Pressure Washing & Soft Washing FAQ

Not when it is done right. On homes we soft wash, which uses much lower pressure than a pressure washer plus a metered cleaning solution that kills mildew, mold and algae at the root. High pressure can force water behind siding, strip paint and etch wood. Soft washing gets the house clean without that risk. See our house washing service.

Pressure washing uses high water pressure to blast dirt off hard surfaces like concrete. Soft washing uses low pressure and a cleaning solution that does the work, so it is safe for siding, roofs and painted surfaces. We pressure wash driveways and walkways, and we soft wash your house and roof.

Most Middle Tennessee homes need a house wash about once a year. Our humid summers feed mildew and algae fast, especially on the north and shaded sides of the house and on homes near Old Hickory Lake. When you see green or black film coming back, it is time. Repeat customers get a yearly service discount.

Usually algae, mildew and mold. They thrive in Tennessee humidity and shade, and they keep spreading until they are killed at the root. A garden hose or a rental pressure washer only knocks off the surface layer, which is why the stains come back so fast. Soft washing kills the growth.

No. Our professional soft wash system meters cleaning agents down to 1/10th of a percent, and we pre-soak and rinse your plants before, during and after every job. We just ask that you keep pets inside while we work.

Vinyl, Hardie (fiber cement), brick and stucco, plus trim. Each surface gets the right cleaning mix and pressure so it comes out clean without damage.

Yes. Multi-level homes and tall gutters are a specialty, not a problem. We reach the high peaks and back walls other companies skip. See two-story results in our before and after gallery.

No. All of our work is outside, so you can be at work or running errands. You come home to a clean house.

Algae. The most common type, Gloeocapsa magma, feeds on the limestone filler in asphalt shingles and shows up as dark streaks, usually on the north and shaded sides of the roof. It is not dirt, and rain will not wash it off. A roof soft wash kills it and the streaks come off.

Yes. We never pressure wash a shingle roof. Low-pressure soft washing cleans without knocking granules loose, and we protect every plant before, during and after.

Clean it first. Black streaks make a roof look older than it is, and plenty of homeowners replace roofs that only needed cleaning. A soft wash costs a small fraction of a new roof, and once the roof is clean any real damage is easy to see.

Yes. We wash metal roofs to remove the chalky, faded film, dirt and algae and bring back the original color.

Exposed aggregate, broom-finish concrete, pavers and patios, plus sidewalks and walkways. See our driveway cleaning and sealing service.

Sealing locks in the clean. It deepens the color, helps block stains and protects the surface from the weather, so your driveway stays nicer longer. On exposed aggregate it brings back the rich look of the stone.

It depends on the sealer and the weather. We tell you exactly when you can walk and drive on it, and we tape it off so nobody pulls in early.

We can lighten most oil, rust and tire marks, and many come out completely. Deep stains that soaked in for years may not fully disappear, and we tell you up front what to expect before we start.

At least once a year, and twice if you have trees close to the house. Late fall, after the leaves come down, is the most important cleaning of the year in Sumner County.

Clogged gutters overflow, and that water lands right next to your foundation, soaks fascia boards and can back up under the roof edge. Free-flowing gutters carry water away from the house.

Yes. Tall and multi-level homes are a specialty. See our gutter cleaning service.

Yes. We clean storefronts, apartment complexes, restaurants and industrial buildings across Sumner County, including building exteriors, sidewalks and entryways. See our commercial pressure washing service.

Customers judge your business before they walk in the door. A clean storefront, sidewalk and entryway looks cared for, feels safer and keeps your property in better shape.

Every home is different, so every quote is custom. Price comes down to how many feet of roofline you want lit, how many peaks and stories you have, and whether you add trees, bushes, columns or walkways. Text us a photo of your house for a free, exact quote. See our Christmas light installation.

Now. Our install calendar fills up between Halloween and Thanksgiving, and the best dates go first.

Installs run from early November into December. After the holidays, we come back in January and take everything down for you. You never touch a ladder at either end.

No. We hang lights with clips made for gutters and shingles. No nails, no staples, no holes. When the lights come down, your roofline looks exactly like it did before.

No. As long as we can reach an outdoor outlet, we can do the whole job while you are at work.

Yes, and we recommend it. A soft wash before your install means your lights shine on a clean house, not on mildew and dirt. We can do both.

Every home is quoted individually. Price depends on the square footage, the number of stories and the siding material. Text a photo or request a free quote and you get an exact price, fast. No surprise charges.

Yes, always. Every quote is free, with no obligation and no pressure.

Yes. Repeat customers get a yearly service discount, so keeping your home clean every year costs less.

Cash, Venmo, and credit and debit cards. Check is always preferred. Invoices are available on request.

Yes. Wash Wizard Pressure Cleaning LLC is licensed and insured, so there is no risk to you or your property.

Fast. Text or call during business hours and you hear back quickly. If we are on a roof when you call, you get an automatic text right away and David follows up as soon as he is down. Every way to reach us is on our contact page.

Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Saturday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Closed Sunday.

We are based in Hendersonville, TN and serve the greater Nashville area north and east of the city, including Gallatin, Goodlettsville, White House, Portland, Madison, Old Hickory, Mt. Juliet and Lebanon. Just outside that area? Call or text to confirm.

Yes. Wash Wizard is owned and operated by David, right here in Hendersonville. He prices every job himself and shows up when he says he will.