When selling a home, make it as appealing as possible to potential buyers by having certain areas cleaned. Pressure washing your yard’s best features presents a clean, tidy, and attractive exterior, making buyers more interested in the home’s interior. Here are a few surfaces to have restored before putting your property on the market.

What to Have Pressure Washed Before Selling a House

1. Patio 

Built for lounging, dining, and entertaining, patios receive a lot of foot traffic. They may even have food spilled on them. As a result, they accumulate grime and stains over time. Mold, mildew, and moss can grow in the grout and cracks as well.

To help homebuyers imagine themselves using the area, make it pristine. After cleaning, the surface looks brand new.

2. Siding 

Since it protects your home from the elements, siding gathers mud, dust, and debris. Vinyl and wood varieties are also prone to mold and mildew.

A clean, strong-looking siding increases curb appeal and suggests your home’s insulation is in top shape. Power washing can even remove mold, eliminating unsightly stains.

3. Deck 

Like patios, decks are often used for socializing and relaxing, so they’re exposed to debris and food stains. Wood is especially prone to rot, which looks like dark or black stains.

Power washing removes surface stains so homebuyers don’t mistake dirt for rot. If cleaning the area reveals problems with planks, you can have these replaced to increase the value of the property at a cost-effective price. 

4. Driveway 

Since it’s exposed to foot and vehicle traffic, concrete driveways develop stains from dirt and car fluids. Asphalt also loses its dark color over time. 

Pressure washing eliminates old stains and restores the surface’s even color. Since your driveway is the first area homebuyers see when they arrive at the property, cleaning the area sets the tour up for success. 

 

 
For quality pressure washing on all outdoor surfaces, contact Bennett’s Lawn Care in Sophia, NC. Serving the Triad Area, their licensed and insured technicians use only the latest tools to clean your home’s exterior. They also provide landscaping and lawn maintenance to improve your home’s curb appeal and attract potential buyers. Call (336) 833-2796 to schedule an appointment, or visit them online to learn more about their pressure washing services.