Florida humidity grows mildew and algae on exterior surfaces faster than almost anywhere else in the country. Pressure washing is both a standalone service and the required first step before any exterior paint job.
Humidity here supports mildew, algae, and mold growth on exterior surfaces year-round — not just in a single season. Left alone, that buildup breaks down paint faster, stains concrete permanently, and makes a well-maintained home look neglected.
We adjust pressure and technique by surface: driveways and walkways can take higher pressure, while stucco, siding, and wood need a gentler approach to avoid damage. It's not one setting for every job.
Paint doesn't bond to a dirty or mildew-covered surface, no matter how good the paint is. Every exterior painting job we do starts with a full pressure wash for exactly this reason — it's built into the process, not an upsell.
If you just want the wash without a repaint, that's a standalone service too, for driveways, walkways, patios, pool decks, and siding.
Most Central Florida homes benefit from a pressure wash once a year, more often for shaded, humid, or tree-covered lots where mildew grows faster.
Yes, when the pressure and nozzle are matched to the surface. High pressure can damage stucco and wood siding if handled carelessly, which is why we adjust technique by material rather than using one setting for everything.
Yes — it's a required step, not optional. Paint applied over dirt, chalking, or mildew fails early no matter how good the paint itself is.
