Straight answers. No fluff.
Everything you'd ask before booking. Still have a question? Call 262-766-WASH (9274).
What is soft washing, and how is it different from high-pressure washing?+
Soft washing uses low pressure (about the same as a garden hose) plus professional cleaning chemistry to kill the algae, mildew, and organic staining at the source. High-pressure washing just blasts water at your siding or roof — it can strip paint, force water behind siding, and void shingle warranties. Soft washing is safer and lasts longer.
Is soft washing safe for my siding, paint, and landscaping?+
Yes. Our low-pressure method won't damage vinyl, LP, HardiePlank, aluminum, painted wood, or brick. We pre-wet and rinse landscaping, and we monitor plants throughout the job. That's the whole reason we soft wash instead of using damaging high-pressure blasting.
What are the black streaks on my roof?+
Those streaks are Gloeocapsa magma, a hardy algae that literally eats the limestone in asphalt shingles. It shortens roof life and looks terrible. Soft washing is the method asphalt shingle manufacturers recommend — high pressure destroys shingles and voids manufacturer warranties.
How often should a home be washed in Wisconsin?+
Most Lake Country homes benefit from a house wash every 12 to 24 months. Homes surrounded by trees, near water, or on the north-facing side of a hill often need annual service. Ask about our Guard Plan for scheduled maintenance.
How long does a house wash take?+
A typical Lake Country house wash takes 2 to 4 hours depending on square footage, stories, and level of soiling. Roof cleanings run similar. We give you a firm time window when we confirm your assessment.
Do I need to be home during the service?+
Not required. Most of our customers aren't home. We just need water access and a clear path around the property. We'll text before we arrive and again when the job is complete.
Is Grime Guard insured?+
Fully insured — general liability and workers comp. Certificates available on request before your assessment.
What does it cost?+
Service minimum is $495. Window cleaning is per-pane: $11 per pane for exterior-only or interior-only, $22 per pane inside & out, plus $5 each for screens, tracks, and sills. Siding oxidation restoration projects start at $1,500. Everything else — house washing, roof cleaning, driveway, gutters — is priced at your free assessment based on square footage, stories, and condition.
Do you clean windows too?+
Yes — often bundled with a house wash. We use a pure-water-fed pole system for spot-free glass, indoors and out. See our window cleaning page for the per-pane calculator.
Do you do holiday and Halloween decorating?+
Yes — through our sister brands. Grime Reaper Halloween Haunts installs, tears down, and stores professional Halloween displays. Glow Guard Holiday Lighting hangs custom-fit Christmas lighting, lit by Thanksgiving. One crew, every season.
Ready to book?
Free on-site assessment. Written proposal. Service minimum $495.