Gentle power washing for Fort Greene brownstone stoops, iron railings, areaways, backyard patios and building entrances.
The stoop is the face of a Fort Greene brownstone, and it takes a beating. Brownstone or concrete steps, cast-iron railings and the areaway in front collect city soot, leaves, sap from the street trees and whatever the sidewalk throws at them. Behind the house, the garden patio of a ground-floor apartment can turn green with moss in the shade.
Every one of those surfaces needs its own touch. Brownstone is a soft sandstone, and old brick has soft mortar, so both get low pressure and a mild cleaner. Concrete sidewalks are tougher and can handle a stronger spray. Painted iron gets a gentle rinse that cleans without stripping.
We never blast brownstone with high pressure. It can crumble, flake or lose detail that took a carver hours to make. Soft water flow and a stone-safe detergent loosen the grime while the stone itself stays intact.
Iron railings and gates hold dirt in every curl and joint. We wash them gently, and if old paint starts to lift, we stop and show you, since it may need a touch-up.
Areaways under the stoop catch leaves, wrappers and runoff. Washing them out and clearing the drain keeps water from pooling by the garden-level door.
Backyard patios behind brownstones are often shaded by neighbors' trees, and moss and algae make the pavers slick. A careful wash makes them safe and pleasant again before summer.
Co-op boards and building owners near Downtown Brooklyn book us for entrances, sidewalks and courtyards. We can start early, before residents leave for work.
Spring and fall are the most popular times, after winter salt and before holiday visitors.
Many blocks here are part of a historic district, so owners want stoops and fronts cleaned without changing their look. Our gentle approach is meant to clean, not alter, the surface.
The Saturday greenmarket and summer evenings in the park bring lots of people past your stoop. A clean front entrance makes a nice first impression.
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Most Fort Greene addresses can be scheduled same day.
Car owners on the block can book curbside detailing in Fort Greene. The Fort Greene overview covers indoor cleaning, and we also wash storefronts and entrances in DUMBO. Book online or call 1-800-589-4364, and we will send a free quote for power washing in Fort Greene, 11205.
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