When you’re responsible for a multi-unit community or an HOA with miles of walkways and common areas, exterior cleaning is never a simple line item. It’s a liability call, a resident experience call, and a property value call all at once. At Holliday’s Pressure Washing Services, we work with HOA boards and property managers throughout Orlando who need community-scale cleaning done safely, scheduled around residents, and backed by documented follow-through that matters when you’re managing from a distance. Daniel Holliday, a Marine Corps veteran and the owner of Holliday’s, built this business on honest communication and doing the work right the first time. We’re fully licensed and insured, veteran owned and operated, and we back every project with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Free estimates are standard on every community job.
Community pressure washing is quoted based on scope, and the most accurate number comes from a free estimate once we understand the property. Most flatwork is priced at around $0.15 per square foot, with square footage measured using an app. A normal-sized driveway starts at a $200 minimum. When rust removal is part of the scope, it requires different chemistry and more labor, typically running about double the price compared to a standard surface cleaning job. Since every community property differs in layout, materials, and staining, exact pricing details are available upon request.
Square footage is the biggest pricing driver, with larger properties naturally requiring more time, chemistry, and equipment. Material type matters as well, since pavers can run a little more than standard concrete. Rust requires oxalic acid and a specialized process that adds to the cost, and oil or grease removal involves commercial-grade degreaser, scrubbing, dwell time, and hot water. Even with all of that work, heavily saturated concrete may still carry a lighter shadow once it dries, and we build that expectation into every estimate. Scheduling factors, including after-hours access and site phasing, can affect scope as well. Exact pricing details are available upon request.
For HOA and apartment complex clients who want recurring contract work, such as a twice-a-year cleaning schedule, we can offer a little break in the price for that ongoing relationship. Call or email us to talk through which option fits your project.
For long community curb runs, we bring in the Curbinator, a wheeled tool that cleans the flat face, vertical face, and top of the curb in a single pass. It covers ground quickly and delivers a consistent result across the whole property, which means less time on site and cleaner curb lines from one end of the community to the other.
The core challenge on HOA jobs is that residents are still moving through the property while work is happening. We place cones and A-frame signs at both ends of every active sidewalk or breezeway section, warning anyone approaching about hoses and overspray. On apartment complex jobs, a team member stays posted at breezeway entrances ready to walk residents through with an umbrella so nobody ends up caught in the spray.
We treat organic buildup with sodium hypochlorite mixed with cleaning soaps at the appropriate dilution, applied and then rinsed with fresh water. We start at a lower concentration and adjust through the proportioner dials only when the initial treatment needs reinforcement, which protects surfaces and surrounding landscaping from unnecessary chemical exposure.
Rust requires oxalic acid, mixed only to the concentration the staining calls for so we avoid etching or discoloring the surface. It’s priced separately because of the additional chemistry and labor involved, and it typically runs about double the standard cost.
Oil and grease get commercial-grade degreaser worked in with a stiff brush, about 20 minutes of dwell time, then a hot-water rinse capable of reaching around 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Even with that full process, heavily saturated concrete may still carry a darker shade after drying. We put that expectation in the estimate and don’t guarantee 100% oil removal so property managers know exactly what to expect before we start.
We don’t apply sodium hypochlorite near any waterway where runoff could reach the water. For those areas, we use a different eco-friendly solution that cleans without posing a risk to fish or other wildlife, and that applies to any retention pond or drainage channel that’s part of the community property.
We don’t treat every surface with high pressure. Soft washing relies on cleaning chemistry rather than water force, and it’s the right method for surfaces that wouldn’t hold up to aggressive pressure. We match the approach to what the surface needs, and the goal is always a clean result without damage to the property.
Chemical concentrations stay only as strong as the job requires, starting low and adjusting through the proportioner dials only when necessary. Plants are protected during application and rinsed after. The crew wears gloves and respirators throughout. Residents should keep pets indoors until all surfaces are fully dry, since wet pavement with even trace cleaning solution residue can be an irritant if a pet walks through it.
Property management handles resident notifications better than we can. They have the contact list, know which units are vacant, and use channels residents already trust. What residents need to know is the cleaning window, which areas will be active work zones, and that pets should stay indoors until everything is dry. Coordinating through management keeps the message consistent and credible.
We don’t have a reclamation system, so runoff management is built into the cleaning sequence. We surface-clean first so the final light spray lands on a pre-cleaned surface that dries quickly rather than carrying chemistry toward drains. Gas station cleaning that requires blocking floor drains and vacuuming all water is outside what we offer, and we say so upfront rather than take on a job we can’t handle responsibly.
For high-traffic properties, we prefer after-hours scheduling so the work gets done before residents are moving through common areas. We’ve started jobs at 1:30 in the morning specifically to finish before a business opened for the day. Heavy foot traffic during service creates liability on both sides, and removing that variable is almost always the right call.
Our safety setup on community jobs is specific and repeatable. Cones and A-frame signs go at both ends of every active sidewalk and breezeway section, notifying anyone approaching that pressure washing is in progress and flagging hoses and overspray as hazards. On apartment complex work, a team member stays posted at breezeway entrances with an umbrella to walk residents through when needed. Nobody gets soaked, nobody trips over equipment, and the job moves forward without incident.
We sequence community cleaning to keep chemical runoff out of drains and waterways. The surface goes first, so anything moving toward a drain after that point is primarily water rather than a chemical mix. The final light spray dries quickly rather than traveling toward drainage. For areas right next to water, we swap sodium hypochlorite for an eco-friendly alternative that won’t harm wildlife. That sequencing and substitution is part of every HOA job from the start.
For large flatwork, we run a 36-inch surface cleaner paired with a 17 GPM machine and can Siamese two machines together when higher output is needed. That equipment investment exists specifically so we can cover large properties without being there all day. Less time on the property means less noise and less disruption for residents.
Every application starts at the conservative end and adjusts only when the result calls for it. That applies to organic treatment with sodium hypochlorite and especially to rust removal with oxalic acid, where going too strong too quickly can etch or discolor the surface. We adjust through proportioner dials rather than mixing stronger batches, which keeps us in precise control throughout the job.
Oil and grease are the most stubborn stains in commercial and community settings, and getting ahead of expectations at the quoting stage saves everyone frustration. For oil-stained surfaces, we say plainly in the estimate that we don’t guarantee 100% removal. Even with commercial degreaser, stiff-brush scrubbing, about 20 minutes of dwell time, and hot water approaching 250 degrees Fahrenheit, heavily saturated concrete can still carry a darker shadow once it dries. We make sure managers understand that realistic outcome before any work begins.
Our admin, handles the callback after initial contact, asks the scoping questions, and gets you on the calendar with a confirmed date. On service day, we text our arrival time before showing up. After the job, completion photos and an invoice go out so you have documentation whether you were on site or not. A few days later, our team makes a happy call to check in and give you time to walk the property before reporting back. If a return visit is needed, we schedule it. Review request links go out automatically, and our team mentions it during the follow-up call.
Reach out by phone, email, or our website form, and our team will call back to ask the questions that make the estimate accurate: stain types, surfaces involved, and any site logistics. She’ll want to know whether you’re dealing with organic growth, rust, oil and grease, or a combination. Free estimates are standard on every project.
Once the estimate is approved, you get a confirmed date on the calendar. For high-traffic properties, the scheduling conversation includes a real discussion about timing. We prefer after-hours windows for busy community areas because working around active foot traffic creates liability on both sides.
Before any equipment touches the property, cones and A-frame signs go at both ends of every section we’re working in, clearly warning residents that pressure washing is active and to watch for hoses and overspray. The safety perimeter is up before we start, not as an afterthought once the job is already underway.
Most HOA and commercial properties require us to bring our own water. We come equipped with a large onboard tank and hydrant meter access for longer jobs, so water logistics never create a delay on your end.
We surface-clean first so the final light spray hits a pre-cleaned surface that dries quickly rather than carrying chemistry toward drainage. For areas near ponds or channels, we switch to an eco-friendly solution that’s safe for wildlife. Gas station work requiring drain blocking and water vacuuming is outside what we offer.
Organic growth gets sodium hypochlorite mixed with soaps at the right dilution, then rinsed with fresh water. Rust gets oxalic acid at only the strength needed to avoid etching. Oil and grease areas get commercial-grade degreaser, stiff-brush scrubbing, about 20 minutes of dwell time, and hot water up to around 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Heavy oil staining may still leave a lighter shadow after cleaning, and we set that expectation in the estimate. Long curb runs are handled with the Curbinator for one-pass efficiency. Large flatwork runs on a 36-inch surface cleaner with a 17 GPM machine and Siamese capacity when higher output is needed.
A team member walks residents through active breezeway areas with an umbrella when needed. Plants are protected during chemical application and rinsed after. The crew wears gloves and respirators. Residents with pets should keep them indoors until all surfaces are fully dry.
We text our arrival time before showing up on the day of service. Completion photos and an invoice go out the same day the work is done so you have a full record whether you were on site or not. Our team’s happy call comes a few days later to give you time to walk the property and flag anything that needs attention. If a return visit is needed, we get it scheduled. Review request links go out automatically, and our team mentions it during the follow-up call.
We stand behind our work with a satisfaction guarantee. If something was missed or went wrong, we’re going to fix it. The reason our team’s happy call happens a few days after each job is specifically to give you time to look the property over before reporting back, rather than calling in the moment when surfaces may still be wet. If a concern comes up, we get back on the schedule. There’s no written warranty with a specific duration for HOA work, but the commitment is direct: we’re not done until the job is right. Our 100% satisfaction guarantee is the standard every community cleaning project is held to.
If you manage a larger complex or a community that needs exterior cleaning on a regular cycle, a recurring contract is worth discussing. For clients who schedule cleaning more frequently, such as twice a year for a big apartment complex, we can offer a little break in the price for that ongoing relationship. There’s no flat rate we advertise for contract work since it depends on the property size and scope, but the more consistent the schedule, the more flexibility we have on pricing. It’s a practical arrangement: you get reliable, planned maintenance at a better rate, and we build your property into our calendar. Reach out, and we’ll include a contract option alongside your initial estimate.
If you manage an HOA, apartment complex, or multi-unit community in the Orlando area and you’re ready to schedule exterior cleaning that works around your residents, call our business at (407) 276-1343 for a free estimate. We schedule after-hours when traffic is a factor, clean in a sequence that protects your storm drains and waterways, and send same-day completion photos and invoices so you have a full record without needing to be on site. Our team will follow up, ask the right questions, and get your community on the calendar.