Dairy barn ·
A dairy barn, left in great shape
“Everything was cleaned really well and they left the barn in great shape.”
Kevin M. · Dairy barn
About 1–3 days*
Tie-stall barns: about a day.
ServicesDairy barns
Dairy barn washing, panel by panel.
We wash dairy barn ceilings and liners, fans, chimneys and head gates at your farm, with hot and cold water pressure washers hooked up to your water. Book it as your annual barn wash: Ontario's milk regulation (Reg. 761, s.9) asks for stable walls, ceilings and partitions to be cleaned, whitewashed or painted at least once a year.
Ceilings to head gates
Liners, fans, vents, chimneys.
At least once a year
Ontario’s milk regulation asks for it.
Hot or cold water
Our washers, your hydrant.
Windsor to Kingston
Lake Erie to Georgian Bay.
* Typical; your quote confirms it.
01 · When to book
Once a year, on your schedule.
Pick the season that suits your herd, or call when it’s due. We’ll get back to you to agree a day and a price.
Winter
Dec–Feb
Booking nowWarm, closed tie-stall barnsAbout 1 day*
Only barns that stay above freezing inside. Plan ventilation so the barn dries.
Spring
Apr–May
Booking nowAnnual barn wash, spring slotTie-stall about 1 day* · freestall or robot barn 1–3 days*
Curtain-sided barns: wait until nights stay above freezing, usually late April. Warm, closed tie-stall barns can go in March.
Summer
Jun–Aug
Booking nowTie-stall barns with the herd out on pastureAbout 1 day*
With the cows in, summer means heat, flies and fans running.
Fall
Sep–Oct
Booking nowAnnual barn wash, before the coldTie-stall about 1 day* · freestall or robot barn 1–3 days*
Nights start freezing in October. Curtain-sided barns are best done by mid-October.
02 · What we wash
The whole barn, or just the ceilings.
Tell us what you want done. We wash top to bottom, so the dirt from above never lands on clean stalls.
- Ceilings and liners
- Ridge vents and trim
- Fans
- Ventilation chimneys
- Head gates (headlocks)
- Curtains and sidewall inlets
- Walls and partitions
- Bird netting
- Feed alley flush
- Milking robots and milking machines, outside only (Lely, DeLaval)
You do
Before we arrive
- Pick a week and tell us your barn type: tie-stall, freestall or robot.
- Agree the sections and the order with us, and plan cow moves around milking.
- Move or cover feed, TMR and bedding in the spray zone.
- Shut the milk-house and parlour or robot-room doors, and tell us what must stay dry.
- Want the outside of your robots or milking machines washed? Tell us which units when you book, and we agree with you how they’re stopped and covered before the day.
- Lock out the fans in the section being washed, and cover panels, outlets and sensors.
- Show us a hydrant or tap, and where the wash water drains. If your well is slow or also waters the herd, tell us when you book.
- Whitewashing this year? Book the wash first: whitewash goes on clean, dry wood.
We do
On wash day
- Bring the rig: hot and cold water pressure washers and hoses. We hook up to your water.
- Wash the ceiling and liners panel by panel with long wands, then the ridge vents, fans, chimneys and head gates.
- Work section by section, in the order we agreed with you.
- Wash the bird netting and flush the feed alleys, when they’re on your list.
- Wash the outside of Lely and DeLaval robots and milking machines. We don’t wash their internal components.
- Use soap or disinfectant only where it's needed, matched to your farm's specs. Animal-safe products only.
- Walk the barn with you before we pack up.
03 · Before & after
Same spot, same morning.
A freestall barn we washed in October 2025: the ceiling beside one ridge vent, at 9:29 and again at 11:21 the same morning. Mid-job, not the finished barn. Photos are lined up and cropped; at most, the overall brightness is matched.
More from this work in the gallery
Dairy barn ceiling, mid-job · same morning · Oct 2025
04 · Farm stories
Read the story : A dairy barn, left in great shape
References
Talk to a dairy farm near you.
Most farmers hear about us from a neighbour. Tell us your county and your dairy barn, and we’ll ask a dairy customer nearby if they’re happy to take your call. No sales pitch from us.
- Tell us your county and your dairy barn.
- We ask a dairy customer nearby if they’re happy to talk.
- You get their name and number.
05 · Pricing
A price before we book.
Every dairy barn is different, so we price yours after a few questions or photos. These are the things that change the price:
- Barn type: tie-stall, freestall or robot barn
- Ceiling and wall area, and ceiling height
- Steel liner, or open wood and trusses
- Build-up: dust, cobwebs and fly specks
- How many fans, including big ceiling fans
- Cows in or out, and working around milking
- Extras: bird netting, feed alley flush, robot and milking machine exteriors
- Water supply at the barn
06 · Questions
Straight answers.
Something else on your mind? Call or text — you’ll talk to the crew, not a call centre.
How often should a dairy barn be washed?
At least once a year. Ontario's milk regulation (Reg. 761, s.9) asks for stable walls, ceilings and partitions to be cleaned, whitewashed or painted that often, and kept clean.
Can the cows stay in the barn while you wash?
Yes, working around milking. We agree the sections and any cow moves with you before the day. On our October 2025 job the herd stayed in: the cows ate at the feed barrier while the crew washed the ceiling overhead.
Do I need to supply the water?
Yes. Our rig carries hot and cold water pressure washers and hoses, not water. We hook up to your hydrant or tap. If your well is slow or also waters the herd, tell us when you book.
Hot water or cold?
Both: our washers run hot or cold, whichever the job needs. Hot water is quicker on grease and caked-on dirt; cold water does for dust and rinsing. Soap or disinfectant goes on only where it's needed: animal-safe, matched to your farm's specs.
How long does a dairy barn take?
About a day* for a tie-stall barn. A freestall or robot barn takes 1–3 days*, washed in sections. Your quote confirms yours.
When should I book?
The best windows are spring (April and May) and fall (September and October). Warm, closed tie-stall barns can go in winter. Short notice? Call or text: if we have room, we'll come.
Do you clean the fans and chimneys?
Yes: fans, ventilation chimneys and ridge vents are part of a dairy barn wash. Lock out the fans in the section we're washing first.
Do you clean milking robots and milking machines?
We wash the outside of milking robots and milking machines, Lely and DeLaval included, as part of your barn wash. We don’t wash their internal components. Cleaning that needs dry ice isn’t something we do ourselves: we arrange it through a partner. Tell us what you need when you book.
Do you wash bird netting and feed alleys?
Yes. Bird netting that keeps birds out of the barn gets washed with the rest of the barn, and we flush the feed alleys. Add them to your list when you book.
Do you whitewash?
We wash the barn so it’s ready for whitewash. Whitewash goes on clean, dry wood, so once the barn is dry, you or your whitewash crew can put it on.
How do you price a dairy barn?
By the job: barn type and size, ceiling height and build-up, how many fans and whether the cows stay in. A few phone photos help us quote.
07 · More services
While the rig is in your yard.
Pit walls · Pit floors
Manure pits
Pit walls and floors washed back to bare concrete after your applicator pumps out.
Elevators · Grain dryers
Grain elevators
Grain elevators and dryers washed down once the grain is out, clearing the dust and fines of harvest.
Tractors · Skid steers · Combines
Farm equipment
Hot or cold water and degreaser where needed — mud, grease and manure off, ready for the shed, the shop or the sale.
- Book a mobile wash
Anything else?
If it’s on the farm and needs washing, ask.
We’ll tell you straight if it’s a job for us.
Ready when you are