Professional Brick Cleaning to Restore & Protect Your Home
Brick holds up well over the years, but it doesn’t stay clean on its own. Dirt, mold, algae, and stains settle into the surface and change the way your home looks. Jacobson’s Power Washing provides brick power washing services that bring back the natural color of the brick, remove the buildup that’s been sitting there for years, and improve the overall appearance of your property. All without damaging the brick or the mortar.
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Brick power washing is the process of cleaning brick surfaces using controlled water pressure and, when needed, a cleaning solution that breaks down mold, algae, dirt, and stains before they’re washed away. It sounds simple enough, but brick requires more thought than most homeowners realize.
The brick itself is durable. It can handle water pressure within a reasonable range. But the mortar between the bricks is the weak link. Mortar is softer, and it erodes when hit with too much PSI or when a nozzle is held too close for too long. Once the mortar starts to break down, water gets behind the brick, moisture problems develop, and joints need to be repointed, which is a time-consuming and costly repair.
Professional brick cleaning services account for this from the start. The crew evaluates the mortar condition, selects the right PSI, chooses the appropriate nozzle tip, and maintains the correct distance from the surface throughout the job. When heavy staining or organic growth is present, a pre-treatment solution is applied first to loosen everything up so the pressure washer doesn’t have to work as hard. That’s what keeps the mortar intact while still getting the brick fully clean.
Renting a pressure washer and cleaning your own brick sounds like a cost-saving move, but the risk of getting it wrong is real. Most consumer-grade machines don’t have the fine-tuned PSI control that professional equipment offers. And without experience, it’s easy to hold the nozzle too close, use too much pressure, or skip the pre-treatment step entirely.
The result is often damaged mortar, etched brick faces, and uneven cleaning that leaves streaks and lines across the surface. Professional brick cleaning services eliminate those risks. The equipment is built for this type of work, the crew knows how to handle every type of brick and mortar, and the results are consistent across the full surface.
Brick looks good when it’s maintained, and it deteriorates when it isn’t. Keeping it clean isn’t just about appearance. There are long-term benefits that protect the material, the structure, and the value of your property.
Safe, Effective, Professional results every time
We follow the same steps on every brick cleaning job so the results are consistent and the surfaces are protected throughout the process.
We start by looking at the brick type, the mortar condition, and the kind of buildup on the surface. Older brick with lime-based mortar gets a different approach than newer brick with Portland cement joints. Cracks, missing mortar, and areas of existing wear are all identified before any cleaning begins.
For surfaces with mold, algae, or staining, we apply a cleaning solution that’s safe for brick and mortar. The solution breaks down organic growth and loosens embedded dirt so it can be removed at a lower pressure during the wash. We use products that are effective on the buildup while being safe for the surrounding landscaping.
We clean the brick at a pressure level that removes everything on the surface without damaging the mortar joints or the face of the brick. The PSI, nozzle type, and spray distance are all set based on what we found during the inspection. The wash is controlled and even across the full surface.
Once the cleaning is complete, we rinse the area and walk the full surface to check for any spots that need additional treatment. If anything didn’t come clean on the first pass, we address it before finishing. We don’t wrap up until the brick is clean and you’re satisfied with how it looks.
Brick shows up on residential and commercial properties in a lot of different forms. We clean all of them and adjust our methods based on the type of brick, the mortar condition, and the location of the surface.
Safe, Effective, Professional results every time
Jacobson’s Power Washing cleans brick surfaces for homeowners and property owners across Richmond who need the job done right the first time.
Richmond’s climate is hard on brick. The humidity that builds through spring and summer gives mold and algae everything they need to take hold on exterior surfaces. Pollen coats the brick every spring and works its way into the texture. Rain carries dirt and pollutants that leave streaks and stains down the face of the wall. And shaded surfaces that don’t get direct sunlight stay damp longer, which makes the growth problem worse.
Brick is everywhere in Richmond. Older neighborhoods have homes with full brick exteriors that have been standing for decades. Newer developments use brick accents, patios, and walkways as part of the property design. All of it needs to be cleaned on a regular basis to maintain its appearance and structural condition.
Jacobson’s Power Washing provides brick cleaning services throughout Richmond, VA and the surrounding areas. We know the brick in this region, we know what the weather does to it, and we clean with that knowledge behind every job.
Trusted by homeowners and renters across Midlothian, VA.
Highly impressed with the professionalism! They cleaned our wooden deck and perimeter fence, removing years of grime without any wood damage. It looks freshly stained again. Very reliable and easy to communicate with.
Jacobson’s did an incredible job on our vinyl siding. The green mold and dirt are completely gone, and the house literally sparkles. Fast service and very honest pricing. I won’t go anywhere else for exterior cleaning.
Our driveway had terrible oil stains and dark patches. After one visit from the team, the concrete looks brand new. They were punctual, professional, and did exactly what they promised. Great local service!
For most properties in the Richmond area, every one to two years is a reasonable schedule. Homes with heavy shade, tree cover, or north-facing walls that stay damp may need annual cleaning. Brick walkways and patios that see regular foot traffic and ground-level moisture can also benefit from more frequent service.
Not when it’s done correctly. The key is using the right pressure for the brick type and the mortar condition. Too much PSI or the wrong nozzle can erode mortar joints and pit the brick face. That’s why professional cleaning matters. We evaluate the surface before we start and set our equipment based on what the material can handle safely.
Yes. Most organic stains from mold, algae, and mildew come off with a combination of cleaning solution and controlled pressure washing. Dirt stains, rain runoff marks, and pollution residue respond well to the same treatment. Some mineral stains like efflorescence may need a targeted product, but they can usually be removed or significantly reduced.
Stained, discolored brick doesn’t have to be something you live with. Jacobson’s Power Washing provides brick power washing services that clean the surface, remove organic growth, and bring your brick back to its original condition.
Call us today or request a quote online. We’ll take care of the rest.