House Exterior Pressure Washing in Tampa, FL

We were recently contacted by a homeowner in Westchase. At first, she said everything looked fine. But then her neighbor had their house cleaned, and she could no longer close her eyes to the fact that her house was in dire need of cleaning as well. The algae, the mold, and the green streaks running down the stucco all build up slowly, and until someone points them out, you tend to forget that they are there. And then you wish they hadn’t reminded you.

We offer exterior pressure washing of houses in Tampa and other surrounding neighborhoods like Carrollwood, Northdale, Lake Magdalene, Westchase, and Citrus Park. Cliff and his team of cleaners have washed hundreds of exterior surfaces of houses in the area and can provide references if desired. Houses can often appear to be dirty, looking dark and dirty with streaks in areas, but a good power washing can return the surface to a clean appearance.

House Exterior Pressure Washing

Tampa’s weather can be very damaging to home exteriors. The high temperatures and high humidity create an ideal environment for algae and mold to grow quickly. Most dirty-looking staining on the shaded sides of houses is actually biological growth that has penetrated into the surface. This type of staining does not wash off with rain; instead, it spreads.

Exterior house washing removes all of that grime and grunge from the surface of your home’s exterior surfaces, including siding, stucco, brick, vinyl, and more. And when we’re done, your home looks brighter and cleaner. In fact, it looks like you just put a new coat of paint on your home – without the cost! Homeowners in Lake Magdalene and in Northdale are especially impressed with how their home looks after exterior house washing.

Soft Wash House Washing

Not all surfaces can withstand typical pressure washing. Soft wash house washing uses lower pressure and specialized cleaning solutions to gently and effectively clean surfaces such as older stucco, painted wood siding, and even trim. The solution kills algae, mold, and mildew at their roots rather than simply wiping them away.

Soft washing also lasts longer because it kills the organisms that cause stains, as opposed to just removing the visible stain. In areas of Carrollwood or Greater Northdale with lots of shade, such as under trees and on homes with porches, soft washing is typically the better choice for removing biological stains from home exteriors.

Stucco Cleaning

Many Tampa homes are made of stucco, a wonderful exterior finish for a Florida home. But stucco is a porous material and therefore picks up dirt and all forms of growth. Once algae has penetrated into the stucco, a garden hose will not remove it. The correct solution, in conjunction with the correct amount of pressure, is needed in order to clean the growth from the stucco without damaging the exterior finish.

Pink Flamingo Power Wash has cleaned many stucco homes throughout the Tampa area. We know what setting to use and what could potentially cause damage to your home. If your stucco is getting dark streaks, is developing green patches, or just plain looks worn and faded, we can fix it for you.

Vinyl Siding Washing

Although low maintenance, Vinyl siding does eventually get dirty. Algae falls from the roof and lands on the exterior of your home, especially at the roofline. Pollen from trees and flowers collects on horizontal surfaces. As time passes, a dull film can form on the surface of your vinyl siding. Power washing of Vinyl siding is necessary to remove all of this grime. When done correctly, it will not cause any warping of your vinyl siding panels, and it will not force water behind the siding.

We clean siding in the correct direction and using the correct amount of pressure to avoid damage. For older vinyl that has oxidized, we can let you know what can be cleaned and what has become a permanent part of the material.

Brick Cleaning

Brick homes are lovely when clean, but many types of brick are prone to algae growth and efflorescence, white mineral deposits which form as chalky streaks or ghosts on the surface of the brick. When cleaning brick, it is also very important to clean the mortar joints. Too much pressure and you risk eating into the mortar, while not using enough pressure means that you are not effectively cleaning the surface of the brick.

Our specialist team cleans brick using the correct amount of pressure along with suitable pre-treatment methods for removing algae and mineral stains. This means your brick home will look as though it has just been built, rather than having been around for ten years.

Roof Cleaning

Black streaks on Tampa roofs are caused by an algae called Gloeocapsa magma, not dirt. This algae feeds on the limestone that has been added to the asphalt shingles to reduce cost. It spreads and can cause damage quickly if left alone. In fact, the insurance companies in Florida are starting to flag roofs that have been damaged by this Algae during the renewal of a policy.

At Pink Flamingo Power Wash, we use soft-wash roof cleaning for shingle and tile roofs. This method does not use high pressure on roofing material, and it kills algae while gently cleaning the roof with a low-pressure application of a cleaning solution. The solution we use kills the algae on contact, and it leaves your roof looking clean, and it stays that way for a long time.

Driveway and Concrete Cleaning

A clean house with a dirty driveway looks unfinished. We treat all concrete surfaces such as driveways, walkways, pool decks, etc. as part of our full exterior cleaning. Tampa concrete gets green fast in shaded areas, so we remove algae, oil stains, dirt, etc., as well as mineral buildup. We even offer rust stain removal for those homes with well-water irrigation that get orange stains on their concrete surfaces.

Gutter Cleaning

Clogged gutters cause water to flow over and run down the exterior of your house, causing unsightly stains on your exterior walls. Gutter cleaning can be offered as a single service or as part of a full exterior clean. In Tampa, with its rainy season, it is very important to keep gutters clear as they can quickly overflow.

Pool Deck and Pool Cage Cleaning

Algae growth on pool decks and screen enclosures creates a very slippery surface. A slippery pool area can cause injuries and create problems for people who use the area. We power wash pool decks, concrete surrounding pools, and aluminum frames of pool screen enclosures. After we power wash these areas, they are safe to use for the season and look great too.

Fence Washing

The algae growth and discoloration that quickly forms on fences made of wood and vinyl in Tampa can be power washed away, leaving the fence to look new again. Special care is taken to use the correct amount of pressure for cleaning wood fences versus vinyl fences in order to avoid damage. In addition to fence washing, we also clean pavers and seal pavers. Sealed pavers resist staining and will stay cleaner longer between power washings than unsealed pavers.

Why Tampa Homes Need Regular Exterior Cleaning

Typically, homes can be exterior cleaned every couple of years. That is not the case in Tampa, however. With extreme heat, high humidity, and intense rainfall, exterior biological growth will return in a short period of time. A home in Lutz or Citrus Park with mature trees above can go from a clean home to a green home in a few short months.

For most Tampa homes, annually is a good target for cleaning. Some homes, particularly those with a lot of trees or shade, may require semi-annual cleanings. Additionally, cleaning exterior surfaces on a regular basis helps to prevent algae and mold from doing permanent damage and causing unsightly discoloration to surfaces and materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I have my house exterior pressure-washed in Tampa?

For most homes, annually is fine. But homes with lots of trees, heavy shade on one side of the house, or prior history with algae issues would be better off having their gutters cleaned every 6 months. Homes in Westchase and Carrollwood with large oak trees overhead typically need to have their gutters cleaned more frequently due to the lengthy periods of time that surfaces are left wet because of the shade.

Will pressure washing damage my stucco or roof?

Many surfaces can be cleaned at lower pressure than you might think, and with the proper techniques. At Pink Flamingo Power Wash, we are experts at cleaning stucco and roofing materials. We clean roofs with a soft wash at lower pressures to prevent damage. We also clean stucco surfaces with care to avoid etching the surface. If for any reason we believe that a surface may be damaged prior to cleaning, we will let you know before we begin cleaning.

Does pressure washing the exterior of a house remove all algae and mold?

In most instances, deep staining that has been allowed to penetrate for years can often be lightened in a single cleaning, although it may not be possible to remove all staining completely. In preparation for cleaning of heavy growth areas, a pre-treatment is applied prior to the wash down. Where a surface cannot be completely cleaned on a first visit, that fact is advised prior to commencement as opposed to after.

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