Is soft washing really safe for a historic painted exterior?

It is the only method that is. Pressure washing painted wood strips finish and drives water into joints and behind trim. Soft washing uses cleaning solution and a controlled rinse, so the surface is cleaned chemically rather than mechanically.

My house has a lot of decorative trim. Does that cost more?

Detailed exteriors take longer because the trim, brackets, and cornices need care rather than speed. We look at the actual house before quoting rather than pricing purely by square footage.

Why is the back of my house green and the front fine?

Shade. Montgomery's tree-lined streets keep certain elevations damp most of the day, and algae needs moisture more than anything else. It is why we clean all elevations rather than just the street-facing one.

Will you damage my landscaping?

No. Beds are pre-wet and protected before we start and rinsed afterward. On older properties with established plantings close to the foundation, this is the part we set up most carefully.

House Washing Montgomery | Soft Washing For Historic Exteriors

Soft Washing For Montgomery's Historic Exteriors

Montgomery has preserved its older housing stock deliberately, and that shapes how these homes have to be cleaned. Painted wood siding, detailed cornices, columned porches, decorative brackets, and aging glazing are all common through town. None of it is a candidate for a pressure wand. Forcing water at painted wood strips finish, drives moisture into joints, and can damage trim detail that is genuinely expensive to reproduce.

Soft washing is the correct method and not a compromise. Cleaning solution is applied to break down algae, mildew, and atmospheric grime, given time to work, and then rinsed at low pressure. The chemistry does the cleaning so the pressure does not have to, which is exactly what a detailed exterior needs.

The tree-lined streets that give Montgomery its character also decide where the work is. Shaded elevations stay damp long after the sunny side has dried, so the north and east faces are usually visibly green while the front of the house still looks presentable. Washing the whole exterior is what makes the home look consistent.

Why Montgomery Homeowners Choose Soft Washing

Safe For Painted Wood And Trim Detail

Solution and low-pressure rinsing clean historic siding, cornices, and brackets without stripping paint or forcing water into joints.
Protects Value In A Preserved Community

Original exterior detail is a large part of what these homes are worth. Cleaning it carelessly is a costly way to save an hour.
Treats The Shaded Elevations

Under heavy street canopy the green side is the real job. We clean every elevation so the house reads consistently.
Reaches Porch And Soffit Detail

Deep porches, soffits, and covered entries collect webs and grime year-round and are usually the areas most in need of attention.

Our Montgomery House Washing Process

Step 1

Inspect The Exterior And Its Materials

We identify siding and trim materials, check paint condition and glazing, and note any areas too fragile for anything but the gentlest approach.

Step 2

Protect Plantings And Detail Work

Landscaping, fixtures, and vulnerable trim are pre-wet and protected before any cleaning solution is applied.

Step 3

Apply Cleaning Solution

Solution is applied and given time to break down algae, mildew, and grime so the surface releases it without pressure.

Step 4

Low-Pressure Rinse And Review

The exterior is rinsed gently, plantings are rinsed down, and we walk the shaded elevations with you to confirm the result.

House Washing FAQs

Is soft washing really safe for a historic painted exterior?

It is the only method that is. Pressure washing painted wood strips finish and drives water into joints and behind trim. Soft washing uses cleaning solution and a controlled rinse, so the surface is cleaned chemically rather than mechanically.
My house has a lot of decorative trim. Does that cost more?

Detailed exteriors take longer because the trim, brackets, and cornices need care rather than speed. We look at the actual house before quoting rather than pricing purely by square footage.
Why is the back of my house green and the front fine?

Shade. Montgomery's tree-lined streets keep certain elevations damp most of the day, and algae needs moisture more than anything else. It is why we clean all elevations rather than just the street-facing one.
Will you damage my landscaping?

No. Beds are pre-wet and protected before we start and rinsed afterward. On older properties with established plantings close to the foundation, this is the part we set up most carefully.

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Customer Reviews

Real customer reviews. Results you can trust.

Jillian Kuethe

Google

"Jason did great work on our home's driveway and front walkway. I didn't even notice just how dark some spots had gotten, especially our front steps, until he pressure washed them. I was amazed at the before and after! They look so much better now!"

Jim Jacobs

Google

"Jason replied promptly with a competitive estimate immediately after I reached out to him. He was able to fit me in his schedule the next day. He did a great job cleaning the dirt and algae off my brick patio. I will reach out to him with future needs and highly recommend him."

John Hutten

Google

"Jason did a great job with the pressure washing of my house. He first contacted me about a month ago. (I think I had clicked Angi's List or something similar.) But anyway, when he first called me, I told him I work in taxation and would not have time to think about projects until after tax season was over, and to call me after April 17. And... unlike just about every other service provider - who would call me daily... Jason called me on April 18. And we went back and forth for a few days - mostly me asking questions... until we agreed he would pressure wash the house, patio, and driveway. And then he was available within that week! And stayed a bit longer to be sure everything was done right. Plus... he's the OWNER and started the business himself - not just someone who bought a franchise. (which is important to me - I like to support local business, even more so if it's an entrepreneur and not a franchisee.) And every time I pull into my driveway, I smile"

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Noah Ferro

Google

"We had a great experience with Jason at Clear Exterior! Scheduling was easy, and he did a thorough and professional job at an affordable price. He got our siding and our concrete looking fresh again. Highly recommended if you need some pressure washing done!"

Rhondalyn Bomkamp

Google

"Jason did an awesome job on our large driveway - it's never looked so clean. It was easy to schedule with him and he was prompt to the appointment. I would highly recommend him (Clear Exteriors, LLC)"