House washing · soft wash
Mould, cobwebs and grime removed from walls, eaves and fascias with a low-pressure soft wash. Priced by storeys, confirmed before we start.
From $490 inc. GST · fixed in writing before we book
Why it matters
South-facing and shaded walls grow mould and algae.
Eaves collect cobwebs, dust and insect nests.
A clean exterior photographs better and is the first step before painting.
This is for you if
The job, step by step
Windows, plants and power points are protected before any spray.
A low-pressure wash matched to render, brick, weatherboard or cladding.
Rinsed from the top down so nothing streaks.
Photos of each side of the house when we finish.
Quick answers
Straight answers to the questions Sydney homeowners ask before booking.
A house wash cleans the outside of the home, including external walls, eaves, fascias and gutter faces, using a low-pressure soft wash. Ours covers treating mould and cobwebs, protecting plants, lights and power points, rinsing external windows and frames, and before-and-after photos of each side of the house. A detailed window clean can be added.
Washing removes the mould, algae, cobwebs and grime that build up on walls and eaves, especially on shaded and south-facing sides. Mould and dirt make paintwork look tired well before it actually needs redoing, and a clean exterior photographs better for a sale or lease. It is also a necessary first step before repainting.
There is no set rule; most homes are washed when mould, grime or cobwebs become visible, or before a sale, lease or repaint. Homes in shaded or damp spots, near busy roads or close to the coast tend to need it more often. Booking it on the same visit as roof and gutter cleaning keeps each job clean in the right order.
Soft washing applies a cleaner matched to the wall surface at low pressure, lets it break down mould and grime, then rinses from the top down. Nothing is blasted, so paint, render and cladding are not stripped and water is not driven into gaps. Before spraying, we check windows are closed, wet down garden beds and keep power points and lights out of direct spray.
Most house washes fall within $490–$690 (single storey home), with prices starting from $490 including GST. Storeys and wall area are the main factors, along with access, the wall surface and how much mould has built up. The exact fixed price is confirmed in writing before we start.
A house wash is usually completed in a single visit, and the time is confirmed with your quote. Wall area, storeys, access around the home, the amount of mould and whether roof, gutter or path cleaning is booked the same day all affect it. When services are combined, we work from the roof down so nothing already washed gets dirty again.
For painted, rendered or clad walls, a professional soft wash is the safer choice, because a pressure washer used close up can strip paint, damage render and force water behind weatherboards. Two-storey walls also mean ladder work, which adds a fall risk. If you do it yourself, keep the pressure low, work from the top down and keep water away from power points and lights.
External glass and frames are rinsed at the end of the wash so wall runoff does not dry on them. That rinse is not the same as a detailed window clean with squeegees and screens, which you can add to your booking. Window seals and fly screens are only ever rinsed at low pressure.
Yes, soft washing suits delicate surfaces like render, paint and weatherboard because it uses low pressure and relies on the cleaner rather than force. On weatherboard we rinse with the direction of the boards so water runs off the laps, and on render we photograph hairline cracks first so water is not aimed into them. Older fibro that may contain asbestos is never pressure cleaned.
Yes, high pressure can strip paint, erode render, crack or loosen cladding, and drive water behind weatherboards and past window seals. It can also disturb older fibro sheeting, which may contain asbestos. That is why house walls should be soft washed rather than pressure cleaned.
Mould returns fastest where walls stay shaded and damp, so letting in more sun and air helps: trim shrubs and trees back from the walls. Keep gutters clear so overflow does not run down the walls, and fix leaking taps or downpipes that keep wetting the same patch. Shaded, south-facing sides are usually the first to need another wash.
What’s included
Soft wash of external walls, eaves, fascias and gutter faces.
Treated so it lifts off rather than smearing.
Low pressure for render, paint, brick, weatherboard and cladding.
External glass and frames rinsed after the wash.
Plants pre-wet and rinsed; runoff managed.
Sent when we finish.
By wall type
Soft washing is the same principle on every home: let the cleaner do the work, then rinse gently. The detail changes with the wall.
Cleaner applied and left to work, then a low-pressure rinse. Hairline cracks are photographed first so water isn’t directed into them.
Washed and rinsed from the top down, following the direction of the boards, so water runs off the laps instead of being driven up behind them.
Mould and grime lift readily from brick. White, powdery marks are often salts rising through the brick rather than dirt, and we tell you if washing won’t remove them.
Gentle treatment for painted and modern cladding. Older fibro may contain asbestos, so we check the age of the home and never pressure clean it.
Price guide
Published so you can budget before you enquire. Your exact price is fixed in writing before we book.
| Typical job | Price (GST incl.) |
|---|---|
| Single storey home | $490–$690 |
| Double storey home | $690–$990 |
| Three storey home | $990–$1,390 |
What changes the price: storeys, wall area, surface type and access.
Ranges are a guide for typical Sydney homes. Your exact fixed price is confirmed in writing before we start — no call-out fee, no surprises.
Save with a bundle
Extra services booked for the same visit are 10% off — we’re already set up on your roof.
See your price
Tell us about the property and your suburb. You’ll see a GST-inclusive estimate straight away, then a written fixed price by SMS.
Prefer to talk? 0468 070 392 · Mon–Fri 7am–6pm · Sat 8am–2pm
Protecting your home
Our pre-start checklist, done on every house wash before any cleaner goes on.
Every job documented
When we finish, a report lands on your phone: timestamped photos and video of the work, and honest notes on anything we noticed. It’s how you know the job was done.
One visit, roof to ground
Water and debris travel downhill, so the order matters. Book two or more together and we work from the top down, so nothing already cleaned gets dirty again.
Roof
Soft washed first, so any runoff lands on walls that haven’t been washed yet.
Gutters
Cleared after the roof, collecting everything the wash loosened.
Walls, eaves and fascias
Washed next, top down, taking any drips from above with them.
Windows and frames
Rinsed once the walls are done, so no wall wash dries on the glass.
Paths and driveway
Pressure cleaned last, if booked, removing everything that washed down during the day.
Packages with house wash
Ground level
Kerb appeal: stained driveways and weathered walls.
$850–$1,270Typical single-storey home · GST included
Includes a bundle saving of about $40
Across Sydney
Highlighted regions have a local guide: what we see there and why it changes the job.
Questions
Something else? Call 0468 070 392 or ask in the quote form.
Yes. Low pressure and the right cleaner lift mould and grime without stripping paint or forcing water into render.
It is priced mainly by storeys and wall area. See the range above; your fixed price is confirmed before we start.
External glass and frames are rinsed as part of the wash. Detailed window cleaning can be added.
Not necessarily. We need access to the outside of the home and a tap.
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An instant GST-inclusive estimate, then a written fixed price by SMS. No call-out fee.