Pressure Washing
Exterior pressure washing to clean siding, driveways, and other surfaces. Often paired with painting or maintenance work.
What this service includes
Pressure washing uses pressurized water, and sometimes cleaning solutions, to remove dirt, mildew, algae, and grime from exterior surfaces. It is one of the most effective ways to refresh the outside of a home without replacing anything. Driveways, sidewalks, exterior walls, fences, and patios all collect buildup that a good washing removes, leaving surfaces cleaner and less slippery.
In Fort Lauderdale and Broward County, the main culprit is humidity. Shaded walls, north-facing surfaces, and areas under trees stay damp long enough for algae and mildew to take hold, showing up as green or black streaks and dark patches. Driveways and walkways become slick and discolored, and fences and patios lose their original look. South Florida rain rinses some of it away but also feeds the growth, so pressure washing becomes a regular part of exterior maintenance here rather than a one-time job.
Pressure washing at CIT Repair & Remodeling is handled by the same owner-operated team behind the company's roofing work. The business is woman-owned and owner-operated by Citlaly Torres, who stays involved in the work. Free estimates cover the surfaces to be cleaned and the approach for each, because not every surface can take the same pressure.
Different surfaces need different treatment. High pressure can etch soft materials or force water behind siding, so softer surfaces are cleaned with lower pressure and the right cleaning solution rather than brute force. A pressure washing project involves assessing the surfaces, pre-treating mildew and algae, washing with the appropriate pressure for each material, and rinsing clean. The goal is a surface that looks refreshed without being damaged in the process.
Signs you may need this service
- Green or black streaks and patches on siding, walls, or fences from algae and mildew.
- A driveway, sidewalk, or patio that is discolored, stained, or slippery when wet.
- Dark mildew buildup on shaded or north-facing exterior surfaces.
- A fence, deck, or patio that has lost its original color under a layer of grime.
- You are preparing to paint or sell and want the exterior to look clean and maintained.
How this work is done
This describes how pressure washing generally proceeds in the trade, so you know what to expect.
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Inspection and estimate
The surfaces to be cleaned are inspected, and the right pressure and approach for each material are determined. A free estimate lays out the scope and the cleaning method.
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Surface preparation
Delicate areas, plants, and fixtures are protected, and surfaces are assessed for any damage that washing could worsen so it is flagged before cleaning begins.
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Pre-treatment for mildew and algae
Where mildew and algae are present, a cleaning solution is applied to kill the growth so it does not return immediately after washing.
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Washing
Each surface is washed with the appropriate pressure, using lower pressure and cleaning solution on softer materials and higher pressure on durable surfaces like concrete.
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Rinse and review
Surfaces are rinsed clean, the area is tidied, and the results are reviewed with the homeowner.
Why homeowners call CIT
- Florida Certified Roofing Contractor
Remodeling work is coordinated by the same owner-operated team behind a Florida Certified Roofing Contractor.
- Woman-owned & owner-operated
Owned and operated by Citlaly Torres, the licensed contractor on the project.
Frequently asked questions
Service areas
We provide pressure washing to homeowners in Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, and Broward County. Contact us to confirm we cover your address.
Get a free estimate for pressure washing
Call to talk through your project, or request a free estimate. We serve Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, and Broward County.