Siding, Soffits and Trim Without the Green Haze

Why soft washing instead of pressure

High pressure is the wrong tool for the side of a house. It drives water behind vinyl siding, etches soft wood, strips paint and can pit stucco. Soft washing applies a diluted cleaning solution at roughly garden-hose pressure, lets it break down mildew, algae and dirt, then rinses everything off. The organic growth dies rather than being smeared, so the clean lasts longer. The partner protects landscaping by wetting plants before and after and keeps the solution away from pool water. Vinyl, fiber cement, painted wood, stucco and brick each get an appropriate mix. Soffits, fascia, gutter exteriors, window frames and the front entry are included; windows are rinsed, not detailed.

What Tallahassee does to a house exterior

The north side of nearly every house in Leon County grows a green or black film within a couple of years. Shade from the tree canopy, summer humidity that hovers near saturation and the daily storm cycle keep siding damp long enough for mildew to take hold. Pollen season leaves a yellow cast that rain turns into streaks under window sills. Spiders and wasps build on soffits through the warm months. Beyond appearance, that growth holds moisture against the wall and shortens the life of paint and caulk. A soft wash every year or two, often paired with a driveway wash, keeps the exterior healthy and is the fastest way to refresh curb appeal before listing a home.

Getting a quote and scheduling the wash

Request a quote online with your home's approximate square footage, number of stories and siding type, plus photos if you have them. Residely assigns a verified partner whose insurance is on file. Many quotes can be written from that information; two-story homes with difficult access or heavy growth may get a brief site visit first. Approve the quote in your dashboard and pick a date. On wash day, close windows, move patio furniture and grills away from the walls and leave an exterior spigot available. The job usually takes a few hours. You pay through Residely when it is finished, and the photos are kept on your home's record.

Questions about house wash

Is soft washing safe for my plants and pets?

The partner wets down landscaping before applying the solution and rinses it thoroughly afterward, which protects most plants. Keep pets indoors during the wash and until the surfaces have dried. If you have a koi pond, vegetable garden or sensitive plantings near the house, mention it when you request the quote.

How is a house wash in Tallahassee priced?

By written quote. The price reflects your home's square footage, number of stories, siding material and how heavy the growth is. Share those details and a few photos when you request the quote; many homes can be priced without a visit, and you approve the number in your dashboard before anything is scheduled.

Does the house wash include the roof?

Not by default. Roof cleaning uses a different approach for shingle, metal or tile and can be quoted separately. The standard house wash covers siding, soffits, fascia, trim and the exterior of gutters. Add a note when requesting the quote if you want the roof or screen enclosure included.