Driveways, walkways, patios, garages, and decks are usually swept off and hosed down by homeowners on a regular basis to keep them clean and free of debris. That works great for everyday maintenance, but that does not remove all the dirt, oil, and mildew from the surface. There are several benefits to having Driveway Pressure Washing in Baltimore MD done professionally a couple times each year. It can prolong the life of the driveway, prevent damage to the surface, and avoid rocks becoming embedded into the concrete. Commercial property needs to be pressure washed as well to avoid costly repairs and increased liability risks.
The first time should be when the snow has melted to remove the salt, sand, and calcium left over from the winter months. In addition to the product put down, residue from the streets and sidewalks have been placed on the driveway by city plows, snow blowers, and shovels. While those chemicals prevent people from falling on the ice and avoid the car getting stuck in the driveway, they also erode the surface. Pressure washing the driveway will remove any traces of rock salt or ice melt that can make the surface porous and allow water to seep into pits and small cracks. Click here to view before and after pictures of driveways, get free quotes, and set up appointments for services.
Late Summer or early Fall is the second time to schedule Driveway Pressure Washing in Baltimore MD. Grass, dirt, heat, and heavy rains have collected on the driveway and along the edges of the surface. They need to be removed before frost and cold weather set in to avoid freezing. When small particles freeze, they expand and can cause driveways to crack and crumble. Once the area thaws, the debris dislodges and creates a bigger space for water to collect, freeze, and continue to do more damage. The cycle is repeated, salt and sand is then introduced into the mix, and the driveway becomes ruined. By the time the area has been treated with rock salt, shoveled and snowplowed, and driven over, it is possible that the driveway will need to be replaced in the Spring.
