Orlando homes deal with a specific kind of buildup year-round. Summer humidity holds moisture against siding for months, the afternoon thunderstorm season keeps shaded walls damp for hours after each storm, and the heavy oak canopy lining so many Central Florida neighborhoods produces the green and black film that creeps across stucco, vinyl, hardy board, and brick. Soft wash chemistry breaks that growth down at the source, and water rinses it clean while the siding underneath stays protected.
Holliday’s Pressure Washing Services is a soft wash company based in Longwood that serves homeowners across the Orlando metro. Every house wash is 100% soft wash, meaning chemistry kills the algae and mildew at the source and water rinses it clean. Owner-operator Daniel Holliday runs the rigs, and our office admin handles intake so calls and forms get answered the same day.
Ready to get your home looking the way it should? Call us at (407) 276-1343 or fill out the quote form on our site. Estimates are remote, so you see a price after one short conversation, and you can stay on with your day on the day of the wash.
We price every house wash by the square footage of the home, then adjust for the realities of the property. The math is simple and the quote arrives with each variable shown
For most Orlando homes, soft wash house washing runs from 12 cents per square foot to 20 cents per square foot. Single-story homes with a simple footprint and normal organic growth land inside that band. Homes with heavy buildup or thick mildew on the shaded sides can push the rate to roughly double the standard, because heavy soil takes more solution, more dwell, and more rinse passes to get the wall fully clear.
Four factors move the price up or down inside that range:
We offer a flat $75 multi-service discount when you combine any two services at the same property. Two services unlock the discount, applied directly to the combined total. Roof cleaning is the most common second service homeowners add at the same visit, and house washing pairs cleanly with several others. The combinations homeowners book most often together:
To apply the discount, mention both services when you call or include them on the quote request form.
Every standard residential siding gets the same chemistry-led soft wash workflow. The cleaning solution is sodium hypochlorite mixed with surfactant soap, applied through a proportioner that lets us match the strength to the surface and the level of growth. That control is what protects siding, paint, and the plants ringing the foundation.
Vinyl siding is the most common exterior surface on Orlando homes, and both vinyl and hardy board are cleaned using the same standard soft wash mix. The solution is applied panel by panel and rinsed section by section to safely remove organic growth without abrasion. Fiber cement siding, especially on shaded north-facing walls under heavy tree canopy, tends to hold algae and buildup more heavily, making routine soft washing important for long-term curb appeal.
Stucco is one of the most common siding materials in our service area. Its texture catches and holds mildew, so chemistry-led washing matters more here than on smooth surfaces.
Brick and wood surfaces are both cleaned using the standard soft wash mix, adjusted as needed for the material. On brick, the solution penetrates rough mortar lines where algae and organic buildup tend to collect, similar to stucco, while helping preserve older mortar joints. Wood surfaces require more careful dilution since aged, stained, or weathered wood reacts more aggressively to stronger bleach concentrations, making proper proportioner adjustment important during the cleaning process.
Metal is the one siding type where the workflow changes. We dilute the solution more than standard, cool the panel with water if it is hot from the Florida sun, and keep the surface continuously wet through application and rinse. That sequence prevents the flash-drying that would otherwise oxidize the finish or leave a chemical burn behind.
The black streak oxidation that runs down the outside of an aluminum gutter is part of every house wash. We clear those drip lines because the workflow handles them naturally, and a deeper gutter cleaning job is a common pairing when the inside of the trough needs attention too. Full-wall oxidation removal on heavily oxidized siding is a separate specialty that takes a different process. Daniel checks for oxidation on the quote call using a simple finger test on the wall. If a finger comes back chalky, the siding is oxidized underneath, and we can still soft wash the organic growth off oxidized siding and tell you exactly what to expect at the quote stage so the finished result matches the conversation.
Soft wash is the entire approach, not an option you choose at the quote stage. That means painted siding, caulk lines, window seals, and trim all stay intact through every job, on every home, on every visit.
Working one side at a time is how we keep the chemistry inside its proper window from application to rinse. That section-by-section discipline is what keeps the finished wall even from corner to corner, with no streaks where dried solution would otherwise show.
The proportioner lets us start every job at the lowest effective concentration and only step the strength up if a stubborn section calls for it. The benefit for you is straightforward: stronger chemistry is used only where it is actually needed, not by default.
Outlets, smart doorbells, security cameras, and garage door openers are the four fixtures most often blamed for surprise damage on a house wash. We mask every one of them and confirm watertight seals before any chemistry is applied.
Plants are pre-wetted before the wash starts and watched throughout the job. The proportioner approach keeps the solution gentle enough to clean the wall above without harming the hibiscus, palms, or foundation plantings below.
We invest in the highest gallons-per-minute machines available. The job wraps faster and the equipment runs for less of the day, which keeps the noise footprint short for you and your neighbors. The same rig handles driveway cleaning and other concrete work, and the truck carries a 535-gallon onboard water tank.
A house wash from us is built to run end to end on our side, from the first phone call to the days-later follow-up.
Most homeowners reach us through the contact form on our site or by phone. Tina returns the call to gather the type of growth on the home, the siding type, the number of stories, and any specific concerns. We build the estimate off the home’s square footage and complexity and send it back for your review.
On the day of service, the crew sends a text when they are heading out and a follow-up with an ETA in minutes. On arrival, they make contact and offer a short walk around the property. If you are away that day, the crew proceeds with the plan already discussed.
The truck hooks up to your outdoor spigot to top off the onboard tank during the job. The crew then walks the home and masks every exterior fixture before any chemistry is applied, working through the list one fixture at a time until each one is watertight.
The crew starts on one side of the house, applies the soft wash solution at the proportioner-adjusted dilution, rinses with fresh water, and visually checks the wall before moving on. Each side is finished before the next one begins. Metal-siding sections follow the special handling outlined under Surfaces, with extra dilution and a cooled panel before chemistry is applied.
All tape and masking come off. The crew does a final walkaround and makes contact with you if you are present. Photos of the completed work are sent to your phone. Most house washes wrap up in 30 minutes to an hour and a half depending on the size of the home.
The invoice is sent and payment is collected online. An automated review request goes out by text or email. A few days later, we will call. We call them happy calls, and the days-later timing is deliberate. Looking at a freshly washed home in different light across a few days gives you the best view of the finished work, and the call gives you a built-in moment to share what you see or request a touch-up.
Our satisfaction guarantee has two sides. If anything on the wash itself needs attention, whether that is a missed spot, a streak that only shows in different light, or a section you want re-checked, we come back and make it right. We also stand behind the property itself, so any damage that happens during the job is on us to repair. Daniel’s position on this is simple: we stand behind every job we deliver.
Recurring service handles the natural growth pattern in Central Florida. Algae and mildew return faster on shaded sides of homes and under heavy tree canopy, so we treat those returning growth cycles as routine maintenance and schedule the next wash whenever you are ready for it.
No. We send a text when the crew is on the way, photos when the job is done, and an invoice for online payment. The entire process runs while you stay on with your day.
No. Every house wash is a soft wash. Chemistry lifts the growth and water rinses it off, with pressure used only for the rinse step.
We price by the square foot. The standard rate runs from 12 cents per square foot to 20 cents per square foot. Heavy buildup can push the rate to roughly double. Pricing depends on square footage, shape, number of stories, and the level of organic growth on the siding.
A typical house wash runs 30 minutes to an hour and a half. Larger two-story homes with detailed architecture land at the longer end of that range.
Vinyl, hardy board (fiber cement), stucco, brick, and wood get the standard soft wash mix. Metal siding gets more dilution and a cooled surface to prevent flash-drying on hot panels.
We clear the black streak oxidation on the outside of gutters as part of every house wash. Full-wall oxidation removal on heavily oxidized siding is a separate specialty, and we can still soft wash the organic growth off oxidized siding and tell you what to expect at the quote stage.
Yes. Combining any two services at the same property unlocks a flat $75 discount off the total. House washing pairs commonly with roof cleaning, driveway cleaning, gutter cleaning, or pool screen cleaning.
It depends on the home. Houses under heavy tree canopy or on shaded yards see growth return faster than open, sun-exposed exteriors. Regular washing keeps buildup in check before it reaches the heavy-soil rate.
For residential jobs, we hook up to your outdoor spigot during the wash so our 535-gallon onboard tank stays full for the next stop. We can run fully self-contained when needed.
Fill out the contact form on our site or call the office, and we will return the call to gather the details we need. Estimates are remote and arrive after one short conversation.
Ready to clear the algae, mildew, and gutter streaks off the front of your home before the next storm season has another go at it? Reach us at (407) 276-1343 or submit a quote request through our contact form, and we will get your home on the schedule.