Everything Jefferson County homeowners ask us before booking, answered straight.
Soft washing cleans with a low pressure rinse and a cleaning solution that kills algae and mildew at the root, while pressure washing relies on raw water force. Siding, brick, and roofs should be soft washed. Concrete, pavers, and stone walkways can take real pressure.
They are colonies of a bacteria called Gloeocapsa magma that feed on the limestone filler inside asphalt shingles. Louisville humidity sits above the level the growth needs almost all year, which is why streaked roofs are everywhere in Jefferson County. A low pressure roof treatment removes them without harming shingles.
It causes real damage over time. The growth eats the mineral filler, loosens granules, and holds heat and moisture against the shingle, which shortens roof life and can raise summer attic temperatures.
Only with low pressure. Vinyl panels can crack, warp, or take on water behind the wall when hit with a high pressure wand. We soft wash vinyl, which is why our house washes stay clean longer and never damage the siding.
Yes. That chalky white bloom is called efflorescence, mineral salts carried to the surface by moisture. It needs the right cleaner and a gentle rinse, not brute pressure, and it is common on Louisville brick after wet springs.
Orange staining usually comes from iron in irrigation water or fertilizer washing across the slab. It will not come off with pressure alone. We treat rust staining with a dedicated cleaner that lifts the iron out of the concrete.
Most single story homes fall between 200 and 300 dollars and most two story homes between 300 and 450 dollars, depending on size and buildup. Text photos and an address to 859.489.2342 and you get a firm number, not a range.
Late spring, after tree pollen tapers off in May, is ideal. Louisville is one of the worst pollen cities in the country and the yellow green film that coats everything from February to May goes right back onto a freshly washed house. Fall is the second best window.
Usually not, but timing matters. We wash whenever daytime temperatures hold above 40 degrees, which covers a surprising share of Louisville winters. Below that, cleaning solutions stop working well and surfaces can ice.
No. Sealed and stained wood gets a gentle wash that preserves the finish, and composite decking gets a low pressure clean with a solution made for it. If your deck needs a full strip before restaining, we will tell you up front.
Yes, we hook to your outdoor spigot, and a typical house wash uses about as much water as a few loads of laundry. Most customers never notice it on a Louisville Water bill.
Yes. Louisville ProWash carries general liability insurance on every job, and we are happy to send proof of coverage before work begins.
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