Customers judge a business before they walk in the door. Gum on the sidewalk, a stained entry, a building wall turning green. They notice. Regular exterior cleaning keeps a commercial property looking cared for, so you don't have to think about it.
Commercial pressure washing in Kannapolis
Downtown Kannapolis has been rebuilt in recent years, with new storefronts, the North Carolina Research Campus and Atrium Health Ballpark bringing more people onto the sidewalks. Whether your business is downtown, along I-85 or anywhere else in town, here's what the work covers.
Storefronts. Building faces, awnings (soft wash only), signs, window frames and the area around the door. Brick, stucco, metal panel and painted surfaces each get the right pressure.
Sidewalks and entryways. Gum, spills, footprints, red clay tracked in from the parking lot, and the gray film that builds up in high-traffic areas. The crew uses a surface cleaner for even results, then hits edges and corners by hand.
Dumpster pads. Grease, food waste and the smell that comes with them. The technician degreases, washes and rinses the pad and enclosure walls. This one is worth doing on a schedule, especially for restaurants.
Apartment buildings. Siding, breezeways, stairwells, walkways and common areas. Siding gets a soft wash, same as a house. Concrete gets the surface cleaner.
Working around your business
You can't close the shop for a few hours so someone can wash the front. A good commercial crew offers:
- After-hours and early-morning work. Starting before you open or after you close.
- Weekend scheduling when that's the only quiet time.
- Section-by-section for buildings that stay open, with walkways kept clear and wet areas marked.
They should handle runoff with care around storm drains and keep the solution mild around landscaping.
What a typical visit looks like
For a storefront and sidewalk clean, the crew usually shows up an hour or two before you open. They sweep and pick up trash, pre-treat gum and stains, run the surface cleaner over the concrete, and soft wash the building face and door area. Then everything gets rinsed toward the curb, not into your entry.
By the time your first customer walks up, the walk is clean and drying. Dumpster pads usually take about an hour. Apartment buildings depend on size, but the work should be planned so residents always have a dry path to their door.
If anything looks off after a visit, call (980) 324-2648 so it can be looked at again.
Recurring schedules
A lot of commercial cleaning makes more sense as a routine than a one-time job. Common setups:
- Monthly or quarterly sidewalk and entry cleaning for retail and restaurants
- Monthly dumpster pad cleaning for food service
- Yearly building wash, usually in spring after pollen season
- Yearly or twice-yearly apartment building and breezeway cleaning
Recurring work gets priced per visit, so you know your cost ahead of time.
What a good commercial crew won't do
- Pressure wash awnings, painted signs or soft building materials.
- Wash during your busy hours and leave customers walking around hoses.
- Quote a recurring rate and then change it without talking to you first.
What helps get a quote
Tell us:
- The address and type of property
- What surfaces need cleaning, and roughly how big
- Any time windows or access limits
- Whether you want a one-time clean or a schedule
Photos help a lot. Larger properties get an on-site look before the contractor gives a number.
Related services
Many commercial customers also ask about window cleaning for storefront glass and driveway cleaning methods for concrete entries and walkways. Concrete sealing after a deep clean is also available. Commercial jobs are quoted individually, but our price guide explains what drives the cost. Call (980) 324-2648 to set up a walk-through.
Questions people ask
Can you clean before or after business hours?
Yes. Early-morning, evening and weekend work are all options. Most storefront and sidewalk jobs are done before the doors open, so customers never see the crew.
Do you set up recurring cleaning?
Yes. Monthly, quarterly or yearly schedules are common for sidewalks, entries and dumpster pads. Each visit is priced up front so you know your cost.
Do you clean apartment buildings?
Yes. Siding and breezeways get soft washed, and walkways, stairs and common concrete areas get pressure washed. The crew can work building by building to keep disruption low for residents.
How do you price commercial pressure washing?
By the job, based on square footage, surface type, how dirty it is, access and timing. Photos help for smaller jobs. Larger properties get an on-site look. Call (980) 324-2648 to get started.