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Your driveway isn’t just dirty. It’s covered in months of road salt, oil drips, and algae that make it slippery when wet. Your siding isn’t just stained—it’s growing mold that’s eating away at the paint and working its way toward the wood underneath.
Pressure washing stops that damage before it becomes expensive. Clean surfaces last longer because you’re removing the stuff that breaks them down. Your deck won’t rot as fast. Your concrete won’t crack as early. Your siding won’t need repainting every few years.
And yeah, it looks better too. A clean driveway changes how your whole property feels when you pull in. Clean siding makes your house look maintained, not neglected. That matters when neighbors are watching and definitely matters if you ever plan to sell.
You’re not just washing dirt off. You’re buying yourself time before the next repair bill.
We’ve spent more than ten years cleaning homes and businesses around Collinsville. We’re a family-run company, which means when you call, you’re talking to people who actually do the work—not a call center three states away.
We use eco-friendly products because we have kids and pets too. You shouldn’t have to worry about what’s being sprayed around your house. Our cleaning solutions are non-toxic and safe, but they still handle the mold, mildew, and grime that builds up in this climate.
Collinsville homes deal with specific problems. Long winters mean salt damage on driveways and walkways. Humid summers create perfect conditions for algae and mold on siding and roofs. We’ve seen it all, and we know how to clean it without damaging your property.
First, we come out and give you a free estimate. We’ll look at what needs cleaning, what kind of surfaces we’re dealing with, and what method works best. Not everything gets the same treatment—soft washing works better for siding and roofs, while concrete and driveways can handle higher pressure.
Once you’re ready to move forward, we schedule a time that works for you. We show up when we say we will, set up our equipment, and get to work. For most homes, we start with a pre-treatment that loosens up the grime, mold, and stains. Then we use either soft washing or power washing depending on the surface.
Soft washing uses lower pressure with specialized cleaning solutions. It’s what your roof and siding need—high pressure can force water under shingles or crack vinyl. Power washing uses heated water and higher pressure for tough surfaces like driveways, concrete patios, and walkways where you need that extra cleaning power.
We clean up after ourselves, and we don’t leave until you’re happy with how it looks. The whole process usually takes a few hours depending on what you’re having done.
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We handle house washing—your siding, trim, and exterior walls. That includes removing the black streaks, green algae, and mold that grow in our humid summers. Vinyl, wood, brick, stucco—we’ve cleaned them all.
Driveways and walkways get hit hard in Collinsville. Road salt, oil stains, tire marks, and algae buildup make them look worse every year. We use hot water pressure washing to break down those stains and restore the original color of your concrete or asphalt.
Decks and fences need regular cleaning too. Wood holds onto moisture, which leads to mildew, rot, and that gray weathered look. We clean and prep these surfaces, and if you’re planning to stain or seal afterward, we can handle that restoration process.
We also do roof cleaning using soft washing methods that won’t damage your shingles. Those black streaks aren’t just dirt—they’re algae that’s actually feeding on your roof. Graffiti removal is another service we offer for both residential and commercial properties. Whatever’s on your exterior, we’ve probably cleaned it before.
Pressure washing uses high-pressure water to blast away dirt, stains, and buildup. It works great on hard surfaces like concrete driveways, sidewalks, and brick. The force of the water does most of the cleaning.
Soft washing uses low pressure combined with specialized cleaning solutions. The chemicals do the work instead of the pressure. This method is what you want for siding, roofs, decks, and painted surfaces—anything that could be damaged by high pressure.
Most homes need both methods depending on what’s being cleaned. Your driveway can handle the pressure. Your vinyl siding can’t. Using the wrong method is how you end up with cracked siding, forced water under your shingles, or splintered deck boards. We match the method to the surface so you get it clean without the damage.
Most homes in Collinsville benefit from pressure washing once a year, typically in spring or fall. Spring cleaning gets rid of winter damage—salt residue, mold that grew under the snow, and grime that built up over the cold months. Fall cleaning prepares your home for winter by removing the organic growth that’ll sit under snow and ice for months.
Some surfaces need it more often. If you have a lot of trees around your house, you’ll get more algae and mildew growth. North-facing walls that don’t get much sun tend to stay damp and grow mold faster. Driveways with oil stains or heavy traffic might need attention twice a year.
You’ll know it’s time when you start seeing green or black streaks on your siding, when your deck feels slippery, or when your driveway looks noticeably darker than it used to. Don’t wait until the buildup is so bad that it’s causing damage. Regular cleaning is cheaper than repairs.
It is when it’s done correctly with the right method. High-pressure washing can absolutely damage siding and roofs if someone doesn’t know what they’re doing. Too much pressure forces water behind siding, cracks vinyl, strips paint, and lifts shingles.
That’s why we use soft washing for those surfaces. Low pressure plus cleaning solutions means your siding and roof get clean without the risk. The chemicals break down the mold, algae, and dirt, and then we rinse it away gently. Your surfaces stay intact.
We’ve been doing this for over ten years. We know what pressure is safe for each surface, what angle to hold the wand, and how close to get. Experience matters here because one wrong move with high pressure can cause hundreds of dollars in damage. We carry insurance, we use the right equipment, and we’ve cleaned enough homes to know how to do it safely.
Most oil stains, yes. Fresh stains come up easier than old ones that have been sitting for years, but we can usually make a significant improvement even on older stains. We use hot water pressure washing combined with degreasers that break down the oil.
Hot water makes a huge difference—it cuts through oil the same way it does on your dishes. Cold water pressure washing doesn’t have the same effect. The heat helps lift the oil out of the concrete’s pores instead of just pushing it around.
Some very old stains that have penetrated deep into unsealed concrete might not come out completely. In those cases, we can usually fade them significantly so they’re much less noticeable. If your driveway has never been sealed, the concrete is more porous and stains go deeper. After we clean it, sealing the concrete helps prevent future stains from setting in as badly.
Yes. Every cleaning solution we use is non-toxic and environmentally safe. We’re a family-run business with kids and pets, so we’re not spraying anything around your home that we wouldn’t use around ours.
Our products are biodegradable and won’t harm your landscaping, lawn, or garden beds. They’re tough on mold, mildew, and algae but safe for people and animals. You don’t need to keep your kids or pets inside all day while we work.
A lot of companies use harsh chemicals because they’re cheap and they work fast. We’ve found that eco-friendly solutions work just as well—they just require a little more expertise to apply correctly. The results are the same, but you’re not left with chemical residue or runoff that kills your plants or ends up in the water supply.
It depends on what you’re having cleaned and how big the area is. A typical house washing for a single-family home usually runs between $200 and $500. Driveway cleaning might be $150 to $300 depending on size and how stained it is. Deck cleaning varies based on square footage and condition.
We give free estimates, so you’ll know the exact price before we start any work. No surprises, no hidden fees. We’ll come out, look at what needs to be done, and give you a straightforward quote.
The cost is worth it when you consider the alternative. Replacing siding because mold damaged it costs thousands. Repainting your house every few years because you didn’t maintain it adds up fast. Pressure washing is maintenance that saves you money long-term by protecting your surfaces and extending their life. You’re paying a few hundred dollars now to avoid a few thousand later.
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