Every service below is quoted and carried out by an independent, owner-run local pressure washing company. Houston Power Washing Pro answers the phone and puts you through. Use this page to work out which service fits what you are looking at, so the call is quick.
The biggest difference between services is the method. Hard surfaces like concrete get pressure washing: high-pressure water, usually through a rotary surface cleaner. Siding, roofs and most wood get soft washing: low pressure with a cleaning solution that kills mildew and algae so a gentle rinse carries it away. A careful company switches between the two on the same property.
| Service | Main method | Typical reason Houston homeowners call |
|---|---|---|
| Residential pressure washing | Pressure | Gray or green concrete around the house |
| House washing | Soft wash | Green mildew on the shaded side of the house |
| Roof cleaning | Soft wash | Black streaks running down the shingles |
| Driveway and sidewalk | Pressure | HOA letter, tire marks, dark lawn edge |
| Commercial | Both | Storefront walks, dumpster pads, drive-thrus |
| Fence cleaning | Low pressure or soft wash | Gray, mildewed wood before staining |
| Deck and patio | Depends on surface | Slippery boards or pavers in shade |
| Gutter brightening | Hand detail and soft wash | Black "tiger stripes" on the outside of gutters |
| Oil and rust stains | Pre-treatment, then rinse | Car drips, orange sprinkler or fertilizer stains |
The home exterior
Siding, roofs and gutters are where high pressure does the most damage, so these are soft wash jobs.
House Washing and Soft Washing
Low-pressure soft washing for brick, fiber cement, vinyl and stucco, so green mildew and black streaks come off without forcing water behind the siding.
Roof Cleaning
Soft wash roof cleaning for the black streaks, moss and lichen that build up on Houston shingles, tile and metal roofs.
Gutter Cleaning and Brightening
The black tiger stripes on the outside of gutters and fascia, often handled together with a house wash.
Driveways, walks and other hard surfaces
Concrete takes pressure well when it is applied evenly. Stains need treating before the rinse.
Residential Pressure Washing
Driveways, walks, patios, pool decks and other hard surfaces around a Houston home, matched with a company that sizes the pressure to the surface.
Driveway and Sidewalk Cleaning
Concrete driveways, front walks and curb strips cleaned with surface cleaners, plus treatment for tire marks, mildew and the dark band along the lawn edge.
Oil and Rust Stain Removal
Oil drips, fertilizer rust and orange irrigation stains on concrete, treated with the right product before any rinse.
Wood and outdoor living
Wood softens and fuzzes under too much pressure, so fences and decks need a lighter touch and time to dry.
Fence Cleaning
Gray, mildewed wood fences brought back without furring the boards, plus vinyl and wrought iron fences.
Deck and Patio Cleaning
Wood and composite decks, pavers and stamped concrete patios cleaned for the surface they are, with time to dry before any stain.
Business properties
Storefronts, sidewalks, dumpster pads and drive-thrus, with wash water kept out of storm drains.
Commercial Pressure Washing
Storefronts, sidewalks, dumpster pads, drive-thrus and building exteriors for Houston businesses, with work that can be planned around opening hours.
What is not offered
So nobody wastes a call: the companies you are connected with through this line are pressure washing and soft washing companies. These jobs are outside what the line handles:
- Painting, or sealing and staining as the main job
- Window cleaning
- Gutter repair or installation
- Water-damage restoration or indoor mold remediation
- Pressure washer sales or rentals
Not sure which service you need? Call and describe the problem. The company you are connected with can tell you what the surface needs.
Guides before you call
How Much Does Pressure Washing Cost?
What actually moves the price of a pressure washing job in Houston, and how to compare quotes.
How to Get a Pressure Washing Quote
What to have ready before you call, what a written quote should list, and the questions worth asking.
How Often Should You Pressure Wash a House?
A realistic schedule for siding, roofs, driveways and fences in Houston humidity.
Power Washing vs Pressure Washing
What the two terms mean, where soft washing fits, and which one your surface needs.
Does Pressure Washing Damage Concrete?
How concrete gets etched or striped, and what a careful company does differently.
How Much Does Roof Cleaning Cost?
What shapes the price of a soft wash roof cleaning on a Houston-area home.