Pressure Washing in Lakewood, CO

Pressure Washing in Lakewood starts with knowing where the water goes. The city sits in the South Platte River watershed, and a string of small drainages crosses it from west to east: Lakewood Gulch, Weir Gulch, Sanderson Gulch and Bear Creek, plus Dry Gulch and McIntyre Gulch to the north and Lena Gulch in the far northwest. Water that leaves a driveway and reaches a street inlet can end up in one of those channels, so we locate the closest drain before any hose comes out.

Why rinse water matters here

The Colorado Stormwater Council defines an illicit discharge as anything other than rain or snowmelt that enters a storm sewer, and notes that storm sewer water is not treated before it reaches streams and lakes. Soapy rinse water, oil lifted off a garage apron and loosened grime all fit that description. On Lakewood jobs we set temporary covers or berms at nearby inlets, use only as much cleaner as a surface needs, and steer runoff onto landscaped ground or collect it when a drain sits close by. Rules can change, so confirm specifics with the City of Lakewood.

A drought year changes the calendar

Denver Water serves all or part of Lakewood, and in 2026 it declared its first Stage 1 drought since 2013. Its current outdoor-use rules say routine or cosmetic power washing of fences and other outdoor surfaces is not permitted after Sept. 30 unless it is needed for immediate health or safety reasons. Other districts serve other parts of the city and set their own rules. Before quoting a Lakewood job, we ask which provider bills your water and plan around what that provider currently allows. We do not promise exemptions.

What we clean in Lakewood

• Siding on ranch homes, split-levels and townhomes, soft washed at low pressure
• Driveways, walks and patios, including grease and tire marks on garage aprons
• Wood and composite decks and fences, cleaned ahead of stain or sealer
• Roof soft washing for algae streaks and dark staining
• Gutter cleaning, inside and out
• Storefront entries, walks and trash enclosures for businesses

Rentals and owner-occupied homes

Census figures put Lakewood's owner-occupied rate at about 58%, which means a large share of homes here are rented. For landlords and property managers, a written quote that names each surface, the cleaning method and the plan for runoff makes it easier to approve work on a tenant-occupied unit or a small apartment building. For owners, that same document shows exactly what is included before anything goes on the calendar.

Sun, dust and the foothills edge

Green Mountain rises to 6,854 feet on the west side of town, and Lakewood itself sits at roughly 5,650 feet. Strong high-altitude sun fades paint and dries surfaces fast, which can leave spotting if cleaner is allowed to bake onto siding. We work in sections, keep surfaces wet while the solution dwells, and rinse plants and windows before and after each area.