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Stories from the field
The situations homeowners and property managers call us about across the Sea-to-Sky and North Shore, and how we approach each one.
North Vancouver
- Pressure washingA Blueridge driveway after a long, wet winterShade, rain and a few months without sun: by March, a lot of Blueridge driveways look a decade older than they did in September.2 min read
- Gutter cleaningGutters overflowing in heavy rain? A common Lynn Valley storyThe gutters were cleaned last year, yet water still sheets over the edge every time a North Shore storm rolls in. Here's what's usually going on.2 min read
- Holiday lightsPlanning holiday lights for an Edgemont home before the first frostMature trees, peaked rooflines and a long December: Edgemont homes make great canvases for holiday lights. Here's how we plan one.2 min read
- Roof cleaningRoof valleys full of needles on a Lynn Valley homeThe valley is where two roof slopes meet, and where every needle on the roof eventually ends up.2 min read
- Window cleaningSkylights under the trees: cleaning glass you can't reach in Upper DelbrookA skylight is supposed to bring light in. Under North Shore conifers, it can end up framing a mat of needles instead.2 min read
- Pressure washingSlippery stairs and walkways on a sloped Deep Cove lotLong concrete stairs down to the front door, a stone path through the trees, and every surface turning green and slick by midwinter.2 min read
- Gutter cleaningStrata gutters on a Lower Lonsdale low-riseFour storeys, a flat-ish roof, internal drains and a council that just wants it handled. Strata gutters are a different job from a house.2 min read
- Roof cleaningThick moss on a shaded Canyon Heights roof, and why we didn't pressure wash itUnder tall trees on the upper slopes of North Vancouver, north-facing roofs can turn green in a few seasons. The fix is gentler than most people expect.2 min read
- Window cleaningWaterfront windows along DollartonOn the water's edge east of the Second Narrows, the view is the whole point of the house. Salt and spray don't care.2 min read
- Dryer vent cleaningWhen the dryer needs two cycles: a Lonsdale townhome dryer ventTownhomes and condos around Lonsdale often have dryer vents that travel a long way before they reach outside. That's where the lint builds up.2 min read
West Vancouver
- Pressure washingA steep driveway and natural stone paths in CaulfeildIn western West Vancouver, driveways can be steep and walkways are often natural stone. Both need more care than a flat concrete pad.2 min read
- Dryer vent cleaningDryer vent cleaning in a Dundarave condoA small laundry closet, a vent that disappears into the ceiling, and a dryer that runs for ninety minutes to dry one load.2 min read
- Gutter cleaningEagle Harbour gutters on a forested lotTall trees, a quiet street and a house tucked into the forest. Beautiful, but the gutters never get a break.2 min read
- Window cleaningGlass railings that face the wind in WhytecliffAt the western tip of West Vancouver, decks face straight out to Howe Sound. So do the wind and the spray.2 min read
- Gutter cleaningGutter cleaning on a terraced Horseshoe Bay lotRock walls, terraced gardens and a house that steps down the hillside: the gutters are easy to see and hard to reach.2 min read
- Holiday lightsHoliday lights on a West Vancouver view home in AltamontHigh on the slope, a home that's seen from far below. The goal: a clean, elegant outline rather than a cluttered display.2 min read
- Roof cleaningMoss on a Chartwell roof under tall firsHigh on the slope, big lots and bigger trees. On a large Chartwell roof, the shaded side can be a different world from the sunny one.2 min read
- Roof cleaningMoss on a concrete tile roof in the British PropertiesLarge homes on the slopes above West Vancouver often have tile roofs, mature trees and plenty of shade. Tile needs a different approach from shingles.2 min read
- Window cleaningSalt film on Dundarave view windows and glass railingsA few blocks from the water, a home built around its ocean view. After a stormy month, it looks like the glass has frosted over.2 min read
- Window cleaningStrata windows on a low-rise along Marine Drive in AmblesideA building full of ocean-view suites, a busy street out front, and residents who all want their windows done on a different day.2 min read
Squamish
- Pressure washingA Garibaldi Estates driveway and front walkwayA typical family home in Garibaldi Estates: concrete driveway, paver path to the door, and a lot of moss in between.2 min read
- Pressure washingA long Brackendale driveway, a shop and two decksAt the north end of Squamish, lots are bigger and so are the surfaces. One visit can cover the driveway, the walkways, the decks and the shop apron.2 min read
- Gutter cleaningConifer needles and a Garibaldi Highlands gutter that fills twice a yearOn the slopes above Garibaldi Estates, needles don't stop falling in autumn. Here's why one cleaning a year often isn't enough.2 min read
- Dryer vent cleaningDryer vents in a Squamish townhome complexSquamish has added a lot of townhome complexes in recent years. Their dryer vents often run a long way, and they rarely get cleaned.2 min read
- Window cleaningGlass railings facing the Chief: a Valleycliffe window cleanSome of the best views in Squamish are from decks in Valleycliffe, looking straight up at the Stawamus Chief. Smudged glass gets in the way fast.2 min read
- Holiday lightsHoliday lights on a Garibaldi Highlands homeOn the slopes of the Highlands, a lit roofline can be seen from halfway across town. Here's how we plan one.2 min read
- Gutter cleaningHospital Hill gutters with a steep drop belowOn a hillside lot, the gutter on the downhill side can be three storeys off the ground, and the ground isn't flat.2 min read
- Roof cleaningMoss on an older Dentville home with a cedar shake roofDentville is one of Squamish's original neighbourhoods. Some of its older homes still have cedar roofs, and cedar needs gentle hands.2 min read
- Roof cleaningRoof moss on a shaded Valleycliffe home near the ChiefClose to the granite and surrounded by trees, some Valleycliffe roofs see less sun than you'd expect, and moss loves that.2 min read
- Window cleaningStorefront windows in Downtown SquamishFor a shop or café downtown, the front window is the sign, the display and the first impression all at once.2 min read
Whistler
- Dryer vent cleaningA busy Whistler rental and its overworked dryer ventSheets, towels and ski gear after every stay: a rental dryer can see more use in a season than a family dryer does in a year.2 min read
- Pressure washingA Spring Creek family home's spring pressure washBikes come out, the barbecue gets wheeled back onto the deck, and suddenly everyone notices how grimy everything got over the winter.2 min read
- Holiday lightsHoliday lights for a Whistler Village storefrontIn the Village, the holiday season is the busy season. A storefront that's lit properly gets noticed by everyone walking past.2 min read
- Holiday lightsHoliday lights on a Whistler chalet, installed before the snowIn Whistler, the best time to put up holiday lights is before the snow makes rooflines dangerous. Here's how we plan it.2 min read
- Roof cleaningSnow guards, heat cables and roof cleaning on Blueberry HillWhistler roofs are built for snow. That means snow guards, heat cables and steep pitches, which all change how a roof gets cleaned.2 min read
- Pressure washingSpring clean-up of winter grit on a Nordic drivewayWhen the snow finally melts in Whistler, it leaves behind sand, gravel, grime and a driveway that looks years older than it did in the fall.2 min read
- Gutter cleaningThe autumn gutter clean that matters most in Whistler: an Alta Vista homeIn Whistler, the gutter clean before the snow arrives is the one that counts. Leaves left in the gutter spend all winter under a blanket of snow.2 min read
- Gutter cleaningTownhome gutters in Cheakamus CrossingBuilt as the athletes' village for 2010 and now a resident neighbourhood, Cheakamus Crossing is full of townhomes that share rooflines, and gutters.2 min read
- Window cleaningWhistler Village strata windows before the summer seasonIn the pedestrian village, there's no pulling a truck up to the door, and the guests are always watching.2 min read
- Window cleaningWindow cleaning a Creekside rental between bookingsGuests notice dirty windows in the photos they take. For a rental near the Creekside gondola, timing is everything.2 min read
Pemberton
- Roof cleaningA farmhouse and shop roof out in Pemberton MeadowsOut in the Meadows, a property can have three or four roofs: the house, a shop, a barn and a carport. Each one needs a different approach.2 min read
- Dryer vent cleaningA Pemberton family home's dryer ventSports gear, farm clothes, muddy dogs and a family of five: some Pemberton dryers never get a day off.2 min read
- Gutter cleaningClearing gutters in The Glen before Pemberton's freeze-upPemberton's winters are colder than on the coast. Gutters full of leaves in November become ice dams in January.2 min read
- Window cleaningDust, pollen and a Mount Currie view in SunstoneHomes in Sunstone are built to look at Mount Currie. Pemberton's dry summers and farm-country pollen make that view hazy faster than you'd think.2 min read
- Holiday lightsHoliday lights for a home near Pemberton's village centrePemberton nights get long and cold in December. A well-planned light display makes the whole street feel brighter.2 min read
- Roof cleaningMoss on a shaded roof in The GlenPemberton may be drier than the coast, but a north-facing roof under big trees still stays damp long enough for moss to settle in.2 min read
- Pressure washingPressure washing a Benchlands patio when the home is on a wellUp on the slopes above the Pemberton valley, some properties rely on a well. That changes how we plan a pressure washing job.2 min read
- Pressure washingSpring clean for a Sunstone driveway and patioWinter in Pemberton leaves its mark on hard surfaces: sand, salt, tire marks and a slick of green in the shady corners.2 min read
- Window cleaningThe first window clean on a new Tiyata homeNew windows aren't clean windows. After construction, glass is often covered in dust, stickers, paint flecks and concrete splatter.2 min read
- Window cleaningView windows on a Benchlands homeUp on the Benchlands, the house is mostly glass on the valley side. Keeping it clear is the whole point.2 min read
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