Charleston Pressure Washing Case Studies

Property Type

Pre-1900s single house, original wood siding, stucco chimney

The Problem

Visible black algae streaking across the original painted wood siding and stucco chimney. The homeowner had received a quote from another company proposing high-pressure washing — which would have stripped the paint and damaged the historic trim. The property falls under BAR oversight, making the correct method non-negotiable.

Our Approach

Full soft wash using a low-pressure surfactant application. Hand-detailing around original window trim, shutters, and piazza columns. Zero direct high-pressure contact on any painted surface. Plants pre-rinsed and covered along the foundation line.

✓ Result: Siding and stucco returned to original color — zero paint loss, no trim damage

Property Type

40+ unit townhome community, vinyl and Hardie board siding

The Problem

The HOA board needed a reliable, recurring exterior cleaning program for building facades, shared sidewalks, and a parking area — with strict scheduling requirements to minimize resident disruption and a Certificate of Insurance on file with the management company.

Our Approach

Set up a twice-yearly contract: full building soft wash in spring after pollen season, sidewalk and parking-area pressure washing in fall. Scheduled around resident parking patterns. COI provided to the management company before work began.

✓ Result: Consistent budgeted maintenance — no per-visit renegotiation, predictable cost for the HOA

Property Type

Beachfront single-family home, fiber cement siding, aluminum railings

The Problem

Chalky white oxidation from UV exposure, gritty salt film from wind-blown sea spray, and visible corrosion starting on aluminum porch and stair railings. The homeowner wanted the property cleaned before hurricane season to prevent salt from accelerating finish damage during storms.

Our Approach

Salt-film-specific soft wash chemistry on all siding. Railings cleaned with a targeted treatment to dissolve salt and oxidation without scratching. Full exterior rinse. Timed as pre-hurricane-season prep.

✓ Result: Siding color fully restored, railing corrosion halted, property storm-ready

Property Type

1,800 sq ft ranch, concrete driveway + walkway, listing in 2 weeks

The Problem

Homeowner was listing the property in two weeks and the driveway, front walkway, and back patio had 3+ years of algae buildup, tire marks, and Spartina pollen staining. The real estate agent recommended pressure washing as a pre-listing curb-appeal investment.

Our Approach

Full-PSI concrete cleaning with commercial surface cleaner heads on all flatwork. Soft wash on vinyl siding. Completed in a single visit, 4 hours total, before the listing photographer arrived the following week.

✓ Result: Listing photos showed a dramatically cleaner exterior — agent reported multiple positive buyer comments on curb appeal