Pressure Washing and Exterior Cleaning
Pressure washing and exterior cleaning covers cleaning building siding, breezeways, sidewalks, parking decks, pool decks and dumpster areas. Depending on the surface, crews use high pressure, low pressure or soft washing with cleaning solutions.
Guide updated Oct 29, 2026. Written for operators, with input welcome from people who do this work.
Why this matters
Dirty siding, stained sidewalks and grimy dumpster areas stand out on pre-leasing tours and at move-in, when families are forming a first impression. Exterior cleaning is a simple way to refresh curb appeal, but the wrong method or pressure can damage surfaces and cause more costly repairs.
When you need it
- Before pre-leasing tours, to refresh siding, walkways and entrances.
- Before move-in day, when families form their first impression of the property.
- When dumpster areas, breezeways or stairwells start to look or smell dirty.
- Before an exterior painting or sealing project, when surfaces need to be clean first.
Common challenges in student housing
- Too much pressure can damage siding, wood, sealants and painted surfaces.
- Gum, spills and stains on high-traffic walkways come back quickly.
- Working around parked cars, residents and open windows takes planning and notice.
- Runoff and cleaning chemicals can harm landscaping or break local discharge rules.
- Finding a time when breezeways and parking areas are empty is hard on a busy property.
What to look for
- Experience with the surfaces on your buildings, and whether they use soft washing or lower pressure where needed.
- A written scope listing buildings, walkways, breezeways, dumpster areas, parking areas and signage.
- Scheduling around pre-leasing tours and move-in so the property is clean when it matters most.
- Clear pricing by area or by building, and whether recurring service is priced differently.
- How they protect landscaping, windows, vehicles and residents during the work, and how they notify residents.
- Their approach to water runoff and cleaning products, including any local rules on discharge.
- A certificate of insurance that names your property, plus any licensing your state or city requires.
How pricing usually works
- Pricing is often per building, per area or per square foot of surface cleaned.
- Recurring service, such as monthly breezeway or dumpster pad cleaning, may be priced differently from one-time jobs.
- Stain treatment, gum removal and sealing are often billed as extras.
- Some vendors have minimum charges per visit or trip.
How prices are usually structured, not what they cost. Actual prices vary by market, property and scope, so compare written proposals.
Questions to ask a supplier
- Which surfaces on our buildings need soft washing instead of high pressure?
- What is included in your scope, and which areas are priced separately?
- Can you schedule work around our pre-leasing tours and move-in?
- How do you protect landscaping, windows and vehicles during the work?
- How do you handle runoff and what cleaning products do you use?
- How do you notify residents and handle parked cars in the work area?
Pressure Washing and Exterior Cleaning suppliers 32
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76 Surface Care
Serves TX
Pressure washes apartment breezeways, exteriors, sidewalks, pool decks, dumpster pads and shared amenities.
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Ally Waste
Serves nationwide · Mentions student housing
Pressure washes apartment buildings, college dormitories, patios, courtyards and parking surfaces.
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BellWaste
Serves nationwide · Mentions student housing
Collects doorstep trash for apartment and student housing communities, including bulk removal, porter services and pet waste station maintenance.
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Bright & Shiny
Serves TX
Pressure washes apartment breezeways, walkways, parking garages, dumpster pads and building exteriors.
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Butler Plus
Serves nationwide
Collects doorstep trash for multifamily communities, including recycling, bulk hauling, porter services and pet waste removal.
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CAM Property Services
Serves CA
Provides multifamily properties exterior pressure washing, steam cleaning, landscaping and facility maintenance in California.
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Castellan Pro Wash
Serves MO
Cleans commercial gutters for apartments and multifamily buildings, including debris removal and drainage maintenance.
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CheckSammy
Serves nationwide
Coordinates on-demand and recurring commercial janitorial services through a nationwide provider network, including deep cleaning and disinfection.
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Clean N' Shine
Serves CA · Mentions student housing
Cleans gutters and downspouts for apartment complexes and colleges, including debris removal and cleanup.
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Contract Services Group
Serves nationwide
Cleans apartment and condominium common areas and turnover units, including floor care, window washing and construction cleanup.
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D&P Pressure Washing Pros
Serves WI
Pressure washes apartment buildings, walkways, entrances and exterior common areas around Madison, Wisconsin.
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Devins Pressure Washing
Serves OH
Soft washes apartment buildings and pressure cleans walkways, breezeways and shared outdoor surfaces across Cleveland.
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Elite Property Services
Serves AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV
Pressure washes apartment exteriors and provides window cleaning, gutter cleaning and waterproofing for multifamily communities.
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JAK Environmental
Serves TX
Soft washes apartment building exteriors and pressure cleans sidewalks and shared outdoor areas in Houston.
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Key Klean
Serves AZ, CO
Cleans multifamily common areas and shared amenities, including recurring janitorial service, carpet care, floor maintenance and disinfection.
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Ladder & Bucket
Serves NC
Cleans gutters and washes exteriors for multifamily residential buildings and commercial properties.
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MW Pressure Washing
Serves GA
Cleans apartment breezeways, stairwells, building exteriors and common areas through scheduled pressure washing.
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Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning
Serves nationwide
Cleans, repairs and installs gutters for multifamily and apartment properties, including window washing and pressure washing.
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Ohio Power Washing
Serves OH · Mentions student housing
Pressure washes apartment communities, student housing exteriors and common outdoor areas around central Ohio.
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Primetime Cleaning Services
Serves CA
Cleans gutters for apartment communities, including downspout blockage review, roof-valley debris removal and ground cleanup.
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Puma Power Washing
Serves CA · Mentions student housing
Cleans apartment buildings, student housing exteriors and communal surfaces for property managers in San Francisco.
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Sharpe N' Shine Exterior Cleaning
Serves CA
Pressure washes apartment building facades, walkways, parking surfaces and dumpster pads across Southern California.
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Shine Select
Serves DC, MD, VA
Cleans gutters for apartment and multifamily communities, including leaf removal and commercial exterior washing.
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South Mississippi Power Washing
Serves MS
Washes apartment exteriors, breezeways, walkways and shared areas around Hattiesburg and the Pine Belt.
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Southern Shine NC LLC
Serves NC · Mentions student housing
Power washes student housing dormitories, apartment exteriors, walkways and common areas.
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Sparkle Service
Serves IL
Cleans gutters for multi-unit buildings, including downspout flushing, debris removal and gutter inspections.
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SpringBrook Pressure Cleaning
Serves FL
Cleans gutters for apartment and condominium properties, including exterior streak removal, debris clearing and downspout inspection.
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Squeegee Pro
Serves CA
Cleans gutters for apartment complexes and multi-building properties, including coordinated scheduling and commercial pressure washing.
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Stallone's Pro Wash
Serves FL
Cleans apartment exteriors, breezeways, walkways, stairwells and shared outdoor surfaces with pressure and soft washing.
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Trashy Flamingo Property Services
Serves TX
Collects doorstep trash for multifamily properties, including bulk hauling, turnover cleanouts and pressure washing.
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Water Workz LLC
Serves TX
Pressure washes multifamily building facades, sidewalks, parking areas and exterior common spaces.
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Window Genie
Serves nationwide
Soft washes apartment, condominium and townhome exteriors for property managers through local service operators.
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