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Deck & Patio Cleaning · Durham, Durham County

Deck & Patio Cleaning in Durham

Decks and patios brought back from gray and slick to clean and safe. Serving Durham, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, Morrisville and the rest of the Triangle.

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Deck & Patio Cleaning in Durham

Deck & Patio Cleaning done right, the first time

Wood decks gray out and get slick; composite and pavers grow a green film. Central Triangle Pressure Washing cleans Durham decks and patios with the right pressure for the material, so the surface comes back without furring the wood or stripping composite.

An outdoor space you can actually use again. We clean wood, composite, and concrete decks and patios across Durham, matching pressure to the material to lift algae and graying safely.

Durham has the oldest housing stock in our area. The neighborhoods around Duke and downtown are painted wood, original brick, and mature oak canopy, which means shaded walls green up early and gutters fill with more than pine straw. Almost none of it wants pressure. We soft wash the siding and hand-clear the gutters.

Durham commercial splits three ways. Research Triangle Park office and lab buildings judged on entrance glass and walkways. Downtown and the tobacco district, where restored brick and restaurant patios sit right on the sidewalk. And the medical corridor around Duke, which holds a standard of its own.

Neighborhoods we cover: Trinity Park, Old West Durham, Hope Valley, Woodcroft, Southpoint, Duke Forest, Watts-Hillandale, Downtown and the American Tobacco district.

Durham has the oldest housing stock in our service area, and the exteriors reflect it. Painted wood around Trinity Park and Old West Durham is frequently on its third or fourth coat, and anything above low pressure will find the weak layer. Heavy canopy across the older neighborhoods keeps walls damp late into the morning, so algae establishes earlier in the season than it does further east. Gutters here fill with hardwood leaf mat rather than pine straw, which composts in the trough and holds water against the fascia.

Durham work runs from soft washing century-old painted wood near Duke to routine vinyl washing in Woodcroft and Southpoint. Commercially we clean entrances and walkways across Research Triangle Park, restored brick and patio concrete in the tobacco district, and the patient-facing approaches around the medical corridor. Older properties frequently need a conversation about what will and will not lift before we quote.

Durham's canopy pushes the calendar earlier than the open subdivisions east of here. Shaded north walls near Duke and downtown show growth by March, well before pollen season ends, and waiting until May means living with it for two extra months. We generally treat the shaded elevations early and come back for a full house wash after the pollen drops. Gutters here fill with leaf litter as well as pine straw, so a fall clearing after the oaks finish matters more than it does elsewhere in the Triangle.

What we remove

The buildup, gone

Algae, graying, mildew, dirt, moss.

Surfaces we clean

Matched to the material

Wood decking, composite, concrete patio, pavers, screened porches.

Why Durham calls us

What you get

Right pressure per material

Wood, composite, and concrete each get a method that fits.

Safer footing

Algae and mildew make decks slick. We take that away.

Ready to seal

Clean wood is the first step before staining or sealing.

Whole outdoor space

Decks, patios, screened porches, and steps in one visit.

Deck & Patio Cleaning in Durham?

Tell us the property and we'll price it by the square foot. No visit fee, no obligation.

How it works

Our process

Match the method

We identify the material and set pressure accordingly.

Apply cleaner

A solution that lifts algae, mildew, and graying.

Clean evenly

Controlled passes that avoid streaks and furring.

Rinse & inspect

Final rinse and a check of railings, steps, and corners.

Recent work

Deck & Patio Cleaning in the Triangle

Freshly cleaned concrete driveway in front of a Triangle home
Finished driveway
Brick front steps and walkway after pressure washing, algae removed
Brick steps, cleaned
Surface cleaner cutting a bright, clean path across a gray concrete driveway
Driveway wash in progress

Real jobs across the Triangle, not stock photos.

Questions

Deck & Patio Cleaning FAQ · Durham

Will pressure washing ruin my wood deck?
It can, in the wrong hands. We use lower pressure and technique suited to wood so Durham decks come clean without gouging or furring.
Can you clean before I stain?
Yes. A proper clean is exactly what you want before sealing or staining.
Composite too?
Yes. Composite grows a green film that soft washing removes safely.
Can you clean older painted wood siding in Durham?
Yes, and it is a large part of what we do here. Older paint needs low pressure and the right solution rather than force. We check the condition first and will tell you honestly if a section is failing, because washing will reveal that rather than cause it.
How often do Durham gutters need clearing?
Twice a year for most of the older neighborhoods. Hardwood leaf drop runs late into December, so a single October clear is the most common mistake. Newer properties in Woodcroft and Southpoint with younger planting frequently manage on one.
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What customers say after we leave

Real customers from real jobs, quoted word for word.

★★★★★
“The representative Kenny was great. He was on time and took time to explain what he was doing before pressure washing my house. He does quality work and was very professional. I love the final results and highly recommend Central Triangle Pressure Washing.”
Steve LHouse pressure washing
★★★★★
“Central Triangle Pressure Washing is a must to use! Not only is their service top notch, but they are also very affordable!! Can't thank them enough for making my home look amazing again!!! Highly recommend!”
Bobbie WHouse washing
★★★★★
“Central Triangle Pressure Washing provided a very detailed, fast, and professional estimate. They were able to schedule within a timely manner. Lance did an excellent job cleaning up our home's exterior; with wonderful results. Highly recommend!”
Tiffany WExterior cleaning

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