Soft washing the verandah of a Federation brick home on the North Shore
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Deck oiling in Fairlight

Harbourside homes and steep sandstone stairs: hardwood decks cleaned, dried and oiled with a penetrating decking oil.

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  • About 30 minutes from our Elanora Heights base
  • Fixed price, itemised by surface
  • Owner on site for every job
  • Fully insured
  • Residential pressure cleaning
  • House washing
  • Driveway cleaning
  • Sandstone cleaning
  • Stone sealing
  • Roof cleaning

5.0 Google rating from 92+ reviews

Owner-run, fully insured, 2024 award finalist

  • 10+years cleaning local homes
  • 500+jobs completed
  • 2024finalist in two business awards

Fairlight 2094

Deck oiling for Fairlight homes

Fairlight is in the Northern Beaches Council area, about 30 minutes from our base in Elanora Heights. Fairlight runs down to the harbour between Manly and Balgowlah, so most homes face the water and sit on a slope.

Decks near the harbour take salt and full sun, which dry the timber out fast. They need oiling more often than decks inland.

Elevated decks on steep blocks are oiled with drop sheets below, so nothing drips onto paving or gardens.

How often in Fairlight

For most Fairlight homes, deck oiling is worth doing every 12 months. Salt and sand build up quickly this close to the water.

What affects the quote in Fairlight

  • Waterfront: wash water near the shoreline may need to be contained and collected.
  • Steep access: carrying gear down stairs and running long hoses adds time.
  • Strata: access, scheduling and approvals are arranged through the building manager.

Every quote is fixed and itemised by surface after a quick inspection.

Soft washing the verandah of a Federation brick home on the North Shore

Our method

How we handle deck oiling

Washing a hedge-lined front entry
Google review, Lou
Nathan is punctual, knowledgeable, polite and left our place neat and tidy.

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Clean

The deck is cleaned at low pressure so the grain isn't furred up.

Washing a tall rendered wall from a narrow side passage
Google review, Irish
He was professional, responsive, and delivered exactly as promised.

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Dry

The timber is left until it's dry right through, which depends on the weather.

Garden path and house exterior after a wash
Google review, Luke
Great work, fair pricing, and excellent communication.

Step 03 of 04

Check

We note loose boards, raised nails and damaged timber, so you can decide what to fix first.

Washing a painted boundary wall
Google review, Karen
Excellent service! Nathan is punctual and nothing is a problem.

Step 04 of 04

Oil

Decking oil is applied along the boards and the excess wiped back.

Surfaces

Surfaces we oil in Fairlight

  • Spotted gum decks
  • Blackbutt decks
  • Merbau decks
  • Jarrah and ironbark
  • Treated pine decks
  • Deck stairs and handrails
  • Timber pool decks
  • Timber verandahs

Client voices

What our clients say

Rated 5.0 from 92+ Google reviews.

Elite Property Northern Beaches5.0from 92+ Google reviews

Google review

Nathan did a great job washing the external sides of our house. The weatherboard was dirty and had cobwebs. Nathan went above and beyond our expectations, the house was perfectly clean and all the cobwebs were gone.

Olivera

Google review

Nathan did an incredible job at my home cleaning all my outdoor paving areas. He even washed some extra areas of my house free of charge and his price was very reasonable. He's a lovely fella and was prompt, friendly and professional. I highly recommend Nathan's services.

Andrew

Google review

Nathan just completed a pressure wash of our travertine pavers under our alfresco area, around the pool and the sundeck. What an absolutely fantastic job. Nathan is punctual, knowledgeable, polite and left our place neat and tidy. We will certainly be calling him back on a regular basis and can highly recommend him.

Lou

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FAQs

Deck oiling in Fairlight: questions

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How often should deck oiling be done in Fairlight?

For most homes in Fairlight, every 12 months. Homes close to the water need it more often.

Do you offer deck oiling across Fairlight?

Yes. Fairlight is about 30 minutes from our base in Elanora Heights, and we also work in Manly and Balgowlah nearby.

What affects the price of deck oiling in Fairlight?

Mostly waterfront; steep access; strata. We inspect first and give you a fixed price, itemised by surface.

Can you oil merbau?

Yes. Merbau bleeds tannin, so we clean it and let it dry well before oiling, and keep the run-off off nearby paving.

Do you oil stairs and handrails?

Yes, they can be done with the deck if you want them included.

How often should a deck be oiled?

Usually every 12 to 18 months, more often in full sun near the coast. When water stops beading, it's time.

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Deck oiling around Fairlight

Fairlight is in the Northern Beaches Council area, about 30 minutes from our base in Elanora Heights.

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