Pressure washing in Mount Pleasant, SC, from our office on Johnnie Dodds Boulevard: soft washing for siding, careful cleaning for pavers and brick, and a crew that knows how Shem Creek marsh air treats a house.
Mount Pleasant is our home base, and its houses get dirty in a particular way. Humid air off Charleston Harbor and the tidal creeks settles on siding overnight, and by late summer the shaded north walls of a home in Hobcaw Creek or Belle Hall often carry a green film of algae. In spring the live oaks drop a yellow coat of pollen over porches, cars and screens, and the catkins stain pale concrete when they sit through a rain.
Most of what we wash here is fiber-cement siding, painted trim, brick, and concrete or paver hardscape. Each one needs a different method. Painted and composite siding gets a low-pressure soft wash that lets the cleaning solution do the work, so paint, caulk and window seals stay intact. Driveways, walks and pool decks get surface cleaning and a post-treatment for the dark spotting that comes back on shaded concrete.
Older homes in the Old Village call for the most restraint. The town’s guidelines prohibit sandblasting or chemical paint stripping on historic masonry, and we treat old brick and wood with the same caution: low pressure, gentle detergents and hand work where it matters. If the job is larger than a wash, our home services team can also handle painting and windows on the same visit, and the full method is laid out on our Charleston pressure washing page.
Every Mount Pleasant estimate starts with the surfaces, not a single setting on a machine. Here is what a typical visit can include.
Fiber-cement, vinyl, stucco and painted wood siding are washed at low pressure with a biodegradable solution that kills algae and mildew at the root rather than blasting the surface. Gutters, soffits and porch ceilings are rinsed in the same pass, which is where wasp nests and pollen collect on many Mount Pleasant homes.
Learn moreThe black streaks running down shingle roofs in neighborhoods like Snee Farm and Seaside Farms are algae, not dirt. We remove them with a soft-wash roof treatment instead of high pressure, which can strip granules and shorten a roof’s life.
Learn moreConcrete driveways, brick walks and paver courtyards are surface cleaned for an even finish without wand marks. We treat the orange staining that irrigation can leave on curbs and walls, and we take care with joint sand so pavers stay locked in place.
Learn moreIpe, cedar and pressure-treated decks, screened porches and second-story piazzas are cleaned with pressure matched to the wood. Hardwoods are brightened rather than furred, so they are ready for oil or sealer if you plan to refinish.
Learn moreBrick foundations, garden walls, chimneys and retaining walls are cleaned with gentle pressure and masonry-safe detergents. On older brick in the Old Village we test a small area first and work by hand where mortar is soft.
For property managers and owners along Coleman Boulevard, Highway 17 and in the town’s apartment and condo communities, we wash building faces, breezeways, sidewalks and dumpster pads on a schedule that keeps tenants and customers moving.
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Mount Pleasant grew from roughly 23,000 residents in 1990 to more than 90,000 by 2020, so much of the town is built from modern composite siding, vinyl and concrete. Those materials hold up well, but in this climate they collect algae, pollen and salt film fast. The Old Village, meanwhile, keeps a much older housing stock that needs a gentler hand.
Homes along Shem Creek, Hobcaw Creek and the Wando River see heavy morning dew and salt air, which feeds mildew on siding and leaves a dull film on rails and screens.
Mature oaks in older neighborhoods shade roofs and walls, drop spring pollen and tannin-rich debris, and keep surfaces damp long enough for algae to settle in.
The Old Village Historic District guidelines bar sandblasting and chemical paint stripping on historic masonry, so older brick, piers and chimneys get low-pressure, test-first cleaning.
In communities like Dunes West, Rivertowne and Charleston National, irrigation overspray and lagoon humidity bring rust stains and green growth to the lower walls of homes.
We look at siding type, paint condition, roof, hardscape and landscaping, note any loose boards or failing caulk, and give you a clear written estimate.
Shrubs and beds are pre-wet and rinsed again afterward. Outlets, light fixtures and doors are checked, and anything delicate is covered before solution goes on.
Siding is soft washed top to bottom, then hardscape is surface cleaned and post-treated. Each material gets its own method instead of one pressure for everything.
We walk the house with you or send photos if you are away, rinse any lingering residue, and note anything we saw that may need repair or paint.
We have been caring for Lowcountry homes since 2008, and our office is in Mount Pleasant, so most visits here are short drives for our crews. More than 4,000 clients and more than 100 Google reviews later, the approach is the same: careful methods, courteous people and a home that looks cared for when we leave.
Locally owned by Ollie Thompson, licensed and insured, with crews who work in Mount Pleasant neighborhoods year-round.
Low-pressure soft washing protects paint, caulk, screens and window seals on composite and wood siding, which is most of what this town is built from.
If washing reveals peeling paint or soft wood, the same company can repaint or repair it, so you are not starting over with someone new.
Most Mount Pleasant homes look their best with a full house wash once a year, usually after the spring pollen has settled. Homes on the marsh, under heavy live oak cover or with shaded north walls may need attention every nine to twelve months, while roofs and concrete often go longer between cleanings. We can set up a recurring schedule so you do not have to track it.
High pressure is not, but soft washing is. On fiber-cement, painted wood and vinyl siding we use low pressure with a cleaning solution that kills algae and mildew so they rinse away. That protects the paint film, caulk joints and window seals. We reserve higher pressure for durable surfaces such as concrete driveways and walkways.
We pre-wet plants and beds, keep solution off the lawn as much as possible, and rinse everything again when we finish. The detergents we use are biodegradable and are diluted for each surface. We ask that pets stay inside during the wash and until surfaces have dried, which usually takes less than an hour on a warm day.
Routine cleaning is maintenance rather than an exterior change, so it is not the kind of work the Old Village Historic District review is built around. The town’s guidelines do prohibit sandblasting or chemical paint removal on historic masonry, so we keep methods gentle on older brick and wood. If you are pairing a wash with repainting or repairs, check the current town requirements first.
The main factors are the size and height of the house, the siding material, how much algae or mildew has built up, and which extras you add, such as the roof, driveway, pavers, decks or fences. Access matters too, for example tall elevated homes or tight lots. We give a written estimate after seeing the property, so there are no surprises.
Often, yes. Orange or rust-colored stains on concrete, curbs and the lower edge of siding usually come from irrigation water with high iron content. They do not wash off with pressure alone, so we apply a dedicated rust treatment that is safe for the surface. Fixing the sprinkler angle or water source keeps the stains from coming back as quickly.
Tell us about your home and we will set a time to look at it. Call (843) 926-6554 or request a free estimate online.
