House Washing
in Lake County, FL
Lifting Algae and Mildew
Off Lake County Homes
If your house looks greener and streakier than the one next door, it usually isn’t your imagination, and it isn’t neglect. Oak-tree tannins and proximity to the chain of lakes make it come back faster. This is why Lake County homes green up and streak the way they do, with algae, mold, and mildew settling back onto siding sooner than they would somewhere drier and more open.
We soft wash the whole exterior, stucco, vinyl, and brick, matching the right dilution to each surface so your home is cleaned thoroughly without any damage. At Fountain Exterior Cleaning, that means the chemistry does the work while the pressure stays gentle, so the growth lifts off and the surface underneath stays protected.
If your siding has started to turn, we can help. Give us a call at (352) 989-0241, and we’ll walk you through it.
The Home Surfaces We Soft Wash
in Lake County
Our soft-wash method is the same gentle approach on every home, but we match the dilution to the material, so we clean thoroughly without ever putting the surface at risk.
Stucco
Stucco takes a slightly stronger soft-wash mix to pull organic growth out of the surface texture, which is exactly where algae and mildew like to settle in. It’s still a gentle, controlled process from start to finish; the chemistry lifts the growth, not high pressure. Stucco is one of the common exteriors on the region’s single-story homes, and its texture tends to hold onto organic growth in this humid climate.
Vinyl
Vinyl cleans quickly and responds well to a standard controlled soft-wash mix. We keep the method gentle throughout, with no blasting that could force water behind the panels. One honest note we always share: mower scuffs on vinyl are physical scratches, not stains, so a wash won’t remove them. We point them out so there’s no surprise on wash day.
Brick
Brick is a harder surface, so it may get a touch more pressure than stucco or vinyl, but the method stays gentle. Our soft-wash chemistry lifts algae and grime out of the brick and mortar without causing any damage.
When Your Siding Is Chalky Instead of Dirty
What Separates Our House Wash
From a Guy With a Ladder
Here’s why homeowners keep choosing us for their house washing, and what each of these actually means for you.
Right Chemistry for the Right Surface
We match the exact dilution to your siding, a stronger mix to pull growth out of stucco texture, a gentle standard mix on vinyl, a careful approach on brick, never a one-size-fits-all blast of chlorine. That’s how your home gets cleaned thoroughly and safely, matched to what it’s actually made of.
Honest About What Will and Won't Clean
Before we quote, we tell you the truth: what will clean up beautifully and what won’t, whether it’s oxidation on the siding or a stain that won’t fully lift. It means no surprises on wash day, only the result you were told to expect.
We Treat Your Home Like Our Own
We pre-wet and rinse every plant and shrub before and after we wash, and we leave your property exactly as it should be. Your house gets clean without your landscaping ever being put at risk.
Efficient, High-Volume Equipment
Our remote-controlled, high-volume wash system lets us soft wash a whole home quickly without ever cutting corners on quality. You get a thorough, careful wash that doesn’t tie up your entire day.
We Stand Behind the Wash
In a trade where plenty of companies won’t come back, we do. If a spot on your siding gets missed, we’re back out, often the same or next day, to make it right. You’re never left chasing anyone down after the crew leaves.
A Real Person Calls You Back Fast
When you call about a house wash, a real person calls you back fast, often within minutes, gives you a satellite-measured quote, and sets honest expectations before you ever book. You talk to someone who knows the job, not a voicemail maze.
How Our
Lake County House Washing Works
Your Free Quote, Often Right Over the Phone
A real person calls you back fast, and most homes are quoted right on the phone using satellite measurement of your square footage. For a large or complex home, we’ll come out in person instead. Either way, we set honest expectations here: what will clean up and what won’t, from oxidation to tougher stains.
Scheduling and the On-the-Way Text
We book your wash for the day that works for you, and a reminder text goes out the day of service to let you know we’re on the way. The main thing we need from you is access to an outside water spigot and any gates unlocked.
Setup, Water, and a Look at the Home
On arrival, the crew meets you and walks the priority areas together. We hook to your water and fill our buffer tank, then set the chemical percentages for your specific surfaces. Before we begin, we check for any pre-existing damage and note the paint type.
Section-by-Section Soft Wash
We soft wash the home one section at a time, matching the dilution to stucco, vinyl, or brick, using controlled chlorine soft-wash mixes applied through our remote 3-in-1 pressure ranger at roughly 10 gallons per minute. We pre-wet the plants before we start and rinse every plant and shrub as we go, so nothing is left sitting on the landscaping.
Your Walkthrough, Then We Invoice
You review the finished work with the crew, and we re-hit any reasonable spot that got missed. We don’t invoice until you’re satisfied, and after you pay, our system sends a Google review request.
What House Washing Costs
in Lake County
We keep house washing pricing straightforward and easy to understand, with clear rates that scale as the job gets larger. You will know the full cost before we start, with any specialty treatments quoted separately when needed.
- Starts at $225 for smaller homes; roughly $299 at 2,000 sq ft, $399 at 3,000 sq ft, $499 at 4,000 sq ft, with a $50 add per additional story. This is priced by the square footage of your home, measured by satellite, with a small add per story for the extra height and care.
- Very large homes have run into the low thousands, and we give you that number up front at the quote so there’s nothing to guess at.
- Chalky, oxidized siding is a separate oxidation service, as noted above, and isn’t part of the standard wash price.
A couple of ways to bring the cost down:
- A $75 bundle discount when you combine house washing with another service, with common pairings like house wash and driveway, house wash with driveway and gutter, or roof and house wash together. It’s framed as real value for bundling the work.
- About a 10% loyalty discount for repeat and recurring customers, depending on job size. If a discount isn’t a standing offer at the time, just ask when you get your estimate.
Maintenance Plans
Florida doesn’t give your siding a break, so we offer maintenance on a schedule that keeps growth from ever getting a foothold again. Six-month or yearly maintenance to keep your home and surfaces ahead of Florida algae and dust. It’s the best fit for homes near the lakes or under heavy oak cover, where organic growth returns faster than it does elsewhere. Recurring customers also earn the loyalty discount noted in our pricing, so staying on a plan pays off over time.
Our House Washing Promise
How Long Your Clean Home Lasts
We stand behind a clean home for about a year, and near lakes or heavy oak cover, about six months, because that’s just Florida. It comes down to the environment, and we set that expectation honestly up front so you’re never caught off guard.
Reviews From Homes We've Washed
House Washing FAQs
Will your house-wash chemicals hurt my plants, pets, or family?
With our process, we’ve never had an issue with dying plants; worst case is a little light leaf browning, and we pre-wet and rinse every plant to keep it safe. We do that before, during, and after the wash, so nothing is left sitting on your landscaping. We also match the dilution to the surface and rinse thoroughly, because the solution to pollution really is dilution.
Do I need to be home when you wash my house?
You don’t have to be home for the whole wash, but we do like you there at the start to walk the priority areas with the crew. What we actually need is access to an outside water spigot and any gates unlocked, so we can reach the full exterior.
Find Out What a House Wash Runs for Your Lake County Home
When you’re ready, we’ll get you a free, no-obligation quote, and most homes are quoted right over the phone using satellite measurement. From there, we get your wash on the calendar for a day that works for you, so you can get ahead of the regrowth instead of watching your siding turn again. Call us at (352) 989-0241 and let’s get your home back to looking the way it should.