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Power Washing in Northridge, CA and Nearby Areas

Posted on October 8, 2019

Power Washing in California

We offer power washing as a service to most of northern LA including Northridge, Granada Hills, Santa Clarita, North Hills, Valencia & More.

Power washing is a cleaning process often used to prep surfaces for painting projects, however – we often complete stand-alone power washing projects to clean surfaces of built-up dirt and stains from years of use.

We do this work for a variety of types of projects large and small, including large commercial areas down to small residential projects. Contact us today if you’re interested in pricing for your power washing project.

 

 

 


Common Power Washing Projects in the Area

Here in the Northridge and Granada Hills area, the most common types of power washing projects include:

  • Pool decks
  • Power washing for sidewalks
  • Removal of mold/mildew on concrete
  • Aging Masonry
  • Fences
  • Driveway stain removal
  • Decks, patios, and outdoor furniture
  • Stairs/steps leading into the home
  • Garage floors
  • Walkways around the house

Power washing is recommended as a preparation step for many exterior painting or home repair projects. It’s amazing the kinds of before-and-after results power washing can deliver – it is an affordable and quick way to make a big visual difference in your home’s exterior surfaces. Power washing is a dirty job that takes time and attention to detail, you can save yourself the hassle of renting a power washer, lugging it to and from the rental store, and a day or two of your time by hiring our crew to get the work done quickly and professionally.

 


Common Power Washing Questions

Why should I power wash concrete?

Concrete surfaces are porous and will eventually pick up stains that are difficult to remove with a brush. Parked cars can also leave stains from oil or fluid leaks, if sealing a surface like a driveway these kinds of stains can prevent proper adhesion of sealers and cause issues down the road.

Can’t you just paint over the surface and skip power washing?

While technically possible, many times it’s simply not worth the risk. For starters, the surfaces tend to be darker before washing and will require more paint to achieve the desired look. If staining, most of the effect will be lost to the layers of dirt. Lastly, not power washing will greatly reduce the ability for paint or stain to adhere and jeopardize the integrity of the finish. This could result in peeling, flaking, or failure of a paint job.

How long do power washing projects take?

Most projects are completed within 1 day of work. It would depend on how much you need to have done, we can provide you with a free estimate, contact us today to get a quote.