Dust, pollen, algae and mildew build up on siding over time, and rain rarely rinses it away. A professional house wash clears that layer so your home looks cared for again.
BeforeAfterSiding takes whatever the weather throws at it. Dust and pollen settle on it, damp shady walls give algae and mildew a place to grow, and environmental pollutants leave a dull film. Rain washes some of it off, but not much, so the layers build up year after year until the house looks older and more worn than it really is.
A professional house wash removes that buildup and brings back the original look of your siding. It is also a sensible part of looking after your home. Keeping exterior surfaces clean and maintained helps them last, and it clears away mold and mildew spores, which can be a nuisance for people with allergies.
These are the most common types of buildup we clean off siding. Every house is different, and how much comes off depends on the surface and how long the buildup has been there.
The grey film that builds up on siding from traffic, weather and everyday life around the house.
Fine layers that settle every season and dull the color of your siding over time.
Dark spots and patches that show up on damp, shaded walls where siding stays wet longest.
Growth that spreads on exterior surfaces and can be unpleasant for people with allergies.
The green or black film that often appears on the north side of a house and near trees.
Residue from the air around your home that leaves siding looking dingy and tired.
The first thing people notice about a house is the outside. When siding is streaked with mildew or covered in a grey film, the whole home looks tired, even when everything else is in good shape. A good wash changes that quickly, and it is often surprising how much of the original color was hiding underneath.
There is a practical side too. Keeping surfaces clean is part of maintaining them, and regular upkeep is usually easier and cheaper than letting buildup sit for years. Some homeowners book a wash before selling or hosting, others simply make it part of their yearly routine.
Four straightforward steps, from looking at your siding to making sure you are happy with the result.
We look at your siding, the surfaces around it and the kind of buildup present, because the cleaning method depends on both.
We make sure we can reach an outside water faucet and ask you to close your windows. You do not need to be home.
The proper detergents and water are applied through a pressure system, adjusted for each surface, to lift dirt, grime, mold and mildew.
The work is checked before we leave. If you are not completely satisfied, we come back to touch it up at no charge.
These are the parts of a home exterior our house washing work covers.
The main surface of a house wash, cleaned of dust, pollen, algae, mildew and grime.
Insulated finish systems and other exterior walls cleaned with an approach suited to them.
The outside of your gutters, where black streaks and stains tend to stand out most.
Brick, stone and cement porches and steps, handled through our masonry cleaning service.
Window cleaning is something we can take care of too. Ask about it when you request a quote.
Tell us what your house is made of and what you are seeing. We will let you know how we would approach it.
Drag each slider to compare the same surface before and after our crew cleaned it. Results depend on the surface and its condition.
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BeforeAfterLetting someone work on the outside of your home is a real decision. Here is what you get when you choose us.
More than twenty years of cleaning house exteriors around Baltimore.
Licensed with the Maryland Home Improvement Commission.
A copy of our insurance is available on request.
Our service technicians are trained and experienced.
Not completely happy? We return to touch up at no charge.
Estimates are valid for 60 days unless otherwise noted.
Our house washing service is available to homeowners across six areas around Baltimore. If you are close to a county line or not sure which county you are in, send us your address and we will confirm. You can see every area on our Service Areas page.
Quick answers for homeowners thinking about a house wash.
It is a professional cleaning of the outside of your home. Proper detergents and water are applied through a pressure system to remove dirt, grime, dust, pollen, algae, mold and mildew from your siding and other exterior surfaces, with the method adjusted to suit each surface.
Rain rarely removes the buildup that collects on siding, so it keeps getting duller over time. A professional wash brings back the original look of your home and keeps exterior surfaces maintained, which is usually simpler and cheaper than letting grime sit for years.
Dirt, grime, dust, pollen, algae, mold, mildew and other environmental pollutants. How much comes off depends on the surface and how long the buildup has been there, and we will be honest with you about what to expect.
Too much pressure on the wrong surface can cause damage, which is why we do not treat every part of the house the same. The method depends on the surface and the buildup, and our techniques are meant to remove only what you want removed.
No. We only need access to your outside water faucet. Please remember to close your windows before we start.
Use our quote form, call (410) 282-8888 or email info@thegrimebusters.com. Estimates are free, given in writing and valid for 60 days unless otherwise noted. Sometimes we need to see the house before pricing it.
Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Harford County and Howard County. Not sure if you are covered? Send us your address.
Call (410) 282-8888 or our toll-free line at 1-888-466-4746, or email info@thegrimebusters.com. The office is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, and Saturday, 10am to 2pm. More answers are on our FAQs page.
It often makes sense to book one of these alongside a house wash.
Tell us about your home and we will send a free written estimate for your house wash.
