Pressure Cleaning in Strathpine

Local pressure cleaning for Strathpine homes

Strathpine is the long-standing hub of the Pine Rivers district, about 20 km north of Brisbane between the North Pine and South Pine Rivers. Gympie Road runs through it with the North Coast line alongside, and the suburb has Strathpine and Bray Park stations as well as the Strathpine Centre, which opened in 1983. We come down from Caboolture to work here.

Strathpine was the seat of the old Pine Rivers Shire for well over a century, and its housing has built up over many decades. There are lowset brick and tile homes, older timber and fibro houses, and a growing number of units and townhouses near the station and the shops. Many established homes sit on decent-sized blocks with carports, long side paths and backyard patios, which adds up to a lot more concrete than a newer home on a compact lot.

Older concrete in Strathpine has usually seen years of weather. The typical picture is a grey driveway with darker patches where water pools, black mould on the shaded side, and moss or algae on the back patio. Four Mile Creek and the two rivers bring extra dampness to the lower-lying streets after rain. We pre-treat, clean with a surface cleaner for an even finish, and detail the edges by hand.

Older homes deserve a careful wash. Painted fibro, timber and the mortar on older brickwork can all be damaged by high pressure, so we soft wash walls, eaves and fascias at low pressure. The treatment kills mould and algae rather than just moving it around, which means the clean lasts longer.

Roofs are often where established Strathpine homes show their age, with concrete tiles darkened by lichen and metal roofs streaked under the gutters. We clean single storey roofs using a soft wash, and if we spot cracked tiles or worn pointing we will let you know. Solar panels on older roofs and carports are cleaned from the ground with pure water to remove dust from the main roads and the usual bird droppings.

Strathpine homes being prepared for sale often benefit most from a full exterior clean, because years of grime on an older house can make it look more worn than it really is. A clean driveway, washed walls and a clear roof make a big difference in listing photos. Send a few photos of what you want cleaned for a quick quote. For Strathpine we can usually fit you in within a week or so.