Pressure washing in Tallinn and outdoor pipeline maintenance

Pressure washing is a cleaning method that removes dirt with a jet of water directed at high pressure. In Estonia the term survepesu is used in two senses: surface pressure washing (facades, paving, terraces, roofs, fences) and pipe jetting, which cleans sewer, stormwater and drainage pipes from the inside.

Kiirhaldus24 helps organise both types of work together with specialist partner companies. For surfaces, the pressure, water temperature and, if needed, cleaning agent are chosen to suit the material, because too strong a jet can damage softer render, timber or joints. For pipes, a special jetting nozzle is used that breaks up blockages and flushes sediment out of the pipe.

Facade washing removes dust, traffic grime, algae and moss from external walls, helps keep the facade in good condition and reveals any surface damage. Washing an apartment building facade is often a sensible first step before painting or repairs.

Before starting, we assess the facade material (render, brick, panels, timber), the height and access, as these determine whether the work is done from the ground, from a lift or by other means. For apartment buildings we agree with the association how residents will be notified, when windows should be kept closed and whether parking needs to be restricted temporarily. If cracks or loose render are found, repairs can be arranged through our Repair and Construction Work service.

Pressure washing paving and terraces restores the clean look of footpaths, car parks, courtyards and decks and reduces the slipperiness caused by moss and algae. Roof pressure washing removes moss and debris that hold moisture and can block the rainwater system.

For roofs, the right method depends on the roofing material: concrete and clay tiles, sheet metal and bitumen each need a different pressure and approach, and working at height requires safety equipment. After washing paving, the joints may need topping up with jointing sand. We also recommend checking gutters and downpipes after washing so that loosened dirt does not settle there.

Outdoor pipelines (välistrassid) are the underground water, sewer and stormwater pipes and manholes running outside a building. Sewer jetting cleans these pipes with high-pressure water, removing grease, sediment, sand and blockages caused by roots.

Typical signs that an outdoor line needs attention are slow drainage, backflow in the basement, an unpleasant smell in the yard or water standing in a manhole. We organise pipe jetting, manhole cleaning and, where needed, a check of the pipe condition. For problems with the building's internal drainage, our Plumbing and Sewerage service can help. Regular checks of an apartment building's outdoor lines fit naturally into ongoing maintenance and can be combined with our Technical Property Maintenance service.

A drainage system is a network of perforated pipes laid in the ground that collects groundwater and rainwater and carries it away, protecting the foundations and basement from excess moisture. Over time drainage pipes and drainage wells can fill with sand and silt, so the system no longer works as intended.

Drainage cleaning is usually done by jetting through the inspection wells, after which the flow is checked. If the drainage is damaged or missing, we can also help organise new drainage installation or renewal, which is a larger excavation project and is priced separately. Damp basement walls, water around the foundations and standing water on the plot are all reasons to have the drainage inspected.

Pressure washing starts from €1.90/m², but the final price is as stated in the quote, because it depends on the surface area, material, degree of soiling, height and access. For pipes and drainage, the price depends on pipe length and diameter, the number of manholes and the nature of the blockage.

The process is simple: you describe the site and send photos, we arrange a site visit if needed, prepare a written quote and agree a suitable time, which also depends on the weather, as surface washing is usually done above freezing. The contractor and contracting party are specified in the quote or contract. We serve Tallinn and the whole of Harju County, including apartment associations, companies and private owners.