Outdoor Cleaning in Gloucester Point, VA

We cross the George P. Coleman Bridge on Route 17 to reach Gloucester Point, and we work the neighborhoods off Route 17, from the homes near Gloucester Point Beach Park to the streets around the marine science campus by the river. Most homes here are detached houses with their own outside spigot. That lets us hook up and work without arranging water with a building manager. For townhomes and shared buildings, we line up access and water with the association before the wash day.

House soft washing removes green algae, black mildew, pollen film, and dirt splash-back from vinyl siding, brick, eaves, and soffits. We use a low-pressure wash and a soft wash solution, not a high-pressure blast, so we do not force water behind siding or chew up painted trim. We also brighten gutter faces and take off tiger striping.

Roof cleaning removes black roof streaks, moss, and lichen from asphalt shingle roofs. Those black streaks are Gloeocapsa magma algae. We kill it with a low-pressure application so the shingle granules stay on the roof.

Pressure washing cleans driveways, sidewalks, patios, and pool decks. We run a rotary surface cleaner for even passes, and we pre-treat oil stains and rust stains.

Deck and fence cleaning takes graying wood and mildew off boards and rails. We use a low-angle wand technique to protect the wood fibers, then apply wood brightener when the boards need it.

Window cleaning covers exterior glass, screens, frames, sills, and storm door glass. We reach second-story windows with a water-fed pole and a purified water rinse, and we finish lower glass by squeegee.

Much of Gloucester Point is low ground near the river, creeks, and tidal marsh. Land within 100 feet of tidal wetlands and perennial streams is a protected buffer. When a house sits near that line, we plan where the rinse water goes before we mix any solution. We pre-wet plants and lawn, keep solution strength to what the surface needs, and rinse so runoff spreads across grass instead of running straight to a ditch or the marsh edge. On driveways close to water, we treat oil stains in place and do not wash heavy residue toward a storm drain.

River air and humidity keep siding, roofs, and decks damp longer than they would be inland. Algae and mildew grow back faster on shaded walls, under trees, and on the side of the house facing the water. We point out those spots when we finish so you know where staining will show first. On roofs, we apply a post-treatment along the shaded slopes where black streaks tend to return.

Storms here push water a long way. Hurricane Isabel drove a tidal surge deep into Gloucester Point. After a big storm, siding and lower brick can carry a line of silt and dried salt. We rinse that film off from the bottom up first, then soft wash top-down, so we are not cleaning the upper wall and dragging mud across it.

Many Gloucester Point homes went up in the 1990s. A house from that era often has vinyl siding, asphalt shingles, and a pressure-treated deck that has weathered for decades. That mix decides the method. Vinyl and shingles get a soft wash. Concrete gets the surface cleaner. Older deck boards get low pressure and a careful wand angle so we do not raise the grain.

Route 17 is set to widen from four to six lanes between Lafayette Heights Drive and Tidemill Road. Road work kicks up dust and grit, and homes along that stretch can collect a gray film on siding and windows. If you are near the work zone, we can come back for a window and siding rinse once the dust settles.

We start by walking the property with you. We look at the siding, roof, gutters, concrete, and wood, and we find your outside spigot. We note plants near the foundation, outdoor outlets and fixtures, and anything that needs to be covered or moved. We tell you the price before we start.

We check each wall, roof slope, and slab for algae, mildew, and stains, and we mark the shaded spots that need the most attention. For a house wash, we apply the soft wash solution from the bottom up, give it dwell time to break down the algae and mildew, then rinse top-down. We clean the eaves and soffits, brighten the gutter faces, and rinse the gutter line. For a roof, a crew member wears a roof harness, applies the solution at low pressure, and we flush the downspouts and manage the runoff at ground level.

For concrete, we tell you which stains are oil or rust and whether a post-treatment makes sense for shaded slabs. For decks, we explain whether graying boards would benefit from brightener and compare that option with a plain wash.

Then we agree on a date, arrival time, and gate and spigot access for wash day.

Will soft washing hurt my plants?

We pre-wet plants before we apply solution and rinse them again when we finish. Wet leaves and soil take up far less solution. We also keep the mix to the strength the surface needs.

How long will my house stay clean in Gloucester Point?

That depends on shade and how close you are to the water. A sunny wall stays clean much longer than a shaded wall facing the river. Shaded walls and walls facing the water need a wash sooner. Our mildew and algae guide explains why some walls turn green faster.

Do you pressure wash roofs?

No. High pressure strips granules off asphalt shingles and shortens the roof's life. We use a low-pressure soft wash that kills the algae, moss, and lichen and lets the rain finish the job. Our guide on soft washing or pressure washing shows which surfaces get which method.

Do I need to be home?

No, as long as we can reach the outside spigot and the gates are unlocked. We will send you photos when we finish.

Do you work in other nearby towns?

Yes. We also clean homes in Yorktown, Tabb, Poquoson, Hampton, and Williamsburg. You can read more about our crew.

Call (757) 697-5416 or request an estimate for outdoor cleaning in Gloucester Point. Tell us what you see: green siding, black roof streaks, a stained driveway, or a gray deck. We will look at the surfaces, check where the wash water will go, and give you a price before we start.