Straight answers about exterior cleaning — costs, methods and maintenance schedules, written for Lower Mainland homes and Lower Mainland weather.
Townhome exteriors are shared, so cleaning them takes coordination that a detached house does not. Here is how townhome and shared-wall exterior cleaning is handled in the Lower Mainland.
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Fibre cement siding like Hardie board is durable but its painted finish still needs gentle cleaning. Here is how to clean Hardie board safely and keep the factory colour looking new.
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Moss and algae on outdoor stairs are the leading slip hazard at BC homes in winter. Here is why steps get so slick and how they are cleaned to be safe again, without etching the concrete.
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For a retail business, the sidewalk and entrance are the first thing customers touch. Here is why keeping them clean matters and how commercial entrances are pressure washed.
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A representative gutter job under heavy conifers: a needle-packed, overflowing system fully cleared and flushed. Here is what a serious gutter clean under evergreens involves.
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Roof growth is not all the same, and lichen, moss and algae each behave differently. Here is how to tell them apart and why lichen is the most stubborn of the three in coastal BC.
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For strata councils and property managers in the Lower Mainland, exterior cleaning is safety, liability and asset care. Here is how to plan, scope and schedule it properly.
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Permanent lights can do millions of colours, but the everyday look is the one that matters most. Here is how to choose between warm white and full colour for your home.
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A few minutes of preparation helps an exterior cleaning crew work efficiently and protects your things. Here is a simple homeowner checklist for before the crew arrives.
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Some exterior cleaning quotes are low because the work will damage your home. Here are the red flags that separate a bargain from a costly mistake before you hire.
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Siding greens up faster here than almost anywhere, and the reason is our coastal humidity and rain. Here is the connection, and what it means for how often to wash your home.
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Commercial walkways collect gum, grease and ground-in grime that a quick wash cannot lift. Here is how business entrances and sidewalks are properly cleaned in the Lower Mainland.
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