Moss at the Base of Posts and Railings
The base of fence posts, deck posts and railings stays damp and grows moss that leads to rot. How it is cleared and how to keep the wood drier after.
Read the guideTips & Guides
Straight answers about exterior cleaning: costs, methods and maintenance schedules, written for Lower Mainland homes and Lower Mainland weather.
How to Remove Moss From Your Driveway
Driveway moss is a slip hazard in BC's wet climate. What kills it, what doesn't, and how to keep concrete clear for years. Typical driveway $300 + GST.
Read the guide
Clean the Roof Before Solar Panels Go On
Installing solar panels over a mossy roof locks in a problem that's hard to fix later. Why the roof should be cleaned first, and how to time it.
Read the guide
Wood vs Composite Decking Maintenance
Wood and composite decking compared for BC weather: how often each needs cleaning, staining or sealing, what goes wrong, and what each costs to keep up.
Read the guide
Accent Lights to Pair With Roofline Lights
Roofline permanent lights look better with accent and landscape lighting below them. Which pairings work, and where to place them around the house.
Read the guide
Exterior Cleaning Before Selling a Home
Before you list, a clean exterior is one of the cheapest ways to improve a first impression. Which cleaning jobs make the biggest difference in photos.
Read the guide
Post-Construction Cleaning for New Builds
A finished build is rarely a clean one. How mortar splatter, paint, stickers and site dust come off siding, glass and concrete on a new home safely.
Read the guide
Gutter Whitening for Oxidized Aluminum
Old aluminum gutters go chalky and streaked long before they need replacing. How the outside face is cleaned and brightened, and what it costs: $200–$450.
Read the guide
Washing Two- and Three-Storey Homes
Cleaning the upper walls of a tall home is where safety and technique matter most. How high walls are soft washed from the ground, without leaning ladders.
Read the guide
Hot vs Cold Water Pressure Washing
Hot-water pressure washing outperforms cold on oil, grease and gum. When the heat matters, when cold water does the job, and how to tell which you need.
Read the guide
Green Algae on the Shady Side of a Fence
Why one side of a fence turns green and slimy while the other stays clean, and how the algae is cleared from wood without gouging it or killing plants.
Read the guide
A Faded Paver Patio, Restored
How a faded, mossy paver patio gets its colour back: treat the joints, wash at a controlled angle, re-sand the joints. Most patios $200–$450 + GST.
Read the guideRather have a pro just handle it?
Free quotes within 24 hours. Fully insured, eco-friendly, and backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee across the Lower Mainland.