Cape Cod decks take a beating. Salt air off Buzzards Bay and Nantucket Sound works into bare or failing wood fast, and the combination of wet springs, hot humid summers, and hard nor'easters in the fall means an unprotected deck can go from faded to cracked and splintered in a couple of seasons. Whether you have a pressure-treated pine deck on a Falmouth summer rental, a cedar-board deck on a Chatham cape, or a newer build in Mashpee, keeping the surface properly stained or painted is the most cost-effective way to extend the life of the wood and keep it looking right.
We start every deck job with a full inspection and a thorough power wash before a brush touches anything. If boards are soft, nails are popped, or there are spots of mildew that need treatment, we flag all of that before we price the job so there are no surprises at the end. We sand the entire surface, spot-prime where needed, and apply the stain or paint in the coats the wood calls for, following the product specs for coastal conditions. We do not consider the job finished until the finish looks right from one end of the deck to the other.
What is included
Deck inspection and board condition assessment before work starts
Power washing and mildew or algae treatment
Sanding, scraping, and nail-setting as needed
Stain or paint applied in your chosen color and finish
Railings, posts, balusters, and stairs included
Cleanup and debris removal
Final walkthrough with the owner before we leave
If the finish is not right when we leave, we come back and fix it. That is our guarantee.
How it works
Our Deck Staining & Painting process
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Free Estimate
We come out, look at the deck in person, and give you a straight number. No visit fee, no obligation, and same-day response when you call or text.
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Prep and Cleaning
We power wash the full surface, treat any mildew or algae, sand rough areas, and set raised nails. Solid prep is what makes a stain or paint job hold up in coastal weather.
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Staining or Painting
We apply your chosen product in the number of coats the wood calls for, working the finish into the grain and covering every rail, post, board edge, and tread.
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Walkthrough and Guarantee
We walk the deck with you before we pack up. If anything looks off, we fix it on the spot. And if something comes up after we leave, we come back at no charge.
Deck Staining & Painting across the Cape
We are based in Falmouth and work in every Cape Cod town, plus Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and Rhode Island.
Most homeowners on Cape Cod pay somewhere between $600 and $2,500 for a full deck staining job, depending on the size of the deck, the condition of the wood, the product used, and whether railings and stairs are included. Larger or multi-level decks run higher. The only accurate number for your specific deck comes from a free estimate, and we can usually get out to you the same day you call.
Most wood decks on the Cape benefit from re-staining every two to three years because of the salt air, UV exposure, and the moisture swings between seasons. A solid stain or opaque paint finish can last a little longer, while a semi-transparent stain tends to need attention sooner. The clearest signal is when the wood starts absorbing water again instead of beading it off.
Stain soaks into the wood fibers and shows the grain. It is easier to maintain over time because there is no peeling film to scrape off when you redo it. Paint sits on top and gives you a solid opaque color, which some homeowners prefer for older or rougher decks where they want to cover imperfections. We will walk you through the trade-offs at the estimate so you can pick what fits your deck and your goals.
Yes. We work around tenant turnovers on Cape Cod rental properties regularly. Most deck staining jobs take one to two days, and we give you a clear timeline up front so you can plan around it. If you have a hard turnaround date between rentals, mention it when you call and we will do our best to fit the schedule.
We handle small repairs as part of the work, things like setting nails, filling minor cracks, and replacing a few boards if the damage is limited. If the deck needs significant structural work, we flag it in the estimate and let you decide how you want to handle it before we start. We never stain over wood that is not going to hold the finish.
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