Professional Pressure & Power Washing in Plymouth, MI

Cost can vary, but it typically averages between .10 cents and .25 cents per square foot. Some factors that we consider when pricing a house wash include things like the number of stories, types and condition of surfaces, and the severity of the stains and discoloration that need to be removed.

The most common pressure we use when house washing is around 90-150 psi. Generally, if you can't place your hand in the stream then the pressure is too high. There are some exceptions to this rule, like when washing some brick, stone or concrete surfaces. Proper house washing is done using a soft wash method where the cleaning solution is the driving force.

Power washing is a generic term that is used to describe any of the typical methods used to wash a house exterior. None are bad, they can all be effective if done properly. The only thing that would make a certain technique bad is improper execution, which can damage your home's surfaces.

House washing will not damage paint by itself. Some paints are reactive to bleach, such as Sherwin Williams Organic paint. We will always test for reaction prior to spraying any painted house surface.

The black stains that develop on concrete driveways is a bacteria called Gloeocapsa magma. This is the same bacteria that feeds on the limestone and moisture found in asphalt shingle roofs.