House & Power Washing

Clean surfaces last longer

Dirt, mildew, and algae don’t just look bad — mildew eats paint, algae makes walkways slippery, and organic buildup holds moisture against wood and accelerates rot. Power washing removes all of it, and surfaces about to be painted need it to bond. Ryan matches equipment, pressure, and technique to each surface — he doesn’t blast everything at maximum PSI.

What we wash

• House exteriors — soft-wash (low pressure plus cleaning solution) that lifts San Gabriel Mountain dust and shaded-wall mildew without damage
• Driveways & garage floors — high-pressure surface cleaning, oil stains pre-treated; one of the highest-impact curb-appeal wins
• Patios & hardscape — pavers, concrete, flagstone, and DG; paver joints re-sanded after
• Fences — strips gray buildup back to bare wood, standalone or as stain prep
• Decks — cleaned at the right pressure so boards don’t fuzz or splinter
• Walkways & steps — removes algae and moss and restores traction

Why technique matters

A commercial machine hits 3,000–4,000 PSI — enough to etch concrete and strip paint. Ryan dials pressure to the surface (≈800–1,200 PSI soft-wash for stucco and paint, up to ~3,500 with a surface cleaner for concrete), picks the right tip, pre-treats stains (mildewcide, degreaser, oxalic acid for rust), and protects windows, plantings, and outlets first.

Power washing as paint prep

Paint doesn’t bond to dirty surfaces — it peels within a year. Ryan power washes as part of every exterior painting project, then lets surfaces dry 24–48 hours before primer.

Seasonal cleaning in Altadena

Spring and fall are best — spring clears winter mildew, fall clears summer dust and leaf debris before the wet season. Ryan washes year-round but recommends these windows.