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Brya, co-founder of Blast Away Guys, smiling outside a clean white weatherboard house exterior in Northland after an exterior wash and path clean ng

June 29, 2026

Why a dirty exterior makes everything else feel harder

It is not just a cleaning job. It is the thing that makes every other job on the list feel heavier than it actually is.

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Jeff Hodder from Blast Away Guys water blasting in Whangarei

June 29, 2026

Meet Jeff, our Far North water blasting and soft washing pro

Need house washing or water blasting in Whangarei, Paihia, Kerikeri, the rest of the BOI and the Far North?

Blast Away Guys technician soft washing the eaves of a residential house exterior in Northland, surrounded by garden

June 26, 2026

Why does my house keep getting dirty so fast after an exterior wash?

If your house looks grubby again less than a year after an exterior wash, there is a specific reason. Once you know it, you can fix it.

Brya from Blast Away Guys smiling and looking to the side while holding a notepad showing the company’s 100% SiteWise Gold accreditation in New Zealand

May 12, 2026

SiteWise Gold 100%: our journey from a score of 36

We started with a Red SiteWise result in 2017. In 2024 and 2025 we scored 100% Gold. This is what happened in between, and why it matters.

Pete from Blast Away Guys looking frustrated because of exterior mould

May 12, 2026

Remove exterior mould fast

How to remove exterior mould | DIY tips & fails

Blast Away Guys team member water blasting the inside of a cow shed in Northland, New Zealand

April 25, 2026

Cow shed and farm cleaning Northland | Blast Away Guys

Cow shed cleaning, milking plant, calf pens, the house, gutters. Brya and Pete have moved farms themselves and know what handover actually involves. Here's how to get it all sorted before June 1st without it becoming the thing that undoes everything else

A roof cleaning technician using professional water blasting equipment to remove moss, mould, and lichen from a residential roof in Northland

March 22, 2026

Does moss, mould, and lichen damage your roof in Northland and Auckland?

Does moss, mould, or lichen damage roofs in Northland and Auckland? This guide explains the risks, warranty implications, ideal timing for removal, and the most effective treatment options.

Brya and Novi from Blast Away Guys smiling while working on a laptop.

September 2, 2025

Why house washing matters in Northland and Auckland

Is your home looking tired? House washing in Northland and Auckland brings back its sparkle while protecting paint, cladding, and warranties. Discover costs, timing, and why thousands trust Blast Away Guys.