Pressure Washing · Nashville, TN
The Nashville homeowner's guide to pressure washing
What the work involves, what drives the price, what your options are, and what a bad job looks like — written so you can judge any pressure washing company in Middle Tennessee, including us.
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By Michael Blair, owner, Nashville's Pressure Washing · who we are
Warning signs
How to know you need us
Recognize one? Have it looked at before it grows.
- Green or black streaking on siding, particularly on the shaded north side
- Dark streaks running down from the roof ridge, which is algae rather than dirt
- A driveway or walkway noticeably darker than where a planter has been sitting
- A deck that has gone gray and slippery
- Mold or mildew on fencing, soffit or a screened porch
- Preparing to list, or getting a surface ready to be sealed or painted
Your options
More than one right answer.
A pressure washing company who only ever recommends the most expensive option is not giving you advice. Here is the honest range.
Soft wash for the house
Low pressure with the right solution. The correct and only safe way to clean siding, soffit and painted surfaces.
Surface cleaning for flatwork
A rotary surface cleaner on driveways, patios and walks gives an even result without the stripes a wand leaves.
Roof soft wash
Removes the algae that causes black streaking on shingles. High pressure on a roof destroys it, so this is a chemistry job.
Deck and fence cleaning
Gentle wash and brightening before sealing or staining, at a pressure that does not raise the wood grain.
What it costs
What actually drives the price.
We do not quote pressure washing over the phone, because an honest number needs somebody to look at the job. These are the things that move it.
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Surface area and type
House washing, driveways, decks and roofs are priced differently because they take different pressure, different chemistry and different time.
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Method required
Siding and roofs need soft washing — low pressure and the correct cleaning solution. Concrete takes surface cleaning at pressure. They are not interchangeable.
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Degree of soiling
Light seasonal grime rinses off. Years of algae, moss, rust or oil staining needs dwell time and repeat passes.
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Access and height
Two and three-story elevations, steep roofs and difficult side yards all add time and equipment.
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Water source and containment
Some jobs need water brought in or run-off contained, and both belong in the quote rather than in a surprise.
Estimates are free, written and without obligation. Anything found only after starting is priced up front.
What happens
From your call to the finished job.
Walk-around and quote
Surfaces identified and priced individually, with the method for each named so you know what you are buying.
Preparation
Plants wetted and protected, fixtures and outlets covered, and windows and doors checked closed.
The work
Most houses and driveways are a single visit of a few hours. Roof washing takes longer because dwell time cannot be rushed.
Rinse and check
Full rinse-down including landscaping, and a walk-round with you before we pack up.
Done badly
What goes wrong, and why it matters.
Shortcuts that cheapen the quote and cost you later. Ask anyone you are considering about them.
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Pressure washing a roof
It strips granules off shingles and voids the roof warranty. Roofs are soft washed, never pressured.
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High pressure on siding
It drives water behind the cladding and into the wall, and can cut the surface of soft materials outright.
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Wand-striping concrete
A wand leaves visible arcs on flatwork. A surface cleaner is what gives an even finish.
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No plant protection
The solutions used are effective and they will damage landscaping that has not been wetted down and rinsed.
Before you hire anyone
Six questions worth asking any pressure washing company.
Including us. If a pressure washing company cannot answer these easily, that is the answer.
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What pressure and what cleaner for my siding and my roof?
Low pressure and a cleaner on anything that is not concrete; a roof is soft-washed, never blasted. The method should be in the quote.
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Are you insured for the damage a pressure washer can do?
Liability insurance, with a certificate. Stripped paint, water behind the siding and shattered glass are exactly what it is for.
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What will you do about the plants and the pets?
Cover or pre-wet the beds, rinse afterward, keep the animals in. A crew that shrugs at the question has killed a hedge before.
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Is the price for the whole house, or does it grow on the day?
A written number per surface, before the truck arrives. The driveway-only quote that becomes a house price is the trade’s complaint.
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Where does the runoff go?
Contained where the city requires it, and never down the storm drain with the cleaner. The answer tells you whether they know the rules.
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What is warranted — and what should I expect the wash not to fix?
Oxidized paint and etched concrete do not wash off, and an honest quote says so. The result promised should be the result delivered.
FAQ
Choosing a pressure washing company in Nashville
How do I choose a pressure washing company in Nashville?
Every washing crew we run carries liability insurance on file with us, because the damage a pressure washer can do is exactly what insurance is for. Ask the six questions below of anyone, including us.
Should I get more than one quote for pressure washing?
Yes — and compare the scope, not the total. Pressure washing in Nashville is priced by the surface — a house wash by the square footage of the walls, a driveway by its area, a roof by its pitch and material — and the method matters more than the price: a roof is soft-washed or it is damaged.
Is the cheapest pressure washing quote usually a bad idea?
Not automatically; a low number is information. It strips the granules off asphalt shingles and voids the roof; a roof is soft-washed or left alone.
Do I need a permit for pressure washing in Nashville?
Washing needs no permit from Metro Nashville and the surrounding counties; wastewater from a driveway with oil on it is kept out of the storm drain, and a crew that captures it is following the rules the city enforces.
How far in advance should I book pressure washing?
A wash in Nashville is usually scheduled within the week, weather allowing; spring is the busy season, and a slot is confirmed rather than promised.
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