Polish & Prestige: Power Washing Yorkville’s Newest Gem

📍 Location: 11 Yorkville, Toronto

🔧 Service: Exterior Power Washing

🗓️ Time of Year: Early Spring

With winter in the rearview and spring’s curb appeal on the horizon, maintaining an impeccable exterior becomes a top priority, especially for luxury developments. At 9:00 AM sharp, the MAXPower Services team arrived at 11 Yorkville to execute a full exterior power washing of the site’s sidewalks and surrounding laneways.

The Situation

Developed by Metropia, RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust, and Capital Developments , and built by PCL Construction , 11 Yorkville sets a new standard for luxury living in Toronto.

Just steps from fine dining, designer boutiques, top universities, and cultural landmarks. With a perfect Walk Score of 100 and exceptional transit access, it’s positioned as a prime lifestyle destination for affluent residents.

The property’s exterior, shared laneways, and walkways connect to neighboring addresses like 8 Cumberland and 1 Yorkville, making cleanliness and visual cohesion critical to maintaining the building’s upscale image.

The Problem

As a brand-new development, 11 Yorkville was alive with activity - construction trades, ongoing staging, frequent real estate showings, and tight logistical schedules. This dynamic environment presented two key challenges:

• Surface buildup of winter residue, dust, and salt, especially around high-traffic pedestrian areas
• Limited room to operate, with constant movement from various teams and visitors constraining equipment access and crew flexibility.

For a property where presentation directly impacts perception, these conditions made exterior power washing both essential and logistically complex.

The Solution

MAXPower deployed a coordinated two-stage power washing approach tailored to urban, high-value developments:

Stage 1: Commercial-grade surface spinners loosened embedded grime and salt

Stage 2: High-pressure power washing guns followed to deep-clean interlock joints and textured surfaces, restoring sharpness and visual clarity

Our team worked efficiently within the constraints of the space, ensuring minimal disruption while delivering high-impact results.

The Result

Within just a few hours, the transformation was clear: walkways and laneways went from dull and salt-stained to crisp, clean, and polished. For property managers and developers, that translates into a stronger first impression—whether for current residents, investors, or future buyers.

“A pristine building needs a pristine exterior.” — Carter, MAXPower Services