Rochester Pressure Wash
Soft-wash siding. Pressure-wash concrete. Never the other way around.
Your siding goes from green-streaked in March to bright by April — and stays clean for 18 months because we kill algae at the root with biodegradable soft-wash, not pressure-blast it.
●Biodegradable soft-wash●ARMA low-pressure on shingles●Landscape masking included
Get on the spring schedule — peak weeks are May and June
Drop your email — we'll tell you when spring scheduling opens. Soft-wash, no algae-rebound.
Right method, right surface — the cheat sheet most quotes don't bother to explain
Using high pressure on siding or shingles is the #1 way Rochester homes get hidden water damage and premature roof failure. Every surface has a method that's actually correct.
| Surface | Correct method | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | Soft wash (low pressure + chemistry) | High pressure forces water behind boards → trapped moisture → mold inside walls |
| Asphalt shingles (roof) | Soft wash only — ARMA standard | Pressure knocks off the granular surface that protects the shingle |
| Concrete driveway / sidewalk | Pressure wash (1,500–3,500 PSI) | Concrete is hard enough to take real pressure; surface cleaner is fastest |
| Wood deck | Light pressure + wood brightener | High pressure raises grain and gouges soft wood; brightener restores tone |
| Brick + mortar | It depends on mortar age | Pre-1930 lime mortar washes out; modern portland tolerates pressure |
| Painted surfaces (deck, fence, trim) | Soft wash | Pressure strips paint or pushes water behind it |
| Windows | Neither — proper window cleaning | Pressure cracks seals; you want squeegee + cleaner |
Recent guides
Practical pressure washing and soft washing guides for Rochester
Soft-Wash
Biodegradable soft-wash solution — kills algae at the root, 18-month guarantee
Shingles
ARMA-recommended low-pressure method on shingles — no granule loss
Property
Full landscape masking + gutter protection on every job