Column Cleaning

What This Service Involves

Structural and decorative columns catch wind-driven rain and stay damp long enough to grow the vertical algae streaks common on Northwest facades. Our team soft washes wrapped, fiberglass, wood, and masonry columns to lift staining evenly from base to capital without gouging the finish. We focus on the shaded sides and the base where splash-back mud collects. Clean, uniform columns anchor a porch or entry and restore the architectural detail they were built to provide.

Benefits

Removes vertical algae and rain streaking from column faces; Cleans base areas where splash-back mud accumulates; Preserves finishes with low-pressure soft washing; Restores symmetry and detail to entries and porticos

Our Process

1) Identify column material and check for finish damage; 2) Apply soft-wash solution from capital to base; 3) Dwell and rinse to release algae and film evenly; 4) Detail bases and inspect for remaining staining

What Affects the Cost

Number and height of columns on the property; Material such as fiberglass, wood, or masonry; Severity and reach of algae streaking; Access equipment needed for tall entries; Whether adjacent porch surfaces are included

Best Time of Year

Wash columns in spring to strip the algae streaks that develop through months of Northwest rain.