Pressure Washing in Jacksonville, FL
Exterior cleaning for Jacksonville homes and businesses, matched to the surface. High pressure where concrete and pavers need it, low pressure where siding and roofs do. You get a written quote before any work starts.
Cleaning matched to the surface, not one pressure for everything
The right method for the material
Concrete and pavers tolerate high pressure. Vinyl siding, stucco, painted wood and asphalt shingle do not. We pick the method from the surface, not from habit.
Residential and commercial
Single family homes, multi family property, storefronts and commercial flatwork. Pricing basis differs between them and we explain which applies to you.
A written quote first
You see the scope and the price before anyone starts. No work begins on a verbal estimate.
Jacksonville and nearby
Duval County, plus Clay, Nassau and St. Johns communities within reach. The full list is further down this page.
What we clean
House washing
Siding, soffit, fascia and trim. Low pressure with a cleaning solution, because siding does not need force and force is what damages it.
Roof cleaning
Black streaking on asphalt shingle is an algae called Gloeocapsa magma. It comes off with a low pressure treatment, never a pressure washer.
Driveway cleaning
Driveway and apron. Organic growth, tyre marks, oil and rust each behave differently and not all of them fully release.
Concrete cleaning
Walkways, sidewalks, patios and pool decks. A rotary surface cleaner gives an even finish that a wand cannot.
Gutter cleaning
Clearing the channel, and brightening the outside face where staining has set in. Two different jobs, often quoted together.
Commercial
Storefronts, walkways, dumpster pads and multi family flatwork. Scheduled around your trading hours.
Why exterior surfaces stain so fast here
Jacksonville gives algae and mildew close to ideal conditions for most of the year. These are the published figures, not sales copy.
- 53.40 inches of rain a year on average, and June, July, August and September each average more than 6.7 inches. NOAA NCEI 1991 to 2020 normals
- Morning relative humidity averages 88 percent and does not drop below 85 percent in any month of the year. NOAA NCEI
- 115 days a year with measurable rain. Surfaces spend a lot of the year damp, and damp is what organic growth needs. NOAA NCEI
- The asphalt roofing industry body attributes roof algae to warm, humid conditions and names the Gulf States and the Eastern Seaboard as most affected. ARMA
- The black streaks on a shingle roof are Gloeocapsa magma, a blue green algae, not dirt and not mould. ARMA
North facing and shaded walls hold moisture longest, which is why growth usually shows there first.
Can you pressure wash a roof?
No, not an asphalt shingle roof. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association states that a pressure washer should never be used on an asphalt shingle roof, because it causes granule loss and very likely premature roof failure. The accepted method is a cleaning solution applied at low pressure, left to dwell, then rinsed at low pressure.
That is the difference between pressure washing and soft washing, and it is the single most useful thing to understand before hiring anyone. Pressure washing uses force and suits hard flatwork. Soft washing uses a cleaning solution at low pressure and suits siding, roofs, screen enclosures and painted surfaces. A contractor who offers one pressure for every surface is the risk.
Read the full comparison, surface by surface, or see how roof cleaning works.
How it works
- Request a quote. Tell us the property and which surfaces are bothering you.
- We go through the property and the surfaces. Material, condition, access and water supply all change the job.
- You get the scope and the price in writing. Including anything we do not expect to fully remove.
- We schedule around the weather. Rain during or straight after a wash affects the result.
- We walk the property with you at the end. If something was missed, we deal with it then.
Surfaces, and the method each one needs
High pressure is usually appropriate
- Concrete driveways, walkways and sidewalks
- Concrete patios and pool decks
- Brick and concrete pavers
- Masonry and brick walls in sound condition
Low pressure or soft wash only
- Vinyl siding and vinyl fencing
- Stucco and painted wood
- Fibre cement board such as Hardie
- Asphalt shingle roofs
- Screen enclosures and composite decking
Condition changes this. Chalking paint, failing sealant, soft mortar or an older roof can all move a surface into the low pressure column regardless of material. We check before we start, not after.
Before and after
The same wall, before and after a low pressure siding wash. We will publish Jacksonville project photography here as we build it up.
Where we work
Jacksonville and Duval County, plus the neighbouring communities below. We name the county for each because these are separate jurisdictions, not Jacksonville neighbourhoods.
Duval County
- Jacksonville
- Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach, the three genuinely oceanfront cities in the county, where salt exposure is a real factor
Clay County
All three sit inland on the St. Johns River side, not on the coast.
St. Johns and Nassau
- Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Johns County, oceanfront
- Yulee, Nassau County, inland of Amelia Island
Questions people actually ask
What does pressure washing cost in Jacksonville?
Almost all exterior cleaning in this market is priced by area, then adjusted for what makes the job harder: one storey or two, how advanced the staining is, whether a driveway has oil or rust as well as organic growth, whether pavers are sealed, access, and whether there is a usable water supply on site. We publish the ranges we work from and what moves them on the Jacksonville pressure washing cost page. We will not quote a firm price without seeing the property, and anyone who does is guessing.
Will pressure washing damage my siding?
It can, which is why siding should not be pressure washed. Water driven behind a lap joint, into a window frame or under a soffit is the common failure, and on chalking or failing paint high pressure will strip the finish. Siding is a low pressure job with a cleaning solution doing the work. Ask any contractor what pressure they intend to use on your siding before you book.
How often does a Jacksonville home need washing?
It depends on exposure more than on the calendar. A north facing or heavily shaded wall stays damp longer and regrows faster than a wall in full sun. Tree cover, irrigation overspray and proximity to standing water all shorten the interval. Rather than quote a fixed schedule, we would rather look at where growth is actually returning on your property and tell you what that suggests.
What happens to my plants and landscaping?
Planting beds next to the work area are wetted down before we start and rinsed afterwards, which dilutes anything that reaches them. We keep solution off foliage where we can and we tell you in advance if something sits somewhere awkward. If you have anything you are particularly protective of, point it out at the quote stage and we will plan around it.
Do I need to be home?
Not for the work itself, as long as we have access to the areas being cleaned and to an outside tap if we are drawing from your supply. We would rather you were there for the final walk round so anything you are not happy with gets dealt with while we are still on site.
How should I prepare before you arrive?
Close windows and doors, move vehicles and anything light or fragile off the surfaces being cleaned, and bring in door mats and cushions. If you have pets that use the yard, plan to keep them inside while we work. We will confirm anything property specific when we quote.
Customer reviews
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Get a free quote
Tell us the property and the surfaces. We will come back with a scope and a price in writing. Or call (904) 555-0127.