Power Washing in Downtown & FiDi, Manhattan

Lower Manhattan has more stone and concrete underfoot than almost anywhere in the city. Granite plazas, stone building bases, wide entry steps and crowded sidewalks pick up chewing gum, grime, spilled coffee and pigeon droppings every single day.

Each material gets its own setting. Hard granite and poured concrete can take strong pressure. Softer old stone, painted metal and wood cannot, so on those we lower the pressure or switch to soft washing, where a cleaning solution does most of the work.

Restaurants and stores along Fulton Street and around the Seaport depend on foot traffic, and a stained entry turns people away. Our crews clean the pavement outside the door, the threshold and the bottom few feet of the storefront, usually at dawn so the ground has dried by the time doors open.

Many towers have open plazas with benches, planters and steps. We split the area into sections and wash one at a time, so tenants and office workers can still walk through. Drains and tree pits are protected as we go.

Older buildings here have stone bases, carved trim and cast iron details. Those are washed gently, since harsh pressure can pit stone and strip paint.

On Stone Street and other blocks closed to cars, the cobblestones and outdoor dining areas get sticky after a long weekend. A careful wash clears spilled drinks and food from the gaps between the stones.

Weekday crowds make midday work hard, so Saturday and Sunday mornings are often the best time for larger jobs. Plan ahead and we will hold a slot.

Pigeons gather on ledges and under awnings all over Lower Manhattan, and their droppings etch stone and stain pavement if they sit for weeks. Regular washing of entry ledges, window sills at street level and the ground beneath them keeps a frontage looking cared for.

Benches, bike racks and the bases of lamp posts in front of a building get the same treatment, so the whole frontage matches.

Property managers looking after one lobby or a whole portfolio can ask us for a free estimate. Every solution we use is eco-safe.

Indoor work for the same property? See carpet cleaning Downtown or every Downtown and FiDi service. North of Chambers Street, our crews also handle power washing in Tribeca. Phone 1-800-589-4364 for a free quote.