Your home’s exterior is built to withstand the elements of Mother Nature. But, all of those elements will add up to a lot of grime, bird droppings, unsightly stains, and can even create areas where mold and milder can grow, which is harmful for both your home and your family. Power washing your home on a regular basis is the best way to keep the exterior clean and in good shape, making it stay beautiful longer, and keeping your family safe.

At Hughes Painting, we not only realize the importance of power washing your home, we’ve also applied some science to our power washing services. We’ve learned that the dirtiest times of the year for your home are right after pollen season has ended. That’s when all of those tiny particles that are floating through the air will settle on the exterior surfaces of your home, where they will catch more dirt, and possibly create areas where water can collect allowing mold and mildew to grow. So, the timing of the cleaning is a major component to its effectiveness.

Why you Should Consider Using a Professional Power Washing Service.

When should you power wash your home?

We recommend a thorough cleaning twice a year for optimum beauty and protection, especially if your home’s exterior has siding or areas prone to catch dirt and other particles that are in the air.

We also highly suggest having it professionally cleaned before painting. The paint will have a much better surface to adhere to, making it last for several more years.

Our pressure washing equipment is stronger.

You have the option of renting or buying a power washer and cleaning the exterior of your home yourself. Unfortunately, those pressure washers won’t be as precise, or have the different capabilities of the one’s that we use. Even with your best effort, and a lot of time, you’ll still be leaving residue that could damage your home’s structure and create areas conducive to mold and mildew growth.

We not only have the right power washing equipment for the job, but our team has the knowledge and experience to make sure that every surface is completely cleaned and safe.

You could actually damage your home’s exterior.

Power washers put out an incredibly forceful stream of water, which can be a little tricky to control. Running the machine at full-force isn’t always the best approach for some of the surfaces.

Some parts of your home can handle almost any amount of pressure, but others will not. Too much pressure can actually cause damage, or even tear pieces away from your home’s exterior. Some types of siding can even be dented by using too much water pressure. And, older homes with wood siding may have lead-based paint that will need to be considered.

Effectively cleaning all of the different surfaces is a delicate balance of knowledge, skill, and sometimes tenacity. At Hughes Painting, our technicians are fully trained in all aspects of pressure washing and know exactly how much pressure is needed for all of the different areas of your home’s exterior.

We focus on safe chemicals.

While the pressure of the washer is an important aspect of getting your home’s exterior clean, we also take advantage of the many safe chemicals available that are specifically designed for certain surfaces and cleaning needs. Our focus is more about using the correct chemicals so your home doesn’t have to take an unnecessary beating. And, all of the chemicals that we use are environmentally friendly.

We can control where all of the water goes.

Power washing your home also uses a lot of water, which can cause damage to your foundation if it’s not handled correctly. The last thing that you want is a huge puddle of water surrounding your home after the cleaning is done.

Our conscientious team of service professionals will not only be making sure that your home is thoroughly cleaned, they’ll also be directing the water flow away from your home, keeping your foundation, basement, and crawl space safe.

A Professional Power Washing Service Will Use Less Water.

Aligning with our focus on using eco-friendly chemicals, we are also concerned with how much water is being used. And, if you are doing the cleaning yourself, you could actually use a lot more water than you need to. It’s really more of a balance of green chemicals and just the right amount of water.

Along with all of the other things that our power washing specialists are concerned with when it comes to cleaning the exterior of your home, conserving our natural resources is at the top of the list.

A Pressure Washing Company Values Your Time

If you are thinking about tackling the job for yourself, think about how much time is involved. You could easily spend a couple of days or more to get the job completed.

First, you would need to locate a machine, decide if you are renting or buying, and find the right chemicals for each particular surface of your home. You would also need to find protective gear for your face, eyes, and hands. Then, you would need to arrange to get it to your home. The actual time spent cleaning would really depend on the amount of grime and the size of your home. After your home’s exterior is clean, you’d be cleaning up any residual mess from the gunk that splatters during the spraying.
Then, you would need to return the machine, if you rented it.

How much is your time really worth to you? If you factor in the cost of hiring someone to clean the exterior of your home against how much time it would take you to do it yourself, you could see some great personal benefits to having someone else take care of the job for you.

A Power Washing Company Will Give You Peace of Mind

Having your home professionally power washed on a regular basis means that there is just one less thing to worry about concerning the maintenance of your home. You already have a regularly scheduled maintenance plan in place for many of your home’s components. The biggest benefit of regular maintenance is that you get a heads-up if anything needs attention before the problem gets worse. Your home’s exterior falls into the same category.

When we are cleaning your home, we will alert you to anything structurally that we notice that could be in need of attention, saving you from sometimes expensive repair costs in the future.

If you are looking at the various power washing companies in the Virginia Beach Va area, let us show you the difference that we can make in the appearance of your home. Give us a call today. We’ll schedule an appointment with one of our service professionals to visit your home and give you a full evaluation of the specific needs of your home’s exterior cleaning needs.

Fully licensed, bonded, and insured, we’ve been in the business of keeping homes beautiful since the 1970’s. Let us show you how our family owned and operated business has earned our reputation for providing the most comprehensive home maintenance services available in the Virginia Beach VA area. And, as always, all of our work is backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.