Concrete, pavers, and hard exterior surfaces cleaned with hot or cold water systems matched to the substrate. Water containment and permitting are handled as part of the scope, not an afterthought.
Confirm substrate type, jointing, sealant, and existing staining to select pressure, nozzle, and water temperature.
Berms, drain covers, or vacuum recovery are placed to keep wash water out of storm drains before work starts.
Degreaser or gum remover is applied and given dwell time on heavily soiled or stained areas.
Hot-water systems for oil and grease, cold water for general grime, applied with a rotary surface cleaner on flatwork for even results.
Edges, corners, columns, and vertical surfaces are hand-washed where a surface cleaner can't reach.
Remaining water is vacuumed or squeegeed to drains, containment is removed, and the site is walked for missed spots.
Vancouver's wet climate accelerates moss, algae, and grime buildup on concrete and pavers, so most commercial sites need washing more often than drier markets.
Not at the pressures and nozzles we select for those surfaces. We test an inconspicuous area first, use a surface cleaner attachment for even coverage on flatwork, and drop pressure on jointed or coloured concrete to avoid stripping sand or sealant.
City of Vancouver and most municipalities require a discharge permit for wash water entering storm drains, and some require a right-of-way permit if we're working on public sidewalk. We handle both applications as part of scoping the job.
Wash water is contained with berms or vacuum recovery and directed away from storm drains. On sites with an oil/water separator or sanitary connection, we route through it; otherwise water is vacuumed and hauled off site for disposal.
Pressure washing uses higher pressure suited to hard surfaces like concrete, pavers, and metal. Painted stucco, EIFS, and most cladding need soft washing instead — see our building envelope soft washing page for that scope.
Yes, with pre-treatment. Gum and oil respond to a degreaser dwell time before hot-water washing; rust streaks from railings or rebar need a rust-specific chelating treatment, which we quote separately from routine washing.
Get a budget estimate, review our insurance and safety credentials, or see recent work in our case studies.
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