Locating a Power Washing Company

Power washing hasn’t always been looked at by the public as a serious profession. Spoiled by fly-by-night companies due to potentially low start up costs, the industry has always battled an uphill struggle to be a professional service industry that can stand tough on its own. Being a contractor I have heard shocking stories of people being taken advantage of or having their property damaged by dishonorable contractors that thought they knew what they were doing.

The good news is there are professional power washing contractors out there that do have knowledge of equipment, cleaners, methods, business and customer satisfaction. While searching for a highly regarded contractor in your area keep some things in mind; always ask the contractor questions to test their knowledge, ask how long they’ve been in business, make sure they power wash full time, and that they specialize in power washing only.

Stay away from contractors or handymen that offer every service under the sun like hauling trash, mowing, painting, power washing and so on. Find a contractor that makes his living serving others not one that just does it on the weekends for some extra beer money. Don’t buy into an incredibly low price, if it sounds too good to be true it probably is, remember you get what you pay for. Lastly, you should always ask the contractor for a written guarantee, references and testimonials. If they cannot stand behind their work or their customers aren’t saying first-rate things about them then you can’t anticipate them giving you the professional results you expect.

What a Deck Cleaning Company Can Do

Having your wood deck properly maintained every couple of years is a great way to protect its beauty and value but some home owners neglect their wood deck so long that it becomes an eye sore to them and their neighbors. A deck that is cleaned and sealed correctly, with the right cleaners, sealers and methods, will remain in good condition for several years. To have your deck looking good all the time, maintenance is required every other year. Maintenance methods will differ with every deck cleaning company but usually it will include a light washing and a re-seal of all the horizontal surfaces like the deck floor, steps and top hand rails. Every second maintenance coat, or every forth year, the entire deck needs to be washed and re-coated including the rim boards and spindles. Being on a deck cleaning maintenance schedule like this with a quality deck cleaning company will mean your deck will never look neglected and can be enjoyed for many years.