Black streaks on the roof, green down the shaded wall, a driveway that has gone grey. Southwest Florida grows all of it faster than almost anywhere, and it comes back every wet season whether or not you did anything about it last year.
We connect homeowners with local pressure washing Cape Coral FL pros and send you the quotes. There is no charge for that, and no obligation. Call (239) 307-0275.
Roof soft washing in Cape Coral
The dark lines running down from the ridge are algae, not dirt, and they do not come off in a storm. A roof is cleaned with low pressure and a cleaning solution, never with a pressure wand. High pressure strips the granules off asphalt shingle and cracks tile, which takes years off a roof that was fine before somebody cleaned it.
Most homes here want this every two to three years, sooner on a shaded or waterfront lot. Price moves with roof size, pitch, height and how heavy the growth is. Typical range is $300 to $900.
On the day it is a two to four hour job for most single family homes. There is no loud machinery because there is no high pressure. The roof keeps clearing for a few weeks afterwards as the dead algae washes off in the rain, so it often looks better a month later than on the day.
House soft washing in Cape Coral
The same low pressure method, used on siding, stucco, soffits and fascia. It takes off the green film and the dirt line under the eaves without forcing water behind the finish.
A house wash is the walls, not the roof, and the two are priced separately. Typical range is $200 to $600 depending on square footage and whether the house is one or two storeys. Most homes are a half day.
Driveway and paver cleaning in Cape Coral
This is the one surface that does want real pressure. Concrete is usually done with a flat surface cleaner, which is a spinning head that cleans evenly instead of leaving wand stripes across the drive.
Pavers want more care. Too much pressure blasts the joint sand out from between them and they start to shift and settle. A crew that knows pavers tops the sand back up as part of the job. Typical range is $100 to $350.
Paver sealing in Cape Coral
Sealing holds the joint sand in place, slows the weeds and ants that get between pavers, deepens the colour and makes the next clean easier. It usually includes the clean, fresh joint sand and the sealer, and runs $2.50 to $4.50 per square foot.
It is not permanent. Most sealers want redoing every two to three years in this climate. And it is worth saying plainly that pavers which have sunk or lost most of their joint sand need repair first. Sealing them in that state locks the problem in.
Lanai and pool deck cleaning in Cape Coral
Almost every pool home here has a screen cage, and the cage is the part people forget until the crew is already on site. Screens are cleaned at low pressure only, because high pressure tears them and a re-screen costs far more than the clean did.
Lanai and pool deck runs $150 to $400. The cage is nearly always a separate line item, so ask for it as its own number. Adding it to a visit you are already paying for is much cheaper than a second call out.
Why it grows back so fast here
Algae needs warmth, moisture and shade, and Southwest Florida supplies all three for most of the year. The rainy season runs June through September and that is when growth moves fastest. By October a roof that looked clean in May can be visibly streaked.
Water makes it worse, and not for the reason people assume. It is humidity rather than salt. A canal or a pool holds damp around the house overnight, so the surfaces stay wet for more hours a day than a dry inland lot. Two identical houses a mile apart can look years different because of it.
That is why late October and November is the busiest stretch of the year for this work. The rain has eased, the growing season is over, and the surfaces stay clean through the dry months when people are actually outside using them.
Where we send quotes
Cape Coral, including the Yacht Club area, Cape Harbour, Tarpon Point, Sandoval, Coral Lakes, Bella Vida, Trafalgar Woods and Cape Royal.
Also Fort Myers, North Fort Myers, Matlacha, Pine Island, Bonita Springs, Estero, Lehigh Acres, Punta Gorda and Naples.
Questions people ask
How much does pressure washing cost in Cape Coral?
A driveway runs $100 to $350, a house soft wash $200 to $600, a lanai or pool deck $150 to $400, and a roof $300 to $900. Most companies also hold a minimum charge of $100 to $250, so booking two or three surfaces on one visit is better value than calling twice.
How often should I have it done?
Driveways and lanais once a year suits most homes here. Roofs every two to three years. On a shaded lot or a canal, expect the shorter end of both.
What is the best time of year to book?
Late October through November, once the rainy season has ended. The work lasts longer and you get the benefit through the dry season.
Is soft washing the same as pressure washing?
No. Soft washing uses low pressure and a cleaning solution, and it is what should be used on roofs, screens and painted surfaces. Pressure washing uses force and suits concrete. A good company does both and picks per surface.
Will pressure washing damage my roof or my pavers?
High pressure will damage both. Low pressure will not. Ask any company what pressure they put on a roof before you book, and ask whether they re-sand pavers afterwards.
Do I need to be home?
Usually not, as long as there is access to an outside tap, the gate is unlocked and somebody can be reached by phone. If the property is empty, ask for before and after photographs.
Get your free quotes
Call (239) 307-0275. Tell us which surfaces you want done and roughly how big they are. We pass that to local pros in your area and they come back to you with a price. The quote is free and you are not committed to anything.
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