Cedar Restoration
in Long Island, NY
Bright, Clean Cedar for Long Island Homes
Long Island’s coastal moisture and humid summers push algae and organic growth into cedar siding and shake faster than most homeowners expect. North-facing walls take the hardest hit, but even south-facing cedar picks up buildup over time in this climate. Once the salt air and four-season freeze cycles set in, bare cedar grays out and finished surfaces start to look tired underneath the green. Cedar is a significant part of the housing stock across the island, and it is one of the trickiest exteriors to bring back well. That is exactly what we do.
At Squeaky Clean Property Solutions, we have been restoring cedar across Long Island since 2006. We use a blend of algaecides and brighteners paired with a high-flow, low-pressure rinse that cleans the wood without damaging it, whether the surface is bare, stained, or painted. If the wood needs staining after restoration, we handle that too.
Call us at (631) 387-2156 for a free estimate. We respond within a half hour and get a detailed written quote into your hands within 24 hours.
The Cedar Types We Restore on Long Island
Every cedar restoration starts with understanding what is on the wood right now. We adjust the process to match the cedar’s current condition.
Bare Cedar
Cedar that has weathered to a gray or silver tone with no finish left on it is the most common restoration we see on Long Island, where salt air and coastal moisture accelerate the aging. We apply the algaecide and brightener blend, then rinse with the low-pressure pump. The brightener draws the wood’s natural warm color back to the surface without roughing up the grain. Once it is bright and clean, optional staining locks in the renewed tone and protects the wood going forward.
Stained Cedar
Cedar with an existing semi-transparent, semi-solid, or solid stain needs a careful assessment before any chemistry goes on. The crew evaluates the coating’s condition and adjusts the treatment so we address the organic growth on top without stripping a finish that is still sound underneath. Where the stain is holding, we work around it. Where it has failed, we treat the exposed wood the same way we handle bare cedar.
Painted Cedar
Painted cedar siding and shake get a low-pressure approach that protects the coating while the algaecide removes growth from the surface. If the paint is already peeling or flaking, the crew determines the right path forward: restoration, stripping and recoating, or a combination. We set those expectations before the work begins so there are no surprises.
Why Long Island Homeowners Choose Us for Cedar Restoration
Cedar rewards the right approach and punishes a careless one. Here is why homeowners trust us with it.
over two decades of Cedar Experience on Long Island
We have cleaned and restored properties across Long Island since 2006. That is over two decades of exterior cleaning experience, so if it is an odd one-off situation, we have probably seen it before and we know how to handle it. Cedar is one of the surfaces where that depth matters most, because every coating, every exposure, and every wood age responds differently to treatment.
Full-Service Restoration, Not Just a Wash
We are a true full-service exterior company for Long Island. Beyond cleaning, we handle deck and cedar restoration, paver restoration, gutter guards, gutter and trim repair. Most companies only clean; we take care of the whole property. For cedar, that means one crew handles every phase from treatment through staining, so you are not coordinating between multiple contractors.
Safe for Your Plants, Pets, and Family
We use professional-grade equipment and a proprietary blend of environmentally friendly algaecides, with a soft-wash approach on delicate surfaces. The treatment is completely safe for your plants, pets, and family when we take our standard precautions. On every cedar job the crew pre-rinses surrounding plantings and tapes off delicate surfaces before any chemistry goes on.
How Our Cedar Restoration Works
The Free Estimate and Cedar Assessment
You call or submit a request, and an office manager responds within a half hour or less. The team assesses the cedar’s current coating, accessibility, degree of dirtiness, and whether staining makes sense after restoration. A detailed written estimate covering scope, method, and what to expect is in your hands within 24 hours. We match the algaecide and brightener blend and the rinse approach to your cedar before quoting, so the price reflects the actual job.
Scheduling and Pre-Service Communication
Once the job is booked, you receive a follow-up sequence: a heads-up roughly two days out, another the day before, a day-of confirmation, and an “on the way” notice so you know exactly when the crew is arriving.
Site Prep and Documentation
The crew photographs the entire cedar surface and any existing damage before anything else happens. That photo set becomes your before record. Outlets, doorbells, and delicate surfaces get taped off. Surrounding plantings are pre-rinsed to protect them from the treatment chemistry. Anything near the cedar that could be affected is moved or covered.
Treatment with Algaecide and Brightener
The crew applies a proprietary blend of environmentally friendly algaecides and brighteners to the cedar surface, matched to the wood’s current coating and condition. The chemistry lifts algae, organic growth, and weathering. Dwell time varies with the severity of the buildup.
High-Flow Low-Pressure Rinse
The cedar is rinsed with a high-flow low-pressure rinse pump, which clears the treated surface without damaging the wood the way high pressure would. The rinse leaves a bright, clean finish ready for inspection or staining.
Optional Staining
If you opted for staining at the estimate stage, the crew returns after the cedar has dried to apply the finish. Semi-transparent, semi-solid, or solid stain options are available, with Messmer’s product brushed into hardwood. The site stays protected during cure so nothing contacts the fresh finish.
Walkthrough and Invoice
The crew walks the finished job with you if you are home and photographs the after state so you have a complete before-and-after record. The invoice goes out only after you confirm you are satisfied with the result. We stand behind every job we do.
Cedar Restoration Pricing on Long Island
Cedar restoration pricing depends on the condition of the wood, the size of the surface, and the scope of the work. Quotes are detailed and specific to your property.
- Cedar Restoration starts at $500. That covers a half-day minimum. Price scales based on whether the cedar is bare, stained, or painted, how accessible the surface is, how dirty it is, and whether staining is included in the scope. Larger properties and more extensive restoration work up from there.
- Bundle and save. Adding cedar restoration onto a house wash or another service earns a discounted price. Mention it when you request your estimate.
Our Cedar Restoration Guarantee
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
100% satisfaction guaranteed. If you’re not happy with the result, we’ll come back out, take a look, and make it right. That applies to every cedar restoration job we take on. The work is not done until you say it is done.
Cedar Restoration FAQs
What's the difference between cleaning cedar and restoring it?
A basic cedar wash removes surface dirt but leaves the wood looking dull, weathered, or gray. Cedar restoration goes further: the algaecide kills organic growth, then a brightener brings back the wood’s natural warm tone. The result is a visibly brighter cedar, not just a rinsed one. If you want to protect the renewed surface and extend the result, optional staining is available after restoration.
How long does cedar restoration take?
A standard cedar restoration job takes a half day at minimum. Duration depends on the size of the cedar surface, its condition, accessibility, and how much buildup needs to come off. If staining is included, the crew returns after the cedar has dried to apply the finish, so staining is a separate visit with cure time between.
Do I need to be home during cedar restoration?
We walk the finished job with you if you are home, and we photograph everything before and after regardless. The crew documents the full scope of work so you can see exactly what was done whether you were there or not. If you have questions after the job, call us and we will get back to you quickly.
Get Your Free Cedar Restoration Estimate
If your cedar siding or shake has gone gray, green, or just looks tired, we will come out, assess the wood, and give you an honest scope with a written estimate in your hands within 24 hours. No obligation, no pressure. Just a clear picture of what the restoration involves and what it costs. Call (631) 387-2156 today.