Pressure washing in Lenoir City
Loudon County, about 11,800 people, and a lot of new building around Fort Loudoun and Tellico lakes.
Lenoir City has grown with the lakes. Lakefront and lake-view homes come with big decks, long concrete walks down to the water and plenty of shade and humidity. That combination grows algae on everything that faces the water.
Washing near the lake
Cleaner has no business in the lake. On lakefront jobs, the solution is used sparingly near the shoreline, walks and docks are rinsed with plain water where possible, and runoff is directed onto the lawn rather than down toward the water. Ask how your property will be handled before the work starts.
| Lake-home surface | Approach |
|---|---|
| Composite decks | Low pressure, composite-safe cleaner |
| Wood decks and stairs | Wide fan, with the grain, cleaner first |
| Concrete walks to the dock | Surface cleaner, rinse onto the grass |
| Siding facing the water | Soft wash, more often than street-side walls |
More on decks on deck cleaning.
Questions from Lenoir City
Do you wash boat docks?
Fixed walkways and dock decking can be washed with care. Floating docks depend on access; ask with photos.
Why does the lake side get so green?
It stays damp longer from humidity off the water and morning fog. That side usually needs washing first.