Power washing or pressure washing the exteriors of your HOA and multifamily properties should be a normal part of your maintenance budget. Advantages to keeping your property exterior clean and well kept are many.
Many property managers and owners might shy away from having their buildings power washed due to a fear that power washing might damage the surfaces as well as causing a hassle for the residents.
In truth, a professional power washing contractor can work with you and your residents to make sure the project goes off smoothly without a hitch. Make sure your contractor is fully insured, and discuss with him the processes that will be used on the different surfaces. A contractor that has experience working on large multifamily properties will be able to work out all the logistics that will keep both management and residents happy.
Another advantage to bringing in a professional contractor is that by walking the property and doing a proper inspection, they may be able to address other issues such as rust stains and graffiti. Not all contractors are equipped or have the knowledge to deal with these issues, but with a bit of research you can find the best contractor for your needs that with a sharp eye can even diagnose some ongoing problems on the property, as well as suggest some easy fixes.
Don't be afraid to ask lots of questions, such as have you done large projects like this before? Are you fully insured to even work on taller buildings? Are the chemicals/detergents safe for our property? What are your safety protocols? how much experience do your crew members have? Will you need need an aerial lift? will pressure washing ruin any surfaces? These are all good questions, and as a contractor we want you to feel 100% comfortable before moving forward on your project.
The bottom line is: Once you found the right contractor and decide to move forward...your property will look and feel amazing, The residents will love it, and you can rest assured that you made a great investment in the ongoing maintenance of you multifamily/HOA property.