Knoxville Pressure Washing service

If you’re a commercial property owner or simply a homeowner who prefers to do things yourself, you may be considering purchasing your own pressure washer. If you just want to be able to wash your car at home, you can get a light-duty electric machine for a few hundred dollars. On the other hand, if you want something capable of blasting away grime on vinyl surfaces and deeply embedded grease stains in your concrete, you’ll need a commercial-grade unit.

Cost estimates for commercial washers vary and depend on supply shortages and inflation at the time of purchase, but generally, you can expect them to be at least a couple thousand dollars to purchase outright. After that, you’re presented with additional costs including maintenance, fuel and accessories. Most homeowners and business owners find that it makes the most financial sense to simply pay for an affordable Knoxville pressure washing service rather than buy a unit outright.

Additionally, without proper training, it can be dangerous to use a pressure washer on your own. There’s the danger of the machine to other people, animals and plant life, but there’s also the damage that it can do to your home’s exterior. Unless you are fully educated on the correct way to hold and angle the nozzle, as well as the correct PSI for the surface you plan to clean, you can severely damage the surface being cleaned.

You may have noticed that we’ve exclusively used the term ‘pressure washing’ rather than ‘power washing’ on this page thus far. If you thought these were two terms used to describe the same thing, you’re not alone. Though no one will fault you if you mix them up, power washing equipment includes a heating element to produce warm or hot water while pressure washing equipment does not.

This makes power washing more effective than pressure washing, due to the presence of heated water, but it does not necessarily make it better. Some surfaces can be damaged by power washers, making pressure washers the superior choice. Our handyman experts have the knowledge and expertise to determine which method is right for your property.

The short answer is no—you do not need detergent for Knoxville pressure washing. However, you may want to consider using a cleaning solution in addition to water. These solutions tend to make the process more efficient and effective.

If environmentalism is your concern, be sure to talk to your service professional about environmentally friendly options. A simple solution of baking soda and vinegar can even up the effectiveness of pressure washing.

There’s no doubt that Knoxville pressure washing can be immensely satisfying. A single pass with the wand can completely change the color of your exterior, revealing just how much buildup was on the surface. This can make it tempting to want to pressure wash all of your home’s outdoor surfaces, but unfortunately, not all materials are durable enough to do so. Some projects that will require a different method of cleaning include:

• Window cleaning
• Roof cleaning
• Wood surfaces
• Compromised brick
• Painted surfaces

For these surfaces, you may wish to use soft washing services instead. Soft washing generally involves using under 500 PSI to clean a surface. Given that regular water pressure throughout your home is approximately between 40 and 60 PSI, 500 PSI still provides a decent amount of power to clean these more delicate surfaces.

It also bears mentioning that a pressure washer should never be turned on anything living, including people, animals and plants, as it can cause serious injury. The only exception is that plants that you want to remove, such as weeds, moss or other forms of organic growth on patio surfaces, siding and more.

Whether or not you seal your driveway is completely up to you. It’s not a necessity, but it can certainly improve the appearance of your driveway and help your Knoxville pressure washing service go further.

This is because concrete—the most common material for driveways—is a highly porous material, meaning that it readily absorbs liquids that can cause staining. By sealing your driveway, you can prevent stains from forming and reduce the chance of cracking and eroding.

Sometimes our customers have already decided to seal their driveway and hire us to pressure wash it first to ensure all stains and grime have been fully eradicated. Otherwise, any particles and grease spots will be sealed into the surface permanently.

The amount of time that your Knoxville pressure washing service will take largely depends on the square footage of your home. Generally, your home’s siding should be fully clean within a few hours, unless you live in a very large house or require service for a massive commercial building.

We suggest investing in an annual cleaning to maintain your home’s curb appeal and keep your exterior surfaces in great shape. It’s generally best to invest in pressure washing during the warmer months of the year, which is in spring, summer and early fall in Knoxville. Pressure washing during the winter can be less effective due to the cooler weather and more volatile weather.

Pressure washing in Knoxville, TN should not be done when the temperature drops below 40 degrees. Ideally, you’ll want the temperature to be around 60 degrees or higher. Any cooler than 40 degrees and the machinery could become damaged. Ice build-up may also occur. The warmer the weather, the more quickly your exterior surfaces will dry.

The next time you think about searching for ‘pressure washing near me,’ pick up the phone and call Mr. Handyman of West Knoxville instead. Our handyman team has an average of 10 years of experience in the industry, making us no strangers to Knoxville pressure washing. Unlike independent contractors, we can also provide you with a comprehensive on-site consultation to help you determine whether or not pressure washing will meet your needs, and we’ll recommend an alternative solution if it doesn’t.

To find out more about our Knoxville pressure washing service or to book your appointment today, give us a phone call. In need of a different handyman service? Feel free to ask us about anything from gutter cleaning to replacing vinyl siding, and much more.