Spring cleanup on a Calgary apartment complex brings the same list every year: sand and gravel ground into building entries after months of winter, oxidation dulling the siding, gutters packed with debris, and windows that haven’t seen a proper clean since fall. At Silvertip Wash Co., we handle building washing, window cleaning, gutter flushing, walkway pressure washing, and general exterior maintenance as one coordinated scope so your management team isn’t juggling separate contractors across separate visits.
The questions we hear most before a first booking come down to three things: whether the cleaning will damage the siding, whether the chemicals are safe, and whether the work will disrupt tenants. On siding and stucco, we use heated water at low pressure rather than full-blast pressure washing, protecting the building envelope while still delivering a thorough clean. Our products are eco-friendly throughout, we water down landscaping before and after every wash, and we sequence the work to clear high-traffic zones first, with after-hours availability when daytime service isn’t practical. Our exterior cleaning targets oxidation, seasonal buildup, embedded grime, and surface degradation across the full building face and trim details.
Pricing reflects which scopes are combined and the size of the job. Here is how the rates break down:
Several variables move a commercial quote up or down, all confirmed during the in-person site assessment:
Exact pricing details are available upon request.
Running multiple scopes in a single visit saves time for your management team and saves money on the total. Here is how our discounts work:
These apply to qualifying bundled packages and service plans confirmed at quoting.
We follow up quickly on incoming requests and ask the scope questions we need before putting a number together. Commercial properties are quoted in person to account for building layout, access constraints, surface conditions, and the full combined scope.
Commercial jobs are typically planned two weeks to a month or two in advance. Once booked, your property’s requirements go into Jobber and stay accessible at every stage. Before service day, we confirm water access points, identify high-traffic priority areas, and provide the pre-service checklist your management team distributes to tenants. Runoff and reclamation requirements are confirmed and documented before we start.
Cones, organized cords, and secured ladders are staged before cleaning begins. We start with the highest-traffic areas so those zones are clear and drying while we work through the rest of the property. After-hours scheduling is available when it better suits the building.
The exterior wash starts with a heated low-pressure rinse, followed by oxidation-lifting detergents where needed, then hand scrubbing with a soft brush per section. Holes or vulnerable areas in the siding are covered with clear Gorilla Tape and discussed with your building contact before washing begins.
Our reverse osmosis system produces purified water that dries on glass without spots or residue. Frames, sills, and tops of sills are cleaned on every job, hard water staining gets a specialized treatment before the purified rinse, and our pole handles most multi-story situations from the ground.
We flush the full gutter run with hot water and check each downspout to confirm proper drainage. A bucket at every downspout base keeps debris off the common areas. Minor sealant repairs are handled on the spot; anything beyond that is flagged with a clear recommendation for next steps.
We offer a walkthrough with your on-site contact at completion to confirm the work before we leave. You’ll receive your invoice, then a follow-up call four to five days later to check in after the property has returned to normal use.
Every apartment complex job we complete is backed by the following commitments:
On oil staining, we set expectations upfront: we can often improve the appearance significantly, but older oil bonded to the surface may not come out completely regardless of treatment.
Yes. Our exterior cleaning for apartment complexes requires access to on-site water. We don’t currently bring a water tank to site, so if a property doesn’t have usable water access close to the work areas, we’ll need to talk through options before scheduling.
In commercial settings, we confirm those expectations in advance, including whether water reclamation is required. We review what the site needs ahead of time and document the agreed approach before we start, so there is no ambiguity on service day.
We provide a clear pre-service checklist of what needs to happen before we arrive. This typically includes moving vehicles from areas being cleaned and clearing access where needed so the work can be completed safely and without delays.
In most cases, yes. We clean higher windows from the ground using a water-fed telescopic pole that reaches up to about 50 feet. If a specific area can’t be safely reached because of height or access limitations, we identify that during the site assessment so it’s factored in before scheduling begins.
Yes, we offer both. The best way to confirm fit is during the site assessment, where we can review access, window conditions, and any special requirements the job calls for.
If there’s lightning or otherwise unsafe weather, we don’t perform exterior services that day. We coordinate with you to reschedule and complete the work when conditions are safe.
We flag it during the gutter clean and walk you through what we found. Minor fixes like applying sealant are handled on the spot. If the issue goes beyond a minor repair, we give you our read on it and recommend the right next step.
It depends on how recently the sealant was applied. Freshly sealed surfaces need time to cure before cleaning without risk of removing the finish. Let us know ahead of time if anything on the property was recently sealed so we can plan around it.
Yes. We encourage seasonal maintenance schedules and can set up recurring service plans including quarterly visits. We’ll recommend the right cadence based on your property’s needs and the scopes included in the plan.
Yes. Commercial pricing is often adjusted based on scope and volume. For properties with high window counts or ongoing contracts, we can negotiate a reduced per-window rate depending on the size and terms of the agreement.
We handle full-scope apartment complex exterior cleaning across Calgary and within 60 km of South Calgary covering heated low-pressure building washing, hand-scrubbed oxidation removal, reverse osmosis window cleaning with results that typically last two to three months, gutter flushing, and common-area pressure washing, all with tenant-safe site staging and the scheduling flexibility your building’s operations require.
We’re fully licensed, insured with $2M+ in coverage, and back every job with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Call us at (403) 688-3661, email us, or submit a request to set up an in-person site assessment and get an accurate quote for your property.
