Before Selling
Pressure Washing Before You Sell
Estate agents will tell you the same thing: kerb appeal sells houses. A clean drive, fresh patio and bright front path can add thousands to the achievable price - and we book this in as a priority slot before your listing photos.
Why Kerb Appeal Sells Houses
Buyers form an opinion about your property in the first 8 seconds. Most of that decision is made before they've even stepped out of the car.
Estate agent photos
90% of buyers find their property online. The hero shot is your kerb. A grimy drive and stained patio in those photos costs you viewings - and viewings make offers.
In-person first impressions
Buyers assume the inside matches the outside. A tatty exterior makes them expect (and find) problems indoors. A fresh exterior makes them forgive the small stuff.
Negotiating position
Anything that looks like neglect becomes ammunition for buyers to chip your price. A clean exterior removes those negotiating points before they ever come up.
ROI is huge
A £200 pressure wash that adds even £2k to the achievable sale price is a 10x return. We've never had a seller regret booking us.
Pre-Listing Checklist
What we clean for sellers - in priority order based on what actually moves the needle on viewings and offers.
Front Driveway
The first thing buyers see. A grimy drive screams neglect. A clean drive instantly looks £5k more expensive.
Front Path & Steps
Algae and moss on the approach path are tired and unwelcoming. A bright clean path leads buyers right to your door.
Render & Lower Walls
Streaky render and stained brickwork ages a property. Soft-wash render cleaning takes 10 years off the look.
Back Patio
Your garden is a key selling feature. A pressure-washed patio looks bigger, brighter and more usable in photos.
Garden Paths
Side passages and back garden paths often get forgotten - and look terrible in viewing photos. Easy quick win.
Fences & Decking
Faded grey timber feels neglected. Pressure washing brings the natural colour back without staining or repainting.
Time It Right
The timing matters - book us at the wrong moment and you waste half the impact. Here's the sweet spot.
1-2 weeks before estate agent photos
Book us in once you've picked an agent and got the photo date. Surfaces are at their cleanest in the week after washing - perfect for the photo shoot.
Before the first viewing weekend
If you're already on the market, time it before a busy viewing weekend. First impressions count just as much in person as in the photos.
Avoid the day before
Don't book us 24 hours before a viewing - surfaces need a day or two to dry properly so they look their best in photos. Plan a week ahead if you can.
Combine For Maximum Kerb Appeal
The most popular pre-sale package is pressure washing plus gutter cleaning. Done together in one visit, you save on call-out time and the property looks completely transformed.
+ Gutter Cleaning
Stained walls and overflow marks are dead giveaways for blocked gutters. Buyers spot them. Get them cleaned at the same time as the drive and patio.
See gutter cleaning →+ Drone Roof Inspection
Get ahead of buyer's surveys with a drone roof inspection. Catch problems before they become bargaining chips - and have evidence ready if asked.
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Pre-sale jobs get priority slots so we can fit around your estate agent's photo schedule. Tell us when the photos are and we'll work it out.
Ready to See Your Surfaces Transformed?
Driveway, patio, paths, decking or render - get in touch for a free quote. Commercial petrol kit, surface cleaner, fully insured. Exeter and 30 miles around.