Pressure Washing in Charleston, SC

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Pressure Washing in Charleston SC

Charleston sits right up against the harbor and the rivers, so salt spray and near-constant humidity are just part of life here. That moisture feeds algae and mildew that come back fast on any shaded surface, from siding and stucco to painted wood and brick. On top of that, the dense live-oak canopy over the streets drops a steady load of tannin staining onto driveways, walkways, and the lower runs of siding. It’s a beautiful place to own a home, and a demanding one to keep clean.

We’re set up for exactly these conditions. The older homes on the peninsula, with their soft historic brick, stucco, and original painted wood, get the gentlest low-pressure touch. The vinyl and Hardie-plank homes toward West Ashley and James Island, along with their concrete flatwork, take standard soft washing and surface cleaning. We handle both, and we clean all of it safely, protecting the surface itself and the landscaping around it.

If you have a Charleston property that’s due for a cleaning, call us at (843) 729-3095 for a free quote and we’ll set honest expectations before we start.

Pressure Washing for Charleston
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Holy City HydroShine Residential Project

Residential Pressure Washing:

Across Charleston we most often clean vinyl siding and Hardie plank, along with stucco, brick, and painted siding on the older homes, plus concrete driveways, patios, and walkways. Here’s what we do on a home:

  • House Washing: gentle soft washing that lifts algae, mildew, and dirt from siding without high pressure. Painted homes are always test-spotted first.
  • Roof Cleaning: whole-roof soft washing that removes organic staining without damaging the roof. We clean the whole roof. We don’t do partial roof cleanings.
  • Window Cleaning: spot-free exterior glass cleaned with pure water. Our window cleaning is an exterior service. To avoid any risk of damaging screen springs, we ask that you remove your window screens before we arrive, and if you set them on the ground, we’re happy to clean them while we’re there.
  • Gutter Cleaning: we clear the gutters and the downspouts so everything flows freely, with optional gutter whitening and gutter-guard installation while we’re up there.
  • Driveway & Concrete Cleaning: surface cleaning for driveways, patios, sidewalks, and concrete. We’ll pull up as much of the oil residue as possible, but oil stains leave some shadowing behind. We’ll set clear expectations before we start so there are no surprises.
  • Concrete Sealing: clear sealing that protects the surface and makes future cleaning easier, with the cleaning included first. Sealing protects your concrete, but it won’t fix cracks. We recommend having any cracked areas repaired by a concrete professional before we seal. Once we’re done, plan on 24 hours before walking on it and 48 hours before driving on it.
  • Solar Panel Cleaning: spot-free panel cleaning with pure water, done from a ladder, never a pressure washer.
  • Rust Removal: targeted rust-stain removal using our certified F9 applicator process. We’ll remove as much of the rust staining as possible, but if the source, like a leaking AC line or a sprinkler hitting the house, isn’t addressed, the staining will come back. Fixing the source is the only way to keep it gone.

Because of the shade and the tree cover, canopy-heavy properties tend to show growth first and are worth watching for an early wash.

Commercial Pressure Washing:

We can serve commercial properties such as restaurants and fast-food drive-thrus, retail storefronts and strip-mall units, office buildings and warehouses, apartment and townhome communities, gas stations, and parking structures across Charleston. Here’s the commercial work we handle:

  • Building Washing: soft washing commercial exteriors up to three stories, fully insured, with before-and-after photos sent to the property manager.
  • Storefront Cleaning: facades, entryways, sidewalks, and light fixtures cleaned, with hot water and degreaser for gum and grease. Most work is scheduled after hours to stay out of customers’ way, and awnings are cleaned as an included part of this service.
  • Drive Thru Cleaning: after-hours cleaning of drive-thru lanes, curbing, menu and speaker boards, and canopies, with hot water for a deeper clean.
  • Parking Lot & Garage Cleaning: parking areas and structured garages cleaned with hot water for oil, grease, and road grime, coordinated so lanes close in sections.
  • Exterior Cleaning for Apartment Complexes: full-property exterior cleaning for apartment and multi-family communities, priced per unit and worked one building at a time.
  • Dumpster Pad Cleaning: recurring hot-water degreasing of dumpster pads and enclosures, with trash haul-off included.
  • Gas Station Cleaning: zone-by-zone cleaning that keeps the station open for business, from the canopy to the lot to the store exterior.
  • Exterior Cleaning for HOAs: community-wide exterior cleaning for HOA and townhome communities, with the property manager as the single point of contact.

Apartment and HOA work is coordinated directly with property management, and we carry commercial coverage most local companies can’t match.

Holy City HydroShine Commercial Project

Why Charleston Property Owners Choose Us

A few things show up again and again in what our customers tell us. They’re the standards we hold on every job.

Extensive Plant and Property Protection

We protect your property before, during, and after every clean, wetting down plants, covering doorbells, electronics, and fixtures, and applying a neutralizer afterward so nothing’s left to burn your landscaping. On roof cleanings we bag downspouts and neutralize runoff, with a second crew member wetting plants the whole time.

One Company for the Whole Exterior

Instead of hiring a separate window company, a gutter company, and a pressure washer, you get it all done in one visit, by one company, with one bill, while we’re already on site.

We Do It Right the First Time

We don’t rush a job to get to the next one. We take our time, do it right the first time, and we don’t roll up a single hose until you’ve walked the property with us and you’re happy.

Certified, Trained Professionals

We’re PWNA-trained, a certified F9 applicator, and CLIPA certified, so the people cleaning your property actually know the chemistry and methods behind doing it safely.

Documented Before-and-After on Every Job

Every job is documented with before-and-after photos sent straight to you, so you can see exactly what we did, whether you’re home or not.

Fully Insured Beyond the Norm

We carry $1 million in general liability with a $2 million umbrella, plus $1 million in commercial auto and workers’ comp, coverage most companies around here can’t match, so your property is protected no matter what.

Hot Water for a Deeper Commercial Clean

Our stainless-steel hot water unit cuts through grease and oil in high-traffic areas that cold-water setups can’t touch. Most companies around here don’t run hot water at all.

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How Our Charleston Pressure Washing Works

From your first call to the final walkaround, here’s how a job goes.

First Contact and a Quick Price Check

We start with a short call, or your online request, to understand the property and confirm it fits our $300 minimum and typical range, so you know what to expect before we quote anything.

Your Free Estimate, In Person or Online

You choose how to get your estimate: an instant online self-estimate through ResponsiBid, or an in-person visit from our estimator. Commercial estimates often come back the same day.

Approve and Self-Schedule

Your estimate comes by email and text. Approve and e-sign it to schedule directly from it. Commercial approvals come back from the property manager, then we book the job.

Full Plant and Property Protection

Before any solution goes down, we walk the work area and stage our protection: plants wetted, doorbells and light fixtures covered, outlets and electronics shielded, so everything around the job is accounted for before the first drop of product.

The Cleaning Pass

We soft wash siding and roofs with a sodium hypochlorite solution sized to the surface, surface-clean flatwork, and bring in our hot water unit and degreaser for oil and grease on commercial jobs. Pure water and a water-fed pole handle the glass and solar panels. We match the pressure and the strength of the solution to whatever surface we’re on.

Neutralize, Rinse, and Walk the Property

We rinse, apply a neutralizer so runoff can’t harm the landscaping, and take after photos. If you’re home, we walk the finished property with you before we pack up; if not, your before-and-after photos arrive by text and email.

Charleston Pressure Washing Pricing

Pricing Details

Every job starts with a free estimate, in person or instantly online. A $300 minimum applies, and most homeowners land between $500 and $1,000 depending on the package. Here’s how each service prices out.

Residential Pricing

Residential Pricing

  • House Washing: A 1,500–2,000 sq ft vinyl-siding home starts at $304.70, rising roughly $50 per additional 500 sq ft (a 3,500–4,000 sq ft home runs about $477); stucco and brick add a 20% surcharge.
  • Roof Cleaning: Roof cleaning typically runs $500–$1,500, with a $500 minimum. We clean the whole roof, never a partial.
  • Window Cleaning: Exterior window cleaning is about $12 per window (large sliding-door glass may be slightly more); $300 minimum as a standalone, waived when bundled with a house wash.
  • Gutter Cleaning: Gutter cleaning is priced by the linear foot, about $1.50/ft (first story), $2.50/ft (second story), and $3.50/ft (third story).
  • Driveway & Concrete Cleaning: A standard four-car neighborhood driveway starts at $175; larger areas are priced at $0.20 per square foot. Commercial concrete is priced at $0.10 per square foot given the larger areas involved.
  • Concrete Sealing: Concrete sealing is $1 per square foot and includes cleaning the surface first.
  • Solar Panel Cleaning: Solar panel cleaning is $15–$20 per panel (higher for harder-to-reach second-story panels), with a $300 minimum.
  • Rust Removal: Rust removal is $4 per square foot of staining; a $300 minimum applies if it’s the only service booked.

Commercial Pricing:

  • Building Washing: Commercial building washing is priced at $0.085–$0.10 per square foot.
  • Storefront Cleaning: Storefront cleaning is priced around $0.10–$0.15 per square foot of surface cleaned, with a $300 commercial minimum.
  • Drive Thru Cleaning: Drive-thru cleaning is priced by area, roughly $0.10–$0.20 per square foot, typically $300–$800 depending on the size of the drive-thru; recurring frequency adjusts pricing.
  • Parking Lot & Garage Cleaning: Parking lot and garage cleaning is scoped per property (often estimated by time given the scale); projects range widely, from around $500 into the thousands depending on size.
  • Exterior Cleaning For Apartment Complexes: Apartment complex exterior cleaning is priced per unit, about $50–$60 per unit.
  • Dumpster Pad Cleaning: Dumpster pad cleaning is $250 for a single-dumpster enclosure and $400 for a double, and includes hauling up to three bags of trash.
  • Gas Station Cleaning: Gas station cleaning is priced per visit, typically $500–$1,000 depending on the size of the station and zones cleaned.
  • Exterior Cleaning For HOAs: HOA and townhome community exterior cleaning is priced per home, about $100–$125 per unit; full-community projects have run $5,000–$12,000 depending on size.

A Few Ways to Save When You Combine Work:

  • House, driveway, and gutter cleaning together: 10% off the bundle, plus 5% off any additional service added.
  • Add exterior window cleaning to the bundle: 15% off.
  • Add roof cleaning: 20% off.
  • Any two services combined: about 5% off per added service.
  • Repeat customers: 10% off the final price, stacked on top of any bundle or package discount.

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Our Charleston Pressure Washing Guarantees

Our Satisfaction Guarantee

We stand behind everything we do. If something isn’t right, we’ll come back and make it right. That’s our satisfaction guarantee.

90-Day Gutter Free-Flow Guarantee

We back our gutter cleaning with a 90-day free-flow guarantee. If your gutters aren’t draining freely within 90 days, we’ll come back and clear them.

One-Year Roof Regrowth Warranty

On shingle roofs, if the organic growth comes back within a year, we’ll re-clean it at no charge.

Five-Year Concrete Sealer Guarantee

Our concrete sealer carries a five-year manufacturer guarantee.

What Charleston Customers Say

C S
1 month ago
Great experience with Holy City Hydroshine. They were very professional and took before and after photos. I would highly recommend to others.
Response from the owner:Thanks for the review! We appreciate you giving us the opportunity to give your home the shine it deserves! Let us know if we can help with anything else in the future!
They did amazing would must definitely recommend getting your house powered washed with this company they were super nice they did a great job mostly definitely will be reaching out again !!!!
Response from the owner:Thanks for the amazing review Lisbeth! We're thrilled that Jonathan was able to provide you with such a great experience! We look forward to working with you again next time!
Lucile Cogswell
1 month ago
great team and great work!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the amazing review Lucile! You have a beautiful home and we are so thankful for the opportunity to help keep it looking its best! We look forward to working with you again soon!
Michelle Meadows
2 months ago
This whole process was top-notch! From the ease of scheduling, cost transparency, to the finished work, HolyCity Hydroshine exhibited skilled professionalism. Jeremiah communicated just the right amount from schedule confirmation, on-time arrival, to paying for services. He did an amazing job! I am glad to recommend HolyCity Hydroshine for your home services.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the great review Michelle! We strive to have clear communication and make things as simple as possible for our clients. We look forward to helping you and your neighbors with any future needs y'all may have!
kevin hanebrink
3 months ago
Holy City Hydroshine was excellent! They communicated efficiently about the process and cost. HCH arrived on time, completed our house and sidewalk to perfection. Jeremiah was very conscientious of our flowers and plants. He took time to make sure they would not be harmed in anyway. I highly recommend HCH, great people, great service!!!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the great review Kevin! You have a beautiful home and we are so proud that you allowed us to give it the shine it deserves! We look forward to helping you with any future needs you may have!
Lisa D'Amato
3 months ago
Great company. Fast service, very thorough with explaining everything. Great prices. Highly recommend them for all your power washing needs
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Lisa! We're always happy to explain our process with any client, and equally as happy to make your client's homes shine before they get listed for sale! Also, thank you so much for being our 100th review!!!
Aaron H
3 months ago
This was my 2nd time using Holy City Hydroshine. Great service and attention to detail and on time Great all around job!!!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the review Aaron! I'm happy we could get the work done for you and look forward to working with you again soon!
Debbie Cure
3 months ago
Excellent work prompt and my house looks new again!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the review Debbie! We're happy Jeremiah could provide such great service for you! We look forward to working with you again next year!
Steve Nettles
3 months ago
I have been using Holy City Hydroshine for years. They have always provided 5 star pressure washing.
Response from the owner:Thanks for the 5 Star review Steve! We're proud of the relationship we have built with you and look forward to washing your business office in a couple of weeks!
Jeff Sampson
3 months ago
I needed to have my house washed by a certain date and with short notice, Jeremiah made it happen. Very pleased with the work he did. Great company!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the great review Jeff! We're glad Jeremiah was able to accommodate your needs and get your home ready to go when you needed. Let us know if we can help with anything else!
Patrick Shockley
4 months ago
Jeremiah is a great guy, who does great work for a great price. 100% recommend Holy City Hydroshine
Response from the owner:Thanks for the review Patrick! You have a beautiful home and we look forward to continuing to provide your home with the shine it deserves!
Patrick Shockley
4 months ago
Jeremiah is a great guy, who did a great job for a great price. He kept in touch through out the entire process, and sent before and after pictures. Top notch all the way.
Response from the owner:Thanks for the review Patrick! The before and after pictures are something all of our customers should expect to receive. You have a beautiful home and we look forward to continuing to provide your home with the shine it deserves!
Debbie Cannon
4 months ago
Great job!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the review Debbie! We really appreciate the opportunity and glad we could provide you with a 5 star service!
Allen Campbell
4 months ago
Very happy with the quality of the work.
Response from the owner:Thanks for the 5 star review Allen! We're glad our team provided you with the quality of work that led you to leave a review. That's what we strive for with every customer!
KS DC
4 months ago
My experience with Holy City Hydroshine was great! Jeremiah was very prompt on arrival. He walked around with me to share my concerns. He took before and after photos in an effort to document his desire to provide great service. He went above and beyond my expectations. He pointed out anything he felt might be a potential future problem so that I could address it. I really felt he was looking out for me in a way I would never be able to see. I have given the name and number to others in Mom's neighborhood and mine. You can expect great service with a great smile from Jeremiah and Holy City Hydroshine.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the amazing review! We try to provide as much value as possible for our customers and we’re thrilled that showed through for you! Also thanks for recommending us to others!
The Dude
4 months ago
I have been using Holy City Hydroshine for 4 years now. It is so nice to have a company that you can count on to do consistent, quality work at a fair price! Can't say enough good things about this company! The highest of recommends!!!
Response from the owner:Thanks for taking the time to leave this review Grant! We appreciate you for allowing us the opportunity to continue cleaning your home year after year!
Len S
4 months ago
My wife and I are thrilled with the results of the work that Holy City Hydroshine completed on our house, which hasn't gleamed as it does now since it was first built years ago. When we first met with Jeremiah, the owner of Holy City Hydroshine, it was obvious to us that he takes pride in his work, is helpful and pleasant to work with, and is committed to delivering excellent results. His website made it easy to see what services he offers; to select, a-la-carte style, the services in which we were interested; and to get a cost estimate for those services. He came to our house to help us finalize our choices and schedule the job. Then he showed up and completed everything on the scheduled day in about six hours. The work included the washing of all exterior vertical surfaces of the home (including the windows and their screens); all porches, patios and outdoor furniture; and the driveway, sidewalk and curb. He worked quickly and effectively, and with great care to protect things that needed to be protected like external security devices and the hardware on doors. He even was helpful to us with issues beyond the scope of the job when we asked him about them. This whole experience with Jeremiah and Holy City Hydroshine has been excellent for us, and we highly recommend their services.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the review Len! This is by far the most detailed review we have ever gotten and we appreciate you taking the time to let others know of your experience with Jeremiah, and the company as a whole. We look forward to being able to continue providing your home with the shine it deserves!
Ryan Snell
5 months ago
This team did a wonderful job!!! Very punctual and communicative. Great with letting me if there was something needing to be aware of. Respected the property and did what they needed to do to get the job done.
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Response from the owner:Thanks for the review Ryan! We're so glad the guys were able to provide you with such great service. Feel free to let us know if there's anything else we can help you with!
Dean Clarke
5 months ago
The person who arrived was driving what had to be the latest and greatest equipment. At least a $130,000 rig. He was dressed to the nines. He went over and over my house. These people are very serious. My house looked brand new when they left. I don’t know these gentlemen…. I just picked them off the internet. I’m sold 100 times over. I was expecting a lot less and to be honest, I probably would have been happy. These guys are the real deal. Not some fly by night operation. Real pro’s.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the amazing review Dean! I'm glad our guys were dressed to impress and provided you with an amazing service! We'll be happy to help with any future needs you may have as well!
thomas ly
9 months ago
Excellent work and service
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the great review Thomas! We appreciate the opportunity to make your property shine again!
Vondeste Fishburne
10 months ago
"Big thanks to Jeremiah and Holy City Hydoshine! My home looks brand new after the soft wash, and he answered every question with care. Outstanding job" I highly recommend Holy City Hydroshine for anyone seeking reliable and Outstanding results.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the AMAZING review Vondeste! We're glad we were able to provide you with such great results on your house wash! Let us know if you need some assistance with the driveway to really make your home stand out against your neighbors!
April Curenton
10 months ago
Great job. Very professional and prompt. Will use them again for my gutters. Will also try them for the pressure washing
Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5 star review April! We're glad we were able to provide such a great experience for you and look forward to working with you again! Keep in mind you can get an instant estimate and schedule your pressure washing service right from our website whenever you're ready!
Sarah Sharper
10 months ago
Recommended Awesome job!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the amazing review Sarah! Let us know if we can help with anything else!
Raymond Hill
11 months ago
Hydroshine did a great job on cleaning our house which was super or dirty. Everything was left in good condition. Would definitely recommend them to our neighbors.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the great review Raymond! We're glad we could provide you with a 5 star service and look forward to working with you again soon!
Joey Henley
11 months ago
Arrived right on schedule 👍 And after washing the house, it truly could not look any better 👍👍👍
Response from the owner:Thanks for the amazing review Joey! We're glad you entrusted your home to us to make it shine, and look forward to working with you again soon!

Proud to Serve Charleston

We’re a Charleston company, rooted in this community, and we treat every property here like it’s on our own street. We’ve cleaned a community baseball field and sponsored a community baseball complex, and over the past couple of years we’ve put our banner up at local schools’ sporting events. Giving back where we live matters to us as much as the work itself.

Wherever you are, from the historic peninsula and the French Quarter to the neighborhoods across West Ashley and James Island, you’re inside our service area.

Get a Free Charleston Pressure Washing Estimate Today

Ready for a cleaner exterior? Whether you own a historic home on the peninsula or a newer place across town, we’ll show you what we can do and answer your questions before any work begins. Call us at (843) 729-3095 or request your free estimate online to get started.