Cincinnati is a city of hills, brick and river fog. It's beautiful. It's also hard on the outside of your house.
General Co soft washes homes, cleans concrete and restores decks across Cincinnati, with a focus on the west side closest to our home base. Firm quote. Careful crew. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Call or text Chris at 812-577-2984.
Why Cincinnati Homes Get Dirty Fast
The river valley. Cincinnati sits on the Ohio River, wrapped in hills. Humid summers and foggy mornings keep walls and roofs damp. Damp surfaces grow green algae, black mildew and moss.
Rain. The city averages about 44 inches of precipitation a year. That's a lot of water running down siding, splashing up foundations and staining concrete.
Hillside lots. Many homes sit on slopes. One side bakes in the sun while the other side stays shaded and wet. You get faded decks and green walls on the same house.
Old brick. Cincinnati is a brick town. Over-the-Rhine is believed to have the largest collection of 19th-century Italianate architecture in the country. Older brick and soft mortar can be damaged by high pressure. They need soft washing.
City grime. Traffic, construction and air pollution leave a dark film on siding, windows and concrete, especially near busy roads.
Cincinnati Exterior Cleaning Services
Pick one or bundle several. We'll quote it all in one visit.
- House Soft Washing - Safe, low-pressure cleaning for brick, vinyl, stone and painted wood. Starts at $249.
- Pressure Washing - Driveways, sidewalks, steps and patios.
- Driveway & Concrete Clean & Seal - Clean and protect your concrete.
- Patio & Paver Cleaning - Bring back color and clean the joints.
- Roof Cleaning - Soft-wash treatment for black streaks.
- Gutter Cleaning - Leaves out, gutters brightened.
- Deck Restoration - Strip, stain and seal done right.
- Fence Restoration - Wood fences restored and protected.
- Commercial Pressure Washing - Storefronts, entries, sidewalks and patios.
- Christmas Light Installation - Installed, maintained and removed for you.
- Interior Painting - Clean, professional interior painting.
Cincinnati Neighborhoods We Serve
Cincinnati has 52 official neighborhoods. We focus on the west side and the river corridor closest to us, and we travel farther for the right job.
Westwood. Big, established neighborhood with brick homes, mature trees and shady yards. Perfect for soft washing and gutter cleaning.
East and West Price Hill. Hillside homes with views and steep lots. Brick and older siding do best with low pressure.
Sayler Park and Riverside. Right on the Ohio River. River humidity means more mildew and algae on homes and concrete.
Cheviot, Green Township and Delhi Township. Just outside the city limits on the west side, with lots of brick ranches, split-levels and decks. We serve these communities too.
Mount Airy and the College Hill area. Wooded hills and older homes. Shade means more moss and roof streaks.
The rest of the city. Hyde Park, Oakley, Clifton, Mount Adams and beyond. Call and we'll let you know if your job fits our schedule.
Live just outside the city? See our Harrison, OH page, or our Indiana pages for Dearborn County, Greendale and Aurora.
Real Work, Real Crew
The photo at the top of this page is real: a navy two-story home with a freshly cleaned driveway, one of our Greater Cincinnati jobs. Soft wash on the siding, surface cleaner on the concrete, and a full rinse before we leave.
That's how brick should be cleaned. Not with a 4,000 PSI blast that chews up the mortar.
Cincinnati homeowners usually call us for:
- Green algae on the shady side of the house.
- Black streaks on roofs and chimneys.
- Brick that looks dingy and dark.
- Driveways and walkways stained by years of rain and runoff.
- Decks that are gray, splintered or peeling.
When to Book in Cincinnati
Spring: The big one. Winter salt, pollen and fresh algae growth all hit at once. Get the house and concrete washed before Opening Day cookouts and graduation parties. Book early. Spring fills fast.
Summer: Patios, pavers and decks. Clean them while you're actually using them.
Fall: Deck and fence staining in dry, mild weather. Gutter cleaning after the leaves drop. Hillside neighborhoods with mature trees fill gutters fast.
Winter: Christmas light installation. We hang them, keep them working and take them down. No ladders on icy hillsides for you.
One more tip: wash before you sell. A clean house photographs better, and buyers notice green siding and stained driveways right away.
Why Cincinnati Chooses General Co
Owner-led crew. Chris Watts runs every job. One customer said: "This is the best company I have ever hired. Believe me I have hired a lot in the past year."
Owner-operated standards. Show up on time. Do it right. Leave it clean.
Fast quotes. We aim to respond within 24 hours.
100% satisfaction guaranteed. If it's not right, we come back and make it right.
Licensed and insured. Your home is protected while we work.
Cincinnati Pressure Washing FAQ
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Here's the offer. You tell us what you want cleaned. We give you a firm price. If you're not 100% satisfied, we make it right.
No pushy sales. No hidden fees.
Call or text Chris at 812-577-2984 or fill out the form below. Let's get your Cincinnati home looking the way it should.
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