Savannah & the Low Country
SOFT WASHING
IN SAVANNAH
A gentle, low-pressure wash that safely lifts mold, mildew, algae, and grime from roofs, siding, and delicate surfaces — no damage, lasting results.
WHAT SOFT WASHING INVOLVES
Soft washing cleans with low pressure and a cleaning solution rather than force, which is what makes it safe on surfaces that pressure would damage: roofs, painted and vinyl siding, soffits, gutters and screens. The distinction matters most on roofs. The black streaking on shingles here is usually algae — a biological growth rather than dirt — so it has to be treated rather than blasted, and blasting shingles strips the granules that protect them. Siding is the same story on a smaller scale. Because soft washing treats the growth instead of just lifting the surface layer, the result generally holds longer than a rinse would.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Safe low-pressure cleaning for delicate surfaces
Roofs, siding, stucco, and soffits
Removes mold, mildew, algae, and bacteria
Longer-lasting results than pressure washing alone
Protects your home's exterior and paint
Free quotes with no obligation
WHERE WE OFFER IT
Conditions change across the Low Country — soil, shade, salt and drainage all differ from one area to the next. Pick your area for what we run into locally.
COMMON QUESTIONS
What is soft washing, and why not just use pressure?
Soft washing applies a cleaning solution at roughly garden-hose pressure and lets the chemistry do the work. What grows on a house here is biological — mold, mildew and algae — so killing the organism matters more than blasting the surface. Force is what damages siding, shingles, stucco and paint, and it drives water into places that can't dry. A rinsed wall looks clean for a few weeks; a treated wall stays clean because the growth was killed rather than knocked loose.
What drives the price of a house wash or roof cleaning?
Height and reach come first — a two-story with tight side-yard access takes considerably longer than a single-story ranch. After that: total wall area, which surfaces are included, and how far the growth has gone, since siding left alone for years soaks up more solution and often needs a second pass. Soffits, porch ceilings and how much landscaping needs protecting all factor in. Send photos of the worst elevation to start, or reach us at (912) 455-5073.
How often should a house be soft washed, and when is the best time?
Most homes in this climate want it every 12 to 18 months. Shaded, north-facing and marshfront walls run closer to annually; a sunny elevation can stretch further. Spring, after the oak and pine pollen has mostly dropped, and fall, once the worst heat breaks, are both good windows — mild temperatures let the solution dwell instead of drying on the wall before it works. We clean year-round here, and winter is often the quietest stretch of the calendar.
Is soft washing safe on an asphalt shingle roof?
It is the approach shingle manufacturers generally recommend. Those black streaks are algae feeding on limestone filler in the shingle, and rinsing the surface only removes what has already died on top. A low-pressure application kills the growth without lifting tabs or stripping granules, which is what a pressure wand does to a roof. Gutters and downspouts get protected and runoff kept off plantings. An older or brittle roof is a different conversation, so mention its age when you call.
Will the solution hurt my plants or my paint?
Not with proper prep. Plants and grass get soaked before we start, sensitive material is shielded, and everything gets rinsed again at the end — diluted solution on already-saturated foliage is not the problem; letting it sit and dry on leaves is. Sound paint and intact finishes are unaffected at the dilutions used. Where paint is already failing or wood has gone soft, washing tends to reveal it, so it helps to tell us about known problem areas ahead of time.
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