What we wash, and how
The surface decides the method and the pressure. Here is each service and what it covers.
House and siding soft wash
We wash vinyl, fiber cement, brick, stucco and painted wood siding. A low-pressure cleaning solution goes on, is left to dwell, then is gently rinsed off.
- Vinyl siding
- Fiber cement
- Brick and stucco
- Painted wood
Gutter faces, soffits and exterior trim
The outside faces of gutters, soffits and exterior trim are soft-washed along with the house. This is not gutter clearing, so we don't clean inside the gutter.
- Gutter faces
- Soffits and fascia
- Window and door trim
- Corner boards
Driveways and walkways
We pre-treat organic staining, run a rotary surface cleaner across the flat concrete, then rinse the edges. Oil, rust, tire marks and efflorescence may lighten rather than lift, and your quote will say so.
- Poured concrete
- Exposed aggregate
- Concrete pavers
- Brick pavers
Patios, steps and pool surrounds
Patios, steps and pool surrounds in concrete, pavers and natural stone. Softer stone gets reduced pressure, and we test a hidden spot first.
- Concrete patios
- Paver patios and paths
- Natural stone
- Outdoor steps and pool surrounds
Decks and fences
Wood and composite get low pressure with a wood-appropriate cleaner. We cover the boards, rails and stairs, and the fence faces we can reach.
- Cedar decks
- Pressure-treated wood
- Composite decking
- Rails, stairs and reachable fence faces
Pre-paint and pre-stain wash
A cleaning wash before your own painter or stain contractor arrives. That contractor sets the drying wait before any coating goes on.
- Siding and trim before painting
- Decks before staining
- Fences before staining
- Timed around your contractor's date
What we don't do
If your job is on this list, we're not the right crew for it.
- Roof cleaning: roofs need a different setup and safety plan than we carry.
- Sealing, staining or painting: we wash and prep; your painter or stain contractor does the coating.
- Deck sanding or board repair: that is carpentry and refinishing, best left to a deck contractor.
- Window detailing: glass detailing is a separate trade with its own tools.
- Gutter clearing or downspout flushing: we clean the outside faces only, not inside the gutter.
- Paver re-sanding: joint sand can loosen during a wash, and re-sanding is left to a hardscape contractor.
- Interior cleaning: we work outside only.
- Commercial fleet or graffiti work: we wash homes only.
Tell us what needs washing
List the surfaces you want washed. We reply with any questions, then a written quote.