Retaining Wall Washing

What This Service Involves

Masonry retaining walls in Washington carry moisture straight through from the saturated soil they hold back. That steady dampness produces moss along the joints and mineral leaching that streaks down the face. We clean the masonry with joint-safe methods and treat the mineral deposits that a plain wash leaves behind. The wall reads as a finished landscape feature rather than a stained, mossy barrier.

Benefits

Removes moss thriving along damp masonry joints; Treats mineral leaching that streaks the wall face; Uses joint-safe methods on segmental and mortared walls; Sharpens the look of terraced landscaping; Reduces slick buildup on caps and adjacent steps

Our Process

1) Trim back vegetation encroaching on the wall; 2) Apply moss and mineral treatments to the face; 3) Clean joints and surface at masonry-safe pressure; 4) Flush residue away from base plantings

What Affects the Cost

Linear feet and height of the wall; Masonry construction and joint type; Extent of moss and mineral leaching; Hillside access and staging; Density of surrounding landscaping

Best Time of Year

Cleaning in early summer, after the soil begins to dry, limits the moisture that keeps masonry walls damp and speeds the return of growth.