House Washing Houston TX

Houston's Humidity and Your Home's Exterior

Living in Houston means living with moisture. The city averages over 50 inches of rainfall per year, and humidity regularly sits above 80% during the warmer months. That combination creates the ideal conditions for mold, mildew, and algae to grow on your home's exterior walls. Whether you have vinyl siding, HardiePlank, brick, stucco, or painted wood, none of these materials are immune to the green and black growths that Houston's climate produces.

You might first notice discoloration on the north-facing walls of your home, where the sun hits the least. But in Houston, it spreads fast. Within a few months, those small patches of green algae can cover entire wall sections. Beyond looking bad, this growth can actually hold moisture against your siding and speed up deterioration, which leads to more expensive repairs down the road.

How Our House Washing Service Works

We use a soft wash method for all home exteriors. Unlike standard pressure washing, which blasts surfaces with 2,500 to 4,000 PSI of water, soft washing uses around 500 PSI combined with specialized cleaning solutions that do the heavy lifting. The detergent kills mold, mildew, and algae at the root, while the low pressure safely rinses everything away.

Here is what our house washing process looks like:

• Walk the entire perimeter of your home to identify problem areas, siding type, and potential obstacles
• Pre-wet all landscaping and cover any sensitive plants near the foundation
• Apply our biodegradable cleaning solution from the bottom up to prevent streaking
• Allow the solution to dwell for 10 to 15 minutes to break down organic growth
• Rinse the entire exterior from the top down with low-pressure water
• Final inspection with you to make sure every section meets your expectations

Siding Types We Clean

Houston homes come in a wide range of exterior finishes, and we have experience with all of them. Vinyl siding is common in newer subdivisions in Katy and Pearland. Brick is popular throughout The Heights and older neighborhoods inside the Loop. Stucco appears on many homes in River Oaks and Memorial. And HardiePlank fiber cement siding has become the go-to choice for new construction across the metro area.

Each material has its own cleaning requirements. Brick can tolerate slightly more pressure, while stucco needs the gentlest approach. We adjust our technique for every home we clean, and we never use a one-size-fits-all method.

When to Schedule House Washing

Most Houston homeowners benefit from washing their home's exterior once a year, typically in the spring before the hottest part of summer arrives. If you are getting ready to sell your home, a fresh wash can dramatically improve curb appeal and is one of the highest-ROI improvements you can make. We also recommend house washing before painting or staining, as a clean surface helps new coatings adhere properly.

If your home is under mature live oaks or near one of Houston's many bayous, you may want to schedule cleaning every 6 months. Trees drop pollen, sap, and leaves that create organic buildup faster than homes in open areas.

Frequently Asked Questions