There’s nothing more important than a high-quality power wash.
If you’re looking to boost the value of your home, or just want to keep things in tip-top shape, this should be the top thing on your list of to-dos.
Your first thought is probably to go rent or buy a pressure washer and get to it.
Slow down! There are a lot of perks to hiring professional power washers.
We’re going to give an honest evaluation of the pros and cons of the D.I.Y. and professional routes so you’re fully informed when you make your choice.
Who knows, by the end of this you might just be looking up “power washing near me in Long Island ”!
D.I.Y.
You’ve probably seen a neighbor power washing their house at some time or another. Or maybe you have a power washer and use it religiously!
If it works, don’t fix it, right? The results seem to be good…enough.
Let’s go over the pros and cons of the D.I.Y. method.
Pros
Renting a power washer per day isn’t all that expensive. So for smaller projects, you can D.I.Y. a power wash without it costing too much. But there are hidden costs- we’ll talk about that later!
Another pro is that you have complete control over the project when you do it yourself. That’s a good thing if you know what you’re doing. If you don’t know what you’re doing…not so much.
If you want to do it yourself, it’s easy to find a residential pressure washer for rent or purchase at your local home improvement store.
Cons
While it’s certainly possible, it can take a lot of time to power wash your house. A “day-long” project may still be going on five days later.
It can also get dangerous! For example, there are many areas that are difficult to reach and hard to clean with a standard power washer. So you might think to grab a ladder.
However, this is incredibly risky. The pressure of the wand has the potential to knock your ladder back, and being too close to the building can damage the structure- especially vinyl siding.
Another misconception is that it’s cheaper to pressure wash by yourself. Although it can be cheaper for smaller, concentrated areas, there are a lot of factors that people often don’t think about. These factors include:
- Fuel cost
- Soap/cleanser cost
- Water cost
- Opportunity cost
Opportunity cost might not be at the forefront of your mind, but to power wash a house without professional equipment you need to be prepared to spend many days on the project. And even if you do put all that effort in, the results might not be what you want.
The safest and best way to power wash a house is to do a soft wash and then use professional cleansers. It’s almost impossible to do that when D.I.Y. power washing.
Professional
You may not initially consider hiring a pro for this job. After all, you can buy or rent power washers- why would you spend extra for someone else to do it? And don’t people pressure wash their houses by themselves all the time?
Let’s talk about the upsides and downsides of hiring a professional.
Pros
Using professional power washing services will definitely get you the best results. Power washing companies know what they’re doing and have the right tools to get the job done.
As we’ve already mentioned, standard residential pressure washers don’t have the ability to get to, or properly clean, the more hidden spots on your house. And attempting to do it yourself can result in a broken bone.
On the other hand, professional power washer companies have the right equipment to clean your whole house until it’s brand new – without any danger.
Here are even more advantages to hiring a professional company:
Professionals are professionals for a reason. You could attempt to do something yourself, or you can hire someone who is trained and has it down to a science.
Cons
When you hire somebody to wash your house, your first instinct may be to find the lowest price.
However, price is usually intrinsically linked to quality.
Don’t only focus on price, but instead spend some time looking into a company’s reviews, credibility, and experience. This will avoid someone showing up in a pickup truck with the same washer that you would have rented yourself.
Without thoroughly vetting your contractors, they may disappear after the job gets paid, which can be a big problem if anything went wrong.
Hiring Majestic
Majestic is a local exterior cleaning and window company that services families throughout Suffolk and Nassau County.
We are locally-owned in Levittown, New York, and take great pride in providing high-quality exterior cleaning at reasonable prices.
We create tailor-made plans to fit your unique needs and will leave your entire house looking spotless. Whether you’re residential, commercial, or storefront, we can make your property sparkle and remove years’ worth of wear and tear.
Contact us today to get the job done right!