Decking Cleaning for schools and nurseries in Otley
Getting decking cleaned properly at a Otley school means fitting DBS, RAMS and holiday scheduling around one visit — what most of our schools and nurseries in Otley actually want is safe, slip-free entrance and playground paving cleaned outside teaching hours.
Getting decking cleaned properly at a Otley school means fitting DBS, RAMS and holiday scheduling around one visit — what most of our schools and nurseries in Otley actually want is safe, slip-free entrance and playground paving cleaned outside teaching hours.
On the ground that means safe outdoor learning deck areas — matched to Wharfedale stone flags and York-riven setts and the way LS21 weather ages a surface.
We're regularly handy for the LS21 postcode villages either side of the Wharfe, so schools & nurseries in Otley aren't asking us to make a special trip.
DBS certificates and RAMS are issued before we arrive on site — no paperwork chased after the fact.
Priorities for schools & nurseries in Otley
- non-slip finish on all pupil-facing surfaces
- safeguarding-aware access procedures
- enhanced DBS on the crew on site
How the service is shaped for schools & nurseries
- signed-off RAMS on file for governors
- termly or holiday-block scheduling
- enhanced DBS on every crew member
- non-slip biocide finish on all pupil areas
Process — from quote to finish
Send your LS21 postcode and a couple of photos — we come back inside 24 hours with a firm price.
Pick a date that suits. Weekly Otley coverage means we're rarely more than a fortnight out.
brush-and-lance detailing on the surface, anti-slip biocide treatment on edges and detail work.
oiled satin finish. An anti-slip cleaned and oiled deck stays sound for 12–18 months before the next re-treat.
How we clean decking in Otley
Kills the algae layer that makes decking slippery and brings the grain back without stripping the timber. On Wharfedale stone flags and York-riven setts we default to brush-and-lance detailing then anti-slip biocide treatment.
- STEP 1low-pressure soft-wash
- STEP 2brush-and-lance detailing
- STEP 3anti-slip biocide treatment
- STEP 4optional oil or stain top-coat
Materials we work with — Otley
Locally you mostly see Wharfedale stone flags and York-riven setts. Here's the wider surface range we treat:
Fixed prices, no hourly surprises
Every Otley quote is a firm figure. What we quote is what you pay, and the finish is guaranteed.
Schools & nurseries FAQs — decking in Otley
Do you provide RAMS for governors?+
Yes — a site-specific method statement is issued before the visit and kept on file for the school.
Is the crew DBS-checked?+
Yes — enhanced DBS held on every member of the crew for any Otley school or nursery job.
When do you visit Otley schools?+
Half-term, Easter or summer holidays as standard. We don't work on site during teaching hours.
Can you invoice the bursar directly?+
Yes — PO-referenced invoice to the bursar's office, 30-day terms, VAT breakdown.
How is the non-slip finish achieved on Otley playgrounds?+
A long-kill biocide is applied after the mechanical clean, holding the algae layer off for 12+ months.
In summary
Otley nurseries get Decking Cleaning inside holiday weeks with a non-slip finish across pupil areas.