House Washing

House washing on Lake Minnetonka and the west metro

We have washed nearly 600 homes and buildings since 2017, using a low-pressure soft wash that cleans siding without blasting it. This page answers what homeowners ask us most about house washing, starting with what it costs.

House washing is one of our most requested services in Plymouth, Chanhassen, Victoria and Minnetrista, and we soft wash homes throughout the west metro. See all service areas.

How much does house washing cost?

These are the prices homeowners actually paid us for house washing from 2024 to 2026. Each range is the middle half of our residential jobs, so most homes land inside it.

Large lake homes run higher. About 1 in 10 Premium washes comes in above $900, and about 1 in 10 Legendary washes above $1,400. If only part of the house needs it, like the shaded north side, we can quote a partial wash.

You get an exact price before anything is scheduled. Get an instant estimate or call (612) 770-8221.

What makes the price go up or down?

• Size and height. Square footage and the number of stories matter most. A three-story lake home with a walkout takes far longer than a rambler.
• How much growth there is. Heavy green algae, black mildew and moss, usually on shaded and north-facing sides, need more treatment time.
• Siding material. Vinyl is the most common. Wood and stucco get a gentler process with lower pressure and, on wood, water only.
• Extra structures. A detached garage, shed or boathouse adds to the job.
• Access. Decks over walkouts, steep slopes and tight landscaping take more setup.
• Bundling. Book house washing with window cleaning, gutter cleaning or concrete cleaning and you get a bundle discount.

Which package should you choose?

Premium. The full house wash: siding, soffits and eaves cleaned, growth treated, and the black streaks on the outside of your gutters whitened. Right for most homes.

Legendary. Everything in Premium, plus your exterior windows get a spot-free scrub and rinse, so the glass is not left with water spots after the wash. Choose it if you want the whole outside of the house to look finished in one visit. If you also want the inside glass, add window cleaning.

Soft washing vs. pressure washing: why we soft wash houses

A pressure washer cleans with force. On siding, that force can crack or dent panels, strip paint, and drive water behind the siding where it causes damage you do not see. It also blasts the top of mildew and algae off without killing it, so it grows back fast.

Soft washing uses low pressure, far below a pressure washer, plus a biodegradable cleaning solution with a fungicide. The solution does the work: it breaks down dirt and kills the growth at the root, then it is rinsed away. That is why a soft-washed house stays clean longer. We still use pressure where it belongs, on concrete and other hard surfaces. More on soft washing vs. power washing.

What is included, and what is not

Every house wash includes protecting your landscaping: we water plants thoroughly before treatment and rinse afterward. If we miss a spot, tell us and we will come back and make it right.

These are separate from a standard house wash, and we can quote them: rust stains from sprinklers or well water, oxidation (the chalky film on old siding, which washing does not remove), cleaning out the inside of gutters, hard water spots on glass, and window cleaning beyond the Legendary rinse.

When is the best time to wash a house?

We wash houses from April through October. May and July are our busiest months. Spring washes clear off winter grime and pollen; late summer and fall washes catch mildew that grew over the humid months. If you want a specific week in spring, book early.

House washing questions we hear a lot