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Exterior House Washing Before Painting
Exterior house washing before painting removes dirt, mildew, chalking, and contaminants that prevent paint from bonding to your siding. Paint adheres directly to clean surfaces, lasts 2-3 years longer, and you avoid the cost and hassle of repainting failed surfaces.
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Why Wash Before Painting
Paint cannot bond to dirty surfaces. When you apply paint over dirt, mildew, or chalking, you're creating a sandwich: paint → contamination layer → siding. The paint bonds to the contamination, not the siding.
That contamination layer breaks down within months. When it fails, your paint peels, bubbles, or cracks. You end up repainting years earlier than necessary.
Washing before painting removes everything between the paint and the siding. The paint bonds directly to the surface. Adhesion improves by 60-80%. Your paint job lasts its full expected lifespan instead of failing prematurely.
That contamination layer breaks down within months. When it fails, your paint peels, bubbles, or cracks. You end up repainting years earlier than necessary.
Washing before painting removes everything between the paint and the siding. The paint bonds directly to the surface. Adhesion improves by 60-80%. Your paint job lasts its full expected lifespan instead of failing prematurely.
What Proper Washing Accomplishes:
Removes dirt, dust, and environmental contaminants
Eliminates mildew and algae growth
Strips away chalking from old paint
Exposes sound surface for paint adhesion
Prevents paint failure from contaminated substrate
Extends paint lifespan by 2-3 years
Why Choose WashTech for Pre-Paint House Washing
Ensures proper paint adhesion
Paint manufacturers require clean, dry surfaces for warranty coverage. Painting over moss, mildew, or chalky residue causes premature failure. Our soft wash cleaning removes all contaminants so paint bonds correctly.
Soft wash safe for all siding types
Low-pressure cleaning (under 500 PSI) with biodegradable solutions. Safe for stucco, wood, Hardie board, vinyl, brick, and painted surfaces. Pressure washing can damage delicate siding and void warranties.
Removes all organic growth
Moss, algae, mildew, and mold must be killed at the root, not just rinsed off. Our treatment ensures these don't grow back under new paint within months.
Painters trust us
We work with Vancouver painting contractors regularly. We understand timing, surface prep standards, and paint manufacturer requirements.
Biodegradable eco-friendly cleaning
Safe for landscaping and won't leave chemical residue that interferes with paint adhesion.
Licensed and WorkSafeBC certified
WorkSafeBC certified residential exterior cleaning crew with proper safety training.
Key Benefits with WashTech
Prepares surfaces for optimal paint adhesion: meets manufacturer specs
Low-pressure soft wash: safe for all siding types
Removes moss, mildew, algae, dirt: complete surface cleaning
Extends paint job lifespan: prevents premature peeling and failure
Paint warranty compliance: clean surface requirement met
Licensed and insured: WorkSafeBC certified residential exterior cleaning
Vancouver-Specific Considerations
Vancouver's wet climate creates year-round mildew growth. Homes stay damp longer than interior BC locations. Ocean air deposits salt that accelerates paint breakdown.
Vancouver Paint Prep Challenges:
Mildew grows 12 months per year (no winter freeze to kill it)
Constant moisture prevents complete drying between rain events
North-facing walls rarely dry (stay damp year-round)
Dense tree cover blocks sunlight needed for drying
Salt air from ocean accelerates chalking
These factors make washing before painting more critical in Vancouver than drier climates. Painters in Kelowna or Calgary can sometimes get away with minimal prep. Vancouver painters cannot.
Schedule washing during dry forecasts. Summer and early fall provide the most reliable drying windows. Late fall through early spring creates timing challenges with frequent rain.
Best Times to Wash Before Painting:
June-September: Ideal (reliable dry weather)
May and October: Good (watch weather forecasts closely)
November-April: Challenging (requires very careful timing)
Hear From Our Clients
Homeowners and businesses alike trust WashTech for dependable service, year after year.
Trusted by our clients in the lower mainland - our 5-star Google review rating reflects top-quality service and customer satisfaction.
We've been teaming up with WashTech for over five years now, and it's been nothing short of fantastic. Aidan and his crew are absolute pros reliable, detail-oriented, and genuinely great to work with.
"We’ve partnered with WashTech on several exterior cleaning projects, and the experience has always been top-notch. Their team delivers results every time."
Verified Google Review
"Aidan was prompt, respectful, experienced and hardworking. He repaired and cleaned my gutters, removed moss and even fixed a hole in the stucco of my house that was concerning me. I can’t recommend him enough."
Verified Google Review
"I highly recommend WashTech! We've had Elan and Aidan look after our annual property maintenance for a couple of years now (windows, gutters, roof cleaning, pressure washing) and they've always done an outstanding job! "
Verified Google Review
"Elan and Aiden are absolutely great! They are meticulous, detail oriented and have done a fabulous job on the Spring power washing and window cleaning on my home."
Before & After Soft Washing
See what a difference soft-wash cleaning by WashTech makes for your home's exterior in Vancouver:
Common Questions About Our Soft-Washing Service
Why do I need house washing before painting?
Paint won't bond properly to dirty, mossy, or mildewed surfaces. Painting over contaminants causes premature peeling and failure. Most paint warranties require clean surfaces. Professional washing ensures paint lasts its full lifespan.
How long before painting should I schedule washing?
What does pre-paint house washing cost?
Do painters recommend this service?
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Prepare Your Home for Painting. Don't paint over dirt and moss. Get professional surface prep from WashTech.
Give us a call
604-757-2016
WashTech
Reliable, certified exterior cleaning experts serving residential and commercial properties across the Greater Vancouver.
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