Our Services

Roof and Gutter cleaning

Get your home clean with our professional roof and gutter cleaning service

Soft-Wash vs. Pressure Wash

Pressure washing composition roofs can wash off granules, cause leaks and remove years off the life of your roof. The pressure-to-water volume ratio of standard pressure washing cleans with a low water volume but very high pressure; it’s chiselling off the grime (and granules) as you clean, which works well for concrete surfaces, but not for asphalt or composition roofs.

At Property Brush, we use the soft-wash method. The roof moss is first killed and loosened with a detergent, then washed off with large amounts of water volume, but at a lower pressure.

Soft washing is a cleaning method with a low-pressure system to remove mold, mildew, and other debris. We use a low-pressure cleaning system that outperforms regular pressure washing. Soft wash is ideal for roof cleaning, it takes longer but provides much better results than conventional cleaning methods. We use grade-A cleaning products, and all products are mixed on-site, meeting the exact needs of each unique surface that needs cleaning.

Our experienced team has the expertise and technology necessary to clean any type of roof, whether large or small.

We would love to show you what we can do!

Roof and gutter cleaning is essential for your home's safety

Gutter cleaning is crucial for maintaining your home's safety. Clogged gutters can lead to water damage, insect infestations, and potential safety hazards.

Gutter cleaning can help prevent water damage

Roofing debris, leaves, and even sticks can become caught up in the gutter system, causing water to flow over the roof and into the walls of your home. This can cause leaks, rot, and structural damage. Regular gutter cleaning can also help to remove build-up that can lead to drainage problems.

At Property Brush, we don’t want you to call a professional when you notice water damage on your roof or gutter system. Call us today to clean your gutter system and help prevent expensive repairs.

Roof cleaning can remove dirt, dust, and leaves that can accumulate over time and cause leaks

Maintaining a clean roof and gutter system is one of the most vital things you can do to keep your house healthy. Dirt, dust, and leaves can accumulate over time, which can cause leaks. A professional roof cleaning company can take care of everything from removing dirt and debris to checking for potential leaks.

Safety is the top priority, and we take it very seriously. Our robust OSHA-approved system allows uncompromised safety, and our harnesses and rope setups are flexible for any roof pitch. Most of the equipment we use is derived from the mountain climbing industry. Our boots are specifically designed for roofers, with soft replaceable rubberized foam soles to maximize traction and safety and eliminate shingle abrasion.

Cedar Roof Cleaning

Cedar Shake Cleaning - A Service That Keeps Your Home Looking Great

Cedar shakes are a timeless siding and roofing option with character and look that many homeowners greatly appreciate. Cedar shakes are highly resistant to insects, take stains and paints well, and last decades if maintained properly. The biggest question people with cedar shakes ask is how I properly care for them.

Cedar Shake Cleaning is an essential service for maintaining the aesthetic appearance and prolonging the lifespan of your cedar roof. Over time, cedar roofs can accumulate dirt, debris, moss, and algae, which can cause discolouration and damage to the cedars. To prevent this damage, our experienced professionals use industry-leading soft washing techniques to safely and effectively remove these materials without causing any harm to the cedar roof. Soft washing is a cleaning method with a low-pressure system to remove mold, mildew, and other debris. We use a low-pressure cleaning system that outperforms regular pressure washing.

At our company, we understand that every cedar roof is unique and requires a customized approach to cleaning. We carefully assess the roof's condition and tailor our cleaning methods to ensure the best possible results. We use only eco-friendly cleaning products to protect the environment and ensure the safety of your home and family.

Cedar Shake Pressure Washing Process

Inspection – All good work starts with a thorough inspection to see what is necessary. We will let you know if there are loose shake pieces or other points of concern. A thorough inspection of your cedar shakes lets us see what areas need special attention and care.

Pre-treatment – We use specialized detergents to kill the mold and mildew before pressure washing cedar shakes. This will help prevent mold and mildew from returning soon. Recognize that it is inevitable for both to return, but pre-treatment will keep it from happening too quickly.

Pre-treatment – We use specialized detergents to kill the mold and mildew before pressure washing cedar shakes. This will help prevent mold and mildew from returning soon. Recognize that it is inevitable for both to return, but pre-treatment will keep it from happening too quickly.

Low setting – Our team is familiar with pressure washing cedar shakes and will use a low-pressure setting with a specialized detergent perfect for cedar.

Extra careful – Outdoor fixtures and the like can be damaged. We will pay attention and work carefully around any places with electrical connections.

Take our time – This is the key. Cleaning takes time, and time is a precious thing. Do you have time to devote to cleaning your cedar shakes properly? This task can take hours, not including unloading, cleaning up, and loading equipment back.

These should be sufficient reasons why we should be your go-to partner for keeping your cedar shakes in great condition. Contact us today to properly clean your cedar shakes and turn on the shine.

The Benefits of Cedar Shake Cleaning

Cedar is one of the most popular materials because of its durability and long-term maintenance benefits. Cedar roofs also require minimal maintenance and are famous for their aesthetic appeal. Cedar roofing is an excellent option for homes in warm climates because it does not leak, even in severe weather conditions.

• Prolongs the lifespan of your cedar roof.
• Enhances the aesthetic appearance of your roof and property.
• Cedar roofs are weatherproof and provide a natural cooling effect in hot weather.
• Prevents damage to the shingles, reducing the risk of leaks and other issues.
• Improves the overall health of your roof by removing harmful debris and growth.
• Increases the curb appeal and resale value of your property.
• Saves you money in the long run by avoiding costly repairs and replacements.

Fence Restoration: Cleaning, Sealing, Painting

Fences serve many purposes:

• keep our loved ones inside and safe,
• keep unwanted persons out, and
• Most importantly, they add privacy and an appealing architectural detail to one’s property.

We offer our fence restoration services to protect and preserve all aspects of the home’s fence. While we can certainly clean your fence or deck without staining it, we recommend both cleaning and staining for the best and surest way to protect and prolong the lifespan of your wood. Our team can assist you in selecting the ideal stain for your requirements, ensuring a job that looks great and lasts a long time. Our fence care services include:

Fences are more resilient than decks due to their smaller water collection footprint compared to decks. Fences can still get grimy from the heat, UV rays, snow, rain, mold, and mildew. We care for any blemishes or trouble spots affecting the wood surface during fence staining. We’ll clean the fence by pressure-washing away any dirt and grime and repairing any holes or rotting that could affect the outcome of the staining application. Staining over the top of a dirty deck or fence will create unappealing spots where the stain settles.

How Is A Fence Restored?

The process is straightforward – We first determine whether the fence is new and has a previous finish and put forth a plan of action. We start with a thorough cleaning. If the fence has never been stained and is dirty, we use powerful, plant-safe fence cleaners that remove years of oxidation, graying, mold, and mildew, revealing the wood grain again and the inherent beauty of your fence! We follow the thorough cleaning with a brightener and neutralizer that accomplishes three things:

• Wood brightener neutralizes the alkaline, stopping them from working and attacking the new fence finish.
• Fence wood brighteners naturally lighten the wood’s appearance.
• Neutralizing and brightening will aid stain absorption by opening the wood's pores. This is important for a longer-lasting finish as well as a uniform appearance.

With the wood pores open and the surfaces neutralized, the wood will absorb the maximum amount of stain and sealer possible. That’s how we restore a fence that has never been stained before but was dirty.

For fences that were stained before, we ask our customers if they have a record of the previous products. If they do, we gently clean all fence surfaces, ensuring to remove all mold, mildew, and contaminants. Allow the fence to dry thoroughly, and reapply the said product. If they don’t have a record, we gently remove the previous product, neutralize, brighten, finishing up with thorough staining and sealing.

Our fence restoration method lays the groundwork for a simple maintenance program that can be followed easily and will be cost-effective long term.

A side note: All our fence cleaning, stripping, and brightening detergents are sourced from professional deck restoration detergent suppliers. We never use products from big box stores. We use products that are tailor formulated by professional deck restoration suppliers for specific species of wood, the specific condition of the wood, and specific coatings on wood surfaces. These costly yet necessary products make our fence cleaning, stripping, and neutralizing results extraordinary instead of ordinary.

Fence Cleaning And Painting

Applying solid colour fence stains is an easy way to immediately improve the appearance of very weathered fencing. Whether cedar or pine, a solid stain paint job will ensure an even appearance, and if the right color is selected can vastly improve the way the fence blends into the property and enhances it at the same time.

Our fence cleaning and painting services offer the same level of craftsmanship. We thoroughly clean all fencing, neutralize and brighten to open wood pores. Once wood pores are open and ready to take the solid fence stain, we apply two coats of fence stain respecting manufacturer interval times between coats. We don’t cut corners when no one is looking; we paint each fence as if it were our own.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you provide colors to choose from?

Yes, we can furnish plenty of stain color samples.

Is water-based better than oil-based stain?

We recommend using a penetrating oil-based stain and sealer on all exterior wood. Not only will it not peel or blister in the future, but maintenance will become simple and inexpensive compared to water-based.

What is the difference between toner, semi-transparent, semi-solid, and solid stain?

Simply put, they offer different opacity levels from left to right – Toner being the most translucent, then Semi-transparent, accentuating the grain and adding color via trans-oxide pigments. Think of trans-oxide pigments as SPF for your fence; the more trans-oxide pigments, the better the fence will hold up to UV rays., Semi-solid works well at holding up to UV damage, and lastly, a solid stain which is completely opaque.

Do you perform fence repairs?

Yes, we perform all types of fence repairs. We also install fence post caps, repair sagging gates, etc.

Can I supply my stain?

Yes, as long as it is a quality oil-based stain and sealer like Expert Stain and Seal.

What is the best time of year to stain my fence?

Fences are less finicky to stain than decks, as they don’t get as hot in the summer. That said – Temperatures have to be over 45 degrees to pressure wash and over 50 to stain and seal – so anytime weather permits, other than that, avoid pollen season. Cooler temps are always best as the vehicle in which the stain and sealer are suspended doesn’t evaporate as quickly.

You can view more frequently asked questions on our Faq Page.

Deck Restoration: Cleaning and Sealing

Decks not only help bridge the transition between backyards and indoor living spaces, but they have also become a living space in their own right. Due to these climate extremes, decks take a real beating. Add large amounts of rainfall and snow to the mix, and you have the perfect conditions for wood deck rot! This cycle repeats as younger generations graduate from college, get good-paying jobs, and purchase their first home. They also don’t know about us deck specialists and are at the mercy of handymen, painters, and landscapers who ‘do decks to stay busy’ without educating themselves in the intricacies of deck cleaning, staining, sealing, and refinishing.

What is deck restoration?

Deck restoration involves taking a deck (whether paint that has worn down, stained and severely faded, or plain weathered wood that has turned grey), rejuvenating, refinishing, and refurbishing it into a beautiful, outdoor deck living space completely protected from the elements. A space that will remain looking good year after year (with proper maintenance). We aim at making deck maintenance, whether restoring, finishing, or refinishing, a simple line item you will check off your to-do list.

A side note: All our deck cleaning, stripping, and brightening detergents are sourced from professional deck restoration detergent suppliers. We never use products from big box stores. We use products that are tailor formulated by professional deck restoration suppliers for specific species of wood, the specific condition of the wood, and specific coatings on wood surfaces. These costly yet necessary products make our deck cleaning, stripping, and neutralizing results extraordinary instead of ordinary.

How is a deck ‘restored’?

A properly executed deck restoration relies on excellent communication with our clients, gathering details about previous products used, the deck's age, sun exposure, deck orientation, species of wood, and adjacent and surrounding tree canopy. With the proper information gathered, we can draw up a plan of action that will provide reliable results. There isn’t a deck restoration formula one size fits all approach. we enact our plan of action relying on many years of on-the-field wood deck restoration experience, sometimes making judgment calls as we encounter them. Restoring a wood deck combines great communication from beginning to end, immaculate wood preparation, and artisan-like application of the deck protectant, whether paint or stain. Our goal is to refurbish your deck, beautify it and make it great to look at and livable, comfortable, safe, and well-protected from the elements.

Our Deck Cleaning Process

Depending on our customer’s deck condition (sun damage, type of existing deck coating or lack of), we proceed to use a specific deck cleaner, stripper, or brightener that will be effective at softening up dirt, grime, sun damage, and old coatings from all deck surfaces. Once our detergent bath has spent a specific amount of time on the wood surface, we gently pressure wash all the grime, mold, mildew, and old stains and sealers without much effort. We never use high pressure on wood decks – we allow the detergents to do the heavy lifting. Low pressure will not raise the wood grain, it won’t mark up and leave pressure washing lap marks on the wood, and it won’t drive water into places it shouldn’t be driven into, such as under doors or electrical outlets. Using low pressure and allowing the deck cleaning and restoration detergents to do the work is vital in providing professional deck cleaning results.

We follow up every deck cleaning with thorough neutralizing and brightening. This is a crucial step that cannot be missed. Again, this is where we separate ourselves from the competition.

Neutralizing and brightening wood decks achieve three important things

• It will rejuvenate the appearance of wood surfaces – especially wood that has darkened from using caustic strippers and alkaline wood cleaners.
• It will neutralize the effects of caustic and alkaline cleaning agents and balance the PH level of all wood surfaces.
• A wood brightener/neutralizer opens the wood's pores, thereby aiding stain and sealer absorption, allowing the wood to soak up the stain and take the stain color more evenly.

Again, using a wood brightener is a crucial step that cannot be missed. Wood brightening will also accentuate the wood grain- without it, and wood will look murky and not as lively and vibrant.

Using proper wood preparation practices, superior wood cleaning detergents, our professional wood care equipment, superior stains, sealers, paints, and decades of expertise – restoring a deck, cleaning, staining, and sealing is a breeze!

Our Deck Staining And Sealing Process

After cleaning, brightening of deck surfaces, and thorough drying (after several days), we can proceed with the deck stain and seal process. We strongly recommend a quality oil-based stain and sealer such as Expert Stain and Seal. Still, if you have a high-quality deck stain that you’d prefer, we will gladly finish your deck with any quality deck stain and seal product.

When applying a stain & seal, it is vital to ensure even application. Uneven application leads to a blotchy appearance, uneven waterproofing, and a short deck seal life span. This step is crucial in protecting a deck, especially flat walking areas. Once stain and seal have been evenly applied to all deck surfaces, we inspect the entire deck to ensure no puddles or excessive stains. We wipe everything down, working with stain pads, brushes, and rags, ensuring the stain is applied as evenly as possible. Once we’ve wiped the entire deck down with stain pads, the job is complete. You must wait for at least 2 to 3 days to return furniture, etc.

Deck Cleaning And Painting

When applying a solid stain to a deck surface (we will refer to it as painting), all preparation steps are vital for a long-lasting finish. We start by pressure cleaning all deck surfaces and gently removing all mildew, mold, pollen, algae, and moss from every inch of the deck’s surface. Like our deck staining and sealing process, we brighten all raw wood with our wood brighteners. Wood brighteners will open wood pores and allow the first coat of a solid deck stain to penetrate and bond to new wood surfaces.

Once dry and if the deck was painted before, we sand all flat surfaces, including handrails, and stair steps (if any), ensuring to etch all flat areas to ensure extreme bond by new paint. We then lightly rinse off all sanded areas to ensure all sand dust is removed. We can also use rags with quick-drying solvents for same-day painting. If the deck has never been stained, this step is unnecessary and can skip to the next step.

Once the deck has been prepped and fully dried, we can start with the deck painting process. We apply two coats of deck paint with 4 hours interval between coats or according to manufacturer specifications.

When painting decks, selecting correct, quality deck paint makes all the difference in a long-lasting finish. Using deck paint on decks with under-deck systems is not recommended. The same goes for decks that are very low to the ground. Painting a deck is an irreversible process which one should consider carefully before diving in and painting. We endorse and recommend solid-body deck stains from Cabot, Benjamin-Moore, and especially from Expert Stain and Seal. It is an excellent product which we recommend for all wood restoration services.

When deck cleaning and painting best practices are observed, a deck painting project will yield spectacular results every time. Using our deck painting best practices method will make your deck look great and will seal and protect your deck for many years to come.

Frequently Asked Questions

My deck is new - do I still have to pressure wash it?

Yes, even newer decks need to be cleaned. This step removes fungus, mildew, and moss spores. It will remove surface dirt as well. Cleaning also serves another purpose – our deck brightener will open the wood's pores, aiding in stain absorption and yielding a longer stain life. So, yes, it is a vital step in a professional deck staining job.

Do you set loose nails in?

Yes, we set in loose nails and replace them with screws if necessary.

Do you have color samples you can show us?

Yes, we have a wide range of deck color samples and miscellaneous color selection and consultation services we provide free of charge to our customers.

Do you brush or spray?

Depending on the detail work – we spray when dealing with latticework, and We use a brush and stain pads on larger areas – e.g. floors, etc.

You can view more frequently asked questions on our Faq Page.

Commercial Exterior & Concrete

We understand that a well-maintained exterior is essential to the success of any business. We provide comprehensive exterior cleaning and maintenance services to help your commercial property stand out. Our commitment to quality and customer service has made us one of the most trusted names in commercial building exterior and concrete services. It is important to choose a company with proper certification to do the job. Our business is certified and insured, ensuring all work is done to the highest standards. We have experience working with businesses in various sectors, including agriculture and construction. Our team has also tackled tough jobs such as graffiti removal and high-rise underground parking cleaning, so you can trust us to handle any challenge. With our expertise and attention to detail, we will ensure that your commercial building's exterior is functional and visually appealing.

Benefits of Commercial Pressure Washing Services

Pressure cleaning keeps commercial buildings looking superb. Property Brush uses modern equipment and tools to clean your business property and maintain its integrity and appeal. Our state-of-the-art tools and washers treat every business property as our own to deliver exceptional results.

A commercial pressure wash service will improve your business image by washing sidewalks, parking lots, signage, the roof, other outdoor spaces, and the sides of your buildings. Other benefits include:

• Improving property value. After we finish our cleaning job, including the roof areas, everyone in your community will sit up and take notice of your building and find it more desirable, thus improving your property value.
• Improving your building’s curb appeal. A sparkling clean property will look attractive and enhance the appearance of your entire community or neighborhood. The paint on your exterior walls will look new, luring potential customers to your business. It will also appeal to prospective property buyers if you plan to put it on the market for sale.
• Providing liability protection. Substances that build up on the exterior of a building are potential health hazards for employees and customers. The buildup on horizontal surfaces, such as walkways and steps, can cause slip-and-fall accidents. Pressure-washing commercial properties help reduce the risk of injuries and lawsuits.