Geist, Indiana · Hamilton and Marion counties
House washing in Geist
For siding that stays damp under the trees and turns green on the shady side.
Around the reservoir, plenty of homes sit under tall trees, and the walls that never see direct sun stay damp long after a rain. That is where green algae and black mildew start. On a lot of Geist houses you can stand in the yard and see exactly where the shade line falls on the siding.
We soft wash: a cleaning solution goes on at low pressure, sits for a few minutes to kill the growth, then gets rinsed off from the top down. Nothing is blasted into the laps of the vinyl, and painted trim keeps its paint. Lake-facing decks and porches get the same gentle treatment if you add them.
House soft wash in Geist: what we see
- The north and lake-facing walls usually need the most work, so we start the walk-around there.
- Gutters that overflow under the trees leave dark streaks on the siding below, so many Geist homes get the gutters cleaned on the same visit.
- Shaded walls can green up again sooner than sunny ones, which is why a yearly wash fits most homes here.
Neighborhoods we serve in Geist
- Masthead
- Admirals Pointe
- Admirals Bay
- Admirals Sound
- Beam Reach
- Springs of Cambridge
- Canal Place
- Valleys at Geist
- Intracoastal at Geist
- Bay Creek at Geist
- Thorpe Creek
Yours is not listed? If it is in or near Geist, we come out.
Neighborhood guides
How we do it
- Walk the house with you and point out anything loose, cracked or already damaged
- Soak plants and beds with water, and cover outdoor outlets and light fixtures
- Apply the cleaning solution at low pressure, working from the bottom up
- Give it a few minutes to break down the growth
- Rinse the house from the top down, then rinse the plants again
Soft washing removes growth and dirt. It does not fix faded or chalking paint, oxidized aluminum siding or orange rust stains from well water. If we see those, we tell you before we start.
How booking works
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Tell us what you need
Tick your services on the quote form, or call or text. It takes about a minute.
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We look and give you a price
We come out, look at the house and give you a price in person. Nothing is booked until you agree to it.
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We do the work on your day
We show up on the scheduled day and do the work, and we send you photos when it's done. If weather moves the date, we text you first.
House soft wash in Geist: questions
Will the cleaning solution hurt the plants along my shoreline?
We soak the plants and beds with water before and after the wash so anything that reaches them is diluted. If there is a planting near the water you want covered, tell us on the walk-around and we will cover it.
Do you wash homes on the Lawrence and McCordsville sides of the reservoir too?
Yes. We wash houses all the way around Geist Reservoir, whichever town or county the address falls in.
How much does house washing cost in Geist?
Most one-story homes run $300 to $400 and most two-story homes $400 to $600. It depends on the size of the house, how many stories it has and how much green is on it. We come out, look at it and give you a price in person, and nothing is booked until you agree to it.
When is the best time of year to wash a house near the reservoir?
Late spring through early fall, when it is warm enough for the solution to work and the house dries quickly. Many Geist homeowners wash in spring after the pollen, so the house stays clean through summer on the water.
Can you wash the lake side of the house if there is no yard access?
Usually, yes. Tell us how the back of the house is laid out when you request a quote, and we will check access when we come out to look.
How much does a house wash cost?
Most one-story homes run $300 to $400 and most two-story homes $400 to $600. Size, height and how dirty it is all change the price, so we look at your home and confirm the exact price in person before anything is booked.
Is soft washing safe for my plants and lawn?
We soak plants before and after the wash so any solution that reaches them is diluted, and we rinse the beds again when we finish. If there is a bed you are especially careful with, tell us when you book and we will cover it.
How long does a house wash last?
It depends on shade. Sunny walls often stay clean for a year or more. Walls that sit under trees or face north can start to green up again within a year. A yearly wash keeps it from building up.
Do I need to be home?
No. We need an outdoor water spigot and a way around the house, so leave the gate unlocked. We will text you when we finish.
How long does a house soft wash take?
On a typical home, a one-story house takes about 1 to 2 hours and a two-story house about 2 to 3. Big homes, heavy growth and lots of trim take longer. We give you a closer time when we come out to price it.
House soft wash near Geist
Request a quote in Geist
Tick what you need and send it over. We follow up to set a time to look at the job and give you a price.
House soft wash for your Geist home
Tell us what you need and we will come out, look at the job and give you a price in person.