Question 1

We live near Almonesson Lake. Why does our house get streaks every spring?

Accepted Answer

Anywhere within walking distance of the lake gets noticeably more humidity, especially in the early morning hours when the dew sits longest. That extra moisture, combined with the spring pollen blowing through, gives algae the perfect head start. The result is the gray and green streaks running down the siding before Memorial Day. A proper soft wash with a cleaning mix that targets the algae at the spore level holds up much better around the lake than just rinsing the surface.

Question 2

Will heavy traffic on Delsea Drive really change how dirty my house gets?

Accepted Answer

Yes, more than people realize. Brake dust and tire particulates blow off the road and settle on whatever surface is downwind. If your house faces Delsea or one of the busier feeders, the front of the house is going to need a wash sooner than the back, every time. I usually recommend an annual front-side cleaning and a full house wash every two years for homes in that situation.

Question 3

Can you clean a brick front without damaging the mortar?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. The trick is matching the pressure to the age of the brick and the condition of the mortar joints. Modern brick can take a moderate pressure rinse, but older Deptford homes with softer mortar need a low-pressure approach with a cleaning mix that does the heavy lifting chemically rather than mechanically. I always start light, see how it responds, and only adjust from there. Your mortar joints should look exactly the same depth when I am done.

Question 4

My driveway is fine but the sidewalk has heaved at one section. Can you fix just that?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sidewalks heave when something underneath shifts, often a tree root or a settling subgrade. I cut the affected slab out cleanly, address what is happening underneath so it does not just lift again, and pour a new section that matches the slope of the rest of the walk. It blends in within a few weeks once the new concrete cures and weathers. Much better than ignoring it and risking someone tripping.

Question 5

How do you handle paver patios that have a lot of moss between the joints?

Accepted Answer

Moss means moisture sits there longer than it should, usually because the area is shaded and the joint sand is depleted. I deep clean the surface to lift the moss completely, then refill the joints with polymeric sand and seal the patio. The seal creates a moisture barrier so moss does not have anywhere to take hold. If trees are causing the shade, I can talk through whether a thin pruning would help the patio dry faster.

Question 6

We have a wood fence that the neighbor's tree fell on last year. Can you patch it or do we need a new fence?

Accepted Answer

Walk it with me and I will tell you straight. A lot of times you can pull the damaged section, swap in matching pickets, and reset the post if it took the impact. The new wood will weather to match the rest within a season. If the rails themselves cracked or the run is more than fifteen years old and just generally tired, replacement makes more sense than patching. I will give you both numbers so you can pick.

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