Pressure washing in New Bern, NC

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What we see in New Bern

New Bern sits where the Neuse and Trent rivers meet, and a lot of property here is on or near the water. Riverfront homes take constant moisture, so mildew and algae build up quickly on siding, soffits, porches and the undersides of decks. Docks, boathouses and bulkhead walks go green and slippery. That is soft wash territory: low pressure and a cleaning solution that kills the growth, rather than blasting the surface.

The historic district is a different job altogether. Older painted wood siding, original trim, aged brick and soft historic mortar can all be damaged by pressure. Failing paint comes off with the dirt, and pressure cuts soft mortar out of the joints. On older homes we work conservatively by default: a close look first, a test section where there is any doubt, and an honest answer if a surface should not be washed at all.

Away from downtown, the newer subdivisions look much like Jacksonville or Havelock: vinyl siding, concrete driveways and shaded elevations that turn green. Those get a standard soft wash on the house and surface cleaning on the concrete.

What we are usually called for in New Bern

• Historic and older homes — Low pressure, test sections and an honest assessment before anything else.
• Riverfront homes — Mildew on siding, soffits, porches and under-deck areas from constant moisture.
• Docks and boardwalks — Slippery green growth cleared from wood and composite decking.
• Newer subdivisions — Standard soft washing for vinyl siding and surface-cleaned driveways.