Pressure Washing in Rockwood

In Rockwood, wash water has a destination. The Eramosa River runs through the village, and it flows on to the Grand River. Whatever runs off a driveway goes to a lawn, a ditch or a drain, and from there it may head toward the water. So we use the least detergent that will do the job, keep rinse water on grass and beds where we can, and stay away from the bank and from any drain that may lead to the river.

Damp shade is the usual problem near a river. Steps, walks and patios under trees stay wet, and green algae and moss make them slippery. Treating the growth and rinsing it away is a safety job before it is a looks job. Stone and older concrete need a lower setting, and wood decks a lower one still, because hard spray pits soft stone and raises the grain on wood.

Slope is the next check. Before we start, we work out where the water will run, and set up so it leaves the pad away from the house and off a neighbour's lot. Pressure washing starts from $350. The quote is set by the area and the surfaces, and it names each one so pressure and product can suit it.

What we plan for in Rockwood

• Where water goes: we trace the slope, drains and ditches first, and keep rinse water on lawns and beds, not the riverbank.
• Detergent use: we use the least product that will clear the growth, and rinse it away in stages.
• Algae on steps: shaded steps and walks are the slipperiest when wet, so we treat those first.
• Soft stone and old concrete: we test a hidden patch, and lower the pressure if the surface shows wear.
• Wood decks: we lower the setting and keep the nozzle moving to avoid raising the grain.

Questions from Rockwood homeowners

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