A new wood deck in Ontario can start around $7,500 — and that's for a small, basic design. A pressure-treated wood fence runs $30 to $50 per linear foot installed. If your deck or fence is looking grey, green, black or streaked with rust from the nail heads, the instinct is often to assume it's time to replace it. In many cases, it isn't.

If the wood itself is structurally sound, cleaning and restoration is a fraction of the cost of replacement — and it can add years of life to the surface. It's also the necessary preparation step before staining, sealing, or painting, so if you're planning to refinish anyway, a proper clean is where that process starts.

We'll always be straight with you. If we assess your deck or fence and think replacement is the more practical option, we'll tell you — we'd rather give you an honest answer than take your money for a clean that won't make a meaningful difference.

Aurora's four seasons are particularly unforgiving on outdoor wood. Winter's freeze-thaw cycles work moisture deep into wood grain, accelerating the breakdown of the wood surface. Spring and summer bring the heat and humidity that allow algae, mold, and mildew to take hold. Fall drops organic material — leaves, seeds, plant matter — that breaks down directly on the surface and leaves staining behind.

The result is the combination most Aurora homeowners know well: wood that's gone grey like driftwood, green or black patches where algae and mold have colonized, and rust streaks running down from every nail and fastener.

What you may not know is that the way this is cleaned matters just as much as whether it gets cleaned.

Most companies tackle wood cleaning with harsh chemicals — often chlorine bleach — combined with high water pressure. It kills the biological growth and blasts it off the surface, so it looks effective. The problem is what it leaves behind.

High-pressure washing and bleach damage the lignin in wood — the natural structural binder that holds wood fibres together. Once the lignin is degraded, the surface becomes furry and rough to the touch, and the wood is left dry, brittle, and significantly more vulnerable to cracking, accelerated greying, more aggressive biological growth, and eventually rot. You've removed the problem on the surface while creating a worse one underneath.

At Valkyrie Power Wash, we use specialized cleaning solutions and proper scrubbing technique to target biological buildup, rust staining, and grime — without compromising the lignin. We then apply a wood brightener to bring back the natural wood tone. Heavy rinsing with plenty of water removes what shouldn't be there while preserving what should. The result is wood that's genuinely restored, not just blasted clean and left weakened.

Wood DecksWhether it's a small back deck or a large multi-level structure, we assess the wood type, grain condition, and the nature of the buildup before selecting the right cleaning solution and approach. Greying, algae growth, mold, mildew, and rust staining are all addressed. The finished surface is clean, brightened to its natural tone, and properly prepared for staining, sealing, or painting if that's your next step.

Wood FencesFences are often the most visible element of your property's exterior and the most neglected. Years of weathering, biological growth, and organic staining can make a perfectly sound fence look like it's past its prime. We restore wood fences using the same lignin-preserving method — careful cleaning, brightening, and thorough rinsing that brings back the natural colour without damaging the wood structure.

Deck and fence cleaning varies more than most services because the price depends on several factors specific to your wood: the species and type, the condition of the grain, how much biological growth is present, and the extent of staining. For this reason we don't publish flat rates — a quote based on a quick look at your property is always going to be more accurate and fairer than a number pulled from a general range.

What we can tell you is that cleaning and restoration is consistently a fraction of the cost of replacement — and in most cases where the wood is structurally sound, it's the right call.

To get a quote: Share a few details and some photos through our contact page and we can give you a ballpark estimate. A short on-site assessment gives us what we need for an accurate price. Either way, there's no obligation.

We preserve the wood, not just the appearance. Our cleaning method is designed to protect the lignin in the wood — the structural binder that keeps wood fibres intact. We don't trade a clean-looking surface for a weakened one.

We're honest about replacement vs. restoration. If cleaning isn't going to make a meaningful difference for your specific situation, we'll tell you before taking your money. We're here to build a long-term relationship with our community, not to maximize a single invoice.

We're local. Valkyrie Power Wash is based in Aurora. You're talking to the people who actually show up and do the work.

No pressure, no surprises. Clear options, accurate quotes, and a straightforward conversation about what your deck or fence actually needs.

We serve neighbourhoods across Aurora, including:

Aurora Village · Aurora Highlands · Aurora Heights · Aurora Grove · Aurora Estates · Beacon Hall · Bayview Wellington · Bayview Corridor · Yonge Street corridor · and surrounding areas.

If you're in Aurora, we've got you covered! Give us a call if you're not sure.