How to pressure wash stone wall

If you have brickwork or stonework around your house, you probably know that the only way to really get it clean is to pressure wash. Now, in order to pressure wash stone wall you could try using your standard house hose with a spray gun nozzle; this is more of a temporary cleaning though due to there not being much pressure in the hose. In order to really pressure wash stone wall you would be better off to rent a pressure washer and work on it yourself, which is generally a good way to pressure wash stone wall if you like to take pride in maintaining your home and landscapes on your own.

The downside to this is there is a slight chance of causing damage while you pressure wash stone wall. The damage can come from loose or weak mortar holding the stonework together; aside from damaging the wall, this loose mortar could also be propelled by the pressure of the water and possibly chip paint or break glass. It is advised to check the wall before spraying and if there are loose portions to have them fixed, or skip that portion while you pressure wash stone wall. Use extreme caution with older brick, since old mortar can be especially vulnerable to water damage and a pressure wash may cause it to crumble.

The other method to pressure wash stone wall is to hire a professional to come in and take care of it for you. The benefit to hiring a professional who knows how to pressure wash stone wall is that they will generally have a better eye at knowing what to avoid and are less likely to cause any damage. Also, they have special nozzle attachments to get the stonework cleaner and get into the seams and contours of the stone. Another great benefit in having a company come in to pressure wash stone wall is that the company is generally insured and any damage caused will be taken care of and fixed.