right detergent lifts it right off. Panels usually look close to new when we're done.
Is fence cleaning safe for my garden beds?
Yes. We use eco-safe detergents and rinse everything well. Point out your beds and plantings before we start and we'll work carefully around them.
Ready for a Fence You're Proud Of?
Free estimate, gentle wash, and a fence line that looks cared for again.