Straight answers about exterior cleaning — costs, methods and maintenance schedules, written for Lower Mainland homes and Lower Mainland weather.
A common job for us: a two-storey Lower Mainland home whose siding had not been washed in years, brought back in a single morning with soft washing. Here is how it goes.
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Renting a machine looks cheaper than hiring a pro, until you add it all up. Here is the honest math on DIY versus professional exterior cleaning for a Lower Mainland home.
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Metal roofs shed moss better than most, but they still streak, stain and grow algae in the shade. Here is how metal roofs are cleaned safely without scratching or stripping the finish.
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Atmospheric rivers dump extraordinary rain on the Lower Mainland in a short time. Here is how to prepare your home's exterior so it copes, and what fails when it is not ready.
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A soft-wash house cleaning lasts far longer than a pressure-only blast, but how long exactly? Here is what determines it in coastal BC and how to stretch the time between washes.
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Homes under heavy tree cover green up fastest and hardest in coastal BC. Here is how to clean a shaded, tree-covered home and slow the algae from returning so quickly.
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Exterior cleaning is easier as a rhythm than a scramble. Here is a month-by-month calendar of what to keep on top of outside a Lower Mainland home through the year.
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A wet basement often starts at the roofline. Here is how clogged gutters and poor downspout drainage lead to basement moisture and flooding in the Lower Mainland, and how to prevent it.
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Worried about what a house or roof wash does to your garden, dog or kids' play area? Here is what is in a professional soft-wash solution and the steps that keep your yard safe.
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Permanent lights live outdoors through everything a Lower Mainland winter throws at them. Here is how they hold up to heavy rain, the occasional snow, and our wet climate.
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People hear that house washing uses bleach and worry about their plants and siding. Here is an honest look at what is actually in a soft-wash solution and how it is used safely.
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Winter might seem like the wrong time to clean a roof, but in coastal BC it can be ideal. Here is why off-season roof cleaning works and when it is actually the smart choice.
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