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House Washing in Raleigh, NC

A gentle soft wash that lifts algae, pollen, and mildew off your Raleigh siding without harming it.

♀ Woman-Owned★ 4.9 · 213 reviewsLicensed & InsuredSince 2010
soft wash · Raleigh

House Washing done right in Raleigh

A wash is the cheapest thing you can do for your siding. Algae holds moisture against the surface, and moisture is what shortens the life of paint and caulk. Once a year in Raleigh keeps the growth from ever getting established.

Most Raleigh houses need this every two to three years, and the north side always needs it first. If one elevation is green and the rest looks fine, that is normal, and it is still worth doing the whole house so the color matches.

The north wall tells you when it is time. It gets the least sun, dries the slowest, and greens up months before the rest of the house does. By the time the front looks dirty the back has been dirty for a season.

What we clear
green algaemildewpollenspider websdirtwasp nestsbird droppings
Surfaces
vinylbrickstuccofiber cementwood trimsoffit and fasciashutters
Green algae staining running down the vinyl siding and gable of a ranch home before a soft wash
Algae streaks, before the soft wash
Do you need it yet

Signs it is time in Raleigh

Most people call us when they notice the third one on this list. The first one is when it is easiest to deal with.

  • Wasp nests and mud tubes tucked up in the soffit
  • Green or gray film on the shaded side
  • Black streaking below the gutter line

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Why Raleigh calls us

What you get

No ladder scars

We work from the ground where we can and protect what we cannot avoid.

Kills the algae, not just rinses it

Our cleaner treats the growth so it stays gone longer.

Whole house, matched

We do every elevation so you are not left with one clean wall and three that do not match.

Nothing driven behind the laps

Low pressure and a downward rinse mean water goes where rain goes and nowhere else.

Brighter house, same day

Most Raleigh homes look years newer in one visit.

How it works

Our House Washing process

1

Protect the plants

We soak nearby beds and shrubs first.

2

Apply soft wash

A gentle cleaner goes on to break down algae and mildew.

3

Low-pressure rinse

We rinse from the top down for an even, clean finish.

4

Final check

We look for any missed spots and touch them up.

Timing

How often Raleigh homes need house washing

Most Raleigh houses want a wash once a year, but which walls go first is not a matter of age. It is a matter of how long each elevation stays wet after it rains.

What the wall facesHow oftenWhy
Full sun, most of the dayOnce a yearLate April to May after the pine pollen drops, or October once the leaves are down
North-facing and shaded wallsOnce a year, sometimes soonerThey never fully dry, and green and black growth holds there first and hardest
Under heavy tree coverOnce a year, watch the second yearOrganic debris keeps feeding regrowth long after the wash
Beside a mulch bedCheck the lower wall each springBlack specks that will not rinse off are artillery fungus, not dirt, and they need a different answer
A chalky white film that comes off on your hand is oxidation, not dirt. No wash removes it, and washing harder does not change that.
Pricing

What house washing costs in Raleigh

How long it has been decides whether this is a wash or a restoration. Two to three years is maintenance. Ten years of untouched north-facing growth takes longer and sometimes needs a second pass.

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What moves the number
  • How much algae and mildew has set in
  • Access, slope, and planting against the walls
  • Whether you add gutters or windows
  • Siding type and condition

These are ballparks for Raleigh-area homes, not a price list. The right-hand column is the part that actually decides your number, which is why we quote the job before we start it.

JobTypical rangeWhat moves it
House wash, single story$300 – $550Elevation footage, access, how long since the last wash
House wash, two story$450 – $850Reach, steep ground, planting tight to the walls

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Recent work

Clean results near Raleigh

White vinyl siding and brick foundation after a soft wash by Clayton Pressure Washing
House wash, vinyl siding
A hand covered in white chalky oxidation after touching faded vinyl siding
The chalk test on faded siding
Two technicians soft washing the exterior of a multi-story apartment building
Apartment building, soft wash
Rooftop solar panels being cleaned with a soft brush and pure water
Solar array, soft brush clean
Close view of shingle grit and debris left on a white gutter face before cleaning
Grit on a gutter face
Freshly cleaned concrete driveway at a new construction home
New construction driveway
Questions

House Washing in Raleigh, answered

How long does a house washing last?
On most Raleigh homes the clean holds for a year or more, depending on shade and tree cover.
How long does a house wash last around here?
Two to three years for most Raleigh homes. North-facing elevations and anything under heavy tree cover go first, and a house on a shaded lot may want it closer to every other year.
Will a wash fix my chalky, faded siding?
A wash takes off the dirt and algae. If your hand comes away white, that is oxidation and it needs a different treatment. We will tell you which one you have before you book.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. We are licensed, fully insured, and NC HUB-certified. We will send documentation before the job if you want it.
How much water does this use, and do I pay for it?
We run off your outdoor spigot and a typical house wash uses about as much as a couple of loads of laundry. It shows up on your bill and it is a few dollars.
Local

Why we know Raleigh

We work all over Raleigh, from older streets with big canopy trees to newer builds outside the beltline. Access and parking vary a lot here, so we scope each job before we put a number on it.

We have been cleaning Raleigh, across the whole city, since 2010. It is in Wake County and it is on our regular run.

Reviews

Neighbors near Raleigh

★★★★★

“Came out on a weekend when I needed it and the results were excellent. Real person answered the phone every time.”

Jim C. · Raleigh
★★★★★

“They transformed the outside of our house. The siding looks brand new and they were careful around all my flower beds.”

Polly Ferguson · Clayton
★★★★★

“They brought the color back on our vinyl siding after another company left it chalky. Night and day.”

Cassie Bradshaw · Clayton

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