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Dock & Lakefront Pressure Washing on Lake Murray

Surfaces near the water stay wet and green. Dock walkways, boathouse patios and lakeside decks collect algae and get slippery, which makes them harder to enjoy and less safe. We clean them so your lake property is ready for the season.

Concrete dock walkway on Lake Murray half cleaned, showing the dark algae on one side and clean concrete on the other

Who This Is For

  • Lake Murray homeowners with a path, patio or deck down to the water
  • Properties with boathouses, seawalls or waterfront seating areas
  • Owners preparing a lake home for guests, a rental season or a sale
  • Waterfront restaurants and businesses with outdoor areas

How It Works

  1. We look at the surfaces, the water access and the runoff path to the shoreline.
  2. We plan around plants, the water and anything we need to protect.
  3. We clean with the method that suits each surface: soft wash for wood and painted areas, stronger pressure for concrete.
  4. We rinse carefully and check the work with you.

Residential & Commercial

For homes

We clean concrete walkways to the dock, lakeside patios, stairs, benches and decks. When access allows, we can also quote dock surfaces. Describe your setup in the form and add photos if you can.

For businesses

Waterfront businesses and multi-unit properties have the same algae and slip problems on a larger scale. Tell us about the area and we will advise.

Working next to the water

Lakefront work needs extra care with runoff. We plan the work to keep cleaning solution away from the shoreline and rinse nearby plants. If your property sits right on the water, tell us in the quote form so we can plan around it.

Why waterfront surfaces get slick

Constant moisture and shade keep algae growing on concrete and wood near the lake. Removing it makes steps and paths safer, and regular cleaning keeps it from building back up quickly. Our post on algae and mold on Lake Murray homes explains why this happens here.

See the Difference

Dock walkway

Dark algae-covered concrete walkway to a lake dock before cleaning
Before
Clean concrete walkway to a lake dock after cleaning
After

Lake dock deck

Gray composite dock deck on Lake Murray with stained, dingy boards before cleaning
Before
Same lake dock deck clean and bright after cleaning
After

Dock & Lakefront FAQs

Can you clean the dock itself?

It depends on the dock, the material and access. Tell us about yours in the quote form and we will let you know what we can do.

Are your cleaning solutions safe for the lake?

Yes. The solutions we use are safe for the lake. We also take care with runoff and plan the work to keep them away from the shoreline. Tell us if your property sits right on the water.

When is the best time to clean?

Many owners clean before the boating season and again in the fall. We can help you pick a time.

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