Pressure Washing Near Me in Columbia & Lexington SC — Hiring Guide

Not every pressure washing company is equal. The difference between a good result and property damage comes down to equipment, technique, and knowing which surfaces need pressure washing versus soft washing. A professional uses commercial equipment (4,000+ PSI, hot water capable, dedicated surface cleaners) and adjusts method by surface. Someone with a rental pressure washer and a truck can cause real damage to siding, decks, and painted surfaces.

Do you carry liability insurance? (Non-negotiable — pressure washing can break windows and damage surfaces.) Do you soft wash house exteriors or pressure wash them? (Soft wash is the correct answer.) What PSI do you use on concrete vs. vinyl siding? (Different surfaces need different pressures.) Do you pre-treat stains? (Important for red clay and heavy biological growth.) Can you provide references from recent Columbia-area jobs? A company that cannot answer these confidently is not the right one.

Driveway: $150–$250. House exterior (soft wash): $250–$500. Deck: $150–$300. Patio: $100–$200. Fence: $100–$175 per 100 linear feet. Full property bundle: $500–$1,000 (15–22% savings). Roof cleaning (soft wash): $300–$600. Commercial: $0.08–$0.15 per sq ft. These are Columbia market rates — significantly lower quotes often mean the company is cutting corners on insurance, chemicals, or technique.

No insurance. Cash-only with no receipt. Uses a single nozzle and pressure setting for every surface. Pressure washes (rather than soft washes) your house siding. Cannot explain the difference between pressure washing and soft washing. No online reviews or reviews that are clearly fake. Quotes over the phone without seeing the property. Uses household bleach instead of professional-grade sodium hypochlorite with surfactant. Leaves chemical residue on plants without pre-wetting or post-rinsing.

We serve the entire Columbia metro — Shandon, Rosewood, Forest Acres, Five Points, Northeast Columbia, Spring Valley, and 20 more communities. Every job gets the right method for each surface, full plant protection, and a satisfaction guarantee. We carry $1M general liability and workers’ comp. Call (839) 250-1959 for a free quote — we respond within 24 hours.