Pressure Washing in Asheville, NC
Driveways, walkways, siding and patios cleaned back to looking new, without damaging the surface.
The right pressure for the right surface
Concrete, wood, brick and siding all need different pressure and technique. We adjust for each so surfaces get clean without getting damaged.
Humidity here grows things on your house
Asheville averages high humidity and around 45 inches of rain a year, and the practical result is that north facing walls, shaded siding, decks and concrete grow a film of algae, mildew and lichen. That green or black cast on the shady side of a house is biological growth, not dirt, and rinsing it with a hose does nothing.
It is also not purely cosmetic. Organic growth holds moisture against the surface it is living on, which shortens the life of paint, stain and wood, and algae on concrete steps and walkways gets genuinely slick when it rains.
The important part is matching the method to the surface. Vinyl and painted siding get a soft wash, meaning low pressure plus a cleaning solution that kills the growth so it does not just come back in six weeks. Concrete driveways and walks can take real pressure. Wood decks sit in between and will fuzz or gouge if someone points a turbo nozzle at them.
How a wash runs
Right pressure, right surface, no surprises.
Check the surfaces
We identify what each surface is and set the pressure and method for it before starting.
Protect the surroundings
Plants get wet down and covered where needed so nothing gets burned by runoff.
Wash
Soft wash on siding, higher pressure on concrete, worked in overlapping passes so there is no striping.
Rinse and check
Full rinse down, then a walk-around with you so you can see the before and after edges.
What affects the price
Pressure washing is quoted by surface and square footage:
Bundling a wash with a yard cleanup or a mulch refresh is common, and it is cheaper than booking them as two separate trips.
Pressure washing FAQ
What surfaces can you pressure wash?+
Driveways, walkways, patios, siding, decks and retaining walls. We adjust the pressure and method to fit the surface so nothing gets damaged.
Can pressure washing be combined with other services?+
Yes, it's commonly paired with a yard cleanup or before a mulch and landscaping refresh.
Will pressure washing damage my siding?+
Not the way we do it. Vinyl and painted siding get a soft wash, which is low pressure combined with a cleaning solution that actually kills the algae and mildew rather than just blasting the surface layer off. High pressure on siding can force water behind the panels and strip paint, which is exactly the damage people are right to worry about.
How often should I have my house washed in this climate?+
Around Asheville, most houses benefit from a wash every one to two years, and shaded or north facing walls tend toward the shorter end. If you can see green or black film starting on the shady side, it is time. Letting it go for years makes it harder to remove and shortens the life of the paint underneath.
Do you use chemicals, and are they safe for plants?+
We use cleaning solutions on organic growth because pressure alone does not kill the spores and it grows back quickly. We wet down and cover surrounding plants before starting and rinse everything thoroughly afterward, which is standard practice and keeps landscaping fine.
Can you clean decks and retaining walls too?+
Yes. Wood decks, concrete patios, walkways, driveways, brick and stone retaining walls are all regular work for us. Wood takes the most care, since too much pressure raises the grain and leaves a fuzzy, damaged surface that then needs sanding.
Related services
Most properties need more than one of these. We can bundle them into a single visit and a single estimate.
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