Wind from the Cajon Pass leaves dust on every wall in San Bernardino, and it packs into stucco texture. Power washing clears it off, along with chalk from old paint and sprinkler stains. It is also the first step of an exterior paint job.
Dust is part of life in San Bernardino. Wind from the Cajon Pass carries it onto every wall, and it packs into the texture of stucco. Sprinklers leave hard water marks along the bottom of the house. Power washing clears all of that off. We wash stucco and siding, eaves, block walls, fences, patios, driveways and walkways. It is also the first step of most exterior paint jobs, because paint will not hold on a dusty or chalky wall.
Pressure has to match the surface. Stucco is tough but old stucco and loose paint can be damaged by too much force, so we use a wider tip and lower pressure on walls and keep the higher pressure for concrete. Wood fences and decks get a gentle wash so the grain is not torn up. We keep water away from open vents, outlets and window seals, and we protect plants near the wall.
After a wash before painting, walls need to dry. In summer here that can be the same day or the next morning. In the cooler, wetter months it takes longer, and shaded north walls dry last. We check before we prime. You get a free estimate and a written quote. Tell us what you want washed and whether painting will follow, and we will plan the two together. Call or text (909) 487-2695.
Power washing in San Bernardino: common questions
Do you have to power wash a house before painting it?
In almost every case, yes. Dust, chalk from old paint and cobwebs stop new paint from bonding. A wash, then drying time, is the standard first step on an exterior job.
Can power washing damage stucco?
It can if the pressure is too high or the tip is held too close. We use lower pressure and a wide spray on stucco and painted surfaces, and take extra care around cracks and patches.
How long after washing can you paint?
Once the surface is dry. In hot, dry San Bernardino weather that is often the next day. In winter or on shaded walls it can take a day or two more.
How it works
- Free estimate: Call, text or book online. We walk the job and measure.
- Written quote: Prep, paint and price in writing.
- Prep & protect: We cover floors and furniture, repair and prime surfaces.
- Paint & walk-through: Two coats, clean lines, full clean-up and a final walk-through.