Pressure Washing in Hawr al ‘Anz

Renting a machine costs a fraction of a pro visit, but consumer machines are slower, and the main risks are damage (etched concrete, stripped paint) and injury — a 3000+ PSI jet can cut skin. DIY makes sense for a small, flat concrete area. Hire a pro for two-storey walls, roofs, timber, render, or anything needing ladders or chemicals.

Once a year is the common rhythm for driveways and house exteriors in temperate climates. Humid or coastal areas may need it every 6-12 months because algae, mould, and salt build up faster. Waiting longer than 2-3 years lets organic growth bind to the surface, which raises the price of the eventual clean.

A single driveway or small patio takes 1-3 hours. A full house exterior typically takes half a day to a full day depending on size, number of storeys, and how much pre-treatment the surfaces need. Add drying time of a few hours before you walk on sealed or treated surfaces.

Yes. Too much pressure or the wrong nozzle can etch concrete, blast mortar out of brick joints, splinter timber decking, strip paint, and force water behind siding or render. Roof tiles are especially vulnerable. Ask the pro what PSI and nozzle they plan to use per surface, and whether they soft wash delicate areas.

Dust and sand accumulation is constant, and most villa owners schedule an exterior wash 2-4 times a year, often after major sandstorms. Shaded, irrigated garden areas also grow algae despite the arid climate because of daily irrigation.

A driveway and paved-area wash typically runs AED 200-500, and a full villa exterior (facade, boundary walls, paving) AED 500-1,500 depending on villa size. Hourly rates for cleaning crews with equipment run roughly AED 80-200.