How to hire a pressure washing service
Pressure washing cleans driveways, siding, decks and roofs — and the pressure used matters as much as the cleaning, because too much of it permanently damages siding, shingles and soft wood.
What the job usually involves
- Concrete: driveways, paths, patios, garage floors.
- House siding, usually with low pressure and detergent rather than force.
- Decks and fences, including before staining.
- Roof cleaning, which should be soft washing, not pressure.
- Gutter exteriors, soffits and fascia.
What to ask before you agree to anything
- What pressure and method are you using on each surface?
- Is this soft washing for the roof and siding, or high pressure?
- Are detergents used, and are they safe for plants and pets?
- Do you cover or rinse landscaping beforehand?
- Are you insured for damage to siding or windows?
Warning signs
- High pressure proposed for a roof, which strips the granules off shingles.
- No mention of protecting plants when detergents are involved.
- A single price for "the whole house" with no surfaces listed.
Common questions
Can pressure washing damage my house?
Yes. Too much pressure forces water behind siding, strips granules from shingles, splinters soft wood and etches concrete. Siding and roofs should generally be soft washed with detergent and low pressure. Ask what pressure is being used on each surface before work starts.
Should my roof be pressure washed?
Not with high pressure. Asphalt shingles lose their protective granules, which shortens roof life considerably. Roof cleaning should be soft washing — low pressure with a cleaning solution that does the work instead of force.
How often should a driveway be cleaned?
It depends on shade, tree cover and traffic more than on time. Most people clean when organic growth or staining becomes visible rather than on a schedule.
How does Region Beacon work for pressure washing companies?
You describe the job once. The first nearby business that takes it gets your details and contacts you; nobody else does. You deal with whoever you pick directly, and you pay them directly — Region Beacon never handles the money and takes no commission, so nothing is added to your price for using it.
How do I know if a pressure washing service's quote is fair?
Get more than one. A single quote tells you what one business charges; three tell you what the job is worth where you live. Ask each for the same scope in writing, and treat a quote far below the others as probably missing something rather than a bargain.
Get quotes from pressure washing services near you
Describe the job once and the first nearby business to take it contacts you. Only that one gets your details, no commission is added, and your details are not sold on to anyone.