For more than 25 years, Hopkinton’s Mark Mercer — pictured with his two children — has owned and operated Under Pressure.

Under Pressure has delivered customized power washing, cleaning and property maintenance solutions to Hopkinton residents and businesses for more than 25 years. When a home’s exterior needs a refresh — roof and windows cleaned, gutters cleared — Mark Mercer, CEO of the Hopkinton-based company, is ready to assist.

The professional exterior cleaning service offers year-round, affordable cleaning for siding, roofs, patios, windows, solar panels and more.

Under Pressure now offers a full home maintenance program called HOME+. “The HOME+ program is a modern approach to maintaining your home,” Mercer explained. “You don’t wait for your car to break down before you provide necessary upkeep such as changing the oil. It’s the same with your home — you prevent issues when you maintain the basics. Our top-to-bottom services keep your home running smoothly.”

Under Pressure uses the latest in cleaning technology to keep exteriors sparkling. For siding, as an example, crews use soft washing (not power washing) to remove dirt, mildew and other debris.

“Soft washing allows us to adjust our cleaning based off what we’re seeing,” Mercer said. “Each technician is trained to know how to clean any surface and change our technique based on what we’re seeing.”

Crews are trained to handle a variety of exterior materials, including wood, stucco and vinyl. They even can clean cedar shingles, a New England staple that comes with its own challenges. “There’s an art to cleaning it. It’s a soft wood,” Mercer said, adding that the company specializes in cedar restoration.

Under Pressure also can handle those cold, cold chores of winter, including plowing and ice dam removal.

“Ice dam removal is one of those services where experience and the right tools matter,” Mercer said. “We use professional steam equipment to safely melt away the ice without damaging the roof. Our crews are trained, insured and equipped to be on roofs in tough winter conditions. For years, anyone with a truck and a ladder tried to offer this, but there’s a right way and a wrong way — and we’ve built our process to make sure it’s done correctly and safely.”

As for plowing, Mercer said the company uses large tractors equipped with snowblowers. That way, crews can “place snow exactly where the client needs it or wants it, not just push it into a pile.”

Additionally, Under Pressure can brighten the holidays with its professional illumination installation program.

“Holiday lighting is more than just putting lights on a house — it’s about creating an experience,” Mercer explained. “For many families, it’s an emotional purchase. They want that ‘wow’ factor without the stress or risk of doing it themselves. Our team handles everything safely and efficiently, and we design displays that fit each home’s style. It’s been rewarding to see the joy it brings, and for me, it’s a way to bring out my creativity while serving our clients.”

Under Pressure is based at 88 Elm Street in Hopkinton. “Hopkinton’s been wonderful to us,” Mercer said. “We have an amazing group of customers, and we’re glad to call this community home, both personally and professionally.” The company also serves most communities in eastern and central Massachusetts. More information is available by calling 508-944-6644 or visiting underpressurewash.com.

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