Why Stucco Needs Soft Washing
Stucco is porous by design - it's meant to breathe. That's exactly why pressure washing it is a mistake. High pressure forces water into the wall assembly, and on older or already-compromised stucco it can blow out whole sections of the finish.
It's also why stucco grows mildew so readily in this climate. The same porosity that makes it breathe gives mold and mildew somewhere to root. You'll see it first on the north-facing elevation and anywhere under a soffit line or behind landscaping, because those areas stay damp longest.
Soft washing solves both problems at once: low pressure means nothing is driven into the wall, and the solution kills what's rooted in the pores rather than skimming the surface.
What we clean
Stucco and painted masonry - the bulk of Miami housing stock.
Vinyl and aluminum siding - where pressure would drive water behind the panels onto the sheathing.
Soffits, fascia and gutter exteriors - the dark streaking under a roofline is usually the first thing an HOA cites.
Screen enclosures and pool cages - the gray film builds on the outside, so owners looking from inside rarely notice how bad it's got.
Entryways, columns and railings.
What It Actually Removes
Mildew and mold bloom, the green algae film on shaded walls, the dark vertical streaking beneath gutters and soffits, salt-air grime on coastal properties, and general oxidation on older paint.
What it won't fix: failed paint. If the paint is already chalking or peeling, cleaning reveals that rather than repairing it. We'll tell you before we start rather than after.
Near the Water
Salt air accelerates buildup considerably. Properties within a few miles of the coast - Miami Beach, Hollywood, North Miami, the canal-front areas - generally need a twice-yearly rhythm rather than annual. The film is finer and grayer than inland mildew and it's easy to mistake for the paint simply ageing.
How Often
Once a year is a solid baseline inland. Twice a year near the water or on heavily shaded elevations. If the north side of your house looks like a different color to the south side, you're already overdue.
Pricing
From $249 for a full house exterior, quoted flat once we know square footage, number of storeys and surface type. Bundling it with a driveway clean in the same visit is cheaper than booking separately. Included in the Bragging Rights and The Show-Off recurring plans.