The Fraser Valley gets real winters. Not cold in the way northern BC does, but wet, with months of rain, low light, and the kind of damp that lets moss, algae, and mildew establish themselves on every exterior surface. By the time spring arrives, most homes have visible green growth on the north-facing walls, dark staining on concrete, and gutters full of whatever came down from the trees in November.
The most visible thing is usually the siding. Green algae and black mildew streaks build up over the wet months and become more obvious once the sun comes out and you're actually looking at the front of your house. A soft wash brings it back quickly. The change is immediate and significant. Most homeowners who've done it once won't go more than a year without doing it again.
Driveways and walkways are next. Winter leaves tannin stains from leaves sitting on concrete for months. Moss establishes itself in the cracks and along the edges. The surface that looked acceptable in October looks rough by May. Pressure washing clears all of it, and the result is the kind of curb appeal that makes a house look maintained rather than just owned.
Spring is the best time to tackle exterior cleaning in the Fraser Valley. The surfaces are wet, the growth is fresh, and the results are dramatic.
Get a free quote→Roofs need attention before summer, not after. Moss that established itself over the winter is easier to treat in spring before it has a chance to set further. The soft-wash treatment works best in mild weather with low UV, so spring is ideal. If you wait until July, you're treating more growth and the surface is hotter and drier, which affects how the cleaning solution works.
The practical way to approach this is to book one visit that handles everything: siding, roof, driveway, gutters. The work can usually be done in a day, the cost is reasonable when it's bundled, and the difference is significant enough that your neighbours will notice. In a neighbourhood where most houses look similar, a clean exterior stands out.
