Pressure WashingDone CarefullyIn Baltimore
Siding, decks, fences, walkways and patios cleaned of dirt, mildew and algae, with the pressure matched to the surface. On its own, or as the first step before paint or stain.
Short answer: Master Touch Drywall & Painting provides pressure washing in Baltimore and Harford County, MD: house siding, decks, stairs and railings, wood fences, walkways, patios, porches and steps. Pressure and technique are matched to each surface. Available on its own or before exterior painting or deck staining. MHIC #166187. Call (443) 500-9924.
What we wash
- House siding. Vinyl, aluminum, wood and fiber cement. Dirt, chalky residue, mildew and green algae come off without forcing water behind the panels.
- Decks, stairs and railings. Gray weathered fibers, mildew and ground-in dirt removed so the wood is clean and ready to take stain.
- Wood fences. Cleaned board by board, on their own or ahead of staining and sealing.
- Walkways and patios. Concrete and masonry flatwork cleaned of dirt, algae and the dark film that builds up in shaded areas.
- Porches and steps. Floors, steps and railings, washed carefully around doors, fixtures and trim.
Pressure is not one setting
The same machine that cleans a concrete walkway will scar a deck board or crack a piece of vinyl if it's used the same way. Wood, older siding and anything painted need lower pressure, a wider spray pattern and more distance, with a cleaner doing most of the work and the water rinsing it away. Concrete and masonry can take more. We decide surface by surface, and we keep the spray away from window seals, door thresholds, light fixtures and vents, where water does damage you don't see until later.
The first step before paint or stain
New paint and stain only bond to a clean, dry surface. That's why washing is the first step in our exterior painting and deck staining and sealing work. After washing, the surface has to dry completely, usually a full day or more depending on the weather, before any scraping, priming or staining starts. If you're planning to paint or stain yourself and only want the washing done, we can do that part too.
Protecting the house while we work
Before we start, we look at what's around the area: plants and beds, outdoor furniture, grills, light fixtures, outlets and anything stored against the house. Things that can move get moved, and what can't is covered or avoided. Windows and doors are checked so they're closed. When we finish, the area is rinsed down and we walk it with you.
When to wash in Maryland
Humid summers mean mildew and algae, especially on the shaded and north-facing sides of a house and on decks under trees. Spring and fall are the most common times to wash: after pollen season, before a deck is stained, or ahead of exterior painting. The simple test is to look at the shaded side of the house. If it's green or gray-black, it's due.
Pressure washing, step by step
Look and estimate
We check the surfaces, the buildup and what's nearby, then give you a written scope and price.
Protect and prepare
Furniture and loose items moved, plants and fixtures protected, windows and doors closed.
Clean and rinse
Cleaner applied where it's needed, then washed at the pressure the surface can take and rinsed.
Dry and walk through
The area is rinsed down and we walk it with you. Paint or stain waits until everything is dry.
Tell us about the job
Send the form or call. We'll ask a few questions, look at the space, and put the scope and price in writing before any work starts.
- Written estimate with the scope spelled out
- Service in English or Spanish, your choice
- Licensed in Maryland · MHIC #166187
- Open six days a week from 7 AM
Pressure washing estimate
Tell us what needs washing: siding, deck, fence, walkway or patio. We'll come look and put it in writing.
Where we work
Based in Baltimore, MD 21224. We serve Baltimore and Harford County, including Bel Air, Aberdeen, Fallston and Jarrettsville. Not sure if you're in range? Call and ask.
- Baltimore City
- Harford County
- Bel Air
- Aberdeen
- Fallston
- Jarrettsville
Pressure washing questions
Will pressure washing damage my siding or deck?
It can if it's done with too much pressure, the wrong tip, or the wand too close. Wood furs up and scars, vinyl can crack, and water can be driven behind siding and around windows. We match the pressure, the spray pattern and the distance to each surface, and let the cleaner do most of the work on the softer ones.
What surfaces do you pressure wash?
House siding, decks, deck stairs and railings, wood fences, concrete walkways, patios, porches and steps. If you have something else in mind, ask when you call and we'll tell you whether it's a fit.
Do you wash houses that aren't being painted?
Yes. Pressure washing is available on its own. Plenty of siding, walkways and decks just need the dirt, mildew and algae taken off.
How soon after washing can you paint or stain?
Only once the surface is completely dry. That usually means at least a full day of dry weather, and longer for wood or in humid conditions. Painting or staining over damp material is one of the main reasons coatings fail, so we don't rush it.
How much does pressure washing cost?
It depends on what's being washed, how big it is, how much buildup there is and how easy it is to reach. A walkway and a two-story house are different jobs. Call or text (443) 500-9924; we'll look at it and give you a written price.
Do you work in Harford County?
Yes. Bel Air, Aberdeen, Fallston and Jarrettsville are in our regular range, along with Baltimore. See our Harford County page.
Can we do this in Spanish?
Yes. Call or text in Spanish and the estimate, the scheduling and the walkthrough all happen in Spanish.
Clean it before you coat it.
Call or text (443) 500-9924 for a written pressure washing estimate.