Power washing is an extremely important part of your home maintenance routine. If done right, it will not only increase the service life of your property but also increase its curb value too.  Moreover, you will have the neatest and most well-kept house on the entire block as a bonus. 

However, hiring an amateur power washing service provider can wreak havoc on your property. Excessive pressure settings can irreparably damage the shingles on the roof. On the other hand, using very low-pressure settings on your concrete driveway or garage won’t clean them at all. This is why you will have to ask a few detailed questions before you entrust your precious property to a power washing service. 

1.    Are your people insured?

Comprehensive liability insurance is extremely important. Power washing involves using very hot water at very high pressure. A single mistake can literally scour the skin off – of a person’s hands!

While everyone tries their level best to avoid mistakes, accidents can, and do happen. Under the circumstances, you won’t want to be held liable for something that isn’t your fault at all. Make sure that you only work with companies that insure their employees and thereby secure their clients. 

2.    Will you be willing to share your references?

It all boils down to credibility. An outfit with a stellar reputation won’t mind sharing references and would actually invite you to cross-reference their testimonials. Conversely, a company without any references won’t be able to share them to begin with.  You could also consider going through the testimonials on their site and reaching out to the people who have vouched for them. This will give you the information you need – straight from the horse’s mouth. 

3.    What equipment do you own and use?

Power washing requires highly specialized equipment that has been designed for specific tasks. If the company has the very latest machinery and its people are confident enough to use it, it is more than likely that they will do a great job. They should also be equipped with all necessary safety equipment along with ladders and other tools required to comprehensively power wash your property. 

4.    Are your employees trained to handle complex power washing jobs? 

You should ask them for their certificates as well as any accreditations from reputable institutes. Power washing doesn’t just involve scaling ladders with a hose in hand. It’s a very complicated job that requires training and rigid adherence to OSHA guidelines. All technicians should be trained to handle complex machinery while working on slippery slopes and other surfaces. 

5.    Are your detergents eco-friendly?

They should always use biodegradable cleaning agents and chemicals that would methodically deep clean your home without hurting the environment. These detergents should also be highly effective without being harmful to your pets, landscaping, or anything else. 

Sparkle Wash Tri-State Valley is always willing and able to answer all questions to your complete satisfaction. You should get in touch with us as soon as possible if you are interested in power washing in Decorah, IA.