4 Benefits of Professional Pressure Washing

Materials and surfaces outside get dirty fast, and removing this type of grime can be difficult, especially if it’s been a while since you’ve maintained your home. Luckily, pressure washing is a fast, effective solution to quickly removing dirt from many areas, including siding, decking, patios, and driveways. If you are interested in power washing, check out these four benefits to choose a professional pressure washer.

1. Makes Surfaces Look New Again

Any outdoor structure or surface can quickly become dirty with grime, mold, dust, and mud. Over time, this can drastically change the appearance of your exterior surfaces. Pressure washing can quickly remove this top layer of filth with ease to make the surface look almost brand new.

Water alone can remove much debris because of the force at which the water is released, but professionals can easily and safely add cleaning solutions that will provide faster and better results than if you tried to do it yourself.

2. Creates a Clean Starting Base

Another benefit of professional pressure washing is that it can take you back to square one. For example, as your wood deck gets older, it may change color due to sun or water exposure. In other cases, the paint or stain you applied begins to peel or fade. Professional pressure washing quickly removes this damaged surface.

As a result, the new paint or stain will stick better and look better. Trying to paint over the dirt may leave bumps that look unsightly and can easily chip off, ruining your new paint job. Simply cleaning your exterior surfaces and repainting can help boost the curb appeal of your home.

3. Limits Your Involvement

Just about anyone can go buy a pressure washer and use it themselves, but this requires a lot of work and money. A pressure washer can cost $400 to $800, and renting a power washer can cost $40 to $75 a day. That’s a lot of money for something you may not use often. One reason you may not use your pressure washer as much as you’d like is because they can be complicated to use.

First, using the pressure washer uses a lot of muscles, which means some homeowners may simply not have the strength to use their pressure washer often. Plus, when pressure washing a material, there are many factors to consider: what size of pressure washer you need, which nozzle is right and how close you should get to the surface.

4. Prevents Damage to Surfaces

Another main risk of using a pressure washer yourself is causing damage. The water that comes out of a pressure washer is under high stress, which gives it the power needed to easily and quickly remove grime. Of course, this means that it can also cause damage to materials, especially softer materials like wood. Damage from a pressure washer can leave indents in the material that will need to be repaired before you repaint or stain.

In some cases, this damage can also cause injury. For example, if you are pressure washing your old driveway. You may dislodge a piece of concrete, causing it to fly into your eye. Professionals have the skills and safety equipment needed to get the job done right and without injury. Finally, even if you don’t cause visible damage, you may be inadvertently sending water into the crawlspace or basement.

While a skilled homeowner may prefer to buy their own pressure washer, the average homeowner may simply not have enough time. Plus, doing it incorrectly can cause damage or expensive repairs. If you would like to know more about professional pressure washing and if it’s right for you, contact us at Frisco Pressure Washing and Grill Cleaning.