Pressure Washing in Vancouver

Dunbar and Point Grey driveways sit close to mature boulevard trees, and the shade keeps concrete damp long after a storm passes through. Concrete and asphalt driveways absorb oil stains, tire marks, and moss. High-pressure treatment strips these away, removes slippery growth, and preps the surface for sealing.

Pre-cleaning inspection identifies the surface type, checks for existing damage like cracks or spalling, and notes any stains before we set the PSI and nozzle. Surface preparation clears loose debris, pre-wets the area, and applies pre-treatment to stubborn stains, letting it dwell for 10 to 15 minutes. High-pressure washing works at 6 to 12 inches from the surface in steady strokes, with extra attention to seams, edges, and high-traffic areas. A thorough rinse clears soap residue and debris, and we squeegee excess water to speed drying. Concrete typically needs 24 hours to dry before sealing, and we walk through remaining stains and sealing options with you.

Kerrisdale's older character homes still lean on wood decks and stone patios tucked close to the house next door, catching less sun than a more open lot would. Wood decks and composite patios need soft washing, low pressure with biodegradable detergent, to lift organic growth without damaging the wood grain. Spring cleaning removes winter buildup, and fall cleaning gets ahead of the wet season.

Deck cleaning in Vancouver typically runs $150 to $400, depending on size, material, and condition. We provide a time estimate, usually 2 to 4 hours for a typical residential deck, during your free on-site assessment.

A free, transparent assessment inspects your deck or patio, identifies material and condition, and tests an inconspicuous spot to confirm the right PSI. Our hydrogen peroxide-based pre-treatment, safe for family, pets, and garden plants, dwells for 10 to 30 minutes to break down moss, algae, and mildew. A low-pressure rinse clears the solution and debris using wide-angle tips and proper technique. A final inspection confirms all stains and growth are gone, and we recommend allowing 48 to 72 hours for full drying before staining or sealing.

Point Grey's character homes with deep eaves and mature hedges trap moisture against the siding longer than a newer build with less landscaping crowding it. Vinyl, fiber cement, cedar, and stucco all require soft washing to clean thoroughly without damage or voided warranties.

Single-story homes (1,500 to 2,000 sq ft) typically run $200 to $360. Two-story homes (2,500 to 3,500 sq ft) range from $450 to $850 or more. Overall, house washing in Vancouver runs $200 to $850 or more depending on home size, based on $0.30 to $0.50 per square foot of exterior wall area. Three-story homes need a custom quote due to specialized equipment.

Inspection and preparation assess siding materials, flag delicate areas, and protect landscaping before cleaning starts. A biodegradable cleaning solution goes on with a low-pressure wand, customized to your siding material and level of buildup. The solution dwells for 10 to 15 minutes, breaking down organic growth at the source, which is why soft wash outlasts pressure alone. A gentle low-pressure rinse removes debris and residue while preventing water intrusion behind siding. A final inspection confirms every area is clean, no residue remains, and landscaping is undamaged.

Dunbar's older lots often back onto lanes lined with cedar fencing that has gone decades without a single cleaning. Cedar, vinyl, and composite fencing protect privacy and mark property lines. Soft washing removes algae and moss safely without scarring wood grain and preps the surface for staining or sealing.

We price fence washing two ways. By linear foot, a standard 6-foot fence runs $2.50 to $5.50 per linear foot, so a 150-foot fence typically costs $375 to $825. By square footage, for complex layouts, pricing runs $0.35 to $0.90 per square foot, so an 800 square foot fence runs $280 to $720. Heavy moss or mildew can add $50 to $150 in pre-treatment time, and hard-to-reach sections or steep terrain add 10 to 15% to the total. Add-ons include algae and rust pre-treatment ($50 to $100) and post-wash wood sealing (typically $400 to $600 for 500 square feet).

On-site assessment identifies the fence material, evaluates condition, and locates problem areas like moss hotspots and rust stains. Biodegradable pre-treatment breaks down organic growth and loosens stains, dwelling for 5 to 15 minutes depending on severity. We wash at the correct PSI for your material, using horizontal strokes that follow the wood grain to prevent streaking. A thorough rinse removes sediment, cleaning solution, and debris, and we check for missed spots. Drying times vary by material: cedar and softwood need 24 to 48 hours, vinyl needs 4 to 12 hours, and composite needs 12 to 24 hours.

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A driveway or front walkway with a greenish tint underfoot, especially near the curb or under a boulevard tree, is early moss and algae and gets slippery once it's wet.

Wood decks and stone patios that stay damp two or three days after a storm, common on the shadier side of a Kerrisdale lot, are holding onto moisture the wood doesn't need.

Dark streaking along the roofline or on the north-facing wall of a Point Grey character home usually means mold or mildew has taken hold in the siding.

Cedar fences along Dunbar's back lanes that have gone gray or black instead of weathering to a silvery tone are overdue for a soft wash.

Strata buildings downtown and in Fairview and Yaletown occasionally bring us in for common-area work: parkade entrances, loading dock aprons, and shared walkways that fall under building maintenance rather than any single owner's balcony.

Condos in Vancouver's dense towers rarely book pressure washing directly, since exterior building washing there runs through the strata council rather than an individual resident, which is part of why this service concentrates so heavily on the west side's single-family streets.

Point Grey and Dunbar sit closer to open water than most North Shore neighbourhoods, with streets running down toward Spanish Banks and Locarno Beach. That proximity adds salt air to the usual coastal rain, which speeds up corrosion on chain-link fencing, metal railings, and gate hardware in a way a more sheltered, inland yard doesn't experience. Vancouver's west side lots also tend to run narrower than a typical North Shore property, so driveways and side yards often sit in a shade gap between two houses rather than under one stand of trees, which keeps concrete and siding damp on a different schedule than a forested North Vancouver hillside does.

Add in the strata buildings downtown and in Fairview and Yaletown, where washing a shared walkway or parkade ramp means booking around building bylaws and giving the strata council notice instead of just showing up, and Vancouver ends up needing the same soft wash and pressure wash methods laid over a different map of access rules and property types than North Vancouver's more uniformly single-family streets.

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Mint Sanitary provides pressure washing and soft washing throughout Vancouver, including Kitsilano, Yaletown, Downtown Vancouver, West End, Mount Pleasant, Kerrisdale, Point Grey, Commercial Drive, Fairview, and Dunbar, though the work concentrates where the driveways and fence lines are. Dunbar, Point Grey, and Kerrisdale make up the bulk of our Vancouver pressure washing bookings, since single-family lots there have the driveways, decks, and fences that condo towers downtown, in Yaletown, and along the West End skyline simply don't have. We also handle strata common-area washing, parkade entrances, loading docks, and shared walkways, for buildings in Fairview, downtown, and Yaletown, and take on porch and patio work for Kitsilano and Mount Pleasant's older houses. If your Vancouver address isn't listed above, call 236-688-3248 or email hello@mintsanitary.com to confirm coverage.