Should you power wash the outside of your house before painting?

• <div><p>Yes, you should consider power washing your home’s exterior before painting. This method can remove dirt, grime, and loose paint in a quick, efficient way. Wait three or four days after washing to paint, as it’s best to paint on a clean, dry surface. </p><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/soft-wash-better-regular-pressure-washing.htm">Soft washing</a> might be a better option if your home’s exterior is vinyl or stucco. Before you start, make sure you know <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-parts-house-can-you-pressure-wash.htm">what parts of a house you can pressure wash</a> (and those you can’t).</p></div>

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Q: How long does it take to pressure wash a driveway?

• <div><p>The time it takes to pressure wash your driveway is mainly based on size (but your driveway&rsquo;s material and condition also play a role). Small driveways can be pressure washed within an hour, medium within two hours, and large within four hours. However, this does not consider any prep time or time that sealing your driveway would take. </p></div>

Q: How often should I pressure wash my driveway?

• <div><p>Experts typically recommend pressure washing your driveway at least once per year to keep it looking great while preventing stains, cracks, and unwanted vegetation. However, if your driveway gets a lot of use, you might want to pressure wash it more often to keep it looking like new. </p></div>

Q: What is the best PSI to pressure wash a driveway?

• <div><p>The best PSI to pressure wash a driveway is 3000 PSI whether you have a concrete or asphalt driveway. This PSI allows you to deep clean a driveway without damaging the surface while removing debris, dirt stains, and even oil spills. Choose a surface cleaner attachment to help deep clean the driveway with ease. </p></div>

Q: Should you power wash the outside of your house before painting?

• <div><p>Yes, you should consider power washing your home&rsquo;s exterior before painting. This method can remove dirt, grime, and loose paint in a quick, efficient way. Wait three or four days after washing to paint, as it&rsquo;s best to paint on a clean, dry surface. </p><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/soft-wash-better-regular-pressure-washing.htm">Soft washing</a> might be a better option if your home&rsquo;s exterior is vinyl or stucco. Before you start, make sure you know <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-parts-house-can-you-pressure-wash.htm">what parts of a house you can pressure wash</a> (and those you can&rsquo;t).</p></div>

Q: Can you softwash with a pressure washer?

• <div><p>Yes, you can, but you&rsquo;ll need to acquire the right pressure washer tips and cleaning solutions for the job. In particular, you&rsquo;ll need tips that are capable of lowering the pressure from a max of 3,500 PSI to between 150 and 300 PSI. As for the cleaning solution, look for options that are clearly marked for soft washing rather than pressure washing. </p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2025
We used Home Comfort to level a sidewalk and concrete patio area which were both sloping towards the house and causing water to pool. Prior to my current job, I worked extensively in home renovation and know the potential foundation problems created by water not draining away from a building....
Home Comfort, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2023
Bad Service!!! Very unprofessional. We had a service call on a broken washer and the tech was only here for 10 minutes and mis-diagonised the machine which cost us more time and money. We tried to work it out with them and have them come back out and they would not even come out again! Still...
Benson's Appliance
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Reviewed in March 2023
Jermain diagnosed a faulty capacitor very quickly and replaced it. He also checked the pressures on both units and inspected both inside and outside units. He also provided some explanation of how the zone dampers worked and provided a recommendation on sealing up an air leak slot by one of our...
Ace & A Heating & Air Conditioning of DeKalb
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Reviewed in March 2023
JOAT replaced a part on my washing machine. They did the job quick and efficiently.. And were very courteous. I would definitely recommend them to anyone!
JOAT Services
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Reviewed in August 2022
Prompt. Good job power washing the patio. Good price
River City Ironworks
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Reviewed in May 2022
Under Pressure was professional, thorough, and efficient. They were informative and got our house looking sparkly clean. Weâ re super happy with their service!
Under Pressure Services
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Reviewed in August 2016
During the initial visit for the estimate I did not feel pressured into anything and we spent plenty of time to answer all my questions which I appreciate. They installed the roof in the time frame discussed - no delays and no issues. I am happy with the work and would hire them again.
Massey Roofing Inc
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Reviewed in July 2014
Mr Magnusson contacted us immediately after our initial inquiry. He explained the process and the options. There was no pressure on us to make a quick decision. The workers were good and courteous and cleaned up after themselves. Mr Magnusson came twice to check their work.
Magnusson Siding & Windows
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Reviewed in June 2014
The back pressure was strong causing it to be more of a mess, but the gentlemen did a fine job. BTW I used them previously about 4 or 5 years ago and I was satisfied then as well, which is why I used them again. One thing that really impressed me was the lady taking the call - she seemed very...
A & B Hunter Sewer Service Co
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Reviewed in December 2012
It was a very non-pressured experience. Joe is easy to work with and will work with you in any way you want. We were very happy to be able to purchase our own products and have Joe install them. It's exactly what we were looking for.
Goodwood & Stone Inc
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We specialize in cleaning exterior surfaces of your home. Siding, concrete, decks and more! We have been in business for 7 years and use commercial grade equipment. We are fully insured. Call us for a free estimate!!

"Nate did a fantastic job. Excellent customer service, and communicated throughout the project. I would hire again without question."

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"Very efficient & excellent results, they went above & beyond my expectations!! My concrete looks brand newâ very pleased indeed !!"

Jan D on March 2024

"Very efficient & excellent results, they went above & beyond my expectations!! My concrete looks brand newâ very pleased indeed !!"

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