Residential Power Washing Service
CertaPro Painters® of St. Charles, South County & West County
Power Washing Service
CertaPro Painters® of St. Charles, South County & West County offers power washing services for your exterior painting projects. Power washing your home before a new painting application is applied to your home can provide significant benefits to homeowners and business owners. Before exterior painting, power washing is an essential step as it removes the existing dirt, mildew, and other debris that could affect the adhesion of the new paint. Power washing is particularly effective for removing dirt and grime from siding, decks, and fences.
Our team offers power washing services to ensure that any paint applied during your exterior project is done efficiently and safely, without causing any damage to the surface being cleaned. By choosing CertaPro Painters® of St. Charles, South County & West County property owners can save time and money, as the power washing and painting can be completed by the same team of professionals. This means that the property owner can be assured that the exterior of their building will be clean and ready for a fresh coat of paint.
Power Washing is the Foundation of Our Exterior Paint Process
Exterior painting from CertaPro Painters® of St. Charles, South County & West County usually follows a five-step process: power washing, surface preparation, painting, cleaning, and inspection. The first step, power washing, is the foundation of the entire project to remove mold, oil, and old paint so new paint absorbs into your surface better.
Power Wash
Any necessary areas of your home’s exterior will be power-washed or hand washed to remove dirt and mildew.
Repair
Your repaired areas are primed before premium-quality paint is applied to your home’s exterior, creating a uniform finish.
Clean
At the end of each day, the painting crew cleans up around your home, ensuring any paint chips are removed and all materials are stored neatly away.
Paint
Your repaired areas are primed before premium-quality paint is applied to your home’s exterior, creating a uniform finish.
Inspect
After our own inspection, your job site supervisor will walk you through the space, giving you the opportunity to review our work and to provide any initial feedback.
The painter was very nice, explained what products he was using and why, and did an awesome job.
- Barb Q. | Saint Louis, MO
Common Questions About Power Washing Services
How often should you power wash your home?
We recommend homeowners power wash their home once every 6 to 12 months, or as needed if the exterior is visibly dirty.
Can I power wash my home myself?
If you have the equipment and the expertise, yes. However, it is standard procedure before painting for CertaPro to power wash the home. This reduces the likelihood of bubbling and bumps on an exterior paint job.
Can power washing cause damage?
Yes, using too much pressure or using power washing equipment improperly can damage the surfaces of your home. It is important to understand the level of pressure needed for the surface being washed.
Is power washing worth it?
If done correctly, power washing or pressure washing is a valuable part of home maintenance that keeps the home’s exterior paint durable by preventing bigger problems, such as mildew and debris that could put wear and tear on the house. It’s important that a painting company pressure washes or power washes your home before applying exterior paint, so the paint lasts for years to come.
