House Washing · South Coast
House Washing
Soft-wash stucco and siding back to bright. Serving Goleta, Santa Barbara, Montecito & Summerland — insured, on time, rated 5.0★.
What we do
Here's a test to run before you call a painter: wet a rag, pick a dingy spot low on a shaded stucco wall, and wipe hard. If color comes back on the rag, your paint is fine — what you're seeing is algae, mildew, and dust, and it washes off for a fraction of what a repaint costs. That green-black film is the South Coast's signature. Salt air off the channel and the marine layer that rolls in each morning grow it on stucco and siding even a mile inland — the Mesa and the Riviera get it as much as the beachfront. Goleta Pressure Washing soft washes the whole exterior back to its real color: stucco, siding, trim, eaves, and the shaded north wall where it's always worst. Soft wash, never a blast — the low pressure is exactly what keeps stucco from cracking and water from being driven behind the siding. Along with roof cleaning it's the service people call us for most, and it's one a lot of the window and handyman crews in town don't even offer.
Exteriors get a soft wash, full stop. We apply a cleaning solution that breaks down the organic growth, give it time to work, then rinse at low pressure. Nothing gets forced into stucco hairline cracks or behind lap siding — the two things high pressure does to a house that turn a wash into a repair bill. It's the correct method for the stucco, wood, and fiber-cement common from Goleta to Montecito, and it's what being a soft-wash specialist actually means.
Most homeowners assume a dull exterior means the paint is shot. Usually it isn't. The film sitting on top is algae and mildew, and once it's washed off, the color underneath looks years younger. A full house wash runs a small fraction of a repaint — and by pulling the growth that eats at the paint, it buys the coat that's already on there a few more years of life.
We work top down and spend the time where it counts: the shaded north walls, the corners the sun never reaches, and anywhere the sprinklers throw and leave mineral streaks. That's where the green-black film and the staining concentrate, and a quick once-over from a guy in a hurry always misses it.
The landscaping gets pre-wet before we start and rinsed when we finish, and we dilute the solution to suit the surface, so the wash is safe for everything planted against the house.
Our house washing process
- 1
Inspect
We check the siding type — stucco, wood, fiber-cement — and find where the growth and staining are worst.
- 2
Protect
Plants, fixtures, and lighting are pre-wet and shielded before any solution goes on.
- 3
Soft wash
Low-pressure application and dwell time break the grime's grip so it releases without force.
- 4
Rinse
A gentle rinse from the top down leaves the whole exterior even and bright.
Why choose us
- Soft-wash specialists — the method stucco and siding actually need, no high-pressure cracking
- Strips the green-black algae film that reads as 'old' from the curb
- A small fraction of the cost of repainting, and it extends the paint you have
- Landscaping pre-wet and rinsed on every job
What it costs
Most single-story homes run $250–$500; larger and two-story homes go up from there, based on square footage, height, and how much buildup there is. We quote after a quick walk around the exterior.
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What Your Neighbors Are Saying
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Driveway, Concrete & Gutters
Very happy with the job Zack did! Our driveway, concrete walkways, stucco walls and garage door are nice and clean now. Gutters, too! Highly recommend!
Karen V.
Patio Roof Cleaning
Grant and Zack did a great job on my patio roof. Looks like it's brand new. I would highly recommend these hard-working guys.
Kenneth Just
Full Exterior Wash
We are extremely satisfied with Grant's power washing. From the walls to the windows, patio tiles and pavers, and the driveway — they all look bright and clean now! The eaves were covered in cobwebs and dirt. All gone! Highly professional.
Carol Genetti
Pressure Washing
Grant did an amazing job in a timely manner. I would gladly recommend him for any pressure washing job.
Justin Hallstrom
Helped With My Clients
Amazing company, helped me with a few clients.
Chris Jones
Reliable & Professional
Great guy/team and very reliable!
Charles Stolar
Questions
House Washing FAQs
Does my house need washing or repainting?
Often just washing. Try the rag test: wipe a dingy spot hard with a wet rag, and if grime comes off and color returns, your paint is fine and what you're seeing is algae and mildew film. That washes off for a fraction of a repaint. If the paint itself is chalking or peeling, that's a painter's job — and we'll tell you honestly which one you're looking at.
Is soft washing safe for stucco?
Yes — soft washing is the right method for stucco, and it's what we use on the stucco homes all over the South Coast. High pressure can crack the surface and drive water in behind it; a low-pressure soft wash lifts the algae and mildew without that risk.
How much does house washing cost in Santa Barbara?
Most single-story homes land around $250–$500, with larger and two-story homes higher, depending on square footage, height, and how much film has built up. It's a small fraction of a repaint, and you get a firm number after we walk the exterior.
How often should I wash my house near the coast?
Every one to two years keeps most South Coast homes bright. Homes on shaded lots, close to the water, or under heavy trees grow the green-black film faster and often do well on a yearly wash. Staying ahead of it also protects the paint underneath.
