What’s the Difference Between Commercial and Residential Pressure Washing?

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While the tools might look similar, commercial and residential pressure washing are different in key ways:

1. Scope and Scale

Residential: One home at a time—siding, decks, driveways

Commercial: Larger buildings, often multiple surfaces or facades

2. Safety and Access

Residential: Ground-level, small ladders

Commercial: Roof access, lift equipment, more OSHA regulation

3. Water Usage and Environmental Control

Commercial jobs often require containment, reclamation, and wastewater control to comply with local ordinances.

4. Scheduling and Coordination

Residential: One homeowner involved

Commercial: Coordinated access, insurance compliance, after-hours work

At Elevation Power Washing, we’re experienced with both—and we tailor our approach to the scale and sensitivity of the job.

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