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The service
What pressure washing is, what a visit covers and where the line is.
The short answer
Pressure washing uses a high-pressure stream of water, sometimes with a detergent pre-treatment, to strip dirt, algae, oil film and mildew from hard surfaces such as concrete, pavers, brick, stone and sturdy wood. Pressure Washing in Los Gatos is booked through pros who cover its 4 ZIP codes, in neighborhoods such as Downtown Los Gatos, Almond Grove, and Belgatos. In Los Gatos, the dry season from late spring to fall is the easiest time for outside work, and the fall calendar fills before the first big rain. Every pro on NorTech names their own price and warranty, and the choice of pro is yours.
What a pressure washing visit includes
What is included depends on the jobs you pick and on how each pro sets up their visit and timing. You see the exact scope with each pro's price before you book.
- Pre-treatment
- Pressure wash by surface size
- Surface rinse
- Landscape protection
- Optional moss & algae treatment
- 30-day results warranty
Pick what is on your list
Tick what you want done, or add your own. Your list goes under the booking card and to the pro you choose, and you can describe anything else when you book.
Driveways and walkways
Tick what you want done. One visit can cover several.
Tick jobs above, or add your own. Your list goes under the booking card and to the pro you choose, so they see exactly what you need before they arrive.
What shapes a pressure washing job
These are the things that make one job different from another. Mention them in your notes so each pro can scope your job properly.
Choosing a washing approach
The surface decides the method. A pro weighs how hard the material is, how it was sealed or painted, and what is growing on it before choosing pressure, detergent or both. Tap an option to compare, then add your pick to your job notes.
What is not part of pressure washing
Knowing where the line is keeps the visit on track and keeps you safe. When a job belongs to a specialist, NorTech tells you before you book.
- Any job where labor and materials together reach $1,000 or more. The pro raises it with you before the scope changes, and NorTech notes it at booking.
- Roofs and delicate siding. Those need low-pressure soft washing, which is its own service on NorTech.
- Window cleaning. Glass is a separate service because high pressure can crack seals and push water inside.
- Concrete repair, crack filling, resurfacing and sealing. Those are separate services, and washing is the first step before them.
- Paint, stain and graffiti removal that needs chemical strippers, unless the pro agrees to it in the booking notes.
- Washing near exposed wiring, damaged siding or open penetrations, where water can get inside the walls.
Plan your visit
How booking works, how to get ready, and what to expect where you live.
How booking pressure washing works
Say what needs doing
Add your ZIP and a few words about the job.
Compare pros near you
Each pro sets their own price and warranty. NorTech does not pick for you.
Book the pro you pick
Add photos and details on their page. Your card is held and only charged after the work and the photos.
Photos and a warranty
Your pro backs the job with a 72-hour Satisfaction Guarantee — if something was missed, report it and your pro makes it right, free.
How often to book pressure washing
Hard surfaces collect dirt on a seasonal pattern. A washing schedule that matches how your yard grows and weathers keeps surfaces safe to walk on, and each visit is booked with the pro you chose. A plan can be paused or changed.
Put pressure washing on a plan
Choose a pro who runs a plan and pick your frequency in the booking card. Before each visit your request goes to the same pro at their price that day, and you are charged only after they accept.
Before you book pressure washing
Quick things that save a trip. Tick them off as you go; none of it is required to book.
Photograph the stains first
Take daytime photos of oil, rust, paint and green growth so the pro can plan pre-treatment and bring the right cleaners.
Check for loose or damaged areas
Look for cracked concrete, missing grout, loose pavers and peeling paint. Pressure can make these worse, and a pro can tell you what to avoid or fix first.
Know where the outdoor spigot is
Make sure it works, is not frozen and is not shut off for the season. Many pros connect to your tap or fill a tank from it.
Move what can be moved
Clear cars, furniture, planters, mats and toys from the area. Cover or flag delicate plants near the wash zone, and close windows and doors facing the work.
Tell the pro about pets and neighbors
Keep pets inside, and give neighbors notice if the wash may spray their fence or car. Mention gates and side-yard access in the booking notes.
Ask about surface testing
Ask whether the pro tests a small hidden spot first, and what they do if the surface looks worn. A careful pro explains the plan before turning on the machine.
Say where in Los Gatos you are
Add your neighborhood, for example Downtown Los Gatos, Almond Grove, and Belgatos, or your ZIP code to your notes. Pros choose the neighborhoods they cover, and it tells them how far they have to travel.
How where you live changes pressure washing
Best time to book pressure washing
Spring clears winter grime, pollen and algae before outdoor season. Early fall removes summer debris and leaf stains before wet weather makes surfaces slick. Avoid washing wood or pavers in freezing weather, when water can freeze in the joints. In Los Gatos, the dry season from late spring to fall is the easiest time for outside work, and the fall calendar fills before the first big rain.
Together
Book pressure washing with your neighbors
Every home on the street gets the pro’s neighbor rate, and each one books and pays on its own.
Start a Street Day- Start one
Pick the job, your street, a day and a pro who offers a neighbor rate.
- Share the link
Send it to neighbors. Only the city is ever shown publicly, never your street.
- Neighbors join
Neighbors on your street book the same pro on the same day.
- Everyone saves
Each home gets the pro’s neighbor rate, a percent off the pro’s own price, and books and pays on its own.
Often booked together with pressure washing
Book several services with one pro. Pros set their own bundle discounts.
Siding, stucco and roofs need low pressure, so this is the natural partner when only the hard surfaces suit pressure.
Washing a fence or deck clears the old grime so new stain bonds to clean wood.
A clean driveway is the starting point for sealing, which then helps keep stains and moisture out.
Pavers that are washed and sealed in one booking hold their color and joint sand longer.
Around Los Gatos
Where in Los Gatos the work happens, and the cities close by.
Pressure Washing across Los Gatos
Pick your neighborhood to see what homes there tend to need. Pros choose the neighborhoods they cover, so enter your ZIP code to see who covers yours.
Cities near Los Gatos
Pros often cover more than one city. The rings show 5 and 10 miles from the center of town.
Other services in Los Gatos
Each one has its own page for this city.
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