House Washing Done Softly in Richmond, VA

High pressure on siding causes real problems. It drives water up behind vinyl laps, strips oxidized paint, scars wood and can blow out window seals. It also only removes the visible layer of growth, which is why a blasted house goes green again quickly.

Soft washing applies a cleaning solution at roughly garden-hose pressure, lets it dwell long enough to kill the algae, mildew and mold, then rinses it away. The result is cleaner, lasts longer and carries far less risk to the house.

Long humid summers and heavy tree cover make this prime territory for green algae on shaded walls, black mildew streaks under eaves, and a thick yellow pollen coat every spring. Older homes in the Fan, Church Hill and Bon Air often add painted wood and historic brick to the mix, both of which need a gentler hand than modern vinyl.

We adjust the mix and the method to the surface: vinyl, aluminium, fiber cement, painted wood, brick, stucco and stone are all treated differently.

A standard house wash covers all siding from the foundation to the roofline, plus soffits, fascia, the outside of gutters, shutters, exterior door and window frames, and porch ceilings. Gutter interiors, windows, driveways and decks are separate services that are easy to add on the same visit.