Pressure Washing in Vancouver
Concrete and wood outside a Vancouver home collect moss, algae and dirt that turn slippery in the rain. A careful pressure wash brings the surface back and makes it safer to walk on.
Careful matters. Too much pressure gouges soft wood and lifts the top of old concrete, so I match the pressure and the nozzle to the surface and keep water away from doors, vents and plants.
What's included
Every job is scoped with you before it starts. A typical job can include the following.
- Concrete walkways, side passages and patios
- Wooden stairs and decks, washed at a safe pressure
- Fences and garden walls
- Moss and algae removal on paths
- Protecting plants, doors and vents from spray
- Washing as prep before painting
What Vancouver homeowners should know
Shaded side passages and north facing walkways in Vancouver can stay damp for months, which is where moss and algae build up first. Washing them in early fall, before the leaves come down, keeps them safer through winter. Washing is also the first step before any stair or deck painting.
Common questions
Will pressure washing damage my deck?
Not if it is done at the right pressure. Soft wood needs a gentle setting and a wide nozzle. I test a small area first.
Do you bring water and equipment?
I bring the washer and hoses. I need access to an outside tap.
How often should a walkway be washed?
For most Vancouver homes, once a year in late summer or early fall is enough. Shady paths with moss may need it twice.
Can you wash before I paint my stairs or deck?
Yes, and I recommend it. The wood then needs a few dry days before any paint goes on.
How do you price a job?
I look at your photos or come and see the job, then give you a fixed price for the agreed work before anything starts. If I find something unexpected, I stop and talk to you before doing anything extra.
Which areas do you cover?
Vancouver, Burnaby, North Vancouver, Richmond and New Westminster. If you are just outside those, send a text and ask.
What should I send for a quote?
A sentence about the job, two or three phone photos and your neighbourhood or nearest cross street. That is usually enough for a first answer the same day.
Often booked together
How it works
No call centre and no surprises. You deal with the person who does the work.
Call or text with photos
Tell me what needs doing and where you are. Two or three phone photos are usually enough for a first answer.
Agree on scope and price
I look at the job, tell you honestly what it needs, and we agree on the work and the price before I start.
Careful work, clean finish
I protect your home, do the work properly, clean up every day and send you photos of the finished job.
Everything else I can help with
Have a job in mind?
Call or text Alex with a short description and a few photos. You will get an honest answer about what it needs and what it costs.