Pressure Cleaning in Craigieburn

Yes, when done with soft-wash chemistry and low pressure (under 500 PSI). We use detergent pre-treatment plus a gentle rinse to clean the surface without stripping paint or cracking render. High-pressure fan tips on render are the most common way Melbourne operators damage coatings — we avoid them.

Every job is quoted as a written fixed price from your photos, because size, surface and staining vary so much. Driveways, paths and house washes are usually priced from photos alone; strata and commercial work is scoped per site. Send the suburb, a rough area and photos of the worst staining.

Exposed aggregate and broom-finish concrete tolerate 2,000–3,000 PSI with a surface cleaner head. Jointed pavers and tiles should be cleaned at 1,200–1,800 PSI with a surface cleaner rather than a turbo nozzle. Old or soft mortar joints need even lower pressure. We assess the surface and choose the right setup before starting.

Not when the pressure and nozzle are matched to the material. We avoid high-pressure passes on jointed paving, old lime mortar and unsealed surfaces. Where joints are fragile we use surface cleaners, lower-pressure nozzles and manual hand detailing rather than a straight pressure gun.

Pressure cleaning removes algae, mould, lichen, pollution film, tyre marks, leaf tannin, construction dust and general weathering. Heavy oil stains need degreaser pre-treatment and sometimes a second pass. Acid burn, rust staining and embedded paint are specialist restoration jobs rather than standard pressure cleaning.

Concrete and paved surfaces are usually walkable within 30–60 minutes in dry Melbourne conditions. If you are sealing after cleaning, allow 24–48 hours of full drying time before applying sealer — sometimes longer in winter or in shaded areas.

Yes — it is one of the highest-return pre-sale investments available. Clean driveways, paths, fences and house facades dramatically improve street appeal and photography. Most agents in Melbourne recommend an exterior clean 1–2 weeks before the first open home to allow drying time and let the property look its best in listing photos.

On commercial sites and strata work we use drain mats, bunding and vacuum recovery where required under EPA Victoria guidelines. On standard residential jobs we direct runoff away from garden beds and sensitive landscaping. We do not let chemical-laden water flow into storm drains on commercial sites.

We pre-wet plants before starting, use barriers where needed and keep cleaning runoff away from garden beds and lawns. We protect glazing, window frames and soft landscaping near the work area. If a plant is directly in the spray zone we cover it.

Residential driveways and paths: every 12–24 months in most Melbourne suburbs, more often in shaded or damp areas where algae grows fast. Rendered house exteriors: every 18–36 months. Strata common areas: quarterly for high-traffic sites, every 6–12 months for quieter complexes. Commercial forecourts: quarterly minimum.