Straight answers about exterior cleaning — costs, methods and maintenance schedules, written for Lower Mainland homes and Lower Mainland weather.
Winter might seem like the wrong time to clean a roof, but in coastal BC it can be ideal. Here is why off-season roof cleaning works and when it is actually the smart choice.
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Overflowing gutters rot fascia and soffits from the outside in, and the repair dwarfs the cost of cleaning. Here is how the damage happens and the early signs to watch for.
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Spider webs and wasp nests under the eaves are part of what a proper house wash clears. Here is how they are handled safely during exterior cleaning in the Lower Mainland.
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Homeowners are right to ask what gets sprayed on their home. Here is a plain explanation of what exterior cleaning solutions contain, why they are biodegradable, and how they are used safely.
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Clean gutters are only half the system. Here is where downspout water should discharge, why dumping it at the foundation causes problems, and how to check your drainage in coastal BC.
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It sounds backwards, but rain after a soft wash is a good thing. Here is why our wet climate helps a soft-wash treatment finish the job and why you should not worry about rain.
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Vinyl siding cleans up beautifully with soft washing, and warps, cracks or streaks with the wrong approach. Here is how vinyl is cleaned safely on Lower Mainland homes.
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Worried permanent lights will run up your power bill? Here is the honest picture of what LED permanent lighting actually costs to run, and why it is far less than people expect.
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Winter does not stop all exterior cleaning in the Lower Mainland. Here is what can be done through the wet season, what is better left for dry weather, and why off-season has advantages.
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A heavily mossed roof looks finished, but cleaning saves most of them. Here is how to tell whether your Lower Mainland roof needs cleaning or has genuinely reached replacement.
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One wall of your home goes green and grimy while the rest stays clean. Here is why the shaded side grows algae fastest in coastal BC and how soft washing fixes it for good.
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You cleaned the gutters and they still overflow in the rain. The cause is almost always a hidden downspout clog. Here is how to find and clear it, and why flushing matters.
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Flat and low-slope torch-on roofs are common on modern homes and need their own cleaning approach. Here is how they are cleaned and cleared safely in coastal BC.
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Permanent LED lights give you a flawless Christmas display with no ladder, no tangled strings and no January takedown, then quietly do every other season too. Here is how they work.
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Before the holidays fill your home with guests, the exterior sets the welcome. Here is how to get a Lower Mainland home's outside guest-ready for the hosting season.
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A deck that is slick and dark by mid-winter is coated in mould and mildew, and it is a real fall risk. Here is why decks get slippery in coastal BC and how to make them safe again.
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Clogged gutters that freeze in a Lower Mainland cold snap pull away from the house and force water behind fascia. Here is how winter gutter damage happens and how to prevent it.
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Spring and summer are the busy, backed-up season for exterior cleaning. Here is why booking in the off-season is easier, and often better for the result, in coastal BC.
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Tile roofs grow moss faster than shingle and punish careless cleaning. Here is how concrete and clay tile roofs are cleaned safely in the Lower Mainland, no high pressure, no broken tiles.
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The Lower Mainland's freeze-thaw swings do quiet damage to wet, dirty surfaces. Here is a first-freeze checklist to protect your outdoor surfaces before the cold snaps arrive.
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Permanent lights cost more upfront than a box of string lights, but the five-year picture looks different. Here is an honest cost comparison over time for Lower Mainland homes.
Read the guideConifer needles are worse for Lower Mainland gutters than leaves, they slip through guards and mat into a waterproof layer. Here is why, and how to keep needle-fed gutters flowing.
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Gutter cleaning sends people to hospital every fall, and it is almost always a ladder fall. Here is why DIY gutter cleaning is riskier than it looks and how to stay safe.
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Permanent LED lights are a real investment, so here is the honest case for and against, cost, use, curb appeal and warranty, to help you decide if they are worth it for your home.
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