Power Washing in Campbellford, ON

Washing the Green Off Riverside Siding

Moisture near the Trent gives algae and mildew an easy start on siding, mostly on the north side and anywhere that stays shaded. It looks like dirt at first, then turns into a green film that a garden hose won't move. We pre-treat it and wash at low pressure, so water isn't forced up behind the vinyl laps. Siding cleaning on a typical home runs $250 to $500.

The concrete around the house needs attention too. Walkways, patios and porch steps go dark with mildew and turn slippery when they're wet, especially in the shade. Concrete can take a higher setting than siding, so we can get deep into the surface and bring back something that's safe to walk on. Moss in the joints of a patio comes out too, though it will creep back into shady corners. A two-car driveway, paved or concrete, is typically $150 to $250.

Washing a deck once a year ahead of staining season keeps it in good shape, and a full deck is $150 to $300. If you're planning to stain, washing is the first step anyway. On older wood we keep the pressure down so the grain doesn't fur up and the boards don't need extra sanding before the stain goes on. Railings and stair treads get slower, closer attention, since they scar easily.

Pedro handles power washing for driveways, decks, siding and patios. For how he approaches power washing in general, see our power washing page.