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When Should You Get Your House Washed?

By Brad Steinhoff

The Best Time to Power Wash a House

House Washing Before/After

In general, houses should get pressure washed at least once a year between March and November. As it gets later in the year, you’ll want to make sure your home is taken care of before winter weather arrives. It’s best to think of pressure washing as a routine home maintenance task, as it will help increase the lifespan of your siding, concrete, and all outdoor surfaces.

While the time of year is important, there are several other considerations to make when determining when to pressure wash your house:

  1. Are you unsure of when the last time your home was power washed?
  2. Has your home endured a long winter since it was last washed?
  3. Are you preparing to host guests for the holidays or a party?
  4. Are algae, mold, or black streaks present anywhere on your siding, concrete, or roof?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, your home would benefit from professional pressure washing services. It’s the simplest solution to protecting and beautifying residential properties – no matter the time of year.

Best Time of Day to Power Wash

Pressure washing can be performed any time from dawn to dusk, though sunlight and cloud coverage can present unique challenges. Shadows can appear, seeing a second story can be difficult, and spots can be easily missed. This makes the case for hiring a professional power washing company rather than doing it yourself. Experienced technicians will have worked in all types of conditions and at all times of the day. While you obviously wouldn’t want to pressure wash in pitch black, any sort of visibility will allow a technician to complete the job at the highest level.

Best Conditions for Power Washing

Whether it’s 45° and raining or 95° and sunny, pressure washing projects can be completed in virtually any weather condition. Outside of when temperatures dip below freezing or the occasional thunderstorm, the weather rarely impacts power washing results. In the case of extreme weather, a technician will either wait for it to pass or come back on the next available day to complete the job.

Want to Learn More About Pressure Washing?

The best time to Soft wash a house simply depends on the person considering the service. As a homeowner, it’s ultimately your decision on when to pressure wash your home. Those that love to keep their home in perfect condition are going to do it every year. Others that may have just learned about pressure washing and its benefits could still have a handful of questions. If you fall into that latter category, feel free to give Bishoff Home Services a call today.