Why is pressure washing so important? What are the benefits of pressure washing? What is real estate make ready? How often should I clean my home?

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1 Contents Why is pressure washing so important?... 2 What are the benefits of pressure washing?... 2 What is real estate make ready?... 2 How often should I clean my home?... 2 Is mold a health problem?... 2 Why clean concrete?... 3 I have seen other pressure washing jobs and you can see stripes on the concrete. Will this happen to me?... 3 What are the dark stains on my siding?... 3 What are the black streaks on my gutters and can they be removed?... 3 There are small very dark raised spots on my siding in places. What is this?... 3 Is it more effective when you clean with heated water?... 3 Is pressure washing good for my paint?... 4 Can you safely clean stucco and wood?... 4 What is Soft Washing?... 4 Will pressure washing damage my plants?... 4 Do I need to be at home when the work is performed?... 4 Are all power washing companies alike?... 5 Are you insured?... 5 Why is insurance important?... 5 I received a coupon from another pressure washing company offering very low prices, are your prices higher?... 5 Is an outdoor water source needed?... 5 I need the sides of my home, my driveway and my deck pressure washed. Do you offer package deals? 6 How long will it take to clean my driveway? I am hosting a party What are going to charge me?... 6

2 Why is pressure washing so important? Pollutants from industry, atmosphere and environment, if left unchecked, can cause damage to your property. Pressure washing will not only enhance the appearance of buildings and prevent damage, but it also helps in delaying the need for expensive and time consuming restoration. Commercial buildings should always look their best. Customers often judge the abilities and reputation based on the appearance of the buildings and parking areas. Not only will your customers be impressed by a clean look, but it will also maintain the value of the investment. What are the benefits of pressure washing? It is important to maintain a clean property for the aesthetic value and much desired curb appeal, along with providing lasting protection against building material degradation. If mold, algae, mildew and other airborne contaminants are allowed to remain on the exterior surfaces of your property, they will contribute to premature paint failure and can also cause permanent staining on your siding materials, gutters and concrete. What is real estate make ready? Are you trying to sell your home? Pressure washing the house, driveway, sidewalks, and fences greatly enhance the curb appeal and could make the difference to a potential buyer between your home and another one down the street. The first impression of a property is the most critical factor for a successful sale. How often should I clean my home? Major vinyl siding manufacturers recommend a thorough cleaning every 12 to 24 months. Removing buildups of mold, algae and oxidation help keep your siding at its best. Is mold a health problem? YES! Mold and mildew around your home will create unhealthy conditions for those with allergies and asthma. Pressure washing will remove mold from siding, trim, and concrete surfaces.

3 Why clean concrete? Concrete cleaning is very important. The buildup of mold and mildew can make the surface slippery for foot traffic. This condition can put the owner is a very precarious position for personal safety as well as liability for the safety of guests and customers. I have seen other pressure washing jobs and you can see stripes on the concrete. Will this happen to me? The stripes are a result of the use of hand held wand. The wand is not the proper tool for the cleaning of concrete. We use a commercial surface cleaning machine. This machine will allow for a uniform cleaning of a large surface without the creation of unsightly stripes. What are the dark stains on my siding? Most likely it is mold. All mold needs to grow is moisture (humidity) and a food source, and then it will grow anywhere. In the Gulf Coast climate, mold is a common problem. Mold can be safely removed with low pressure and the proper products. What are the black streaks on my gutters and can they be removed? The black streaks are the oxidation layer of the paint. These can be removed with low pressure, heated water and the proper products. There are small very dark raised spots on my siding in places. What is this? Most likely they are artillery Fungus Spores. This fungus lives in rotting hardwood mulch and shoots its spores in the air and these end up on your siding. Is it more effective when you clean with heated water? Heated water cleans more effectively than cold water. It works the same way as when you wash dishes.

4 Is pressure washing good for my paint? Pressure washing is the best method to insure that the existing coating of paint will last longer. It is also the best way to prepare for refinishing or painting. Annual pressure washing will extend the life of your paint by at least 3 years, and a paint job can last as long as 10 years. It is much less expensive to pressure wash than to paint. Dirt, grime, mold and mildew can severely damage your building s exterior and cause wood rot and premature fading. Can you safely clean stucco and wood? We are able to control the pressure through the use of different sized nozzles on our cleaning wands. This allows us to easily clean delicate surfaces such as wood and stucco with a low pressure. The key to a successful cleaning is the proper pressure and the appropriate commercial cleaning products. What is Soft Washing? Soft washing is the use of Specialized Equipment and uniquely formulated cleaning products. This combination will protect against damage caused by high-pressure machines and unskilled operators. Will pressure washing damage my plants? Your plants and flowers will not be affected by our cleaning process. We spray all your flowers and grass with water prior to the actual cleaning. Once the process is completed, we once again spray all vegetation with clean water to remove any products that may have inadvertently splashed on. Do I need to be at home when the work is performed? Most customers are not at home when we perform the work, but we ask that you close all windows, clear your driveway, and put away any fragile items.

5 Are all power washing companies alike? NO! Anyone can purchase a pressure washer. Simply owning a pressure washer and advertising that you offer a service doesn t mean you can operate it effectively. A pressure washer in the hands of an unskilled operator will do an substandard job as well as do a great deal more harm than good. Wood can be gouged and damaged. Plants and lawns killed. Siding blown off. Paint peeled. Concrete cut and etched. Are you insured? Yes. Proof of insurance is available upon request. Why is insurance important? Many contractors state they have insurance, but few actually have more than an automobile policy. If damage occurred to your home by a contractor, or an injury on your property you could easily be held responsible. Always ask for proof of insurance. This little question could save you thousands of dollars. I received a coupon from another pressure washing company offering very low prices, are your prices higher? We are very competitive on our pricing. The companies that are offering extremely low prices are cutting costs on equipment, using cold water, chemicals and not carrying insurance. Low priced offers, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), result in the most complaints and unresolved problems that are reported. Is an outdoor water source needed? No water source is required, but it will save you money. If we provide the water, we do charge an additional fee.

6 I need the sides of my home, my driveway and my deck pressure washed. Do you offer package deals? Yes. Once you let us know what work you would like done and we inspect it, we will provide with a free written estimate. Our estimates are broken out for each project so that you can use this document to choose what items meet with your approval. Many times we provide a discount for multiple projects. How long will it take to clean my driveway? I am hosting a party. Obviously depends on the size of your driveway as well as the current condition of the surface. You want the job to be done correctly so your guests will be met with a sparkling clean driveway. What are going to charge me? Our prices are very competitive, even with the average industry rates. Prices begin at a base rate. For example, we are cleaning your driveway and sidewalks. The final price will be determined by the square footage as well as the current condition of the surface. You will be given a written estimate for the work, which you approve. The price quoted is the price you will pay. This will prevent any surprises for costs.