
Dillsboro is a small town with a big history. Your home is part of that story. Let's keep it looking the part.
General Co brings professional soft washing, pressure washing and deck restoration to Dillsboro. Firm quote. Careful crew. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Call or text Chris at 812-577-2984.
A Little Dillsboro History (and Why It Matters for Your House)
Dillsboro was laid out in 1830 and named for James Dill, a War of 1812 general who lived here. The post office opened in 1837 and was spelled "Dillsborough" until 1893.
In the early 1900s, drillers came looking for oil and gas. They found mineral water instead. That water turned Dillsboro into a health resort, and the big Dillsboro Sanitarium drew travelers for decades. Today that building serves as a rehabilitation center and nursing home.
Why does this matter to you? Because Dillsboro is full of older homes, churches and buildings with real character. Old brick, old wood and old paint need a careful hand. High pressure from a rental machine can strip paint, etch brick and force water behind siding.
We clean with the right pressure for each surface. Every time.
Why Dillsboro Homes Need Regular Cleaning
Dillsboro sits about 876 feet up in Clay Township, in the rolling hills of western Dearborn County. It's rural. About 1,360 people live in town, surrounded by farmland and woods.
Rural living means more dust, more pollen and more shade from mature trees. Climate maps classify Dillsboro as humid subtropical: hot, sticky summers and mild to cool winters. Those humid summers keep siding and roofs damp. That's how you get green algae on vinyl, black mildew on trim and moss on shady steps.
Country roads and nearby fields send dust and pollen onto everything. Concrete porches and walkways go from white to gray to nearly black. The photo on this page shows exactly that kind of change.
Services Available in Dillsboro
Pick what you need. We'll quote it all in one trip.
- House Soft Washing - Low-pressure cleaning that's safe for older homes. Starts at $249.
- Pressure Washing - Driveways, sidewalks, steps and porches.
- Driveway & Concrete Clean & Seal - Get the gray out and seal it in.
- Patio & Paver Cleaning - Clean pavers, clear joints, restore color.
- Roof Cleaning - Soft-wash treatment for black streaks and moss.
- Gutter Cleaning - Mature trees fill gutters. We empty them.
- Deck Restoration - Strip, stain and seal.
- Fence Restoration - Wood fences and rails brought back from gray.
- Commercial Pressure Washing - Shops, offices and churches downtown.
- Christmas Light Installation - Holiday lights, hung and taken down for you.
- Interior Painting - Clean, professional painting inside.
Where We Work in and Around Dillsboro
Downtown and North Street. The older blocks in the heart of town have classic homes with porches and painted trim. A soft wash makes the whole street look newer.
Near the Hopewell Presbyterian Church. The church building dates to 1888. The congregation goes back to 1818. Homes in the older part of town deserve the same care.
Near the old sanitarium grounds. The former Dillsboro Sanitarium is one of the town's landmarks. The homes around it are a mix of older and mid-century houses.
Along the old US 50 route. US 50 once ran straight through town and now bypasses it. Homes and businesses along the old route still pick up road grime.
Farms and rural properties in Clay Township. Long concrete driveways, barns, outbuildings and fences. Big jobs are no problem.
Around the Dillsboro Public Library. The modern library branch, part of the Aurora Public Library District, hosted a Smithsonian traveling exhibit on rural America in 2019. The neighborhoods nearby mix older homes with newer builds.
Planning to host family for the town's Heritage Festival? Book your house wash a couple of weeks ahead so everything looks its best.
If you're in the 47018 ZIP code, we serve you.
Real Before and After

The front steps in the photo above are a real General Co job. Dark, stained concrete on the left. Clean, bright steps on the right, with the brick and landscaping untouched.
That's the goal on every Dillsboro job. Clean the dirty stuff. Protect everything else.
Here's what Dillsboro homeowners usually call us about:
- Porches and steps that have turned gray or black.
- Green algae on vinyl siding.
- Moss on shady roofs and walkways.
- Decks and fences faded to gray.
- Dust and grime on farm buildings and long driveways.


Why Dillsboro Trusts General Co
The owner does the work. Chris Watts leads the crew. One reviewer wrote: "Yes he was very professional, polite and did an outstanding job."
Owner-operated standards. On time. Done right. Clean when we leave.
We'll make the drive. Dillsboro is rural, but it's part of our service area. You get the same service as homes closer to the river.
Fast quotes. We aim to respond within 24 hours.
100% satisfaction guaranteed. Not happy? We come back and make it right.
Licensed and insured. Your property is protected.
Dillsboro Pressure Washing FAQ
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Here's the deal. Tell us what you want cleaned. We give you a straight price. If you're not 100% satisfied, we make it right.
No sales pitch. No hidden fees.
Call or text Chris at 812-577-2984 or use the quote form below. Let's give your Dillsboro home the care it deserves.
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Pressure Washing • Deck Restoration • Surface Protection