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Fence cleaning for Genoa City homes

Genoa City has a village of older homes, newer subdivisions and rural acreage, and that shapes how we approach fence cleaning here. That means treated-pine decks on the newer subdivisions, which changes the prep more than the stain.

Being near the Nippersink Creek matters too. Wood close to water sees more humidity, more morning dew and, on open water, more reflected sun. We allow extra drying time and lean toward stains with stronger UV blockers on the exposed sides.

A fence that has never been cleaned will not take stain evenly, and a fence that was blasted with high pressure will take stain in blotches wherever the surface was torn. Cleaning is not glamorous, but it is what decides how the stain looks. If your fence just needs to stop being green, cleaning alone is a good yearly maintenance job.

How the job goes in Genoa City

  1. Pre-wet and protectPlants along the fence line are soaked so the cleaner does not affect them. Siding and windows in range are rinsed.
  2. Apply cleanerSodium percarbonate solution goes on by pump sprayer, dwells 10 to 15 minutes and lifts algae, mildew and gray oxidation.
  3. Scrub problem spotsThe bottom foot of the fence and shaded sections get a stiff brush where growth is thick.
  4. Low-pressure rinseWide fan tip, well off the boards, working top to bottom so dirty water does not re-streak clean areas.

Other work we do in Genoa City

Homeowners here also ask us about Dock & pier staining in Genoa City, Composite deck cleaning in Genoa City and Deck staining in Genoa City. See everything on the Genoa City service area page, or read the full fence cleaning guide. We also cover nearby Burlington, Silver Lake and Pell Lake.

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What affects the price in Genoa City

  • Linear feet and height
  • One side or both
  • Amount of growth: a fence backing onto a wooded lot takes longer than one along a sunny driveway
  • Fence style and how much surface the panels have
  • Whether it is a standalone clean or the first step of a staining job

Details on the pricing page.

Genoa City fence cleaning FAQ

Can you pressure wash a wood fence?

Only at low pressure with a wide tip, after a cleaner has done the work. High pressure splinters fence boards and leaves wand marks. We rinse, we do not blast.

Will cleaning kill the plants along my fence?

The cleaners we use are oxygen-based and break down into soda ash and water. We wet plants before and rinse after, and have not had issues with lawns or perennials.

How far in advance should I book fence cleaning in Genoa City?

Two to four weeks in spring and early fall, which are the busiest windows. Midsummer usually has more availability. Text photos and your town and we will give you a date with the quote.

Do you charge extra to come to Genoa City?

Genoa City is just over the state line from our Zion-area work, and it is inside our normal service radius. No separate travel charge for Genoa City.

Fence cleaning in Genoa City

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