LA SOFT WASH
Soft Washing and Pressure Washing
for Southdowns' Oak-Lined Streets
Southdowns has no HOA, but the neighborhood holds a high curb-appeal standard because the streets are walked daily. The century-old plat puts most front porches a few steps from the sidewalk, the mature live oak canopy keeps everything shaded and damp, and the Mardi Gras parade route turns dozens of front elevations into a public stage once a year. Pressure washing and soft washing are how Southdowns property owners keep up with what their neighbors see every day.
Painted wood and HardiePlank are the two surfaces our crew encounters most on Southdowns siding, and both call for gentle, chemistry-led work. Our dedicated soft wash system handles those exteriors, the original-era and renovated concrete that runs through the neighborhood, and the asphalt shingle roofs that streak fastest on the shaded slopes. Pressure rigs come out for the durable flatwork and masonry built to take higher pressure.
A bright front elevation and a tannin-free driveway start with a quick call to 225-337-7771. After we talk, a written work order arrives in your inbox, a confirmation text follows the night before the job, and a full set of after-photos lands with your invoice.
Full-Service Wash Coverage
for Southdowns Homes and Storefronts
We work the full lineup of residential and commercial exterior cleaning across the neighborhood and the Perkins Road frontage.
Residential Pressure Washing
Most Southdowns homeowners book from the same focused set of services because the local mix of painted wood, HardiePlank, brick, and original concrete responds best to a small handful of well-tuned approaches. The list below covers what we run most often on residential properties.
- House Washing
- Roof Cleaning
- Window Cleaning
- Gutter Cleaning
- Driveway Cleaning
- Concrete Cleaning
- Fence Cleaning
- Deck and Patio Cleaning
- Rust Removal
- Solar Panel Cleaning
- Residential Window Tinting
Not sure which service to start with? Call 225-337-7771 and we will walk the property with you and put together a free estimate the same visit.
Commercial Pressure Washing
Our Southdowns commercial work concentrates on the small-footprint restaurant and storefront corridor along Perkins Road. Restaurant patios, sidewalk frontage, and dumpster pads are the main scopes, and we work the schedule around dining hours and foot traffic.
- Building Washing
- Storefront Cleaning
- Drive Through Cleaning
- Parking Lot and Garage Cleaning
- Exterior Cleaning for Apartment Complexes
- Graffiti Removal
- Gum Removal
- Gas Station Cleaning
- Car Wash Cleaning
- Post-Construction Cleanup
- Commercial Window Tinting
- Exterior Cleaning for HOAs
Restaurant operators and storefront owners along the Perkins Road frontage can call 225-337-7771 for a walkthrough.
Why Southdowns Property Owners
Choose LA Softwash
No Deposit Required to Lock In Your Date
The signed work order is all we need to confirm the appointment. Payment is collected once the job is done and you have looked over the after-photos.
Six Years on the Surface Mix You Find in Southdowns
Six years of soft wash and pressure wash work in this market means we know the local surface mix cold. That includes the right chemistry strength for painted wood, the manufacturer-aware approach for HardiePlank, and the lighter touch that historic brick and original mortar joints call for.
A Commercial-Grade Soft Wash Rig Built for Delicate Surfaces
Our soft wash unit is its own dedicated machine, running around 150 to 200 PSI at the pump. That is the right pressure for shingle roofs, painted wood, HardiePlank, and the other surfaces that ask for low pressure and the correct chemistry.
Three-Stage Plant Watering on Every Wash
Plants get a water spritz before any chemistry hits, again during the wash, and a final rinse when the work wraps. Roof cleanings finish with a neutralizer pass through the surrounding beds.
Coverage in Place and a Pre-Work Checklist in Your Inbox
Every job runs under active insurance coverage. Your work order arrives with a written pre-work guide that spells out what we will do, what we need from you, and what to expect on the day.
Call for a Free Pressure Washing Estimate in Southdowns!
How a Southdowns Pressure Washing Job
Comes Together
Quick Estimate, On-Site Walk for Larger Jobs
Most residential quotes are measured online and returned the same day with a phone call. Larger commercial jobs and renovation post-construction cleanups get an on-site walk first so we can check water access, surface condition, and the layout before we put a price together.
Signed Approval Packet and Pre-Work Guide
When price and date are set, you receive a formal work order with an approval link, copied to our insurance carrier. The attached pre-work guide covers plant protection, water access, payment options, and the rest of what you need to know before the crew arrives.
Outlet, Fan, and Door Protection on the Morning of Work
The day of the job, every electrical outlet, ceiling fan, and TV that could catch overspray gets taped and covered. On commercial work, metal-frame door joints get the same treatment. Cones and caution tape go up wherever traffic needs to be controlled.
Calibrated Wash by Substrate
Our bleach-and-soap chemistry gets dialed in based on the substrate and the algae load. Siding gets a gentle mix at low pressure, while flatwork gets pre-treated and then pressure washed, with concrete under three years old kept on the soft-wash side. House washes carry from soffit and fascia down to ground level, including porches, patios, and windows.
Bed Spritz and Foundation Plant Rinse
The plant routine is a spritz before chemistry, a spritz during the wash, and a final rinse when we finish. Southdowns yards often hold camellias, azaleas, and old-line hedges right against the foundation, so we slow the rinse down and make sure the beds are flushed. Roof cleanings finish with a neutralizer pass across the surrounding landscape because that chemistry runs hotter.
After-Photo Delivery and Invoice Payment
A complete set of after-photos lands in your inbox at the end of the job, giving you a record of the finished work whether you were on site or not. Final payment runs through the link in your work order packet.
LA SOFT WASH
Southdowns Service Rates, Bundle Savings,
and Maintenance Plans
Our pricing is straightforward. The numbers below are starting points, with final cost depending on access, story height, and the condition of the surface.
| Service | Starting Price |
|---|---|
| House Washing | $0.20 to $0.30 per square foot under roof |
| Roof Cleaning | $0.30 to $0.60 per square foot |
| Window Cleaning | $2 to $30 per pane |
| Window Tinting | $10 to $15 per square foot (30-year warranty) |
| Gutter Cleaning | $1 to $4 per linear foot |
| Driveway and Concrete Cleaning | $0.10 to $0.18 per square foot |
| Deck and Patio Cleaning | $0.15 per square foot ($300 minimum) |
| Solar Panel Cleaning | $10 per panel |
Booking two services on one truck day comes in at 5% off the combined total when you pair a house wash with a concrete cleaning. Adding a roof cleaning to the same booking grows the bundle to 10% off.
Recurring schedules drop the per-visit cost on properties that get cleaned to a calendar instead of a one-off call. The annual house wash holds at around 5% off the standard rate, taking a $500 wash to $475 every year. Window cleaning on biannual and quarterly rotations carries deeper discounts at each step, and commercial properties get custom recurring rates priced against your maintenance schedule for storefronts, drive-throughs, sidewalks, and parking lots.
Our Written Promises
on Every Southdowns Project
The promises below back up every job we take on, giving you a clear picture of what we will deliver from quote to final walkthrough.
Roof Cleanings Backed by a Three-Year Guarantee
A clean roof should stay clean. Every roof cleaning carries a three-year warranty against the return of biological staining, and if algae or moss comes back inside that window, the next clean is on us.
A Documented Walkthrough on Aged Roof Conditions
A shingle roof past its prime can finish a clean with some natural variation, and we walk through that with you upfront. When we see those conditions during the estimate, we take photos, explain the expected finished look, and let you decide before any work starts.
Insurance Riding With Every Crew on Every Property
The crew shows up under active insurance on every job, with no exceptions. Your work order arrives with a pre-work guide that lays out the work in plain language, what we need from you ahead of the visit, and exactly what to expect once the truck is in the driveway.
A 45-Day Promise on Plants in the Work Zone
Anything growing inside the wash zone is covered for 45 days from the moment the job is finished. Should a plant in that zone fail to push out healthy new growth before the window closes, the replacement comes out of our pocket.
Six years, Zero Unhappy Customers
In six years of business in Southdowns, no customer has ever demanded a refund or told us the work fell short.
Proudly Serving Southdowns Front Porches and Sidewalks
Southdowns is a walking neighborhood, and exterior cleaning here gets noticed by everyone on foot or on a bike between Perkins Road and Cloverdale. We know the oak-shaded blocks where mildew runs heaviest and the original concrete driveways that need a different approach than the renovated stretches next to them. The work has to hold up where it sits in plain view.
A few of the local anchors that frame our service area:
- Perkins Road Overpass merchant district
- Acadian-Perkins Shopping Center
- Southdowns Shopping Center
- Lee Drive
- Hyacinth Avenue
- Cherrydale Avenue
The work order gets written to the property in front of us, whether the home is historic painted wood, mid-century brick, or recently renovated HardiePlank, so the finish lines up with the rest of the block.
Schedule a Southdowns Free Exterior Cleaning Estimate Today!
Late winter through early spring is our busiest stretch in Southdowns because parade prep and oak pollen overlap. Call 225-337-7771 to lock in a free quote and your preferred service window.
