Whether you are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of a large commercial property in Massapequa or you only have to take care of your own home in Oyster Bay, dirty pavements could cause you a host of potentially costly issues. Unless you specialize in the cleaning and maintenance of outside surfaces, many of these problems may not have occurred to you before but they are very real and can result in significant financial loss.
Five Big Problems Dirty Pavements Often Cause
If you don’t have your pavements cleaned by a power washing team on a regular basis, you could be faced with some or all of the following serious issues at some point in the future:
Unappealing Appearance
A residential property surrounded by dirty pavements is never going to attract admiring glances from the neighbors and a commercial property in the same condition could repel prospective customers. This is especially the case for properties used by companies in the hospitality industry: a hotel or guesthouse with a filthy exterior is not going to attract any passing trade and is likely to be a great disappointment to guests who book online. For companies in other industries, shabby office exteriors can be a real embarrassment and may negatively impact the corporate images of those concerned. No matter how clean the interior of a property is, dirty pavements out front will deter people from ever setting foot inside.
If you are trying to sell a residential or commercial property, an unclean exterior could be even more of a problem. Dirty pavements tell prospective buyers that the owner doesn’t spend too much time worrying about maintenance tasks, which may result in fewer offers. If you want to make a quick sale, consider having your property exterior cleaned by local professionals.
Unnecessary Damage
The main problem with dirty pavements that causes property owners to search for “Long Island pressure washing” is undoubtedly appearance but it’s far from the only problem you need to consider. Dirt and grime, especially when left to accumulate over a lengthy period of time, can result in permanent stains, and it may even cause small cracks to widen. As particles of dirt become trapped in small cracks, they can widen them, allowing more water to enter in the future and cause further expansion over time.
The damage caused by leaving dirt and grease to accumulate on concrete pavements can be quite considerable, which is why we recommend that all such exterior surfaces are cleaned by an experienced power washing team on a regular basis. If you do not want to be faced with large maintenance and repair bills in the future, you need to take preventative action sooner rather than later.
Safety Concerns
Dirty pavements and other exterior surfaces can be a major hazard for vehicles and pedestrians. An accumulation of grease can be especially dangerous, as can large growths of algae. Both of these will result in a very slippery surface that is difficult to negotiate safely, either on foot or in a car. In residential properties, the main concern is the welfare of the families that live in them, which could be compromised by such safety concerns. In commercial properties, there is also a concern for the welfare of any occupants but there is another concern that can often be far more serious: that of litigation following an accident. In the event that a pedestrian or motorist is injured after losing traction on the pavements outside your property, you could be forced to make a large settlement to the injured parties.
Health Concerns
Dirty pavements are a breeding ground for mold, bacteria and other unwanted organisms, many of which can pose serious health issues to local residents. If you would like to make sure that your home or commercial property does not become a potential health risk for many people, you should find a local company that offers professional power washing services and ask them for help. Regular washing with powerful jets of water will ensure that potentially harmful organisms never get a chance to establish themselves on your pavements and other exterior surfaces.
If you are responsible for the maintenance of a commercial building, this particular concern will be even more pressing. In common with the safety concerns discussed earlier, health concerns in commercial properties can have serious financial consequences.
Lack of Respect for Property
Unfortunately, when some people see a property in a poor state of repair or with dirty pavements, they assume it has little value and may take less care to avoid damaging it. In some cases, visually unappealing properties attract vandals and opportunist thieves: they look poorly maintained so local criminals assume the security systems will also be weak. If you want to make sure that your home or commercial property does not attract unwanted attention from criminals, power washing the exterior on a regular basis is an excellent place to start.
As experienced professionals who specialize in exterior cleaning, we are able to power wash house exteriors, office building exteriors and all other types of property exteriors in Massapequa and across Oyster Bay. Whether you would like to find out more about our range of power washing services in the area or you wish to request a competitive quotation, you are welcome to contact us right now, either by calling us at 631-421-2295 or by sending us an email.