Power washing in San Francisco — siding, driveways, sidewalks and roofs.
From the Victorians of Pacific Heights to the stucco of the Sunset and the modern builds of Dogpatch — house washing, driveway and sidewalk pressure washing, roof moss removal and gutter cleaning, done carefully. Based in Burlingame, in the city most days.
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Exterior washing and roof cleaning across San Francisco and the northern Peninsula.
San Francisco properties have specific needs.
San Francisco's exterior cleaning challenges are unique. Salt air, fog, dense tree cover in pockets, sidewalk obligations, and historic architecture all create conditions and constraints you don't see anywhere else. A contractor who treats SF properties like they're suburban tract homes will damage them.
We work the city carefully. Historic Victorian and Edwardian homes get appropriate soft-wash methods and lower pressures. Modern buildings get the right detergents for their cladding. Sidewalk cleaning (which property owners are legally responsible for) is handled efficiently and professionally.
We cover the full city: Pacific Heights, the Marina, Cow Hollow, Russian Hill, the Sunset, Noe Valley, Bernal Heights, the Mission, Dogpatch, and surrounding neighborhoods. Whether you need a single sidewalk pressure wash or a full property service, we'll quote it fair and execute it with care.
Four services.
Obsessively executed.
San Francisco specialties: Victorian and Edwardian soft washing, sidewalk pressure washing for property-owner compliance, commercial storefront and entryway cleaning, salt-air-appropriate detergents, and after-hours commercial service.
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
Booked Nick's for our Pacific Heights home and the difference was night and day. Knowledgeable, careful with the historic siding, and the price was very reasonable for SF.
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.
San Francisco questions we actually get.
Do you really come to San Francisco from Burlingame?
Yes. Burlingame is fifteen minutes south of the city on 101, and we’re in San Francisco most weeks. There is no travel charge for jobs in the city. We schedule SF work in blocks so we can usually offer a date within a week or two.
Can you power wash a Victorian or Edwardian?
Yes, but not with a pressure washer. Old-growth redwood siding and layered paint need low-pressure house washing with the right detergent and a gentle rinse. Done that way, the algae and grime come off and the paint and trim stay intact. Done with high pressure, you’ll be calling a painter.
Do you clean sidewalks in San Francisco?
Yes. In San Francisco, property owners are responsible for the sidewalk in front of their building, and the city does issue notices. We hot-water pressure wash sidewalks, entry steps and garage aprons, and we can do it early or after hours for commercial frontages.
How much does power washing cost in San Francisco?
It depends on the surface and the size. A driveway or sidewalk section is usually a few hundred dollars; a full exterior house wash runs more depending on stories, siding and access. Every quote is free, itemized, and back to you within 24 hours.
Do you clean roofs and gutters in the city?
Yes. Fog-side roofs in the Sunset, Richmond and Twin Peaks grow moss year-round and are exactly what our low-pressure roof cleaning is for. Gutter cleaning is cleared by hand with every downspout flushed. If your insurance company flagged the roof, see our insurance notice page.
Let's make your San Francisco property look like it should.
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