Business Details
14 Years
experience
Professional Roof & Exterior Cleaning Services
Founded in 2012 by Mike and Carly Baker, Extra Clean has become a trusted name in Nantucket for comprehensive exterior maintenance services. With Mike's decades of hands-on experience starting from his teenage years, we've built a team of seasoned professionals committed to preserving the island's architectural beauty. Our OSHA-certified crew specializes in cedar roof restoration, window cleaning, and soft washing techniques that protect Nantucket's unique coastal environment. Through rigorous safety training and specialized equipment like tie-offs and waterbags, we ensure both worker safety and superior results on challenging surfaces. Our collective expertise spans over 100 years of window cleaning alone, handling everything from modest homes to large multi-building complexes.We prioritize eco-friendly solutions that maintain wood integrity while extending the lifespan of structures. As year-round residents deeply invested in our community, we take pride in maintaining Nantucket's aesthetic heritage while delivering modern, efficient service. Our approach combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary safety standards, ensuring every project meets exacting quality benchmarks. We maintain transparent communication throughout each job, offering free estimates and prompt responses to client inquiries. This dedication to excellence has earned us lasting relationships with both seasonal and year-round residents.
Services
Roof Cleaning
Window Cleaning
Power Washing
Gutter Maintenance
Soft Washing
Deck Restoration
Exterior Cleaning
Seasonal Storage
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- 100+ years combined window cleaning experience
- OSHA-certified safety protocols for all operations
- Eco-friendly cedar preservation techniques
- Specialized equipment for slippery roof conditions
- Locally owned and operated since 2012
Associations and certifications
- OSHA
Services
Roof Cleaning
Our cedar roof maintenance combines hand scraping with eco-friendly chemical treatment to remove lichen and fungus. This preserves natural wood oils while extending roof lifespan through gentle, effective restoration techniques tailored to Nantucket's coastal climate.
Window Cleaning
Specialized cleaning of salt-damaged windows including storm panes and sills. Our experienced team handles historic windows and modern installations alike, using techniques developed specifically for Nantucket's challenging coastal environment to ensure streak-free, long-lasting results.
Power Washing
Comprehensive deck restoration including algae removal, sanding, and protective sealing. We clean various surfaces like teak, stone, and wood structures while maintaining material integrity through proper pressure control and finishing techniques.
Gutter Cleaning
Professional cleaning and preservation of cedar, mahogany, and aluminum gutters. Our process includes linseed oil treatment for wooden gutters to prevent rot and weather damage, with seasonal maintenance programs to ensure optimal drainage performance.
Soft Washing
Gentle exterior surface cleaning that removes mold, lichen, and salt buildup without damaging paint or wood. This method extends time between repaints while maintaining structural integrity through low-pressure, chemical-assisted cleaning techniques.
People
Mike Baker
Co-Owner
With window cleaning experience since his teenage years, Mike leads our OSHA-certified team in Nantucket. He specializes in cedar roof restoration techniques and safety protocols for coastal environments, ensuring quality service since 2012.
Carly Baker
Co-Owner
As co-owner, Carly manages operations and client relations for our Nantucket-based team. She ensures seamless project execution across residential and commercial properties while maintaining our commitment to eco-friendly exterior maintenance solutions.
Questions
What makes Nantucket window cleaning unique?
We specialize in removing salt buildup and ocean film from historic and modern windows using techniques developed for Nantucket's coastal climate, including proper storm window disassembly and reassembly.
How do you handle cedar roof maintenance?
Our process combines manual lichen removal with eco-friendly chemical treatment that preserves wood integrity while extending roof lifespan through gentle, effective cedar-specific restoration methods.
Are your methods environmentally friendly?
Yes, we use biodegradable cleaning solutions specifically formulated for cedar and coastal environments that protect both your property and Nantucket's ecosystem without compromising cleaning effectiveness.
Do you work on large properties?
Our team handles everything from small homes to multi-building complexes, with sufficient crew members to complete most jobs in a single day while maintaining quality standards.
How do you ensure worker safety?
We follow OSHA-certified protocols with specialized equipment including tie-offs and waterbags, plus ongoing training in safe cedar roof navigation and proper use of cleaning chemicals.
