Power Washing in Cobourg, ON

Matching the Pressure to Each Cobourg Surface

Driveways in the newer subdivisions up Division Street pick up tire marks, rust spots and oil drips quickly, and a pale concrete surface shows all of it. Concrete takes high pressure well, so driveway washing there is mostly about pre-treating the stains and working in even, overlapping passes to avoid stripes. Interlock walkways get a gentler setting so the joint sand stays put. A standard two-car driveway usually runs $150 to $250.

On the heritage homes near downtown, we're far more careful. High-pressure water can damage older masonry and the mortar joints between the bricks, and painted wood trim and porches can lose paint under a strong jet. We use low pressure and a gentle cleaner on these surfaces, test a small area first, and tell you when a softer approach is the better call.

Older concrete patios and walkways in the neighbourhoods south of King Street can be worn or flaking at the surface. Blasting worn concrete makes it rougher, so we turn the pressure down and take our time on those. A patio that sits in shade most of the day often grows a slick film of algae, and a pre-treatment loosens it before the wash. Washing the driveway, walkway and back patio in the same visit costs less than booking them separately. Power washing has a $150 minimum.

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