Pressure Washing in Northwest Atlanta

The cleaning load here follows the seasons. Pollen arrives in a thick yellow coat each spring across Marietta, Kennesaw, Canton and the rest of the territory, summer storms splash red clay onto foundations and the lowest siding courses, and fall leaves leave tannin marks on decks and walkways. Homes on wooded lots near Lake Allatoona and in northern Cherokee also fight green growth on shaded walls and roof edges for most of the year.

Different surfaces need different handling. Vinyl and fiber-cement siding take a soft wash with cleaner and a gentle rinse, brick and concrete drives can take more pressure, and softwood decks and fences need a careful fan tip to avoid furring the boards. Red clay stains often need a dedicated cleaner, since water alone tends to spread the color rather than lift it. Downspout discharge areas and walkways along beds get extra time for that reason.

Washing is also the first day of any good repaint. Before exterior painting, a clean, dry wall gives primer a surface it can actually grip, which is a theme in our notes on long-lasting exterior paint. A wash also sets up deck staining when the boards have greyed and need fresh protection.