Air or water- One of the most common methods for cleaning gutters is using a leaf blower or a pressure washer to blast out the debris or flush them out. The pros: Its quick! When the debris is dry, a blower can work great and cut the time in half. A pressure washer can sometimes [...]
There are three things to consider when asking this question. 💦💦💦💦 1.) The frequency of rain in your area. Kelowna is typically a dry area most of the year, with the majority of rain coming in the spring and fall. Kelowna gets an average of about 380 millimeters of precipitation per year with about [...]
When it comes to the price of gutter cleaning, there are 3 things we consider with every quote. 1.) How many linear feet of gutter do you have? Average cost per linear foot starts around 1$/foot. If the gutters haven’t been cleaned in a couple years the cost can increase about 20%. If the gutters [...]
New to home ownership? Want to have the peace of mind that your home is being maintained properly, and nothing is being missed? Here’s an annual maintenance checklist: Spring: -Check the gutters are clear for spring melt and rain - wash house and outdoor living areas - clean the windows inside and out as [...]
The short answer in most cases is YES. Scratched glass can be restored by resurfacing the glass and buffing it out with sanding and polishing pads. Currently we do not offer this service but we do know a couple contractors in town that do. Cost of resurfacing glass and removing scratches is generally about [...]
The best way to prevent hard water staining from returning or occurring in the first place is to NEVER clean your windows with a hose or let the sprinklers hit the windows. If this tap water is left to dry on your windows it will slowly start to build up and create hard water [...]
The cost for removing water stains depends on how bad they are. We’ve categorized water stains into 3 levels *see blog 'what is hard water staining'. Our technicians will attempt to remove stains from one window and then see what’s involved. We will show you a before and after so you can decide if [...]
Having company over and wondering how long it will take for our technicians to complete the window cleaning? In general our crews work in teams of 2. This is for safety and efficiency. Without rushing or cutting corners, we work as efficiently as possible. We try to be as non-intrusive as possible. How long [...]
The short answer is YES. But let us tell you why. Rain water when tested actually reads at 0TDS. What does that mean? TDS stands for total dissolved solids. It represents how many minerals or particles the water contains. We use a TDS meter to measure water purity. For instance the water that comes [...]
With the hot Kelowna summers, broken seals are quite common, especially on the south and west side of the home where the sun beats down all day. Here’s a picture of a broken seal. A broken seal generally looks like the window has fogged up and has condensation in between the panes. Sometimes you [...]
