Bring Your Deck Back to Life — Deck & Fence Restoration in Portland, OR
Portland weather turns cedar gray, slick, and splintered. We clean, brighten, sand, and re-stain it — restoring the wood you already have instead of tearing it out. Craftsmanship that makes a deck last another decade.
We Restore Wood — We Don't Just Wash It
Anyone can point a pressure washer at a deck and strip it gray. Restoring wood is a craft. We clean at the right pressure, brighten to neutralize the graying, sand where it needs it, and finish with the stain or oil your species actually wants — cedar, fir, IPE, or hardwood. Sixteen years in, we've learned that the goal isn't a clean deck for a week; it's a beautiful, protected deck for years.
- ✓Clean, brighten, sand, then finish — in that order
- ✓Species-specific stains and oils, not one-size-fits-all
- ✓Careful masking of siding, glass, and plantings
- ✓Board-by-board inspection and repair
Everything Your Wood Needs
From a tired gray deck to a fence line that's seen better winters.
Craftsmen, Not a Guy With a Wand
The difference shows up the second and third year, not just the first week.
Brighten, Don't Just Strip
We neutralize the gray and open the grain so the finish soaks in and lasts — not a quick wash that fades by spring.
The Right Finish for the Wood
Cedar, fir, and IPE each want a different stain or oil. We carry them all and match to your species.
Low-VOC & Plant-Safe
Products that are gentle on your garden, your pets, and the Willamette watershed.
3-Year Finish Warranty
We stand behind the finish for three years — because we did the prep right underneath it.
Wood We've Brought Back
Decks, fences, and pergolas across Portland, restored and finished.
What Bringing a Deck Back Actually Takes
Clean & strip the old finish
Correct-pressure cleaning lifts dirt, mildew, and failing stain without gouging the soft grain.
Brighten & neutralize
A wood brightener reverses the gray, balances the pH, and opens the grain so the new finish bonds.
Sand, repair & prep
We sand rough spots, set proud fasteners, and replace boards too far gone before any finish goes on.
Stain, seal & protect
Species-matched stain or oil, hand-applied and back-brushed for an even, lasting, water-shedding finish.
From First Look to Finished Deck
Straightforward, tidy, and on schedule.
Free On-Site Look
We assess the wood, species, and condition, then give you an honest, itemized quote.
Clean & Brighten
We clean, strip failing finish, and brighten the wood back to a neutral tone.
Repair & Sand
We fix what needs fixing and sand it smooth so the finish lays down evenly.
Stain & Seal
We hand-apply the right finish and walk the whole project with you.
What Comes Standard
The prep and care that make a finish actually last.
Correct-pressure cleaning
Enough to clean, never enough to gouge or fur the grain.
Wood brightening
Neutralizes graying and preps the grain so the finish bonds.
Board-by-board inspection
We flag and quote any repairs before we finish, never after.
Plant & siding protection
We mask the house and shield your garden before we start.
Species-matched finish
The stain or oil your wood actually wants, hand-applied.
3-year finish warranty
We stand behind the finish because we did the prep right.
Save the Wood, Skip the Teardown
Most of the decks we're called to 'replace' don't need replacing — they need restoring. Tearing out and rebuilding costs thousands and sends good lumber to the landfill. We'll tell you honestly whether your deck can be brought back, restore the boards that can, replace only the ones that can't, and hand you back an outdoor space that looks new for a fraction of the cost.
- ✓Honest 'restore vs. replace' assessment
- ✓A fraction of the cost of a rebuild
- ✓Keeps good lumber out of the landfill
- ✓Licensed, insured, and locally owned
Portland Homeowners on Their Restored Decks
Our cedar deck was gray, splintering, and slick with Portland moss. Halloran & Reed cleaned, sanded, and re-stained it — it looks better than the day it was built. You can tell they actually care about wood.
The fence line around our whole yard was green and weathered. They brightened and sealed all of it in two days, and it turned the backyard from an eyesore into the nicest part of the house.
I'd almost decided to tear out the deck and start over. They talked me out of it, restored the boards that were fine, replaced the few that weren't, and saved me thousands. Honest and skilled.
Give Your Deck Another Decade
Book a free on-site look and we'll tell you honestly what your wood needs.
Deck Restoration Questions, Answered
Can my old gray deck really be restored?
Usually, yes. Graying is surface-level — cleaning and brightening reverse it, and sanding handles the rough spots. Unless boards are rotted or structurally failing, restoration beats replacement almost every time.
How long does the stain last in Portland weather?
With proper prep, a quality finish lasts two to four years depending on sun and traffic. Our brightening step is what makes it bond and last — and it's backed by our 3-year finish warranty.
Do you repair boards, or just clean and stain?
Both. We inspect every board, replace the few that are too far gone, set popped fasteners, and sand rough areas — all before we finish, so the result is solid as well as beautiful.
Are your products safe for my plants and pets?
Yes. We use low-VOC, plant-safe cleaners and finishes, and we mask and rinse your landscaping. It's better for your garden and the Willamette watershed.
What areas do you serve?
We cover greater Portland and the west side, including Sellwood, Laurelhurst, Hawthorne, Beaverton, Lake Oswego, and West Linn. Not sure if you're in range? Just ask.
Get Your Free Deck Restoration Quote
- Visit us2216 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202
- Call us(503) 555-0148
- Email ushello@halloranandreed.com