Power Washing in Northern Virginia, DC & Maryland
Franklin Services LLC power washes homes across the DMV — Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Springfield, Washington DC, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville, and Gaithersburg. Call (240) 714-6330 for an estimate.
The DMV's humidity grows a green film on everything that stands still: siding, fences, north-facing walls, shaded patios. Power washing removes years of algae, mildew, and grime in a day, and it's the single fastest improvement to how a home looks from the street.
The skill is matching pressure to surface. Concrete driveways can take high pressure; vinyl siding, wood decks, and roofs cannot — wash them wrong and you strip wood fibers, force water behind siding, or etch lines into the surface. We use soft-wash techniques and appropriate detergents on delicate surfaces and save the high pressure for the concrete.
Common jobs: house siding, decks and fences (including as prep before staining or painting — paint and stain bond far better to clean wood), driveways, sidewalks, patios, stoops, and outdoor furniture. Washing is also the right first step before we repair or repaint an exterior surface, which is why it pairs naturally with our deck, fence, and painting services.
Most exterior washing is a one-day visit, and the before-and-after is the most satisfying in the business.
Power Washing — frequently asked questions
Will power washing damage my siding or deck?
Not done properly. Wood and vinyl are washed at low pressure with cleaning solutions doing the work; high pressure is reserved for concrete. That's the difference between washing and damage.
How often should a house be power washed?
In this region, every one to two years keeps algae and mildew from establishing — shaded and north-facing sides grow film fastest.
Should I power wash before painting or staining?
Yes — it's essential prep. Paint and stain fail early on dirty or mildewed surfaces. Wash, allow to dry fully, then coat; we can handle the whole sequence.
Do I need to do anything before you arrive?
Close windows, move cars and furniture away from the work area, and make an exterior spigot available. We handle the rest.
Need power washing done right?
Call or text with a few photos and we'll take it from there.