Pressure washing and surface prep · Broward County
Pressure washing and surface prep in Broward County
Most coating failures start before the first coat: paint over mildew, chalk or salt will not hold. Pressure washing and surface prep are the part of a job nobody sees afterward and the part that decides how long the finish lasts.
Each surface takes its own approach. Stucco and block are washed to remove dirt, chalk and mildew without driving water into cracks. Concrete decks may need more aggressive cleaning before a coating. Steel is cleaned of rust and loose paint by hand or power tools, or by blasting where the scope calls for it.
Wash water has to go somewhere. Cleaning agents and paint chips should not run straight into storm drains, so we plan where the water goes and how debris is collected before washing starts.
Washing is often quoted on its own between repaints, to keep a building presentable and to see what the surfaces really look like. Send photos of the building, and we will scope the washing and prep, alone or as the first phase of a repaint.
Order of work
- Walk the surfaces and note mildew, chalk, rust and cracks.
- Plan where wash water and debris will go.
- Protect plants, windows, drains and anything that stays.
- Wash or clean each surface with the right method.
- Let surfaces dry and recheck them before coating.
- Hand over a prepared surface, or move into the repaint.
Where it goes wrong
What usually goes wrong, and how we control it
Water driven into the wall
High pressure on stucco can force water into cracks and behind the finish. Pressure and tips are matched to the surface, and walls dry before coating.
Mildew that comes back
Rinsing alone moves mildew around. It is treated and washed off, so the new coating is not applied over live growth.
Runoff into storm drains
Dirty wash water and chips in the street are a problem for the owner as well as us. Drains are protected and runoff is planned before work starts.
The limits
Abrasive blasting near occupied areas needs its own plan and controls. Old coatings that may contain lead are tested before they are disturbed. Wash water rules are set by the city and the county.
Questions
About pressure washing and surface prep
Do you pressure wash without painting?
Yes. Washing can be quoted on its own, between repaints or before a building inspection.
Will pressure washing damage stucco?
Not when the pressure and tips match the surface. We keep pressure down on stucco and let walls dry before any coating.
What does commercial painting cost?
Every job is quoted from a walk of the building, or from photos and drawings when they show enough. The number depends on the surfaces and their condition, how much prep and repair they need, the coating system, the access each elevation needs, whether people stay inside during the work, and what approvals come first. We do not publish rates, because two buildings that look alike rarely are.
What size of painting job will you take on?
Any size. We quote one tenant suite, a single stairwell or a storefront, and we quote a full tower exterior, a warehouse park or an airport concourse. Tell us the building and the surfaces, and we will scope the job as described.
Is Romco Builders licensed?
Yes. Romco Builders is a licensed Florida general contractor, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale. License details come with a quote on request.
How a job runs
Six steps, in this order
Send the address and the surfaces
Call, or use the quote form with photos or drawings. Tell us what gets painted, who is inside, and any deadline.
We walk the building
We look at the surfaces and their condition, the access each elevation needs, and what has to stay protected.
Written scope and quote
The quote names the prep, the coating system, the access method, the phasing and what depends on approvals.
Approvals and permits
Color or board approval, any city permit the work triggers, and access or security clearances are settled first.
Prep and coating
Washing, repairs, primer and finish coats follow the agreed sequence, with areas below protected while work is overhead.
Punch list and turnover
We walk the finished work with you, close the punch list, and hand over the coating record for the building file.
Pressure washing and surface prep across Broward, including Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Davie, Sunrise, Deerfield Beach, Miramar, and every other Broward city.
Other painting work
Commercial painting for any building, including
- Interior commercial paintingOffices, lobbies, corridors and stairwells, painted around the people who use them.Interior commercial painting in Broward →
- Exterior commercial paintingStucco, block and metal exteriors, prepared and coated for sun, rain and salt air.Exterior commercial painting in Broward →
- High-rise and condo exterior repaintsCondo and high-rise towers repainted from swing stages, with balconies and sealants in scope.High-rise and condo exterior repaints in Broward →
- Warehouse and industrial paintingTilt-wall, metal buildings and structural steel, painted while the doors stay open.Warehouse and industrial painting in Broward →
- Parking garage coatings and stripingDeck coatings, walls, ceilings and striping, phased level by level so cars keep parking.Parking garage coatings and striping in Broward →
- Airport and transportation facility paintingTerminals, garages and transit buildings, scoped around security and traffic.Airport and transportation facility painting in Broward →
- Office, retail and tenant improvement paintingSuites and storefronts painted for turnovers, build-outs and opening dates.Office, retail and tenant improvement painting in Broward →
- HOA and multifamily repaintsTownhomes, garden apartments and HOA communities, scoped for the board and the residents.HOA and multifamily repaints in Broward →
- Hotel and hospitality paintingGuest floors, lobbies and exteriors, phased around occupancy and guests.Hotel and hospitality painting in Broward →
- Hospital, clinic and school building paintingHospital, clinic and school buildings painted around patients, staff and students.Hospital, clinic and school building painting in Broward →
- Elastomeric and waterproofing coatingsElastomeric and waterproofing coatings for block, stucco and concrete walls.Elastomeric and waterproofing coatings in Broward →
- Something else?We quote commercial painting on any building type, at any size. Tell us about any building that is missing from the list.Call (954) 947-4881 →
Any building, any size, anywhere in Broward County
Send the building and the surfaces. We will scope and quote the work.
Romco Builders is a licensed Florida general contractor, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale. One tenant suite or a whole tower: every job gets a written scope and a quote.