Rope access technician pressure washing the wall of a white storage tank

Pressure washing at height

Algae and traffic film hold moisture against a wall. We soft wash painted and clad surfaces at low pressure and pressure wash bare concrete, from ropes, with runoff kept out of storm drains.

Two washing methods

High pressure strips paint and drives water behind cladding. We pick the method by surface, not by speed.

  • Soft wash

    Low pressure and detergent for paint, stucco, EIFS and metal panels.

  • Pressure wash

    Higher pressure for bare concrete, pavers and parkade decks.

  • Before painting

    Chalk and loose paint removed so primer bonds.

  • Tanks and plant

    Storage tanks, silos and structures washed on industrial sites.

  • Runoff control

    Drains protected and wash water managed to site rules.

Technician on ropes cleaning the wall of a fuel storage tank

Questions about pressure washing

Short answers. Call us for the long ones.

Will washing damage the sealant or paint?

Not at the right pressure. We test a small area first and keep the lance off sealant joints and window gaskets.

Do residents need to close windows?

Yes, on the elevation being washed that day. We post the schedule in advance.

How often should a building be washed?

Shaded north walls grow algae fastest and often need washing every two to three years. Sunny walls go longer.

Can you wash and inspect in one visit?

Yes. A technician on ropes sees every joint while washing, so we can report defects from the same drops.

Downtown Vancouver, False Creek and the North Shore mountains seen from a tower roof

Pressure washing on site

A fuel tank at the airport and a house on a slope, both washed from ropes.

Fuel tank farm at Vancouver airport with a rope access technician at work
House on a slope with a technician on ropes cleaning its upper façade