Pre-Paint Washing in Your Area

Looking for pre-paint washing in your area? We look at the surface first, choose the right method and pressure for it, and give you a price before any work starts.

The right method for the job

When to book pre-paint washing

• You're about to paint or stain the house
• Chalky residue comes off on your hand
• Mildew or dirt under the old paint

What causes the dirt and stains

• Paint chalking as it ages
• Mildew that will grow through new paint if not killed
• Dirt that weakens adhesion

Easy upkeep between cleanings

• Ask your painter what prep they need
• Allow siding to dry for the time the paint maker recommends before painting

Not sure what you're looking at? The free stain identifier and safe pressure guide explain each stain and surface.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Painting over mildew, which bleeds through
• Too much pressure that damages wood or drives water into the wall
• Painting before the wood is dry

Our process for pre-paint washing

1. Coordinate with your painter
2. Protect plants and fixtures
3. Kill mildew and wash the surface
4. Remove loose chalk and dirt
5. Leave the house to dry before painting

Typical pre-paint washing prices

What moves the price:

• Size: square footage of siding, roof or flatwork
• Condition: heavy growth, old stains and peeling finishes take longer
• Access: number of stories, roof pitch, slopes and how close we can park
• Add-ons: sealing, gutter brightening and other services done in the same trip

These are typical U.S. ranges, not a quote. You get an exact price before any work starts. For a quick estimate, try the pressure washing cost calculator.

Local pre-paint washing for your area

We provide pre-paint washing across all 50 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico. Pick your state to see local details:

• Pre-Paint Washing in Alabama
• Pre-Paint Washing in Alaska
• Pre-Paint Washing in Arizona
• Pre-Paint Washing in Arkansas
• Pre-Paint Washing in California
• Pre-Paint Washing in Colorado
• Pre-Paint Washing in Connecticut
• Pre-Paint Washing in Delaware
• Pre-Paint Washing in District of Columbia
• Pre-Paint Washing in Florida
• Pre-Paint Washing in Georgia
• Pre-Paint Washing in Hawaii
• Pre-Paint Washing in Idaho
• Pre-Paint Washing in Illinois
• Pre-Paint Washing in Indiana
• Pre-Paint Washing in Iowa
• Pre-Paint Washing in Kansas
• Pre-Paint Washing in Kentucky
• Pre-Paint Washing in Louisiana
• Pre-Paint Washing in Maine
• Pre-Paint Washing in Maryland
• Pre-Paint Washing in Massachusetts
• Pre-Paint Washing in Michigan
• Pre-Paint Washing in Minnesota
• Pre-Paint Washing in Mississippi
• Pre-Paint Washing in Missouri
• Pre-Paint Washing in Montana
• Pre-Paint Washing in Nebraska
• Pre-Paint Washing in Nevada
• Pre-Paint Washing in New Hampshire
• Pre-Paint Washing in New Jersey
• Pre-Paint Washing in New Mexico
• Pre-Paint Washing in New York
• Pre-Paint Washing in North Carolina
• Pre-Paint Washing in North Dakota
• Pre-Paint Washing in Ohio
• Pre-Paint Washing in Oklahoma
• Pre-Paint Washing in Oregon
• Pre-Paint Washing in Pennsylvania
• Pre-Paint Washing in Puerto Rico
• Pre-Paint Washing in Rhode Island
• Pre-Paint Washing in South Carolina
• Pre-Paint Washing in South Dakota
• Pre-Paint Washing in Tennessee
• Pre-Paint Washing in Texas
• Pre-Paint Washing in Utah
• Pre-Paint Washing in Vermont
• Pre-Paint Washing in Virginia
• Pre-Paint Washing in Washington
• Pre-Paint Washing in West Virginia
• Pre-Paint Washing in Wisconsin
• Pre-Paint Washing in Wyoming

Pre-Paint Washing: frequently asked questions