How long does pressure washing take? Specifically, how long does it take to wash a house?
There’s no quick answer because every home is unique. The average 2,000-square-foot house might take between one and three hours to clean, which is why it’s best to speak to the pressure washing technician when they come out for your estimate.
Determining how long it takes to power wash a house depends on several factors, which we discuss below.
Size
Generally, larger homes take longer to clean. A multiple-story home, for example, has high floors that are less accessible than a bungalow. That said, a 4,500-foot home with a modern cube design could be quicker to clean than a smaller Victorian home with gabled windows on the roof because there are fewer exterior surfaces.
Property Features
The property features are more important than size when it comes to pressure washing. For example, vinyl siding requires a different pressure setting than wooden siding. A property with columns and other dainty architectural features will take longer for a power washer to clean than a pared-down style.
Other factors to consider here are whether there are trees near the home or other things that might impede access or make the job more complicated. Additionally, a plain, sloped roof is easier to clean than one with several planes to accommodate windows.
By the same token, the taller the home, the more complex cleaning becomes for pressure washers because it could lead to complications in achieving the proper water pressure.
Cleanliness
What matters most is how clean the property is. It’s a lot like cleaning a shirt in this respect.
If you wash your shirt after each wear, it’s usually easy to get stains out. However, if you wear it a few times and give the marks time to set, it’s a lot more challenging to clean.
If you pressure wash your home professionally every year, each successive cleaning is relatively quick. Meanwhile, if you’ve just moved into a place where the owners neglected to do so for 15 years, expect the cleaners to be busy for hours.
Other Factors
Some other factors that may come into play include the presence of mold, algae, and other growth. In these cases, professionals need to slow down their work to properly deal with these issues so they don’t reoccur.
Also, some stains, like grease and rust, are more challenging to remove and require a different strategy. Professional power washers may need to use a specialist cleaning solution that requires time to work.
Finally, if you require additional work, like sanitization, things may take a little longer.
Working Quickly But Safely
Our team at Vortex Pro Wash works as quickly as possible without jeopardizing safety or thoroughness. When our technician does their walkthrough to give you an estimate, they’ll also provide a basic timeline for completion.
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