How Often Should You Pressure Wash? A Simple Seasonal Schedule

Most homeowners clean everything at once or nothing at all. Here's a realistic schedule by surface that keeps the property ahead of the buildup instead of catching up to it.

Exterior cleaning works best as a rhythm, not a rescue. These are the intervals we recommend to customers who want their property to always look maintained rather than recently recovered.

Every 12 months

House wash. Pollen, spider webs and that thin grey film build up faster than people expect, especially on north-facing walls. An annual soft wash keeps siding, soffits and trim looking painted instead of faded.

Every 12–18 months

Driveway and sidewalk. Concrete in shaded areas can support algae growth within a year. Sunny driveways can go longer. If the surface feels slick after rain or looks grey from the street, it's due.

Every 18–24 months

Roof soft wash. Algae returns slowly once removed. Most roofs need attention every two years or so — more often under heavy tree cover or in humid climates.

Every 2–3 years

Pool decks, patios and fences. These surfaces usually get more foot traffic than weather damage. Clean before resealing or re-staining, never after.

The sign it's time — regardless of the calendar

Walk your property right after it rains. Wet surfaces reveal exactly what's there: slick green film on the walkway, tiger striping on the fascia, dark patches on the roof. If you can see it when it's wet, it's already overdue.

Bundle it to save

Because travel, setup and water management are the same cost on every visit, the cheapest way to clean is to schedule multiple surfaces at once. A driveway, sidewalk and house wash in one visit usually costs meaningfully less than three separate appointments.