Power Washing in Pickering, ON

Algae, Chalky Aluminum and Commuter Driveways in Pickering

Aluminum siding on Pickering's 1960s to 1980s houses needs care. Its painted finish oxidizes over time and turns chalky, so if you rub it, your hand comes away white. Blasting it at high pressure can strip the finish unevenly and leave streaks. We use low pressure and a suitable cleaner, and if the siding needs paint more than it needs a wash, we'll tell you before we start.

Vinyl is more forgiving, but it has its own catch. Pressure aimed upward drives water behind the panels and into the wall. We spray downward at an angle, pre-treat the green streaks on shaded walls, and rinse from the top of the house down. For a typical house, siding cleaning is an afternoon's work. Before we start, we close the windows, cover outdoor outlets and move anything fragile off the porch.

If you commute into the GTA, the car sits in the same spot every night, and oil drips and tire marks build up there. Driveway washing on a standard two-car drive usually runs $150 to $250. Homes near the waterfront tend to grow more mildew on patios, walkways and the north side of the house. Doing the driveway, deck and patio in one visit costs less than booking each one separately.

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