Why September Is the Right Time for Pressure Washing in Tampa Bay
September sits at the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, and by this point in the year, homes across the Tampa Bay Area have already been through months of heavy rain, high humidity and afternoon storms. That combination is exactly what algae, mildew and moss need to take hold on driveways, walkways and siding. Getting a pressure washing done now, before the next round of storms rolls through, is one of the simplest ways to protect a property and keep it looking its best heading into fall.
What a Summer of Rain and Humidity Does to Your Property
Florida's rainy season leaves more than wet grass behind. Moisture that sits on hard surfaces for weeks at a time creates the ideal conditions for organic growth, and most homeowners do not notice how much has built up until they see it side by side with a clean surface.
Driveways and Walkways
Concrete driveways and walkways collect a green or black tinge from algae and mildew, and that buildup can also make surfaces slippery, which becomes a real concern once the rain picks back up. A pressure washing removes that layer and restores the original surface underneath.
Siding and Exterior Surfaces
Siding tells a similar story. Black streaking near rooflines and a dull, dingy look across the whole exterior are both signs of mildew and airborne grime that has settled in over the summer. Left alone, it only gets worse the longer it sits, and it becomes harder to fully restore the surface the next time around.
Clearing Out Before Storm Season: Junk Hauling
Pressure washing is only part of getting a property ready for the rest of storm season. Loose debris, old furniture, yard waste and anything else that has been sitting in a garage, carport or side yard is worth clearing out too, since it can become a hazard in high wind. LSR Maintenance offers junk hauling alongside pressure washing, so both jobs can often be handled in a single visit rather than scheduling two separate ones.
Pairing Outdoor Cleanup With Indoor Projects
Once the outdoor cleanup is handled, fall is also a natural time to tackle projects that got pushed back over a busy, stormy summer. LSR Maintenance's carpentry and flooring and kitchen and bath remodeling work is not weather dependent the way pressure washing is, so it is a straightforward way to fill the calendar right after the exterior work is done.
What to Expect When You Call LSR Maintenance
LSR Maintenance is a locally owned property maintenance company based in St. Petersburg, run by Clayton Johnson on the same principle since day one: honest pricing and no cut corners. A call or message gets an onsite visit to look at the actual property and put together real pricing, not a guess over the phone. Financing is available through Stripe for qualifying projects, and the team is reachable Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 8:00pm, at (727) 710-8445. You can read more about that approach on the About page or reach out directly on the Contact page.
Signs It Is Time to Schedule Pressure Washing
- Visible green, black or gray staining on driveways, walkways or siding
- A driveway or walkway that feels slippery even when it looks dry
- A dull or dingy look across the exterior of the home
- Planning an exterior repaint. Pressure washing beforehand gives new paint a clean surface to bond to, rather than sealing dirt and mildew underneath it
Serving the Tampa Bay Area
LSR Maintenance works throughout the Tampa Bay Area, including Clearwater, Tampa, Largo and the surrounding communities. If a property is anywhere in range, a call or message with the address is enough to confirm a visit and get pressure washing and junk hauling scheduled before the next storm rolls in.
