


Is $1,500 to soft-wash the house and prep, sand, and stain a 500sqft deck a fair price?
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Homeowner built a 500sqft deck and is ready to stain. They dislike painting and are considering hiring out the work to enjoy a weekend away with family. Located in a HCOL area.
Quote Details
Full exterior cleaning and deck finishing package including: - Soft-wash entire 2000sqft house - Soft-wash new deck in preparation for stain - Sand new deck as necessary for preparation - Apply two coats of stain to the new deck - All materials and labor included
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Category
Decking
Price
$1,500
Quote Date
May 14, 2026
Location
Wisconsin
Home Size
2,000 sq ft
Square footage
500
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