Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
J Fratus Construction Jamie’s Power Wash LLC – Registered RI Contractor #26406 Serving
30+ Cities and Towns Across Rhode Island
J Fratus Construction Jamie’s Power Wash LLC – Registered RI Contractor #26406 Serving
30+ Cities and Towns Across Rhode Island
■ Power Washing / Pressure Washing
Q: How often should I power wash my home in Rhode Island? A: For homes in Rhode Island,
we recommend power washing every 12 to 24 months, especially if you live near trees, the
ocean, or in high pollen areas.
Q: How often should I power wash my home in Rhode Island? A: For homes in Rhode Island,
we recommend power washing every 12 to 24 months, especially if you live near trees, the
ocean, or in high pollen areas.
Q: What surfaces can be pressure washed safely? A: Pressure washing is best for durable
surfaces like concrete, brick, patios, driveways, sidewalks, and some vinyl siding.
Q: What surfaces can be pressure washed safely? A: Pressure washing is best for durable
surfaces like concrete, brick, patios, driveways, sidewalks, and some vinyl siding.
Q: Do I need to be home during the power wash service? A: No. As long as we have access
to water and the exterior areas, you don’t need to be home.
Q: Do I need to be home during the power wash service? A: No. As long as we have access
to water and the exterior areas, you don’t need to be home.
■ Soft Washing
Q: What is soft washing and how is it different from pressure washing? A: Soft washing uses
low-pressure water combined with eco-friendly detergents to clean delicate surfaces like
siding, roofs, wood, and painted trim.
Q: What is soft washing and how is it different from pressure washing? A: Soft washing uses
low-pressure water combined with eco-friendly detergents to clean delicate surfaces like
siding, roofs, wood, and painted trim.
Q: Is soft washing safe for my roof and siding? A: Yes. It’s the safest method to clean roofs,
vinyl, stucco, cedar shakes, and painted exteriors in Rhode Island.Q: Is soft washing safe for my roof and siding? A: Yes. It’s the safest method to clean roofs,
vinyl, stucco, cedar shakes, and painted exteriors in Rhode Island.
■ Window Cleaning
Q: Do you clean both interior and exterior windows? A: We specialize in exterior window
cleaning using purified water-fed poles and squeegee techniques for streak-free results.
Q: Do you clean both interior and exterior windows? A: We specialize in exterior window
cleaning using purified water-fed poles and squeegee techniques for streak-free results.
Q: Will window cleaning damage my screens or siding? A: Not at all. We use gentle tools and
techniques to protect your home.
Q: Will window cleaning damage my screens or siding? A: Not at all. We use gentle tools and
techniques to protect your home.
■ Gutter Cleaning
Q: How often should I clean my gutters in Rhode Island? A: At least twice a year — once in
spring and again in fall.
Q: How often should I clean my gutters in Rhode Island? A: At least twice a year — once in
spring and again in fall.
Q: Do you bag and remove all gutter debris? A: Yes. We fully clean and remove all leaves,
twigs, and sludge.
Q: Do you bag and remove all gutter debris? A: Yes. We fully clean and remove all leaves,
twigs, and sludge.
■ Deck Staining / Deck Sealing
Q: How long after power washing can I stain my deck? A: We typically wait 24–48 hours after
washing to allow full drying before staining.
Q: How long after power washing can I stain my deck? A: We typically wait 24–48 hours after
washing to allow full drying before staining.
Q: What’s the difference between staining and sealing a deck? A: Staining adds color and UV
protection. Sealing is clear and water-repellent.Q: What’s the difference between staining and sealing a deck? A: Staining adds color and UV
protection. Sealing is clear and water-repellent.
Q: Do you offer stripping or sanding? A: We do light prep work, but we no longer offer full
sanding or stain removal.
Q: Do you offer stripping or sanding? A: We do light prep work, but we no longer offer full
sanding or stain removal.
■ Dryer Vent Cleaning
Q: Why should I clean my dryer vent? A: Clogged vents are a major fire hazard and reduce
dryer efficiency. Clean them once a year.
Q: Why should I clean my dryer vent? A: Clogged vents are a major fire hazard and reduce
dryer efficiency. Clean them once a year.
Q: Do you clean both indoor and outdoor dryer vents? A: Yes. We clean from the appliance to
the exterior vent.
Q: Do you clean both indoor and outdoor dryer vents? A: Yes. We clean from the appliance to
the exterior vent.
■ Interior Painting
Q: What types of interior painting do you offer? A: We paint walls, ceilings, trim, doors, and
cabinetry.
Q: What types of interior painting do you offer? A: We paint walls, ceilings, trim, doors, and
cabinetry.
Q: Do you help with color selection? A: Yes! We’re happy to recommend color combinations.
Q: Do you help with color selection? A: Yes! We’re happy to recommend color combinations.
■ Handyman Services
Q: What kind of handyman jobs do you handle? A: We handle light plumbing, electrical,
drywall repair, painting, flooring touch-ups, and general maintenance.
Q: What kind of handyman jobs do you handle? A: We handle light plumbing, electrical,
drywall repair, painting, flooring touch-ups, and general maintenance.Q: Do you offer emergency handyman services? A: Yes. For urgent repairs, call us directly at
(401) 837-4545.
Q: Do you offer emergency handyman services? A: Yes. For urgent repairs, call us directly at
(401) 837-4545.
■ Light Plumbing
Q: What plumbing services do you offer? A: Faucet swaps, toilet replacements, disposal
installs, and leak repairs.
Q: What plumbing services do you offer? A: Faucet swaps, toilet replacements, disposal
installs, and leak repairs.
Q: Are you a licensed plumber? A: No. We offer non-licensed light plumbing only.
Q: Are you a licensed plumber? A: No. We offer non-licensed light plumbing only.
■ Light Electrical
Q: Can you install light fixtures and outlets? A: Yes. We install fans, fixtures, and swap outlets
or switches.
Q: Can you install light fixtures and outlets? A: Yes. We install fans, fixtures, and swap outlets
or switches.
Q: Do you replace bathroom or kitchen lighting? A: Absolutely. We upgrade old fixtures with
modern lighting.
Q: Do you replace bathroom or kitchen lighting? A: Absolutely. We upgrade old fixtures with
modern lighting.
■ General Maintenance & Carpentry
Q: What types of carpentry or maintenance work do you do? A: Framing, minor repairs,
drywall patching, trim work, shelving, and more.
Q: What types of carpentry or maintenance work do you do? A: Framing, minor repairs,
drywall patching, trim work, shelving, and more.Q: Do you offer regular property maintenance services? A: Yes. We can schedule seasonal or
recurring maintenance visits.
Q: Do you offer regular property maintenance services? A: Yes. We can schedule seasonal or
recurring maintenance visits.
■ Light Construction
Q: What does ‘light construction’ mean? A: Small renovation projects, framing, drywall, and
minor remodeling.
Q: What does ‘light construction’ mean? A: Small renovation projects, framing, drywall, and
minor remodeling.
Q: Are you fully registered in Rhode Island for construction? A: Yes. RI Contractor
Registration #26406 is active and verified.
Q: Are you fully registered in Rhode Island for construction? A: Yes. RI Contractor
Registration #26406 is active and verified.
Preparation
Our team members are going to provide the best preparation. We know, 90 percent of work is preparation.
Cleanliness
We excel in keeping the job site clean with end-of-the-day site clean ups, and a major clean up at the end of the job. All of our team members are trained to give your home the `First Class Touch`. This ensures that the only thing that`s noticed in your home is the results of our work.
Timeliness
We recognize the importance of completing a project on time. We are committed to completing the job on time. We pride ourselves on treating every customer with the utmost respect and value.
On Budget
When you set out on a project, budget is a key aspect. All the prices are broken down so you may choose exactly what you want painted while knowing exactly what you are going to pay.
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Proudly serving the following Rhode Island towns and cities:
Warwick, Cranston, Coventry, West Warwick, East Greenwich, West Greenwich, North Kingstown, South Kingstown, Exeter, Richmond, Hopkinton, Charlestown, Narragansett, Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Little Compton, Jamestown, Bristol, Warren, Barrington, East Providence, Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, North Smithfield, Lincoln, Cumberland, Scituate
