Does a house wash only mean the siding? Are gutters included? Here’s what to expect so you can compare quotes properly.
A professional house wash typically covers the siding, soffits and fascia and the exterior faces of the gutters, cleaned with a low-pressure soft wash. Depending on the package, exterior windows and upper balcony surfaces can be included, with screen cleaning available as an add-on.
A lot of homeowners know they need a house wash but aren’t sure what the service actually includes. Does it only mean the siding? Are the gutters done too? What about the windows? Knowing what’s included makes it much easier to compare quotes, since “house wash” can mean very different scopes depending on who’s offering it.
A proper house wash is more than rinsing the siding
With Lucid Pressure Washing, a house wash can include:
- Fascia cleaning
- Soffit cleaning
- Siding washing
- Exterior gutter face cleaning
- Exterior windows rinsed and brushed
- Upper balcony surfaces and railings (in our packages)
- Optional screen cleaning
When these areas are cleaned together, the whole home looks noticeably brighter and more complete.
Fascia and soffits
Fascia is the trim board running along the roofline; when it’s dirty, the whole upper edge of the home looks dull and aged. Soffits collect grime, cobwebs and mildew film. Cleaning both gives the home a sharper finish from top to bottom.
Siding
Siding is usually the main reason homeowners book a house wash. Soft washing removes algae, mildew, grime, dust and organic buildup — especially in shady or damp areas. If green buildup is the biggest issue, read how to remove green algae from a house exterior.
Exterior gutter faces
Gutters may drain fine but still have stained, grimy outside faces. Cleaning the faces makes the whole home look better maintained. Clearing debris from inside the gutters is a separate service — see gutter and eavestrough cleaning.
Exterior windows and screens
Exterior windows are rinsed and brushed using a water-fed pole with triple-filtered water for a cleaner, spot-free finish. Screen cleaning is a worthwhile add-on — dirty screens hold dust, pollen and grime even after the glass is clean. Screens that need to come off are removed by the homeowner before the appointment. More on this on our window washing and screen cleaning page.
Why it all matters
When the fascia, soffits, siding, gutters and windows are cleaned together, the home looks brighter, more uniform and more cared for from the street. That’s the difference between a quick rinse and a true house wash — and it’s why our Silver package bundles exactly these surfaces.
Wondering about timing? Read when should you soft wash your house?
FAQs
Does house washing include gutters?
A house wash usually includes cleaning the exterior faces of the gutters. Clearing debris from inside the gutters is a separate gutter cleaning service.
Are windows included in a house wash?
Exterior windows can be rinsed and brushed as part of the service, depending on the package.
Are screens included?
Screen cleaning is typically offered as an add-on. Screens that need to be removed are taken off by the homeowner before the appointment.