Burbank Window Cleaning Co.
Pressure Washing
Pressure Washing in Burbank, CA
Years of dust, tire marks, and dirt do not come off with a garden hose. We match the pressure to the surface and get it done right.
Pressure washing in Burbank, CA removes built-up dirt, dust, tire marks, and grime from driveways, walkways, patios, and exterior walls, restoring surfaces that years of Burbank's dry climate and freeway dust have dulled down. It is a common request for homeowners getting ready to sell, hosting an event, or simply tired of a driveway that looks gray no matter how many times it rains.
What This Service Involves
We start by identifying the surface, since concrete, pavers, stucco, and wood siding all need a different pressure setting and sometimes a different nozzle entirely. Too much pressure on the wrong surface can etch concrete or strip paint, so we adjust before we ever start spraying, not after we notice a problem. For most driveways and walkways, we pre-treat oil stains and heavy grime with a cleaning solution, let it sit, then wash it off working in overlapping passes so you do not end up with visible stripe lines once it dries.
When You Need Pressure Washing
If your driveway or walkway has gone gray or dark instead of its original color, that is usually years of dust and organic buildup, not a permanent stain. Black or green streaking on stucco or a north-facing wall is typically algae or mildew, which is common on shaded exterior walls around Burbank homes near mature landscaping. Tire marks in a driveway, pollen film on a patio after spring, and general pre-sale or pre-event cleanup are the other situations that come up most often.
Why Problems Happen
Concrete and stucco are porous, so dust, oil, and organic material work into the surface over time instead of sitting on top where rain could rinse it away. Burbank's dry season means there is rarely enough consistent rainfall to naturally flush that buildup out, so it accumulates for months at a stretch between storms. Shaded, damp corners of a property, like a side yard that does not get direct sun, are where algae and mildew take hold first, which is why those spots often look worse than the rest of the exterior even on an otherwise clean home.
What Affects Cost
Price depends on the total square footage being cleaned, the surface type, and how much buildup has accumulated. A driveway with light dust costs less to clean than one with years of oil stains and tire marks worked into the concrete. Multiple surfaces booked together, like a driveway and a walkway in the same visit, typically cost less combined than booking them separately. We look at the actual surfaces before quoting rather than pricing off a general estimate.
When Pressure Washing Isn't Enough
It cleans a surface, it does not repair one. If a driveway has cracking, a wall has peeling paint underneath the grime, or wood siding is soft or rotting, washing it will only make the underlying problem more visible, not fix it. We will tell you plainly if we see something like that during a visit so you can decide whether repair or repainting makes sense before or after the cleaning, rather than being surprised by it afterward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pressure washing safe for all surfaces?
Not at full pressure. We adjust pressure and nozzle type based on the surface, using a gentler approach for stucco, painted wood, and delicate pavers so we clean without damaging the material underneath.
How long does a typical driveway take?
Most single driveways take between thirty minutes and an hour, depending on size and how much buildup has accumulated. We will give you a time estimate when we quote the job.
Do you use chemicals, or just water pressure?
For most jobs we use a cleaning solution to pre-treat oil stains, algae, and heavy grime before rinsing, since pressure alone often is not enough to fully lift those. We use the mildest solution that gets the job done.
Can pressure washing remove oil stains from a driveway?
Fresh to moderate oil stains usually lift well with pre-treatment and pressure washing. Very old, deeply set stains may lighten significantly but not disappear completely, and we will tell you honestly what to expect before we start.
How often should I have my driveway or patio washed?
Once a year is enough for most Burbank homes. Properties near heavy tree cover or with north-facing shaded walls prone to algae sometimes benefit from a second cleaning mid-year.
Ready to bring your driveway or patio back to life? Fill out the form on this page or call (847) 242-8940 for a free quote.
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