LA SOFT WASH
Soft Wash House Washing Built
for Baton Rouge Homes
The heat and humidity in South Louisiana create perfect conditions for mildew, algae, and biological growth to settle into siding, soffits, and porches year after year. Spider webs collect under eaves. Dirt daubers tuck their nests into any quiet corner of the exterior. By the time most homeowners notice the buildup, the house already looks years older than it is.
We handle house washing for homeowners throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding area. Every house wash is a full soft wash from the bottom of the shingles to the ground, covering soffit, fascia, walls, windows, porches, and patios. Our setup is a dedicated commercial-grade soft wash system, which lets the cleaning chemistry do the work and protects your siding from the damage high pressure can cause.
If you would like a quote or have a question about your home, call LA Softwash at 225-337-7771. Most estimates are free and completed without an in-person visit.
Types of Siding We Wash
Most Baton Rouge homes are built with one of four exterior materials, and we soft wash all of them using the same method and chemistry.
Vinyl Siding
Vinyl is forgiving but can be damaged by high pressure, especially around seams and lap joints where water can be forced behind the panels. Soft washing applies the cleaning solution at low pressure, lifting mildew, algae, and surface dirt without disturbing the siding.
Hardy Board (Fiber Cement)
Fiber cement holds up well in our climate, but aggressive cleaning can wear the painted surface and force water into seams. Our soft wash method cleans the surface evenly and keeps the finish intact.
Stucco
Stucco is common across Baton Rouge and is also one of the materials most often damaged by pressure washing. Soft washing protects the finish, the surface texture, and the structure behind it, while still breaking down the biological growth that builds up over time.
Brick
Brick is durable, and our soft wash method protects the mortar joints while removing mildew and weathering from the brick face.
If your home has a less common siding type, such as cedar shake or painted wood, mention it when you call so we can confirm the right approach before booking.
Why Do Homeowners in Baton Rouge
Choose Us For House Washing?
We built our business around doing soft washing the way it is meant to be done. A real soft wash system delivers the right cleaning chemistry at the right pressure, and that is what every house wash we perform is built on. Here is what that means for you.
Soffit-to-Ground Coverage
Every wash covers everything from where the shingles stop down to the ground, with exterior windows included as standard. There are no add-ons to negotiate.
Remote Quoting
Most quotes are completed using satellite imagery and county records, so an in-person estimator visit is not part of the process. You get a clear price before anything is scheduled.
No Deposit Required
You only pay once the work is finished. There is no commitment beyond a signed work order.
Fully Insured
Our insurance is automatically copied onto every signed work order, so you have proof of coverage in writing before our crew arrives.
Pre-Work Guidelines Sent in Advance
A detailed pre-work guidelines document goes out with your work order, covering safety, plant protection, and what to expect on the day. Most questions are answered before we arrive.
Proactive Damage Reporting
If we notice loose flashing, damaged fascia, or other issues while we are on your home, we photograph them and send the images to you so the right contractor can address them. You get a clear picture of your home’s condition, free of charge.
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Our House Washing Process,
Step by Step
Every house wash follows the same proven sequence. The full service typically takes between two and three hours from arrival to completion.
Site Walkaround and Property Protection
When we arrive, we walk the property and identify everything that needs to be taped and covered. Exterior electrical outlets, ceiling fans on porches, mounted exterior TVs, and the joints on metal-frame doors are all sealed before any chemistry is applied, so no water makes it into electrical components or inside your home.
Pre-Wash Plant Watering
Before any cleaning solution touches the siding, we spritz down all the landscaping near the house with clean water. Pre-diluting the chemistry in real time is the single most effective way to protect plants during a wash.
Soft Wash Application
We apply our soft wash mix, bleach and soap at low pressure, across every surface from the soffit and fascia down to the porches and patios. On a smaller home, we make one continuous pass around the entire structure. On larger homes, we split the work in half and clean section by section. The chemistry breaks down mildew, algae, spider webs, dirt dauber nests, and accumulated environmental buildup.
Oxidation Removal (When Needed)
Oxidation is the chalky residue that comes off on your hand when you touch faded vinyl or aluminum. If your siding shows it, we apply an oxidation removal chemical after the standard wash, agitate it manually if the surface needs it, then rinse it off. This restores the finish on siding that a standard soft wash alone cannot recover.
Final Plant Rinse and Documentation
After the wash, we spritz the plants again with clean water as a final dilution pass. If you are not on site when we wrap up, we send completion photos by text or email. Payment is collected through the links already in your work order, so there is no paperwork at the end.
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House Washing Pricing in Baton Rouge
Pricing is based on square footage under the roof, which is the footprint of your home rather than the surface area of every wall. Working from the footprint lets us measure most homes remotely and call you back with a price, so an estimator visit is not required. A standard one-story home starts at $0.20 a square foot under roof. Two-story homes, and homes with a balcony or multiple balconies, typically run $0.24 to $0.30 a square foot under roof. Homes with complex architectural features, such as exposed rafters in the soffit that must be cleaned individually, price higher than $0.30 a square foot.
Several factors affect where your home lands in that range:
- Story count and overall height
- Presence of balconies, especially multiple balconies
- Architectural complexity, including exposed rafters and detailed soffit work
- Whether oxidation removal is needed on faded or chalky siding
We also offer two bundle discounts and a loyalty rate for annual customers:
- House and concrete together saves approximately 5%
- House, roof cleaning, and concrete together saves approximately 10%
- Annual recurring customers save approximately 5% off the standard rate
No deposit is required. Payment is collected after the work is complete, through the secure links we send with your work order.
Guarantees and What We Stand Behind
Every house wash is backed by a 45-day plant regrowth guarantee. If a plant in the runoff path doesn’t show new regrowth within 45 days, we replace it, no questions asked. In six years, that’s been two rose bushes. That track record reflects how seriously we take the watering protocol we follow before, during, and after every wash.
In six years of business in Baton Rouge, no customer has ever demanded a refund or told us the work fell short. Our insurance is automatically copied onto every signed work order, so the combination of plant protection and verified coverage is in writing before our crew arrives.
See the Difference a Soft Wash Makes
on Baton Rouge Homes
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the windows washed as part of a house wash?
Yes. Exterior windows are included in every standard house wash at no extra charge. The wash covers everything from where the shingles stop down to the ground, and windows fall inside that coverage.
What surfaces are included in a house wash?
Soffit, fascia, exterior walls, exterior windows, porches, and patios. Spider webs, mildew, dirt dauber nests, and general environmental buildup are addressed across all of those surfaces.
How much does house washing cost in Baton Rouge?
Most homes price between $0.20 and $0.30 a square foot under roof, depending on story count, balconies, and architectural detail. Homes with exposed rafters or other complex features may price higher. Call 225-337-7771 for an exact quote on your home.
How long does a house wash take?
Most residential house washes take between two and three hours from arrival to completion.
Do you pressure wash the siding?
No. We use a dedicated commercial-grade soft wash system, not a pressure washer turned down to low pressure. Soft washing uses cleaning chemistry at low pressure, which is the correct way to remove mildew and algae from siding without damaging the surface.
Do I have to be home for the wash?
No. Quotes are completed remotely, the work order is signed digitally, and payment is collected through the links in your work order. If you are not home when the wash is finished, we send completion photos by text or email.
Will the chemicals harm my plants?
We spritz plants with clean water before, during, and after the wash to dilute any chemistry that contacts foliage. If a plant in the runoff path doesn’t show new regrowth within 45 days, we replace it, no questions asked.
How often should I have my house washed in Baton Rouge?
Annual cleaning is the recommended baseline for most homes in our area, since South Louisiana’s heat and humidity support faster mildew and algae growth than what you would see in a drier climate. Homes with heavy tree cover or shaded north-facing walls may benefit from a slightly more frequent schedule. Annual recurring customers save approximately 5% off the standard rate.
What types of siding do you wash?
Vinyl, hardy board, stucco, and brick. The soft wash method is the same for every siding type. If you have an unusual material, mention it when you call.
What types of siding do you wash?
Vinyl, hardy board, stucco, and brick. The soft wash method is the same for every siding type. If you have an unusual material, mention it when you call.
Are there weather conditions that prevent a house wash?
Extreme cold is the only condition that postpones a wash. Light rain and normal humidity do not interfere, since soft washing relies on chemistry rather than water volume.
Get a Free House Washing Estimate in Baton Rouge Today!
When you are ready to bring your home back to looking the way you want it to, call us at 225-337-7771 to start your free estimate. We will follow up with a full price, available scheduling, and a copy of the pre-work guidelines so you know exactly what to expect on the day of service.
