The humid Gulf Coast climate is hard on home exteriors here. Heavy moisture, frequent rain, and constant salt air off the beachfront feed dirt, algae, and organic staining that settle into siding and darken a house long before most owners expect it. Hardie board is the dominant siding in the area, with stucco, brick, wood, and vinyl close behind. Higher-end beachfront homes often add open soffits and balconies that make the job more involved.
We handle all of it with gentle soft washing that lifts dirt, algae, and staining safely, matching the method to whatever your home is clad in rather than blasting every surface the same way. At Florida Pro Wash, we’ve cleaned enough exteriors on this coast to know what each material can take.
If you want your home looking clean again, call us at (850) 919-9274 and we’ll get you a quote.
We match the soft wash to the siding material, using a standard low-pressure wash on surfaces that respond quickly and heavier or repeated applications on others that have been left longer. Here is how we approach each of the common local sidings.
Because hardie board covers so many homes on Panama City Beach, it’s the siding our crew works with most. It takes a standard soft wash: low pressure with a cleaning solution matched to the surface, letting the chemistry do the work of pulling off algae and grime.
Stucco is the second most common siding around here. When it has gone years without a cleaning, it may take heavier or repeated applications, and occasionally some associated pressure, to bring it back.
Like stucco, neglected brick can need multiple applications and more chemical to move built-up staining out of the porous surface. We work it in passes until the brick is as clean as it will safely come.
Wood exteriors get a standard soft wash, gentle and low pressure, appropriate for the material so we clean it without driving water into the surface.
Vinyl responds well to a standard soft wash that lifts dirt and algae without any high pressure, which also keeps water from being forced up behind the panels where it doesn’t belong.
No two sidings take a wash the same way, so we don’t treat them the same. Hardie board, wood, and vinyl respond to a standard soft wash, while brick and stucco that have gone years without a cleaning call for a heavier hand. Matching the wash to the surface protects it and gets the best safe result, instead of one blunt approach on every home.
On surfaces that have gone years without cleaning, we set clear expectations up front. Some staining takes multiple applications, and a few surfaces won’t come all the way back. Knowing that going in means the result matches what we told you to expect, with no surprises at the end.
You will hear from us before, during, and after, with before-and-after photos on every job. A large share of homes here are second homes and vacation rentals whose owners aren’t on site, so those photos and updates let you see the finished result from wherever you are.
We know what salt air, humidity, long-leaf pine, open soffits, and balconies do to home exteriors along this coast, and we wash for exactly those conditions. The same algae and organic growth that darken siding also settle on shingles, so many homeowners pair a wash with roof cleaning on the same visit. That shapes the products we reach for and the access we plan around open soffits and multi-story balconies before the crew ever arrives.
We’re a year-round local company, not a seasonal operator who disappears after the busy months. The crew that washes your house this time is here for the next cleaning too, which matters when exterior maintenance is something you’ll want again as the algae and salt film build back up. You get the same people, the same standard, and someone to call when you need us.
Here’s how a house wash goes from your first call to a finished, documented job.
You reach out by phone or online to request a quote, and quotes are always free. We price house washing by total unheated square footage and the number of stories, and we note up front where balconies or open soffits add access and complexity. If your brick or stucco has been neglected for years, the estimate is where we raise it, so the plan is clear before any work is booked.
Once you’re booked, you get an automated reminder about two days out to confirm the appointment. On the day of the wash, you’ll get three quick messages: one when the crew is a few minutes out, one when the job starts, and one when it’s complete.
Before any solution touches the house, the crew tests the paint pigments to protect your finish, and we won’t wash a surface we believe is painted with organic-pigment paint. If we spot an outdoor outlet that isn’t up to code, we flag it right away so the circuit can be shut off; it’s rare, but we tell you either way. Landscaping is rinsed before, during, and after the wash.
We run a gas soft-wash system that moves around 11 gallons per minute and mixes the cleaning solution at the gun, reaching four to five stories depending on the home. The cleaning agent is sodium hypochlorite, applied at the strength each siding calls for. We apply the solution, let it dwell so it can break down the algae and staining, then rinse it clean.
The crew aims to walk the finished job with you before leaving, pointing out the areas that took the most work and any surface that behaved differently than expected. When you’re off site, which is common with second homes and rentals, before-and-after photos stand in for that walkthrough. The invoice is sent on completion with the photos attached, and we don’t consider the work done until you’re satisfied with it.
Most house washes fall within a documented range, and the final figure depends on the size of your home, the number of stories, and features like balconies and open soffits that affect access.
If something’s not right, we’ll make it right, and we don’t consider a job done until you’re satisfied. That holds whether you’re standing in the yard at the final walkthrough or reviewing the finished photos from out of town. If anything looks off to you, tell us and we’ll come back to it.
Paint is the main risk in any house wash, so it’s the first thing we check. We test paint before we start, which clears up almost every risk to your finish. On a surface we believe is painted with organic-pigment paint, we hold off rather than risk the finish, and we’ll walk you through the options from there.
We’ll get it significantly cleaner, but we won’t promise brand new. On surfaces that have gone years without cleaning, we set clear expectations up front; some staining takes multiple applications, and a few surfaces won’t come all the way back. Neglected brick and stucco often need heavier or repeated applications, more chemical, and occasionally some associated pressure.
Yes, we can do a water-only wash if you’d prefer no cleaning agents on your home. Soft washing uses a cleaning solution matched to your siding to lift algae and organic staining, so it clears more than water alone; we’ll tell you honestly what each approach will get you and let you choose.
Generally no. We serve a lot of second-home and vacation-rental owners remotely, keeping you updated by message as the job moves along. You’re welcome to be there for the final walkthrough if it’s convenient, but you don’t have to be for us to get it done right.
Getting a quote is free and there’s no obligation to book. Whether it’s your full-time home or a place you rent out along the Emerald Coast, we’ll give you a straight price and a clear plan for your exterior. Call us at (850) 919-9274 to set up your free estimate, and we’ll take it from there.
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