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Pressure Washing Sacramento, CA

Pressure Washing in Sacramento, CA

Pressure Washing Sacramento, CA

Algae, Moss, and Leaf Stains Under Sacramento's Street Trees

Sacramento’s elm, sycamore, and valley oak trees shade many narrow-lot driveways and north-facing walls, creating damp conditions where algae and moss can linger through winter. In fall, leaves and tannins can leave brown stains on front walks and driveways. Buddy Bright Pressure Washing & Roof Cleaning removes organic growth and staining from homes and walkways across the city. Call us at (916) 305-8913, whether you’re in Land Park or Natomas.

Residential and Commercial Pressure Washing,
From Natomas to Downtown

We clean homes across Sacramento and handle commercial properties such as downtown office buildings and Midtown storefronts, with the same crew standards on both and the work coordinated around the people using the building.

Residential Pressure Washing, Roof to Driveway

Out in Natomas and the Pocket, homes are mostly stucco on open ground. The stucco takes a heavy dust load with little shade to slow it down. In East Sacramento the brick accents and shaded front walks tell a different story. Whatever your home is made of, we clean it from the roof down to the driveway.

  • House Washing: We soft wash the siding at low pressure with a mild sodium hypochlorite and surfactant mix. The same gentle process works on stucco, vinyl, Hardie board, fiber cement, and brick.
  • Roof Cleaning: We brush and blow the moss, algae, and lichen off first, then soft wash the roof to kill what’s left at the root. We clean asphalt shingle, concrete tile, metal, and cedar shake.
  • Window Cleaning: A deionized water-fed pole leaves the outside glass spot-free, interiors get finished by hand, and screens, tracks, and sills come in by tier.
  • Gutter Cleaning: We clean by hand when the debris is wet and blow the gutters out when it’s dry, then flush and flow-test every downspout. Gutter brightening is available to take the dark streaks off the gutter faces.
  • Driveway & Concrete Cleaning: A round surface cleaner gives driveways, patios, sidewalks, pool decks, and garage floors an even finish. Sensitive stone, brick, and pavers get a gentler pump-sprayer treatment, and we assess any stains on site before we start.
  • Deck Cleaning: Decks never see a surface cleaner or hard pressure. We match the chemical to the material, whether it’s wood, composite, or plastic, and lift the dirt at low pressure.
  • Solar Panel Cleaning: We clean panels with deionized water and soft brushes, no chemicals, and we never walk on them. Rain alone will not clean a panel.
  • Christmas Light Installation: We design and hang custom-cut commercial-grade C9 lights on your roofline, then handle the maintenance, the January takedown, and off-season storage.

Outside glass is worth a clean every three to six months, and driveways and concrete hold up best with a wash once a year.

Commercial Pressure Washing for Sacramento Buildings and Lots

Downtown runs to brick and stone commercial buildings, and the Midtown storefronts come with their own sidewalk, patio, and alley concrete to keep up. We handle properties like these across the city.

  • Building Washing: Soft washing for low- and mid-rise restaurants, warehouses, offices, medical buildings, and schools, with reach to 40 to 50 feet and lifts rented when a building needs one.
  • Window Cleaning: Exterior glass cleaned with a water-fed pole and purified, deionized water that dries without spots, reaching up to 40 feet from the ground where access allows.
  • Drive-Thru Cleaning: The lane concrete degreased and pressure washed, the building exterior soft washed, and the drive-thru windows cleaned, with the scope set to what the operator needs.
  • Parking Lot & Garage Cleaning: Surface cleaners and degreasers on open lots and enclosed garages, with a working on-site water source confirmed before we quote.
  • Exterior Cleaning for Apartment Complexes: Quoted per building on one- to four-story properties, with the scope set per building: building wash, windows, roofs, breezeways, dumpster pads, and parking areas.
  • Dumpster Pad Cleaning: Degreased and pressure washed, about an hour per pad, with multiple pads at one property bundled.
  • Gum Removal: Heat or steam melts gum off exterior concrete, brick, and pavers.
  • Awning Cleaning: The method matched to the material, whether metal, aluminum, polycarbonate, vinyl, canvas, or fabric.
  • Post-Construction Clean Up: The exterior side of a cleanup, from flat surfaces to the building exterior to the exterior windows, for general contractors, property managers, and homeowners. We ask to be the last trade on site and photo-document the finished work.
  • Exterior Cleaning for HOAs: House wash, roof soft wash, and driveway bundled per home, with common areas available as an add-on and an itemized quote for the board.

Our two-person crews are scheduled by the day. Our reach equipment gets us to 40 to 50 feet, with lifts rented when a building calls for it. We can work after hours or on weekends by arrangement, turn around a W-9 and certificate of insurance within a day, and we’re licensed and insured.

Why Sacramento Homeowners Pick Our Crew

A few things come up again and again in what our customers tell us, and they are the standards we hold on every job.

We Soft Wash Roofs, We Never Pressure Wash Them

We never pressure wash roofs. Most roof cleaners around Sacramento still do, and it strips granules, shortens the life of your shingles or tile, voids manufacturer guidance, and can even get a homeowner’s insurance policy cancelled. We soft wash at garden-hose pressure with a sodium hypochlorite treatment that kills moss, algae, and lichen at the root, safe for your roof and incredible results. If you’ve had a letter from your insurer about moss, this is the safe way to deal with it.

More Than 150 Google Reviews

Over 150 homeowners have left us a Google review. Read what they say about our crew, our communication, and the results before you book.

On the Schedule the Same Week

Most companies are booked out two months. We respond within minutes during business hours, come out for an in-person quote the same day whenever we can, and typically get your job on the schedule the same week.

A Crew You're Glad to Have on Your Property

Our technicians are uniformed, clean-cut, background-checked, and trained to work on roofs safely with harnesses and safety gear. We arrive in clean, wrapped trucks, park on the street, never your driveway, and set out a safety sign before we start.

Locally Owned and Here for the Long Run

We’re a family-owned, locally owned and operated company. When you hire us, you’re supporting a small local business that’s here for the long run, and we run things tight enough to fit you in fast. A family-owned shop answers to its neighbors, and that is how we treat every home.

Get Your Sacramento Home or Business
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How a House Wash Goes, First Call
to Photo Walkthrough

Here is how a standard house wash runs, from your first call to the last photo we show you.

  1. Step 1: Reach Out and Get an In-Person Quote

    Call, text, or send the form, and we come out to look at the home in person and give you an exact quote on the spot. Estimates are always free.

  2. Step 2: Book It and Get Your Reminders

    Once you approve the quote, we book your date. You get email and text reminders before the visit, plus an on-the-way message, or a call instead if you’d rather.

  3. Step 3: We Arrive and Walk You Through the Plan

    We hook up to your outdoor spigot to fill our tanks and introduce ourselves from a few feet back. Then we walk you through the plan before anything gets wet.

  4. Step 4: We Protect Your Plants and Pets

    We pre-wet the plants and surfaces and tarp anything sensitive. One technician treats the home while the other keeps your landscaping wet the whole time. We ask that pets stay inside while we work and for a couple of hours after we finish.

  5. Step 5: We Soft Wash the Siding

    We apply a diluted sodium hypochlorite and surfactant mix, as light as 1%, a little stronger on stucco, and sometimes no chemical at all when it’s only dust. It dwells five to ten minutes, then we rinse from the top down. Shaded north walls in East Sac and Land Park stay damp through the winter valley fog, so they get a full dwell before the rinse. If your home has chipping paint or chalky oxidation, we’ll show you exactly what to expect before we start and only proceed with your okay. In those cases we usually recommend lining up a painter to follow our wash.

  6. Step 6: Cleanup, Photos, and Payment

    We rinse the driveway, walks, and side yard clean, then walk you through the before-and-after photos and explain what to expect next. You pay by cash, check, Zelle, or card, and we leave you with a thank-you.

Pressure Washing Prices in Sacramento,
Service by Service

Estimates are free and done in person. The final number depends on the size and condition of what we’re cleaning, so the figures below are starting points. Apartment and HOA ranges depend on the scope of each property.

Residential

ServicePricingWhat Affects the Cost
House WashingHouse washing starts at $299Home size and buildup (same price for any siding)
Roof Cleaning (Moss Removal)Roof cleaning starts at $299Roof size, pitch, material, buildup, and ladder vs. roof access
Window Cleaning$10 – $20 per windowWindow count, number of stories, and access
Gutter Cleaning$200 – $600Stories, roof walkability, wet vs. dry debris, and linear footage
Gutter Brightening (Add-On)$300 – $500Home size and gutter linear footage
Driveway & Concrete Cleaning$300 – $1,200 depending on size and surfaceSize of the area and the surface
Deck Cleaning$400 – $1,200Size, first or second story, and material
Solar Panel CleaningAround $10 per panel. Most homes fall between $100 and $500Panel count, story, pitch, and access
Christmas Light Installation$6 – $8 per linear foot of custom-cut C9 lighting, with installs starting around $400Roofline length and added features like wreaths, bushes, and tree lights

Commercial

ServicePricingWhat Affects the Cost
Building WashingTypically $2,500 – $3,000 for a one-day project; multi-day projects from $4,000Project size, days on site, and lift rental
Drive-Thru Cleaning$600 – $1,500 per visit, with monthly, quarterly, and biannual contracts availableSquare footage, soil level, and visit frequency
Parking Lot & Garage CleaningCustom quote, priced by the job, with quarterly, biannual, and annual contracts availableLot size, open lot vs. enclosed garage, and on-site water access
Exterior Cleaning for Apartment ComplexesTypically $1,000 – $5,000 per building depending on scopeNumber of stories, scope per building, and lift needs
Dumpster Pad CleaningAround $200 – $300 per pad, with multi-pad bundlingNumber of pads
Gum Removal$600 minimum, up to about $1,200 depending on areaSize of the area and the hours required
Awning Cleaning$300 – $800 per awningAwning count, size, and material
Post-Construction Clean Up$500 – $2,000 lump sum depending on the scope of workScope of the cleanup
Exterior Cleaning for HOAsLump sum per home, typically $300 – $1,000 per home depending on the services includedServices included per home and the number of homes

Solar panel cleaning on a schedule saves per visit: $50 off each quarterly visit, $25 off each biannual visit, and annual service at the regular price.

Our Service Packages

Our packages bundle several services together for less than booking each one on its own, which is how we keep the cost down without coupons.

Roof Soft Wash Package

Roof soft wash, moss removal, and gutter cleaning. Starts at $599, with gutter cleaning included at no extra charge.

Full Exterior Package

Roof soft wash, moss removal, gutter cleaning, house soft wash, and exterior windows. Starts at $599 depending on the size of the home.

House Wash Plus Package

House wash, exterior windows, and gutter brightening. Typically from $599, depending on the size of the home.

Premium Full Exterior Package

House wash, inside and outside gutter cleaning with the downspouts flushed, gutter brightening, and exterior windows. Custom quote based on the size of the home.

Our Satisfaction Guarantee
and 3-Year Roof Warranty

Two promises stand behind the work.

A 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on Every Job

We stand behind every job with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If something we did isn’t right, we come back and make it right at no charge. That covers every service on this page.

A 3-Year Warranty on Roof Soft Washing

Every roof soft wash comes with a 3-year warranty. If moss comes back on a roof we cleaned, we come back and take care of it. The results keep improving for weeks, too, as the dead growth rinses away with the weather.

A Warranty on Your Christmas Lights for as Long as They’re Up

Our lights are commercial-grade and fully warrantied for as long as they’re on your home. If a bulb goes out, we’re back within 24 to 48 hours to replace it, and takedown and storage are included.

Reviews From Sacramento Customers

barbara dodge
8 hours ago
Josiah and Andrew were amazing!. I couldn’t have been more pleased. They were punctual, they explained the entire process, they took care to protect the foliage (and were even friendly to my annoying dog who kept dropping her toys at their feet.). However, I was a little disappointed because I thought they would bring Buddy, but maybe next time.
Quick and showed up on time.
Evan Grant
1 day ago
Josiah & Andrew did a great job for us today. They were on time and worked fast. Thanks!
Eric Burchert
2 days ago
The crew did a fabulous job. I am totally please with the way the roof, windows, and siding shine.
gordon hickman
4 days ago
We loved the time and the quality of the work money well spent
Very responsive, fair price, and prompt.
C J Cole
6 days ago
Absolutely the best experience. Arrived for the initial estimate on time. Flew a drone overhead and let us review the findings, which was amazing and helpful. Sent estimates for review to our email. When Josiah arrived for the scheduled appointment, on time, he was extremely hardworking and communicated with us about the work being done. He was very efficient during the entire job. Excellent team work. We highly recommend Buddy Bright. They are by far the best gutter cleaning service that we have ever experienced.
rod kahele
1 week ago
BRAVO BUDDY BRIGHT! Everything you can ask from a company that will be working at your home. Quick quote, fair price, excellent communication, on-time, professional, friendly, knowledgeable, willing to take the time to answer our questions. Both Josiah and Ivan did a stellar job and I could not recommend them any quicker. They delivered on what was asked and they went above and beyond to insure our home and yard looked as good and even better than how they found it. GREAT JOB! Much respect. 🫡
Buddy Bright cleaned my gutters, my roof of moss and twigs and also did an exterior house wash,including taking down all window screens and washed all windows and screens. Ivan and Josiah were a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend this company.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Doreen! Josiah and I really enjoyed working with you. We’re glad you’re happy with the roof and gutter cleaning, house wash, and freshly cleaned windows and screens. We appreciate you trusting Buddy Bright with your home and recommending us!
Ray Spence
2 weeks ago
Ivan and Josiah were very professional, a pleasure to work with. They went over and above cleaning my roof and gutters. I cannot over emphasize the high level of quality they bring to their job. Highly recommended.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Ray. It was a pleasure serving you and getting your Roof professionally soft washed and getting those gutters cleaned out. Thank you for trusting us with your Home. We look forward to serving you in the future. Buddy bright Exterior Cleaning
wuzzdaddy68
2 weeks ago
Friendly and prompt service.
Response from the owner:Thank you for trusting Buddy bright Exterior Cleaning with your roof cleaning and gutter cleaning and all the other pressure washing needs!
D Yahsrael
2 weeks ago
Buddy Bright did a job cleaning my gutters and washing the moss off my roof. Even though it was a big job they were efficient with their time.
Response from the owner:Thank you for trusting us with your Home. It was a pleasure serving you and cleaning out your gutters and cleaning off the moss off of your roof and fully soft washing it thank you once again. We look forward to serving you in the future. Buddy Bright - Roseville
Matthew Perry
2 weeks ago
Ivan and Josiah are awesome to work with. They’re so quick to respond and they were extremely personable with me. I got an appointment as soon as I needed one. I’d recommend them for any job and I will be hiring them again!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words! Our team is thrilled to hear you had a great experience with Ivan and Josiah.
charles mccord
3 weeks ago
Our roof looks great! All the moss is gone and gutters & down spouts all cleaned. They were on time, very polite and answered all my questions. Thank you Buddy Bright!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Charles! We’re glad to hear your roof looks great and that you’re happy with the moss removal and gutter cleaning! Our team takes pride in providing professional roof cleaning services while making sure every homeowner feels informed and taken care of. We appreciate you trusting Buddy Bright with your roof, gutters, and downspouts. Thanks again for the 5-star review and for supporting our local Roseville business!
Roger Spinks
4 weeks ago
Josiah - the primary person, was pleasant, knowledgeable and did a good job. Ivan then came for the soft washing. Checking roof after they finished, it looked very clean with all the moss removed. Had no damage to plants and they cleaned up well.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the great review! We're glad to hear that Josiah and Ivan provided a great experience and that you're happy with the results of your roof cleaning. At Buddy Bright, we take pride in providing professional roof soft washing and moss removal while protecting your landscaping and leaving your property spotless. We truly appreciate you trusting our team with your home and look forward to helping you again in the future!
Linda Chew
4 weeks ago
I don’t write a lot of reviews, but I will absolutely do so when I truly believe in a company. I contacted Buddy Bright for a soft wash of my tile roof and filled out an estimate form on their website. Even though it was a Sunday, they reached out via text immediately and had an appointment set up for Monday morning. Ivan arrived right on time for the assessment. He used a drone to show me exactly how bad the moss coverage was and also offered to check and clean my gutters. The estimate was incredibly reasonable, so I scheduled the cleaning for the very next morning. At 8:00 AM sharp on Tuesday, Josiah and Asher arrived. They introduced themselves, walked me through the process, and took great care to protect all of my surrounding garden beds. They even sprayed down all the walkways once the roof was done. When the project was complete, they showed me before-and-after photos, and wow—it looks so nice! You can’t see the entire roof or the middle from the ground, so I hadn’t realized just how bad the moss had gotten. On top of the beautiful cleaning, they checked for any shifted or cracked tiles, giving me the peace of mind of a full roof inspection. Plus, the service comes with a fantastic three-year warranty. Buddy Bright is an honest, hardworking company, and you can really feel the passion they have for their work. They are the only team I will call for any future pressure cleaning needs. So happy I found them. Thank you, BB!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review! We truly appreciate your trust in Buddy Bright Exterior Cleaning for your tile roof soft washing and moss removal. Our goal is to provide homeowners throughout Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Granite Bay, and the greater Sacramento area with professional roof cleaning services, honest pricing, and exceptional customer care. We're so glad Josiah and Asher delivered a great experience, from protecting your landscaping to thoroughly cleaning your tile roof, clearing your gutters, and checking for damaged or shifted tiles. We take pride in doing the job right and giving homeowners peace of mind. Thank you again for choosing Buddy Bright for your roof moss removal and soft washing needs! We're grateful for your recommendation and look forward to helping with any future roof cleaning, gutter cleaning, house washing, or pressure washing projects. — The Buddy Bright Team 🐾
Eric Griffin
1 month ago
Excellent work & superb communication
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the awesome review! Our team really appreciates your kind words and support.
Had the moss,leaves and dirt removed from a 20 year old roof. They did a manual brush off followed by the Soft Wash. This was not an easy job but from pictures and as much as I can see, they did a great job. I would recommend them as they wre professional, courteous and took care to clean up any debris.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Patricia for trusting us with your home and more specifically your roof we enjoyed meeting you and serving you. I look forward to helping you in the future with any other exterior cleaning needs!
Madison Miller
1 month ago
You can tell Ivan takes pride in his work and genuinely cares about doing a quality job. I’m extremely happy with the results and would absolutely recommend Buddy Bright to anyone looking to have their roof cleaned. Great service and great guy!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your wonderful words! Our team and Ivan are absolutely thrilled to have your support and recommendation!
Eric Garcia
1 month ago
Buddy Bright did an amazing job with our roof wash! Ivan was great to work with and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Highly recommend Buddy Bright to anyone looking for a quality roof wash.
Response from the owner:We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our team! Thanks for recommending us for quality roof washing. We appreciate your kind words!
Ann Barbeiro
1 month ago
Nice guts. Did an excellent job!
Response from the owner:Thanks so much for the awesome review! Our team is thrilled you’re happy with the job we did.
sherry gibson
1 month ago
Great job. !!
Response from the owner:Thanks so much for the awesome rating! Our team is thrilled you had a great experience. Hope to see you again!
Bob
2 months ago
Responded quickly to my request for a quote. Owner came to my house and provided 3 different options for roof cleaning. Upon quote acceptance, Buddy Bright was able to clean roof the next day. 3-year warranty for soft wash chemical cleaning.
Response from the owner:Thanks so much for the awesome review! Our team is thrilled you loved the quick response and options.
Mark Fagley
3 months ago
Josiah did a fantastic job on our roof!! It looks new. I was very satisfied that he used best safety practices. Very personable young man-we were glad to have him here. Scheduling was quick, and the process of scheduling and was very professional! Thanks 😊
Response from the owner:Thanks so much for your kind words! We're thrilled Josiah made your roofing experience great and safe.
Denise Verbeck
3 months ago
Their work was for my rental house that State Farm was going to cancel due to "mold" on the roof.BB assured me it was only moss and that They had many requests to clean roofs , awnings and gutters due to insurance threats to cancel. They took before and after pictures along with references of work in the invoice. They were out there the same day and sent all documents to me that afternoon. Their $900 was a fair price. I'd use them again!
Photo from customer review
Response from the owner:Thanks so much for your kind words! Our team is thrilled to hear you were happy with our quick and thorough roof cleaning service.

Sacramento Neighborhoods,
From the Capitol to Natomas

Sacramento runs from the tree-lined grid at its center out to the newer subdivisions on the edges. We’re glad to work on homes and businesses across all of it. We live and work here, so we treat every property like it’s on our own street. A few of the places people here know by name:

Most of our work sits in the shaded central neighborhoods of Land Park, East Sac, and Midtown. The rest is out in the stucco subdivisions of Natomas and the Pocket.

Get a Free Pressure Washing Estimate
in Sacramento Today

We’ll come to your home or business for a free, in-person estimate, and all it takes is a call, a text, or the form. We answer the phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so there’s a real person to talk to when you reach out. From the Pocket up to Natomas, we come to you. Call (916) 305-8913 and we’ll get you a number.