Pressure Washing & Soft Washing in Lincoln, RI

Wooded lots and green siding

A lot of Lincoln is green, with Lincoln Woods State Park in the middle of town, tree-lined streets, and neighborhoods tucked into the woods. That's great to live with, but it also means plenty of shade and moisture around homes. Siding on the shaded side of a house stays damp longer, and green algae and mildew follow. Fences along a tree line and decks under overhanging branches go the same way.

For siding we use soft washing: low pressure plus a cleaning solution that breaks down the growth, followed by a gentle rinse. It cleans vinyl thoroughly without the risks of high-pressure blasting, like water forced behind panels or a scuffed finish.

Decks and outdoor living

Many Lincoln homes have back decks and patios that get heavy use from spring to fall. They also collect pollen in May, leaf stains in October and a slick film of algae on stairs and shaded boards. Wood decks need a lighter touch than concrete. Too much pressure raises the grain and leaves marks, so we adjust technique to the material. If you're planning to stain or seal this year, a cleaning first gives the new finish a clean surface to bond to.

Getting ready for the season

A common Lincoln request is a full "spring reset": a house wash, then the deck and patio, then the front walk, so the whole property looks right for summer. Bundling services also means one visit instead of several. Tick everything you're interested in on the quote form and we'll put together one quote.

Fall is the other good window. Cleaning off a summer's mildew and the first leaf stains before snow sits on decks and walks all winter means less buildup to deal with in spring. If a driveway sealcoat is on your list too, add driveway cleaning so it's washed first.

Commuter-friendly scheduling

With Route 146 and Route 116 running through town, many Lincoln residents are on the road for work all day. Exterior cleaning usually doesn't require you to be home. We'll confirm access, gates, and anything you'd like us to avoid when we schedule, then let you know when the job is done.

What we'd look at first on a Lincoln property

When we look at a Lincoln home, from photos or in person, we start with the sides of the house that face the trees. That's usually where algae is heaviest and where a soft wash makes the most visible difference. Next we look at the deck stairs and any shaded walkway, because those are the surfaces that get slippery and actually become a safety issue. Finally we look at fences and patios, which are mostly about appearance.

Prioritizing this way means that if you'd like to spread work out over a couple of seasons, you can tackle the surfaces that matter most first. Just tell us your budget and priorities and we'll quote accordingly.

Questions from Lincoln homeowners