Pressure Washing FAQs

You’ve probably seen plenty of “Did I ruin my driveway?” threads on forums online. It’s important to remember that if the surface has been recently laid, it might not yet be hard enough to withstand high pressure. You should always outline this when looking for pressure washing quotes — you don’t want someone to turn up and then be unable to do the job.

You should avoid pressure washing large surfaces by yourself because improper calibration of the pressure washer, or even using the wrong nozzle, could result in unsightly scorch lines. All the more reason to let someone with a bit of experience handle it.

While it might be tempting to tackle the task of pressure washing yourself, there’s good reason to let someone else do the hard work.

There’s no denying that it can be a messy job — when pressurised water blasts off years of caked-on muck, it has to go somewhere. Clothes, cars, windows and walls can easily get coated in the process, creating more work for you later on. Plus, long exposure to the vibrations of the pressure washer can really make your hands and arms ache.

And then there’s the cost of buying or hiring a pressure washer. With dozens of different makes and models claiming to be the best choice, it can be a bit of a minefield. Pressure washing professionals have access to the highest-quality pressure washers and expert cleaning chemicals to do the job properly.

Once a year is about right for most residential surfaces. Here in the UK, we get plenty of bad weather, punishing our outdoor surfaces daily. As weeds and algae accumulate, they can get harder to remove the longer you leave them.

How often should pressure washing be done for different services?

Can I damage my driveway or other surfaces with pressure washing?

Can I pressure wash my house myself?