Pressure washing in Tampa
Everything outside in Tampa grows a film of mildew, algae and dirt within a year. Washing it off is part of every exterior paint job, and it's a service on its own for driveways, pool decks, fences and houses that just need cleaning.
What needs washing
- Green or black streaks on the shaded side of the house
- A driveway that's gone gray with tire marks and mildew
- Pool deck or pavers slick with algae
- Dark streaks on the roof
- A fence that's turned green
- Getting the house ready to paint or sell
Washing services
House washing
Low-pressure soft wash with a mildew treatment on stucco and siding, so the surface isn't damaged.
Driveways and walkways
Surface cleaning on concrete and pavers, with optional sealing on pavers.
Pool decks and lanais
Cool deck, pavers and the screen enclosure frame, rinsed so the pool stays clean.
Roof soft washing
Low-pressure treatment for the algae streaks on shingle and tile roofs. No pressure on the roof itself.
Fences and decks
Wood and vinyl fences cleaned, and wood prepped for stain if that's next.
Pre-paint washing
Included in every exterior paint job, available on its own.
What affects the price
- Square footage of the house, driveway or deck.
- How heavy the growth is and whether it needs a chemical treatment to kill it.
- Roof type and pitch for roof cleaning.
- Paver sealing, if wanted.
You get a written quote for the whole job before any work starts.
Mildew and algae in Tampa
Warm, wet and shaded is the recipe, and Tampa has all three most of the year. North-facing walls, anything under a tree and the area around sprinkler heads grow mildew fastest. Pressure alone spreads it; the growth has to be killed with a wash solution and then rinsed. On stucco, high pressure can also blast texture off the wall and drive water into cracks, which is why houses get soft washed and only concrete gets the full pressure.
Common questions
Will pressure washing damage my stucco?
High pressure can. Houses are soft washed at low pressure with a cleaning solution, and only concrete and pavers get a surface cleaner.
How often should I wash my house?
Once a year keeps mildew from taking hold, and always before painting.
Is roof cleaning safe for shingles?
Soft washing is. The treatment kills the algae and it rinses off with rain. Pressure washing a shingle roof is not safe and isn't done.
Do you seal pavers?
Yes, after cleaning and drying. Sealing slows the algae down and keeps the color.
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Areas we serve
Pressure washing across Tampa and these nearby communities: