- House Washing Services -

How is this service performed?

All low pressure house washing to remove green and black mildew, dirt, dust, bugs, webs, leaves and pollen.

Water, chemical, and surfactant is used to ensure a proper cleaning. This solution is strong enough to clean the home, but diluted enough as to not damage plants or the surrounding landscaping. After the solution is applied it is rinsed off with clean water, as is the surrounding landscaping.

This service includes a cleaning of the face of the gutters, soffits, trim, siding, windows, doors, and the foundation of the home. The front porch will also be cleaned.

The following items WILL NOT be removed by this cleaning:

- GUTTER STREAKING: Gutter streaking is caused by the acidity in rain as it drips over the gutter and reacts to the aluminum. The face of the gutters WILL still be cleaned to remove the green and black mildew, but the graying/streaking will not be removed. You will also notice that this streaking will tend to get worse over the years until the gutter is a gray or black color.

- CLAY STAINING: This is found more often on new construction homes, more prevalently around the foundation (But can be present in other areas as well). It will usually cause staining that will not be removed by a standard cleaning.

- RUST: Rust staining is commonly caused by old nails, water will high mineral contents spraying on the home (like a sprinkler), or AC condensation lines that are dripping on to the siding and not far away enough from the home.

- OXIDATION: This is caused over time when the sun breaks down the UV inhibitors in vinyl siding and causes it to fade. An easy way to see if your siding is oxidized it to rub your fingers against it and see if it is chalky to the touch. Oxidation is neither CAUSED or REMOVED by a house washing.

- ARTILLERY FUNGUS: This is the little black specs you may find on your siding, railings or windows. Artillery fungus is a fungus that grows in moist, damp conditions (most commonly seen in untreated mulch). It can shoot its spores up to 20-30 feet on siding and other surfaces, and if left to its own devices for more than 1-2 weeks, it becomes impossible to remove.

- UPPER AREAS OF CHIMNEY: The lower areas of the chimney most accessible from the ground will be cleaned, but not anything above 5-8 feet unless specifically requested as an additional service.

More questions about this service? Just ask!

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Q: How much does a house/roof cleaning cost?

A: The price of an average sized home (1,500-3,000 sq ft) will typically be in the $225-300 range, assuming it is within our normal area of service. This cleaning includes the face of the gutters, soffits, siding, windows, doors, foundation and front porch. Most homes in the 3,000-4,500 sq ft range will cost between $300-500, with the same specified areas above being cleaned.

A soft wash roof cleaning on an average sized home (1,500-3,000 sq ft) will typically be in the $400-700 range, assuming severe moss isn’t present and it is within our normal service area. Roof cleaning doesn’t normally take much longer than a house washing, but the chemicals we use to clean roofing are much stronger, which raises the overall price of the work. Metal and slate roofing will normally be priced higher.

A soft wash roof cleaning on a 3,000-4,500 sq ft home will typically be in the $700-1,200 range, assuming severe moss isn’t present.
Q: What WILL come off my home with a standard cleaning?

A: With a typical house soft washing you can expect to see all of the green and black mildew, dirt, dust, webs, leaves, bugs and wasp nests to be cleaned off of your home!
Q: What WON’T come off my home with a standard cleaning?

A: With a typical soft washing some of the standard stains that won’t be removed include (but are not limited to): Rust stains, gutter stains, artillery fungus (those little black specs on your siding), red clay, paint/stain splatter, and oxidation.
Q: Do you need a ladder to clean my home?

A: Except for rare occasions a ladder is not typically used or needed to clean your one, two, or three story home. Our commercial grade equipment is able to shoot our chemical mix up to 40+ feet from the ground, helping us clean your home more safely and efficiently.
Q: Do I need to be home when my house is cleaned?

A: No one needs to be home while our work is being performed. We just ask that you ensure all windows are shut, a water spigot is on, cars are moved out of the driveway, and items are moved off of the porch, deck or other areas that may be serviced. And we will then email you an invoice upon completion which can be paid online at your earliest convenience.
Q: How long does a normal house washing take?

A: On a typical 1,500-3,000 sq ft vinyl sided house it will generally take between 1 to 1 1/2 hours to clean. If we are also cleaning out the gutters, cleaning the deck, sidewalk or shed this timeframe will of course increase.
Q: Is it safe to use high pressure on my home? If not, why not?

A: No, using high pressure is never safe to use on your home. High pressure cleaning methods should only be used on concrete, aggregate, brick and wood (with the proper tips and training).

High pressure can cause water to get behind the siding, damage or break seals in windows and garage doors, and cause scarring on the siding (this is due to removing a layer of oxidation which most homes will start to have after a few years of the sun fading the siding). And lastly, I would equate high pressure cleaning to wiping a dusty table with a dry cloth. It simply knocks some of the mildew up in the air, but doesn’t kill it at the source. On the flip side, soft washing with the right chemicals is like cleaning a dusty table with a disinfectant cloth. Eradicating the mildew and killing it at the root.
Q: How often should I get my house cleaned?

A: Generally we recommend getting your house cleaned annually or semi annually. This will depend vastly on the amount of shade your home gets, and the amount of rainfall during the year. It is always good to have preventative maintenance done on your home to help combat or totally avoid certain stains and issues as discussed in earlier questions. Artillery fungus, rust stains, and gutter staining can all be combated much easier, and in some cases only, if they are taken care of quickly and on a regular basis.

Your home is more than likely your biggest investment, so it is very important to keep it in good shape!