Power Washing Burnaby BC | Wefixfences.ca
Lean On Me offers professional power washing in Burnaby BC for fences, driveways, decks, and siding, clearing the heavy moss and algae accumulation that Burnaby's coastal rainfall and dense tree cover produces.
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Published in Burnaby • 4 min read
Burnaby's combination of heavy rainfall, dense residential tree cover, and dramatic terrain creates some of the most moss-prone surfaces in the Lower Mainland. North-facing fences and driveways on shaded Burnaby lots can go from clean to fully moss-covered in a single wet season. Lean On Me's professional power washing service in Burnaby targets this biological growth at the root — using calibrated equipment, eco-safe detergents, and surface-specific techniques to restore your fence, driveway, deck, or siding to a clean, protected state.
climate impact
Burnaby receives over 1,600 mm of rainfall per year, and higher elevations like Burnaby Mountain see additional moisture from fog and orographic cloud coverage. This creates conditions where biological surface growth is nearly constant from October through June. Algae films over concrete driveways, creating slip hazards on steps and walkways. Moss establishes on cedar fences, paving stones, rooflines, and retaining walls. Mildew discolours vinyl siding and composite decking. The key difference between Burnaby and drier Canadian cities is that growth never fully dies back in winter — temperatures stay above freezing, keeping spores active. Annual or biennial power washing is essential for property maintenance in Burnaby.
common issues
Common Burnaby power washing situations include: cedar fences on hillside lots that have gone entirely green with moss in one season, concrete driveways in older Burnaby Heights and Edmonds homes covered in algae and oil staining, wood decks in Burnaby's backyard-rich single-family neighbourhoods with embedded mildew and surface greying, and vinyl siding on north-facing walls of newer Brentwood and Metrotown area condos. Burnaby's many retaining walls — common on sloped properties — also accumulate moss heavily and benefit from regular power washing.
Cost Breakdown
Biocide application to slow moss regrowth is an add-on service at $75–$150.
| Service Type | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Power washing in Burnaby | $150–$700 for most residential services |
| Fence washing (up to 150 linear feet) | $200–$400 |
| Driveway and walkway cleaning | $150–$350 |
| Deck washing and brightening | $200–$450 |
| Full exterior house wash | $350–$700 |
| Retaining wall cleaning | $150–$350 depending on height and length |
Lean On Me offers package pricing when combining multiple surfaces in a single visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How often should Burnaby homeowners power wash?
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In Burnaby, annual power washing is recommended for most properties. Heavily shaded lots — particularly those with large Douglas fir or cedar trees — may benefit from biannual service.
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Can you clean paving stones without damaging the jointing sand?
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Yes. We use appropriate pressure for paving stones and can re-sand joints after washing if needed.
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Do you power wash in Burnaby's hillside neighbourhoods?
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Yes. We service all Burnaby neighbourhoods including Burnaby Mountain, Capitol Hill, Burnaby Heights, South Burnaby, and Edmonds.
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Is your cleaning product safe for storm drains?
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Yes. All Lean On Me cleaning agents are biodegradable and phosphate-free, meeting Metro Vancouver's stormwater discharge standards.
sources
- Metro Vancouver Stormwater Bylaws: metrovancouver.org
- City of Burnaby Environmental Guidelines: burnaby.ca
- Environment Canada Climate Normals, Burnaby/Vancouver: climate.weather.gc.ca