Pressure Washing in New Hamburg

New Hamburg was laid out in 1832 in an area with rich soil, and that soil finds its way onto hard surfaces. Rain splashes garden beds up onto lower walls, and mud gets tracked onto walkways and patios. The result is a dark, uneven staining that differs from ordinary dust. On concrete and interlock it often responds well to washing, but porous stone can keep a faint shadow, so we test a small area before settling on a method.

Shade and river air bring a second problem. With the Nith winding through town, damp air lingers on north-facing steps, patios and walkways, and algae grows there through summer. A green film on concrete steps is slippery, especially after fall rain and again on thaw days. Cleaning it is a safety job as much as a cosmetic one. Give us a list of the steps, shaded corners and paths you walk every day, and we treat those first.

Wood needs a gentler hand. Decks and fences that stay damp turn grey and fuzzy, and too much pressure furrows the grain. Tell us whether the deck is cedar, pressure-treated or composite, and whether it has been stained. Pressure washing starts from $350, and the free written quote lists each surface and how it will be washed.

What we plan for in New Hamburg

• Soil staining: we test a small patch on porous concrete and stone first, since mud and organic stains can leave a shadow.
• Shaded steps: damp, north-facing steps are treated first, because algae makes them slippery well before it looks bad.
• Wood surfaces: the pressure is set for the deck or fence, and we note whether stain or paint is already failing.
• Garden edges: we look at where beds meet walkways and lower walls, and protect plants before rinsing soil away.

Questions from New Hamburg homeowners

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