Fernandina Beach Pressure Washing Services

Technically speaking, you should never pressure wash your house in Florida. High pressure is too intense and can damage your home's exterior. Fernandina Beach pressure washing services is a catch-all phrase for the various cleaning services we offer, which includes pressure washing and soft washing. For a house, the best option is soft washing, which removes dirt and algae without damaging your home's materials.

When planning to clean the exterior of your home, it's important to consider the weather conditions. If you're contemplating a house-washing project in the Nassau County area, here are some factors to keep in mind:

General Florida Weather Advice

Given the hot and humid summers and the annual hurricane season in Florida, it's advisable to wash your home approximately once a year. This regular cleaning helps to maintain its beautiful appearance.

Humidity Leads to Mold and Mildew

Florida's warm and humid climate creates a favorable environment for mold, mildew, and algae growth. Mold is not only unsightly but also destructive. These organisms thrive in moist conditions, leading to unappealing stains and potential damage. It can cause damage to surfaces it grows on and poses health risks, particularly for those with allergies and asthma. On ground surfaces, mildew and algae also become very slippery and pose a significant threat when walking around your property – especially at the front entrance or around a pool deck. Regular pressure washing can prevent such issues and protect homes from mold or algae growth caused by excess moisture.

Timing for Pressure Washing

The ideal time for pressure washing is during mild weather conditions, avoiding extreme heat or cold. Fall and spring are generally good seasons, but it's not a strict rule. We're in Florida, after all, where it is often mild and beautiful even during the winter months. What's most important is incorporating pressure washing into your regular home maintenance schedule – much like scheduling a doctor's visit – helps prevent the growth of mold, mildew, and other damage.

Great question!

The cost of soft washing a roof in Florida can vary depending on several things. Factors can include the size and slope of the roof, the type of roofing material, the services required to adequately do the job, whether there are gutters present, and the level of dirt or staining.

Most soft wash and home exterior cleaning companies charge between $0.15 to $0.50 per square foot. As a very rough estimate, you can expect to pay anywhere from $400 to $800 for a typical single-story home with a shingle roof.

For larger homes or roofs with steeper slopes, the cost will certainly be higher. If the roof requires additional cleaning services, such as gutter debris removal, skylight cleaning, or moss removal, the price may increase. Similarly, if a roof has special needs or considerations such as solar panels, expect additional fees.

The cost of sealing pavers in Florida can vary depending on several factors, and prices also vary wildly across the state. The main factors include the square footage of the space that needs to be sealed, how "thirsty" the pavers are (meaning the porosity or absorption of the pavers), the final look you're going for, whether you need added grip, the location of the space which impacts the difficulty of applying sealant, if there are any stains that need to be addressed, if repairs or leveling is required, and more.

Most professional paver sealers charge between $1.50 and $2.00 per square foot. That said, in the Fernandina Beach area rates can be as high as $3.00 per square foot. You may also encounter people offering to do the job for $0.75 to $1.00 a square foot. You get what you pay for, so beware of the low-cost provider. He'll likely cut corners in the preparation process, over or under sand the joints, and use low-grade or diluted sealant. The final result is often a sealant with a very short lifespan, or worse, a failed sealant that turns hazy and requires a very costly stripping procedure to fix. 

As a VERY rough estimate, using a professional sealing company you can expect to pay anywhere from $1600 and $2200 for a typical 2-car size driveway with accompanying walkway.

Expect to pay multiple thousands of dollars if you have your house pressure washed. The pressure washing job itself won't cost that much, but pressure washing a house can damage the siding or expose the interior of your walls to water. The result and required repairs could be extremely costly and could even require mold remediation.

Instead of pressure washing, soft wash your house and avoid the damage caused by a power washing and pressure washing. 

The cost to soft wash a house in Fernandina Beach can vary depending on several factors, such as the size of the house, the substrate, the amount of growth and buildup, and more. A common range is between $0.15-$0.30 per square foot of the home. One thing to remember is pricing is based on the footprint of the property, not just the heated living space. Since we clean the garage, porches, and other parts of the home structure, all that is factored into pricing. That said, it's important to note that the following figures are approximate averages and may not reflect the exact pricing for your area.

Soft washing typically ranges from $300 to $600 for a small to medium sized house. This includes basically everything from the roofline down to the ground.

The cost can range from $500 to $1,000 or more for larger houses or those with more extensive cleaning needs. Factors such as different surfaces to be cleaned (e.g., roofs, decks, driveways) or difficult-to-reach areas may contribute to higher pricing. 

Gutter exteriors do get cleaned, but don't be surprised if vertical lines appear once all the algae and grime is removed. These lines are called "tiger stripes" and caused by the shingles on the roof. We can minimize these lines through our gutter brightening service, which is an additional service to a house soft wash.

Windows also clean up very well during a house soft wash, but we do not scrub the windows. We always rinse windows very thoroughly, but you may see water spots due to the minerals in your water that is left behind once the windows dry.