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Pressure Washing — Vancouver, BC
Vancouver is the moss capital of the Lower Mainland. Over 1,200mm of annual rainfall combined with mild temperatures creates the perfect conditions for moss, algae, and black mould to colonize every outdoor surface. Kitsilano sidewalks go green by November. Marpole driveways develop thick black algae streaks that no garden hose can touch. East Van decks accumulate a layer of organic grime that makes them dangerously slippery. The growth does not stop on its own — it accelerates year after year, trapping moisture against surfaces and accelerating deterioration. Annual pressure washing in Vancouver is not cosmetic maintenance — it is surface protection that extends the life of your concrete, wood, and stone.
Over 1,200mm of annual rainfall creates ideal conditions for aggressive moss and algae growth on every exposed surface — driveways, patios, decks, and siding.
Shade from Vancouver's mature urban tree canopy in Dunbar, Kerrisdale, and Shaughnessy keeps surfaces damp longer, accelerating biological growth.
Older concrete driveways and sidewalks in East Van and Hastings-Sunrise are porous and trap moisture, providing deep root anchorage for moss that surface washing cannot fully remove.
Painted and stained wood siding on Vancouver heritage homes requires soft washing at lower pressures to clean without stripping paint or damaging wood fibres.
We use a two-phase approach in Vancouver: pre-treatment with a biodegradable moss and algae killer applied 20 minutes before washing, followed by surface-appropriate pressure washing. Concrete driveways and patios get full-pressure surface cleaning at 3,000+ PSI with a rotary nozzle for even coverage. Wood decks and siding get soft-washed at lower pressure to protect the grain. We finish with a post-treatment rinse that slows regrowth. For heritage homes in Kitsilano and Shaughnessy, we use soft wash exclusively on painted surfaces to avoid paint damage. Every job leaves the surface cleaner and drier, extending the interval before moss returns.
Pressure washing in Vancouver typically ranges from $250 to $1,200 per visit depending on scope. Driveway washing starts at $250 to $400. Full exterior packages (driveway, patio, walkways, siding) run $600 to $1,200. Vancouver's compact lot sizes keep per-property costs moderate. Annual maintenance contracts reduce per-visit pricing by 15 to 20 percent.
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Pressure Washing across every neighbourhood in Vancouver.
In Vancouver, annual pressure washing is the minimum recommendation for driveways, patios, and walkways. Properties in heavy shade (Dunbar, Shaughnessy under mature trees) may benefit from twice-yearly washing — once in early spring to remove winter moss buildup and once in late fall to clear organic debris before the wet season. Decks should be washed annually before restaining.
Yes, if done at full pressure. We use soft wash techniques on all painted, stained, or delicate surfaces — siding, trim, stucco, and heritage details. Soft washing uses lower pressure (under 1,000 PSI) combined with cleaning solutions to remove biological growth without stripping paint or forcing water behind siding panels. Concrete and stone surfaces can handle full pressure safely.
Yes — we work through Vancouver's rainy season without issue. The pre-treatment and washing process works effectively in light to moderate rain. In fact, surfaces are often easier to clean during wet weather when moss and algae are hydrated and loose. We only postpone for heavy downpours that make work unsafe on ladders or rooflines.
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