How a wash day works
From your first message to the final rinse, here is what happens, in order, so you can plan your day.
Before
Your request
Tell us the surfaces. We may ask for photos by reply email.
Scope check
We look at your photos or make a short visit.
Written quote
Each surface, the method, your prep and what is not included.
Your prep
A few things to clear and unlock. See the prep checklist.
On the day
Test spot
We try the method on a small hidden spot first.
Protect
Plantings are pre-wet. Outdoor outlets and fixtures are covered.
Wash, zone by zone
House first, then decks and fences, then the ground.
Rinse and sweep
Plantings get a final rinse and loosened debris is swept up.
After
Drying
Decks, steps and patios stay off limits until dry.
Walkthrough
We walk the job with you, or send a short photo summary if you're away.
Where the crew works, and when the water runs
We work from the top of the property down, so rinse water runs onto surfaces we haven't washed yet.
| Zone | What runs | Where the water goes |
|---|---|---|
| 1House exterior | Solution on the siding, trim and gutter faces, a few minutes to dwell, then a gentle rinse. | Down the walls into the beds below, which we pre-wet and rinse again. |
| 2Decks and fences | Low-pressure cleaning board by board and along the reachable fence faces. | Across the deck and onto the ground beneath it. |
| 3Driveways and patios | The surface cleaner goes last, then the edges are rinsed and debris is swept up. | Across the driveway and walks, which stay wet until they dry in the sun. |
Drying and coatings
Siding dries on its own. Decks, steps and patios need to dry before you walk on them or put furniture back, and sun and breeze speed that up.
If a painter or stain contractor comes next, they set the drying wait before any coating, following the paint or stain manufacturer's directions.
We wash on above-freezing days and reschedule for heavy rain. How rescheduling works
Tell us what needs washing
List the surfaces you want washed. We reply with any questions, then a written quote.