Jacksonville Pressure Washing Process

Before anything gets sprayed, we walk the property. This isn’t a formality — it’s where most of the problems other companies cause get prevented.

• We identify every surface type — siding material, roof type, driveway condition, existing damage — because pressure and chemical mix change by surface, not by a one-size-fits-all default
• We flag electrical hazards. Outdoor outlets, doorbell cameras, light fixtures, and utility meters get physically taped over with waterproof tape before a single pump turns on — this single step prevents most of the DIY pressure washing mistakes we get called out to fix after the fact
• We check window seals and existing caulking for pre-existing wear, so we know what we’re working with and adjust our distance and pressure accordingly
• We note landscaping that needs protection — mature plantings, flower beds, and anything near a treatment area gets pre-wet and, where needed, covered before any solution is applied
• We confirm access — gates, pets, parked cars, and anything that affects how we move equipment around the property

This is the single biggest differentiator in how we operate, and it’s worth explaining plainly: not every surface gets the same treatment, ever.

• Soft wash only on siding (vinyl, stucco, fiber cement, wood), all roofing (shingle and tile), painted trim, and screen enclosures. Soft washing uses low pressure combined with a cleaning solution formulated for mold, algae, and mildew — the solution does the actual work of killing organic growth at the root, not the water pressure
• Full pressure on concrete driveways, paver patios, brick walkways, and other hard, non-porous surfaces that can handle it without damage
• Tannin-specific treatment on driveways and walkways under heavy oak canopy, since oak tannin staining is a different chemical problem than mold or algae and needs a different solution to actually lift, not just a stronger blast of the same mix — this comes up constantly in Mandarin, San Marco, and Riverside & Avondale

This is where a lot of DIY attempts and some lower-cost competitors go wrong: they rinse first and call it done. We do it in the correct order every time.

• Apply the cleaning solution first and let it dwell long enough to actually break down mold, algae, or tannin staining at the surface level — this dwell time is what makes the difference between a clean that lasts months and one that looks fine for a week
• Then rinse — full pressure where the surface allows it, soft wash pressure where it doesn’t
• We bring our own tanked water for the vast majority of jobs, so your water bill and spigot access aren’t part of the equation

• We walk the property with you (or send photos if you’re not available) before we consider the job complete
• Any surface we couldn’t fully resolve — a stubborn stain, an issue that needs a different approach — gets flagged honestly, not glossed over
• You get a written invoice matching the written quote you received before we started. No surprise line items added on-site