Pressure Washing in Gray, ME

Pressure Washing in Gray often starts with a house that has not been cleaned in a long time. People here stay put. Census data show that 96.7% of Gray residents lived in the same house a year earlier, and 82.4% of homes are owner-occupied. When owners finally call, the vinyl has a gray-green film, the deck has turned dark and the roof has black streaks running down from the ridge. That is a normal starting point, and we plan for it.

Start with a walk-around

On a home that has gone several years without cleaning, we start by walking every side with you. We look for loose siding, cracked trim, failing window seals and soft spots on the deck before any water goes on. Then we put together a written plan. Some owners want everything done in one visit; others start with the house and the front walk and leave the deck and roof for later in the season. Either way, each part is listed separately so you can see what you are paying for.

Roof streaks and shaded siding

Many Gray homes sit on wooded lots, and shaded roofs and walls stay damp long after a rain. That is why so many roofs in town show dark streaks and moss on the north side. We do not pressure wash shingles. Roof soft washing uses low pressure and a cleaner that kills the growth, then lets rain rinse the residue over the following weeks. Siding is handled the same gentle way, with a low-pressure rinse and a cleaner suited to vinyl, wood or painted surfaces.

Lakes and brooks

Gray has shoreline on Little Sebago Lake, Crystal Lake and Forest Lake, and the town is drained by Collyer Brook. Little Sebago has had milfoil problems for years, which shows how sensitive these waters are. At homes near the shore, we keep runoff on the lawn, rinse plants well and use the least cleaner that will work. On camps and lake houses, docks and lakeside decks get plain water and low pressure whenever possible.

Driveways and walks

Long driveways in Gray collect oil drips, tire marks, rust stains and the residue of winter sanding and salt. We clean concrete with a surface cleaner that keeps the spray even and avoids the striped look a wand can leave. We also clean pavers and stone walks, re-sanding joints only if you ask for it.

Close to the weather office

Gray is home to the Gray/Portland office of the National Weather Service, which covers western Maine and New Hampshire, so local forecasts here come from right in town. We pay attention to them. Masonry and concrete should not be washed when a freeze is possible, and decks need a few dry days after cleaning before any stain goes on, so we schedule around the forecast rather than squeezing a job into a cold snap.

Older homes in Gray Village

Gray was incorporated in 1778, and the village around Monument Square has older houses mixed in with newer ones. Homes painted before 1978 may carry lead paint, and Maine's lead law names uncontained high-pressure washing as an activity that can release it. On older painted siding, we keep pressure low and point out peeling areas rather than blast them.

What we do in Gray

• House washing for vinyl, clapboard and shingle siding
• Roof soft washing for streaks and moss
• Deck and fence cleaning, ready for stain
• Driveway, walkway and paver cleaning
• Brick and stone cleaning at low pressure
• Commercial washing for businesses along Routes 26, 100 and 202

Get a quote

Call (207) 393-2121 or send a few photos. We will come out, walk the property and leave you a written estimate.

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