October 20, 2026 · 3 min read

When to pressure wash in Fort McMurray, and what to do first

After a Fort McMurray winter, driveways and decks are covered in sand, salt and a season of grime. Pressure washing takes it off in an afternoon. The trick is doing it at the right time and at the right pressure for each surface.

A cleaner in protective gear steam cleaning a floor

When the season starts

We run pressure washing from April to October. Any earlier and the water freezes on the surface overnight, which can crack concrete and lift paint. The best window is May and June, once the ground has thawed and before summer dust settles in.

Fall is the second best time. Washing a deck in September, before it is covered in leaves and snow, means less work in spring.

Do it in this order

Dirty water runs downhill, so start high and finish low.

  • Exterior walls and siding first.
  • Then the deck or patio.
  • Then fences.
  • Driveway and sidewalks last, so they catch everything else.

Pressure matters more than people think

A rental pressure washer on full blast will etch lines into a wooden deck and strip the surface off softer concrete. Each surface has a pressure it can take. Siding and wood need a low setting and a wide fan tip. Concrete can take much more. This is the main reason people call us after trying it themselves.

What it costs

Our pressure washing is priced by the area you pick, with a fixed price for each surface. A driveway, sidewalk, patio, deck, fence or exterior wall can be added on its own or together. Large or unusual jobs may be adjusted on site, and we always ask you before anything changes.

See pressure washing prices