ExteriorSiding, brick, decks, and concrete washed clean of mildew, pollen, and grime.
Years of dirt, pollen, mildew, and grime dull a home's exterior. Our power washing cleans siding, brick, decks, fences, driveways, and walkways with the pressure and cleaner matched to each surface, so it looks better the same day and is ready for paint or stain.
We adjust pressure and technique to each surface, with a gentler soft wash on siding and stucco, so everything comes clean without damage.
A wash is also the most important prep for paint. New coatings only bond to a clean, dry surface, which is why every exterior repaint we do starts here.
Inspect
We assess each surface and set the right pressure and method.
Treat
We apply cleaning solution to break down mildew and grime.
Wash
We power wash evenly for a clean, streak-free result.
Rinse
We rinse and tidy the area, leaving surfaces ready to enjoy or paint.
What a power wash covers
Every wash includes the treatment and the rinse, with the pressure and technique set for each surface.
Siding, brick, and stucco
A low-pressure soft wash with cleaner, so lap siding and stucco come clean without forcing water behind them.
Decks and railings
Gray, weathered boards washed back to bare wood and left to dry before any stain.
Fences
Green film and mildew cleared from both faces of wood privacy fences, post to cap.
Driveways, walkways, and patios
Concrete cleaned of red clay, tire marks, and algae.
Mildew, pollen, and grime
A cleaning solution goes on first to break down mildew, pollen, and grime, then everything is rinsed clean.
Ready for paint or stain
Surfaces are left clean and allowed to dry, so a new coat of paint or stain bonds properly.
Painting after the wash?
Most washes are the first step of exterior painting, and we also wash ahead of commercial repaints and whole-home projects. Tell us the scope and we will fold it into one estimate.
Colors to consider after the wash
A clean house is the best time to pick new colors, because you finally see what is really there. These body, trim, and door colors are popular choices for Atlanta homes.
Look at the house again after it dries. Years of pollen and grime tint everything yellow or gray, and the true color of the brick, stone, and roof often surprises people. Choose the new body color against those clean surfaces, not your memory of them.
On shaded north walls and wooded lots, mildew comes back fastest. A mid-tone body color hides early regrowth better than a bright white, and a paint with mildewcide buys you years. Keep the crisp white for trim, and give the door the one strong color.
The right sheen for each surface
- Lap siding after a soft wash
- Low-lustre satin
- Washed brick and stucco
- Flat
- Trim and porch columns
- Satin
- Shutters and front door
- Semi-gloss
- Deck boards and fences
- Penetrating stain
Deck restoration and stain
Roswell, Georgia
Signs it is time for a wash
Georgia's pollen and humidity coat a house fast. Walk around it each spring and look for these.
Mildew on shaded walls
Black or gray speckles near the ground and under eaves. Left alone, mildew feeds on the paint film.
A yellow pollen film
Spring pollen settles into the texture of siding and screens. Rain moves it around but rarely rinses it off.
Green algae on north faces
Walls that never see direct sun turn green first. It holds moisture against the siding all year.
Chalk on your hand
Rub the siding with a dark cloth. Powdery residue is spent paint, and it has to be washed off before a new coat.
A repaint on the calendar
Paint only bonds to a clean surface. If you are painting this year, the wash comes first, a few days before.
Washing the exterior annually keeps pollen and mildew from building up, and shaded or wooded lots may need it more often. Late spring, once the pollen settles, and early fall are the best windows. Washing also tells you whether the paint underneath is still sound. Call (678) 737-6776 if you are seeing any of the above.
Questions we hear most
Straight answers on timing, paint, payment, and the warranty. Anything else, ask us on the estimate visit or call (678) 737-6776.
Not with the right technique. We match pressure to the surface, using a low-pressure soft wash on siding and stucco, so it gets clean without harm.
Yes. Paint only bonds to a clean surface, so we power wash before every exterior repaint and let it dry fully before any coating goes on.
Yes. Dunwoody Painters is fully licensed and insured, and our crew members are background-checked and trained. You get complete peace of mind on every residential and commercial project.
Every project is backed by a written 2-year workmanship warranty. If anything isn’t right, we come back and make it right.
You pay nothing until the job is finished and you’re 100% satisfied. Our no-payment-until-complete promise keeps the entire process risk-free.
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