Based on the amount of time it takes and the money it would cost, power washing your home’s exterior can seem extravagant. But that is for people who are not fully aware of the benefits. In reality, it should be part of the maintenance routine of every homeowner.

First off, the exteriors of your property are not protected from harsh elements, at least not all the time. Natural conditions such as ultraviolet rays, wind, dust, debris, insects infestations, rodent attacks and even bird havoc could take a beating on your home.

These could lead to soiling, discoloration, and worse of all, damage. Asides from preventing all of this, here’s what power washing really does for your exteriors.

Adding Home Value

If you have the intention of selling that property, power washing could help you make much more money. According to the National Association of Realtors, a good power washing can add $10,000 to $15,000 to the sales price of your property, depending on the type.

Those numbers are pretty exciting considering how much an average pressure wash costs. To clarify, reputable service providers charge between $100 to $300. What’s more, professional power washing companies can help you get your house’s exteriors ready in time for your first purchase prospect.

Sidestep Costly Repair

A stitch in time saves nine; a saying whose meaning outlives almost everything else. By power washing your house, you are reducing the chances of future costly repairs mostly related to rot and decay. When done properly, it helps extend the life of your exterior siding and protects it from possible re-infestations.

Power washing can be done on your roof, driveways, gutters and walkways to preserve the look and value of the property. Rather than spending hundreds—or probably thousands—of dollars replacing your roof, you can spend no more than $100 bucks pressure washing it and giving it a new lease of life.

Priming Surfaces For A Redo

For homeowners that want to remain on their properties for long periods of time, repainting, redesigning or resurfacing is always a possibility, especially for the exteriors. Pressure washing is the perfect way to prep your sidings and ensure that the surfaces are ready to receive a new look.

Painting over dirt, scratches, grimes and unwanted sorts is not advisable. Not only does it make a remodelling job look botched, but puts the property at more risk of damage. There’s nothing as potentially effective as painting over a fresh, smooth surface. Similarly, restaining your deck or refinishing your pool often produces better results when pressure washing is done before.

Overnight Curb Appeal

Pressure washing can be referred to as a restorative practice. For one, your home gets a fresh makeover without you spending money on renovating it.

Getting rid of all those solidified dirt refreshes the look of your house, turning back the hands of time to give the property a brand new appearance. It is more like seeing your first love get a bodily enhancement.