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Who They're For and What They Solve
House washing is the cleaning of your home’s exterior walls, eaves, and trim using a low-pressure soft wash system. A detergent solution is applied, given time to break down organic growth, then rinsed away. It is not the same as pressure washing, which relies on force rather than chemistry.
That distinction matters. High pressure can crack stucco, drive water behind vinyl siding, and strip aging paint. Soft washing runs at roughly garden-hose pressure and lets the cleaning solution do the work instead. The result is a genuinely clean surface with no gouging, streaking, or forced moisture intrusion.
Homeowners typically need house washing when algae greens a north-facing wall, when runoff leaves dark stripes below the gutters, or before painting or listing a property. Left alone, that organic growth keeps feeding on the surface, holds moisture against your siding, and shortens the life of the finish underneath.
Is It Time?
Most homeowners notice one of these before they call.
Our Services
House washing means the full exterior envelope, not just the front elevation, and the approach changes with the surface.
For vinyl, fiber cement, and stucco we apply a measured detergent solution at low pressure, let it dwell, then rinse from the top down. This lifts algae and mildew out of the texture without forcing water behind the panels or dulling the finish.
Brick, block, and mortar are porous, so they hold growth deeper and rinse slower. We adjust solution strength and extend dwell time, then rinse thoroughly to pull residue out of the joints rather than sealing it in.
The roofline is where webbing, nests, and black streaking concentrate. We clean soffits, fascia, porch ceilings, and the outer face of your gutters, because leaving that band dirty makes freshly washed walls look unfinished.
Coatings will not bond to chalky, algae-covered siding, and listing photos expose every stain. This is a deeper prep wash that removes oxidation and organic film so paint adheres properly or the house photographs clean.
Not sure which approach your situation needs? We assess first and recommend only what’s necessary, no upsells.
Why Homeowners Choose Mr. Local Services
Fourteen years cleaning residential exteriors means we read your siding before we choose a solution strength. Vinyl, stucco, brick, and painted wood each get a different approach.
We carry a contractor license and $2 million in general liability plus workers' comp. Before we leave, we walk the property with you, and anything missed gets re-treated.
You get a firm number before we start, based on square footage, stories, and siding type. That number does not change once the truck is in the driveway.
Landscaping gets pre-soaked and rinsed, window seals get inspected, and hoses and water are shut down and coiled before we pull out.
How It Works
Call 951-458-6466 with your approximate square footage, number of stories, and siding type. Most quotes come back the same day.
On arrival we cover or pre-soak landscaping, check window and door seals, and confirm your exterior water access before mixing anything.
Solution goes on from the bottom up, dwells while it breaks down growth, then rinses top down so nothing streaks or dries on the surface.
We walk the full perimeter with you. Anything still holding growth gets treated again before we coil hoses and leave.
Pricing
We publish real numbers because guessing wastes your time and ours. Most single-story homes fall between $250 and $450. Two-story homes typically run $400 to $700.
Four factors move the price:
Square footage: more wall surface means more solution and more rinse time. Number of stories: second-story work requires extended reach and slower, more careful application. Siding type: porous brick and stucco need stronger solution and longer dwell than vinyl. Condition: heavy algae or years of buildup takes a second pass.
Every quote is flat and given before we begin, which means the number you hear on the phone is the number on the invoice. Call 951-458-6466 with your square footage and stories, and we’ll give you a firm figure the same day.
No. Soft washing runs near garden-hose pressure, so there is no force to crack stucco or strip paint. The cleaning solution does the work.
Most single-story homes take two to four hours. Two-story properties usually run four to six hours depending on square footage and buildup.
Once a year keeps organic growth from re-rooting. Heavily shaded or tree-covered homes sometimes benefit from every eight to ten months.
Soft washing is the method; house washing is the job. Our soft washing service the low-pressure chemistry in detail if you want the full breakdown before booking.
Yes. Plants and beds are pre-soaked before application and rinsed afterward, which dilutes any overspray before it can affect them.
Eventually, since spores are airborne. A proper soft wash removes the roots, so regrowth takes twelve months or more rather than weeks.
Yes. We hold a contractor license, $2 million general liability, and workers' compensation coverage. Documentation is available on request.
Your siding does not have to look its age. Call today for a flat quote, and most homes are on the schedule within the week.
