Larger homes require more cleaning solution, more water, and more time to treat every surface properly. A 1,200 square foot ranch home takes significantly less product and labor than a 3,500 square foot two story. Your square footage is the starting point for every estimate we build.
A two story home requires additional equipment reach, more solution, and more time than a single story of the same square footage. Upper story walls also tend to hold more biological growth because they stay wet longer after rain and get less direct sunlight to dry them out naturally.
Not all siding cleans the same way. Vinyl is the most straightforward to soft wash. Stucco is porous and absorbs moisture which means it needs more solution and longer dwell time to fully treat mold and mildew that has worked into the surface. Brick, wood, and Hardie board each have their own requirements that affect both the time and product cost involved.
A home cleaned professionally within the last year is a very different job than one that has not been touched in three or more years. Heavy mold, algae, and organic buildup that has had time to bond into the surface requires stronger solution concentrations and sometimes multiple treatment passes to remove completely. Staying on an annual cleaning cycle is almost always less expensive per visit than waiting until buildup becomes severe.
One of the biggest factors in Jacksonville house wash pricing is how long it has been since your last cleaning. Homes cleaned within the past year are the easiest and most affordable jobs. When buildup has had two or more years to settle into siding or stucco, the crew needs stronger solution and more time to treat it properly, which pushes your total cost higher. Two story homes, stucco, wood, or brick siding, and properties near water or heavy tree coverage also add to the total because they take more product and labor. Add-on services like roof cleaning, driveway washing, and fence washing are each priced separately on top of your base house wash price.
Every house wash we complete in Jacksonville is backed by our six month mold and mildew free guarantee. If organic growth comes back on your treated exterior surfaces within six months of the job under normal conditions, we come back and retreat the affected areas at no charge to you.
Our warranty covers the return of organic mold and mildew growth on any exterior surface we treated during your house wash. Jacksonville’s humidity and subtropical climate means mold and mildew can try to come back faster than in other parts of the country. So if it does come back within six months of your service date we honor that guarantee and take care of it. No questions asked. No service fees. We just come back and fix it.
There are a few things that fall outside of our warranty coverage. Surfaces that were not included in the original house wash are not covered. Staining from rust, hard water, paint, or other non-organic sources is also not covered because those come from outside sources that soft washing alone cannot prevent. Properties that experience flooding, major drainage changes, or unusual environmental conditions after the service date also fall outside of normal warranty coverage.
Jacksonville homeowners who add our HydroGuard protective treatment at the time of their house wash automatically extend their mold and mildew warranty from six months to twelve months. HydroGuard is a professional grade protective treatment applied after the wash that creates a barrier on your exterior surfaces to slow down organic regrowth. It is the only product like it available in Jacksonville and it is exclusive to Hydro Wash 360. Homes near the coast, waterfront properties, and heavily shaded homes benefit the most from the extended coverage HydroGuard provides.
A lot of pressure washing companies in Jacksonville offer no warranty at all. Others offer vague satisfaction guarantees that do not actually commit to coming back if something goes wrong. We put our warranty in writing and we stand behind it on every single job we do. Because we use a professional soft wash system and commercial grade cleaning solution rather than high pressure water alone, our results last significantly longer than a standard pressure wash. That is why we are confident enough to back every house wash with a real guarantee.
No. Pressure washing uses high-force water to blast surfaces. Soft washing uses low pressure combined with professional cleaning solution that kills mold and mildew at the root. Soft washing lasts significantly longer because it eliminates the organism rather than just removing the visible layer.
Yes. Black streaks on Jacksonville siding are almost always caused by mold, mildew, or algae. A professional soft wash removes them completely. If the streaks are on your roof, that is Gloeocapsa Magma bacteria which requires a separate roof soft wash treatment.
Most Jacksonville homes stay clean for 10 to 14 months after a professional soft wash. Homes with heavy shade, tree coverage, or waterfront exposure may see regrowth in 6 to 9 months. Adding HydroGuard protective treatment extends your results and doubles the warranty to 12 months.
Yes. HydroGuard bonds to vinyl, stucco, brick, Hardie board, wood, and painted surfaces. It is applied after the house wash is complete once the surface is fully clean and dry. Your estimator will recommend the right coverage level based on your home’s specific exposure conditions.
You should wait at least 30 days after a fresh paint job before scheduling a house wash. This gives the paint full time to cure and bond to the surface. After that window, regular soft washing actually helps painted surfaces last longer by preventing mold and mildew from accelerating paint failure.
No. HydroGuard is invisible after application. It does not add any sheen, color, or texture to your siding. Your home looks exactly the same after HydroGuard is applied. The only difference is that mold and mildew take significantly longer to reestablish on the treated surface.
Standard HydroGuard is the right choice for most Jacksonville homes with moderate shade and average moisture exposure. HydroGuard Plus uses an enhanced application designed for homes with heavy tree coverage, north-facing walls, or surfaces that consistently see faster than average organic regrowth between cleanings.
Yes. Homes near the Atlantic coast, the Intracoastal Waterway, Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, and Atlantic Beach deal with salt air that accelerates surface deterioration and staining. Salt particles settle on exterior surfaces and create conditions where mold and algae attach faster. Coastal properties typically benefit from cleaning every 8 to 10 months.
Yes. After you select your home size, stories, siding type, and surface condition, the calculator gives you the option to add individual services like roof cleaning, driveway pressure washing, fence washing, paver cleaning, paver sealing, and HydroGuard. Each adds its own flat rate to your running total so you see the full estimated investment before you submit.
