Soft Washing Siding
A cleaning solution applied at low pressure, given time to work on mildew and grime, then rinsed. Safe for vinyl, fiber cement and painted wood.
Soft Wash · Rinse · Protect
House & Pressure Washing in Matthews, NC
Siding, trim, soffits, walkways and driveways cleaned with the right pressure for each surface: soft washing for the house, pressure washing for concrete, and a full prep wash before paint.
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LOW PRESSURE High pressure forces water behind siding
Spot one of these? Call to book an on-site estimate
Warning Signs
7 Signs Your House Needs Washing
Washing is maintenance on its own and the first step of any exterior paint job. Here is what builds up on Matthews houses.
- 01 Green or black mildew on north walls, under eaves and on shaded siding
- 02 A yellow film of pine pollen after spring
- 03 Red clay splashed up the bottom course of siding
- 04 Black streaks running down from gutters and window corners
- 05 Dirty soffits and porch ceilings with cobwebs and wasp nests
- 06 Green, slippery walkways and driveway edges in shade
- 07 An exterior paint job coming up in the next few weeks
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What We Cover What House Washing
What House Washing
in Matthews NC Includes
Different surfaces need different pressure. Using one setting for everything is how siding gets damaged.
Mildew Treatment
A mildewcide on shaded walls and soffits so growth does not come right back after the rinse.
Soffits, Gutters & Trim
Soffits, porch ceilings, gutter faces and trim cleaned, and black streaks under gutters treated.
Concrete & Walkways
Driveways, walks and patios cleaned with a surface cleaner and higher pressure suited to concrete.
Plant Protection
Plants wetted before and rinsed after, and runoff directed away from beds and storm drains where possible.
Pre-Paint Wash
A full wash and drying time before painting, so primer and paint bond to the surface and not to dirt or pollen.
Washing before a paint job? We schedule the wash a day or two before painting starts.
📞 Call (980) 243-8188 Local Conditions What Builds Up
What Builds Up
on Houses Here
Three things coat Matthews houses: mildew, pollen and red clay. Mildew grows on shaded walls and soffits in humid summers. Spring brings the yellow pine pollen that settles on every surface in March and April. Heavy rain splashes red clay onto the lowest course of siding.
All three have to be removed before painting, because paint applied over them does not bond. The EPA's moisture guidance also points out that growth on building surfaces is a moisture signal; walls that grow mildew fast often have poor drainage, overflowing gutters or heavy shade.
We use low pressure on siding because high pressure can drive water behind vinyl and fiber cement and into old wood, which then has to dry before painting. On homes built before 1978, washing loose or peeling paint follows lead-safe practices so paint chips are not spread across the yard.
- Low pressure on siding and painted surfaces
- Mildewcide on shaded walls so it does not come straight back
- Plants protected before and after
- Drying time planned before any paint
March-April pine pollen season that coats siding and decks
24-48 hrs drying time after washing before paint goes on
Our Process How House Washing
How House Washing
Works, Step by Step
Each surface gets its own method. The goal is clean and dry, not blasted.
- 01
Check the Surfaces
We note siding type, loose paint, damaged boards and plants to protect, and agree on what gets washed.
- 02
Protect Plants and Openings
Plants wetted, outlets and lights covered, and windows checked closed.
- 03
Soft Wash and Rinse
Cleaning solution applied at low pressure, given time to work, and rinsed top to bottom.
- 04
Concrete and Final Check
Walks and drives cleaned, plants rinsed again, and a walkaround with you.
Ready for step one?
Call (980) 243-8188Guidance & Business Details
Wash Right Before You Paint
Ask what pressure will be used on each surface, what cleaner goes on, and how long the house will dry before paint.
Read the Relevant Guidance
- EPA: Mold, moisture and your home
Moisture control comes before paint wherever stains, mildew or soft wood show up.
- EPA: Lead-safe renovation, repair and painting
Explains the lead-safe rules that apply when painting work disturbs paint in homes built before 1978.
Choose Your Next Step
- Mildew on siding
Why north walls go green and how to slow it.
- Pollen season and painting
Timing a paint job around spring pollen.
- Repaint after washing
The wash is step one of every exterior job.
- What house washing costs
National benchmarks for washing.
Business Details You Can Check
- Owner
- Matthews Painting Pros, Owner & Founder. Meet the team.
- Office and contact
- 250 N Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105. (980) 243-8188 · info@matthewspaintingpros.com. Office and contact details.
- Written warranty
- Every completed painting job comes with a 2-year written workmanship warranty. Read coverage, exclusions and how to claim.
- Contractor documentation
- Ask for a certificate of liability insurance, proof of workers' compensation where the law requires it, and for homes built before 1978 the lead-safe firm certification. Check North Carolina lead-safe firm certification.
- Your job documentation
- Request a written scope listing surfaces, prep steps, products, colors, sheen and number of coats. Use the written-estimate checklist.
Why Call Us How We Handle
How We Handle
House Washing in Matthews NC
Washing a house is easy to do badly. Our painters wash the way they would want a house washed before they paint it.
- Soft washing for siding, pressure only for concrete
- Mildewcide on shaded walls and soffits
- Plants, lights and outlets protected
- Loose or damaged boards noted before washing
- Lead-safe practices around peeling paint on pre-1978 homes
- Drying time planned before any painting
FAQ Pressure Washing Matthews NC:
Pressure Washing Matthews NC:
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers on cost, soft washing, mildew and washing before paint.
01 How much does house washing cost in Matthews NC?
Washing is priced by the house size, number of stories and add-ons like concrete. HomeGuide's national benchmark for washing a house is $170 to $360 (April 2024). Washing done as part of a paint job is included in the painting scope.
Read the cost sources and assumptions.
Question about your property? Call (980) 243-8188 02 What is the difference between soft washing and pressure washing?
Soft washing uses a cleaning solution at low pressure to kill and lift mildew and grime. Pressure washing uses high water pressure and is for hard surfaces like concrete.
Question about your property? Call (980) 243-8188 03 Can pressure washing damage siding?
Yes. High pressure can crack vinyl, etch fiber cement, gouge wood and push water behind the siding and around windows.
Question about your property? Call (980) 243-8188 04 How often should I wash my house?
Once a year is common around Charlotte, usually after spring pollen. Shaded houses with mildew may need it more often.
Question about your property? Call (980) 243-8188 05 Why does mildew come back on the north side?
Less sun and slower drying. A mildewcide slows regrowth, but trimming back trees, cleaning gutters and improving drainage help most.
Question about your property? Call (980) 243-8188 06 How long after washing can you paint?
Usually 24 to 48 hours in good weather, longer for bare wood or after a humid stretch. We check that surfaces are dry before priming.
Question about your property? Call (980) 243-8188 07 Is the cleaning solution safe for plants?
We wet plants before and rinse them after, and dilute the solution to what the surface needs. Most plants come through fine with that care.
Question about your property? Call (980) 243-8188 08 Do you wash roofs?
No. Roof cleaning needs a different method and fall protection; we focus on siding, trim and flatwork.
Question about your property? Call (980) 243-8188 Ready to Start? Need House Washing
Need House Washing
in Matthews NC?
Tell us the siding type, the number of stories, and whether you plan to paint. We will recommend the right wash and schedule it.
Phone line open Mon-Sat 7 AM-6 PM Matthews, Mecklenburg & Union County
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