Pressure washing is a great way to clean many surfaces around your home, from driveways and patios to fences and furniture.
How to find the best pressure washing companies near you
When you want to find specialist cleaning companies that offer pressure washing services near you, we can help.
Look through our approved tradespeople by searching your postcode in the box below. You’ll be able to see your Checkatrade-approved and highly-rated pressure washing specialists near you.
If you’re short on time, request a quote and let our members contact you!
What can I clean with a pressure washer?
You can clean many exterior surfaces and items with a pressure washer. Some of these include:
- Patios (all materials)
- Driveways
- Decking
- Fences
- Automobiles
- Outdoor furniture
- Windows and doors
- Property exterior
There are many other surfaces that are safe to pressure wash. Ask your cleaning specialist for advice before you begin to avoid damage to materials unsuitable for pressure washing.
For some of the items above such as fences, decking, and automobiles, it’s a good idea to set a pressure washer to a low setting to ensure that you don’t damage the surface.
What can’t I pressure wash?
There are certain surfaces that you should never pressure wash. A pressure washer is a high-powered water spray and can cause damage to the outer layer of some materials.
Some things that you should never use a pressure washer on are:
- Electrical housing boxes and meters
- Asphalt roof tiles
- Air conditioning units
- Old brick work and mortar
- Trees and plants
- Painted surfaces (unless you want to remove the paint)
- Light fittings
How much does it cost to pressure wash a patio?
As mentioned above, pressure washing can be done on a wide variety of surfaces. One of the most popular uses of a pressure washer is for cleaning a patio.
If you want to pressure wash your patio, you’ll need an idea of the costs before you hire a cleaning company.
In the UK, the average cost to pressure wash a medium-sized patio will be around £450. This will rise to around £300 for larger patios and be around £195 for small patios.
Costs will vary depending on the area you live and the company you choose. Always shop around and get several quotes before hiring a cleaning company.
What is the difference between pressure washing and power washing?
Pressure washing uses highly pressurised unheated tap water sprayed directly at a surface to remove dirt and debris.
Power washing works in the same way but has the addition of a heated element that creates highly pressurised steam to do the cleaning.
How do I make sure I hire an experienced pressure wash specialist near me?
A great place to start is by searching a professional trade directory.
At Checkatrade, for example, all our members have a business profile, which helps you easily find the best pressure washing companies near you.
On each of our members’ profiles, you can find:
- A cleaning company’s details
- Qualifications and accreditations
- Areas of expertise
- Customer reviews
- Pictures of past work (before and after shots)
To become a Checkatrade member, all tradespeople must pass up to 12 rigorous checks. This makes sure that every member is highly skilled and trustworthy.
You’ll only find trades who meet our high standards and pass our quality checks on Checkatrade.
The importance of online reviews and reputation
Reading a company’s online reviews is a brilliant way to see the quality of a tradesperson’s reputation.
At Checkatrade, we only show real verified reviews from actual customers. Stringent checks are carried out to ensure that all Checkatrade reviews are fully verified and up to date.
Another great way to verify a trader’s reputation is by asking for personal recommendations.
Talk to your friends and family to see if they have any experience with pressure washing companies near you.
Once you’ve had a recommendation, you can see if they’re part of the Checkatrade directory.
If they have a Checkatrade business profile, you’ve found a recommended and Checkatrade-approved pressure washing company near you.
To find the best pressure washing cleaning companies near you, enter your postcode into the box below and click search.