Pressure washing has one of the lowest barriers to entry of any home service business. Anyone can buy a machine and call themselves a company. Brian Mehalso of Hot Shot Pressure Washing has been in this market since 1996 and knows exactly what that means for homeowners trying to choose the right crew.

Most Roanoke homeowners assume a pressure washer fixes everything on a driveway. Brian Mehalso of Hot Shot Pressure Washing says every type of stain requires a different approach, and some of them can’t be fully removed at all. Here’s the honest breakdown.

Those black streaks on your roof are not dirt, they are alive. Brian breaks down what Gloeocapsa magma is eating, why pressure washing will ruin your shingles, and how long a proper soft wash lasts in the Roanoke Valley.

Most homeowners look at a black or green deck and think it needs a good scrubbing. Brian Mehalso of Hot Shot Pressure Washing says what's actually happening underneath the surface is a lot more serious than it looks from a lawn chair.

Most Roanoke homeowners who want professional holiday lights assume it's going to cost $2,000 or more. Hot Shot Pressure Washing is offering professional linear light installation this season starting at $600. Here's what that actually includes and why now is the time to book.

Fall in the Roanoke Valley gives homeowners a narrow window to get their home's exterior in shape before winter closes everything down. Here's the checklist that covers everything worth doing before the first freeze.

The most common question we get before a driveway or concrete cleaning job is some version of "will pressure washing get this out?" The honest answer depends on what the stain is, how long it's been there, and what surface it's on. Here's the straight answer.

There are dozens of pressure washing companies serving the Roanoke Valley. Some have been here for decades. Some showed up last spring with a truck and a rented machine. Here's how to tell the difference before someone damages your property.

Most homeowners think about gutter cleaning in terms of what it costs to have it done. Brian Mehalso thinks about it differently. Here's the real math on what gutters actually cost you when you ignore them.

Most Roanoke homeowners clean their gutters once in the fall and call it done. The problem is that local tree species drop at different times, which means one cleaning often isn't enough. Here's the timing that actually protects your home.

Most Roanoke homeowners have cleaned their own windows at least once and ended up with streaks, smears, and a lot of wasted time. Professional window cleaning isn't just about the glass. Here's what it actually covers and why fall is the right time to get it done.

Most Roanoke homeowners wait until the algae is obvious before calling a pressure washing company. By then, the cleaning is more expensive and the damage may already be done. Here's the schedule that actually protects your home.

Most homeowners use soft washing and pressure washing interchangeably. They're not the same thing, and using the wrong one can damage your siding, crack your paint, and void your warranty. Here's how to tell which method your home actually needs.

Most Roanoke homeowners have no idea what house washing actually costs until they get a quote. Here's a straightforward breakdown of what you can expect to pay, what drives the price up or down, and why the method matters as much as the number.