Choosing a pressure washing operator
Updated 5 August 2026
Pressure washing is the trade where the wrong operator causes real damage: stripped paint, etched timber, cracked render, water-driven leaks.
Surface knowledge is the test
Ask what pressure and method they'd use on YOUR surface. The right answers vary: high pressure for concrete, soft wash (low pressure + treatment) for render, roofs and painted surfaces, careful technique on timber decks. Anyone who says 'full pressure on everything' is a damage claim waiting to happen — which is also why you confirm their insurance. Ask whether they bring their own water if your supply is limited.
Common questions
What's soft washing?
Low-pressure cleaning with a treatment solution — the correct method for render, roofs, and painted surfaces that high pressure would destroy.
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