Premier Concrete Cleaning Company in Windsor, ON
Why Choose Thunder Spray for Concrete Cleaning in Windsor?
Thunder Spray technicians are all locals with extensive industry experience. Our teams prioritize your satisfaction and so deliver the best cleaning solutions. Our pressure washing service providers offer consistent results and respect you and your property.
In a bid to protect you and our teams, we only use environmentally safe cleaning solutions.
Our Comprehensive Concrete Cleaning Process
We’ve honed our procedures down to a few simple steps. Our concrete cleaning in Windsor always delivers the results you expect. When you hire us, we:
- Visit your property to see what we’re dealing with
- Develop a custom strategy tailored to your needs
- Apply an eco-friendly cleaning solution that draws dirt to the surface
- Rinse it away using just enough pressure to safely do the job
- If necessary, we’ll use a soft-bristled brush to remove stubborn dirt
We’re thorough and extremely careful. We don’t take any chances when it comes to your property’s safety and will tailor our technique to meet your needs. By combining power washing with effective cleaning agents, we can safely remove dirt, grime, stains, and organic growth.
How Long Does It Take to Power Wash a Concrete Surface?
The answer depends on several factors. We’ll give you a proper estimate when we come around for your quote. However, concrete cleaning in Windsor typically takes between one and three hours. The following factors can affect the timespan.
Surface Type
The type of concrete surface can have a major impact on the job’s length. For example, a flat, seamless concrete slab may prove easier to clean than pavers. This is because we don’t have to worry about unseating the slab. Alternatively, concrete that’s under three years old may take longer to clean because we can’t pressure wash it.
Project Size and Complexity
The larger the surface, the longer it’ll take. While this is the rule, there are exceptions. A concrete fence with a lot of decorative details may take longer to clean than a slab because we have to be more careful.
Project Complexity
This is probably a better predictor of how long it’ll take than size. Stamped concrete might take longer to clean because it’s more delicate than a plain slab.
We also have to consider accessibility here. If we’re cleaning a concrete roof, we have to take extra safety precautions.
Surface Condition
If the concrete is in bad shape, we have to work carefully to avoid making the situation worse. We will ask you to point out areas of concern so we avoid these as far as possible. If we feel the damage is too bad, we may suggest that you repair it before we clean it.
Contaminants
If there’s algae, moss, or mildew, we’ll need to take extra steps to clear all traces of the growth. This basically means allowing the cleaning agent to get to work and rinsing it away. It doesn’t take much longer, but we may have to brush off clinging roots.
Stain Severity
The type and severity of the marks make a big difference. If we have to work through many grimy layers, it’ll take longer.
The type of stain also affects our approach. For example, with grease stains, we may use hot water in conjunction with a degreasing agent to remove the mark properly.
Weather Conditions
We can work in overcast weather or during light rain. However, if the rain pours down, we’ll need to come back on a different day. Don’t worry; that’s not a decision we take lightly.
You might think that bright, sunny weather makes our job easier. The opposite is true because hot weather makes the water evaporate too quickly. We then have to rinse the surface again to get rid of the soap bubbles.
Benefits of Regular Concrete Cleaning
We recommend hiring us at least once a year. Thanks to the humidity in the area, algae, mold, and mildew can take hold fast. That’s why we suggest cleaning in the spring and the summer.
If you keep up regular concrete cleaning in Windsor, you can expect the following benefits.
Longer Lasting Surfaces
Dirt on its own can be abrasive. Every time you step on the grime or drive over it, you grind it in. While it’ll take many years to scour away at your concrete surfaces, it’ll still eventually cause damage.
What’s more damaging, however, is what the dirt contains. Pollutants mix with rainwater and create an acidic compound that can pit the concrete and cause spalling. You’ll commonly notice this effect in an unsealed garage during winter. It’s a result of salt and other deicing chemicals.
Finally, you must deal with organic growth like algae, mold, and mildew. These avaricious plants sink their roots into every hairline fracture, widening them. They also crumble the concrete over time.
There’s only one way to stop the damage, and that’s to remove the harmful compounds and growth.
We recommend doing so in the early spring to clear away any remaining deicing chemicals.
Better Looks
Concrete is a pretty utilitarian surface. However, it can be quite beautiful if it’s pristine. Keeping it that way is easier said than done, though. Unsealed concrete soaks up spills like a sponge. The downside of this is that the stains soon move into the capillaries deep within the concrete. No matter how much you scrub, you can’t shift them.
Some people buy cleaning products from the hardware store, only to find that they bleach the concrete. They do remove the stain, but the area looks just as out of place as before. Most people then believe that it’s time to repave.
Before you start phoning around for quotes, schedule service with us. Our cleaning products are highly effective. They’ll lift the marks to the surface so we can wash them away.
Thanks to the fact that we’re cleaning the whole surface, it’ll all look the same when we’re done.
Better Safety
Concrete cleaning is a valuable safety procedure. It removes contaminants like grease and algae that people might slip on. If you run a business, this could prove crucial in reducing potential liability claims.
For homeowners, the additional benefit is that there’s no mold or algae to release spores. These can irritate the respiratory tract. If you’re an allergy sufferer, rinsing away the pollen can help you breathe more easily.
Better Property Value
When you put your home or business on the market, you hope people see its potential. You think they’ll love it for the same reasons you do. Unfortunately, most of the time, it’s a numbers game. Buyers see so many properties that they look for excuses to reject yours.
Having a grubby driveway, fence, or patio is one way to make a bad impression. It doesn’t matter how neat your home is on the inside; many buyers won’t look past this aspect. Dirt gives buyers the idea that you’ve been bad with maintenance, which isn’t good.
Some people are willing to take on a home improvement project, but they’re the ones looking for bargains. They’ll offer you less than your property’s worth. It’s basic human nature to overestimate the costs of work you need to do.
Most buyers, however, want a move-in-ready place. If you regularly clean your concrete surfaces, they look pristine. This will impress buyers and show them that you’ve taken good care of your property. They’re more likely to offer more as a result.
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Custom Concrete Cleaning Solutions for Windsor Residents
What makes us special is that we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all solution. Every time we take on concrete cleaning in Windsor, we carefully assess our options. We understand that your needs and circumstances change over time, and we adjust accordingly.
Say, for example, that we’ve cleaned your driveway for the last three years. We never assume every job will be the same. Maybe this time, we must deal with algae or mold. Or perhaps there’s a lot more grime than usual.
We assess the type of concrete and the level of contamination to find the perfect solution. It’s this approach that allows us to work on properties of all shapes and sizes. We’re just as happy cleaning a small home patio as we are cleaning a massive mall parking lot.
We’re your go-to team for residential or commercial properties.
Contact Us for Expert Concrete Cleaning in Windsor
Regularly washing your exterior surfaces removes harmful compounds and organic growth. This not only makes them look better but helps them last longer. See the startling results for yourself by calling Thunder Spray today!
Reach out at 226-782-8962 for your free quote for concrete cleaning in Windsor.
