House washing in Palo Alto — the green off, the paint on.
An Eichler wall and a Professorville Victorian have exactly one thing in common: high pressure ruins both. We soft wash Palo Alto homes with low pressure and the right detergent for each surface — original wood, historic stucco, delicate panels — and the grime leaves while the finish stays.
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Real before & afters from this service across the Peninsula.
House Washing, the right way.
We wash houses with low-pressure soft washing: a material-specific detergent does the work, then a gentle rinse carries the grime away. Stucco, painted wood, fiber cement, and brick each get their own approach — never a one-pressure-fits-all blast.
A full wash covers siding, trim, eaves, and cobweb detail under the roofline. The biological growth dies at the root, so the house stays clean longer and paint lasts longer.
Palo Alto specifics: Palo Alto's historic districts — Professorville, Old Palo Alto, Crescent Park — carry century-old brick and heritage oaks, while Eichler neighborhoods demand the low-pressure care their siding and flat roofs were never designed to survive without. We work Professorville, Old Palo Alto, Crescent Park, College Terrace, and Midtown regularly.
Four services.
Obsessively executed.
Common Burlingame service calls: moss removal from shaded roofs, brick walkway restoration in Burlingame Park, driveway cleaning in Easton Addition, and gutter clearing across the whole city after the rainy season.
Roof Cleaning & Moss Removal
Moss, algae, lichen and the black streaks on shingle, tile and cedar roofs — removed at the root with low-pressure soft washing. Never a pressure washer on a roof.
- Moss, algae & black streak removal
- Tile, shingle, cedar & slate
- Insurance roof notices
House Washing
Exterior house washing for stucco, wood, Hardie and painted siding. Green algae, black mildew and roofline grime gone — the result of a power wash without the damage.
- Stucco & siding cleaning
- Mildew, algae & cobweb removal
- Add exterior windows
Driveway & Patio Pressure Washing
Hot-water pressure washing that lifts oil, algae, moss and years of grime from concrete, brick, pavers, exposed aggregate and stone — without stripping the surface.
- Driveways & walkways
- Patios, decks & pool decks
- Brick & paver restoration
Gutter Cleaning
Gutters cleared by hand, every downspout flushed until it runs clear, and a look at the hardware for sagging, pulled spikes or separated seams. Book before the rains.
- Full debris removal
- Clogged downspouts cleared
- Damage inspection report
They washed the whole house and nothing was damaged — which was my worry going in. The stucco came out perfectly even.
A simple, respectful process.
We keep the back-and-forth to a minimum and the communication clear. Here's what working with us looks like.
Request an estimate
Call, text, or fill out our form. We respond within 24 hours with a clear, itemized quote.
On-site assessment
For larger jobs, we walk the property with you to confirm scope, materials, and the best method.
We do the work
On time, in uniform, with professional gear. Landscaping protected, neighbors respected.
Walkthrough & guarantee
We walk the finished job with you. If anything's not right, we fix it then and there.
Asked constantly.
How much does house washing cost in Palo Alto?
Most Palo Alto single-family homes land between a few hundred and a thousand dollars depending on size, stories, and siding. Free quotes within 24 hours.
Will soft washing damage my paint or stucco?
No — avoiding that damage is the point. Low pressure keeps water out of stucco and finish on the wood.
How often should I wash my house?
Every 1–2 years for most Palo Alto homes; shaded, north-facing walls grow algae faster and may want annual attention.
Do you wash houses before painting or listing?
Constantly — a soft wash is standard prep before exterior paint, and pre-listing washes are one of our most common Palo Alto calls.
Do you power wash houses in Palo Alto?
We wash the outside of Palo Alto homes every week, but not with a pressure washer aimed at siding. Low pressure and a detergent matched to the material remove the same algae and mildew a power wash would, without driving water behind stucco or lifting paint. If you searched for house power washing, this is the service.
Can you clean stucco without damaging it?
Yes. Stucco is porous, and high pressure forces water into the wall. We treat it at low pressure with enough dwell time to lift mildew out of the texture, then rinse. It comes out evenly clean, no wand marks.
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Let's handle your Palo Alto house work.
Free estimate within 24 hours. No pressure, no upsell, just a straight answer on what it'll cost and when we can start.
Questions? Email us anytime: pressurewashbynick@gmail.com