Soft washing & wood finishing · Richmond, Virginia

Clean exteriors, without the pressure.

We restore siding, roofs, decks and fences with low-pressure washing and plant-safe, biodegradable cleaners, then stain and seal the wood so it stands up to Virginia summers.

Licensed & insured Plant & pet safe Richmond · Henrico · Chesterfield
Why low pressure matters
Garden hose≈ 60 PSI
Our soft wash< 300 PSI
Typical pressure washer2,500–3,500 PSI
High pressure strips paint, forces water behind siding and voids most shingle warranties. Soft washing lets the cleaning solution do the work, then rinses at garden-hose pressure.
Services

Three things, done with care.

Every job begins with a walk-around, a written quote, and a conversation about what is growing on your house and why.

I

House & siding soft wash

Vinyl, Hardie board, brick and painted wood. We remove the green and black streaking that Richmond's humidity grows on shaded, north-facing walls.

  • Biodegradable cleaner, rinsed to neutral
  • Windows and screens rinsed clean
  • Gutter faces brightened on request
II

Roof cleaning

The dark streaks on shingles are an algae that feeds on the limestone in the granules. We treat it at the root rather than blasting granules off the roof.

  • Manufacturer-approved method
  • Minimal roof walking
  • Results keep improving for weeks
III

Deck & fence staining

Wash, brighten, sand the rough spots, then stain. We help you choose between semi-transparent and solid finishes based on the wood's age and sun exposure.

  • Low-VOC oil and water-based stains
  • Pressure-treated pine, cedar, and hardwoods
  • Fence rows, pergolas, and railings
Our approach

Chemistry over force. Care over speed.

A pressure washer makes a surface look clean for a season. Soft washing kills the growth itself, so surfaces stay clean two to three times longer and nothing is damaged in the process.

01

Protect first

We pre-wet lawns, shrubs and garden beds, cover delicate plants, and shield anything the solution shouldn't touch.

02

Apply the cleaner

A mild, biodegradable solution goes on at low pressure and dwells for a few minutes while it breaks down algae, mildew and grime.

03

Rinse to neutral

Everything is rinsed at garden-hose pressure, and plants receive a final fresh-water rinse so nothing lingers in the soil.

04

Stain & seal

For wood, we wait for the right moisture reading, then apply stain by brush and pad so it soaks in rather than sitting on top.

“The deck looked new again, and my hydrangeas along the rail never noticed anything happened.” Homeowner · Bon Air
Plant and pet safeNo harsh runoff into storm drains or the James.
Written quote, fixed priceThe number you're quoted is the number you pay.
12-month guaranteeIf a spot returns within a year, we return and treat it at no charge.
Recent work

Before and after.

A few of the homes and decks we've brought back around Richmond.

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Cedar deck, semi-transparent stainShort Pump
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Vinyl sidingMidlothian
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Shingle roofThe Fan
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Privacy fence, solid stainChesterfield
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Brick & walkwayBon Air
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Pergola & railingsGlen Allen
Where we work

Richmond and the counties around it.

Richmond CityHenricoChesterfieldHanoverShort PumpGlen AllenMidlothianBon AirMechanicsvilleChesterPowhatanGoochland
Contact

Request a free estimate.

Tell us a little about the job and we'll call or text within one business day to arrange a walk-around. Most quotes take under twenty minutes on site.

Phone(804) 246-5735
Emailhello@jamesriverexterior.com
HoursMonday – Saturday, 7am – 6pm
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