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Pressure Washing for homes in Hollywood and the surrounding area, by a vetted MB pro near you. Free estimate.
What to check first
What you might be seeing
- Green, black or gray streaks on stucco, especially on the shaded and north-facing walls
- Slick, slippery algae on the walkway, pool deck or driveway after the rainy months
- Rust or oil stains on the driveway or carport floor
- A cleanliness or violation notice from your HOA or condo association
- Screen enclosure panels that look dark and dirty
Safe to check yourself
- Look at the walls and driveway in daylight and note where the growth is heaviest. Dark, damp spots usually mean shade or poor drainage.
- Check which way water runs off your driveway or patio, and whether it heads toward a storm drain, a canal or your landscaping.
- Read your HOA or condo rules for exterior cleaning requirements and approval steps before you book.
- Confirm that an outdoor hose spigot works and that you know where the pro can access it.
Stop and get a pro if…
- Stop if the growth is on a tile, shingle or metal roof. Do not climb up or spray it yourself, because roofs and ladders are for a pro.
- Stop if you see cracks in the stucco, peeling coatings or soft, rotted wood. Water can get behind them.
- Stop if you see water stains or mold on the inside of walls or ceilings, since cleaning the outside will not fix that.
- Do not run a rented pressure washer near outlets, light fixtures or the pool equipment. Leave electrical areas to a pro.
What to ask the pro
- Will you use a surface cleaner and low-pressure soft washing, and how do you avoid forcing water behind stucco or into window frames?
- How will you handle wash water so detergent runoff stays out of storm drains, canals and waterways?
- Can you show a local business tax receipt, proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation compliance?
- Is the estimate in writing, and does it list every surface included?
- If you clean a roof, which method do you use, and does it fit the roof manufacturer's warranty?
In Hollywood, salt-laden onshore breezes reach well inland, and Census data puts the median home's build year at 1969. That mix of salt, humidity and older block-and-stucco walls is why driveways, pool decks and stucco here turn green and streaky. Pressure washing in Hollywood is done by independent, locally owned pros, and the right one knows when to use a surface cleaner and when to switch to low-pressure soft washing. Look for a pro who gives a written free estimate, can show a local business tax receipt, liability insurance and workers' compensation compliance, and who explains how wash water will be handled.
Call us and we take your request, match you with a vetted MB pro near you and book the visit. We stay your point of contact from first call to finished job. Your MB pro gives the free estimate and does the work, whether that's a driveway and walkway, a pool deck and screen enclosure, or stucco that has gone gray and blotchy.
Homes within a mile or two of the Broadwalk and the Intracoastal take a constant salt-spray beating, and Hollywood's year-round humidity gives algae and mildew a head start on stucco, driveways and pool decks. Many 1950s through 1970s ranch homes have original block walls and older concrete that hold moisture. Newer western subdivisions and beachfront condo towers answer to HOAs and associations that care how the exterior looks. A good pro matches the pressure to the surface, so concrete gets a surface cleaner and stucco gets a gentle soft wash.
Problems to watch for in Hollywood
Algae on driveways and walkways
After Hollywood's wet season, shaded concrete can turn green and slippery. That is a slip risk as well as an eyesore.
Streaked stucco on older block homes
Humidity feeds mildew on the stucco of 1950s to 1970s ranch homes. Soft washing lifts it without driving water into the wall.
Slippery pool decks and screen enclosures
Warm, damp conditions leave pool decks and enclosure frames coated with growth. A pro can clean both safely.
Rust and oil stains
Salt air speeds up rust from gate hardware, furniture legs and metal fixtures, and it stains concrete. Your MB pro can treat these spots before they set in.
HOA and condo cleanliness notices
Hollywood has many HOAs, condo associations and gated communities. A notice about a dirty driveway or walls can often be resolved with one well-planned wash.
Roof growth and wrong-method damage
High pressure can strip granules from shingles and damage tile or metal roofs. Soft washing is generally the preferred approach.
What your MB pro can help with
- Driveways, walkways, patios and pool decksYour MB pro uses a surface cleaner for even results on concrete and removes the algae that makes pool decks slick.
- Soft washing for stucco and sidingLow-pressure washing cleans the walls of Hollywood's block-and-stucco homes while protecting seals and window frames.
- Roof soft washingWhere a roof needs it, the pro uses a low-pressure method suited to the roof type, not high pressure.
- Decks, fences and screen enclosuresWood and aluminum surfaces get the pressure they can handle, which protects soft wood from damage.
- Rust and oil stain treatment, plus optional sealingYour pro can treat stains on concrete and, if you want it, seal the surface afterward.
Permits and codes in Hollywood
Pressure washing does not require a state contractor license in Florida. A local business tax receipt, liability insurance and workers' compensation compliance are the usual requirements, so ask your pro for proof. No building permit is required. Wash water is regulated under local stormwater and NPDES rules in many Florida cities and counties, and runoff with detergents or chemicals generally may not enter storm drains, canals or waterways. Check with Hollywood's public works or environmental department and FDEP. Roof cleaning with chemicals, or work that overlaps with pesticide or biocide use, can trigger separate rules, so verify with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and your local jurisdiction. The Florida DBPR oversees contractor licensing. Condo and HOA exterior work may also need association approval.
Your MB pro handles the permit when the job needs one. You can look up a contractor's license at Florida DBPR.
When to reach out
Algae and mildew peak during and after the humid wet season, so late summer through winter is a busy cleaning window in Hollywood. Demand also rises before hurricane season and when snowbirds return from November to April to open up long-vacant homes and condos. Booking early helps if you need a wash for an HOA deadline. Call (954) 707-6550 or request a free estimate with the form on the page, and we will match you with a vetted pro near you and book the visit.
We match homeowners across Hollywood, including Hollywood Beach, Downtown Hollywood, Hollywood Lakes, Hollywood Hills, Emerald Hills, Boulevard Heights, Driftwood, Liberia, Beverly Park, North Beach, Oakwood Hills and Washington Park.
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Pressure Washing in Hollywood: common questions
- Do I need a permit to pressure wash my Hollywood home?
- No building permit is required for pressure washing. Wash water is a separate matter, because runoff with detergents generally cannot go into storm drains or canals. Ask your pro how they will manage it.
- Does a pressure washing pro need a state license?
- Not in Florida. The usual requirements are a local business tax receipt, liability insurance and workers' compensation compliance. Roofing or chemical treatments may involve other rules, so ask your pro and verify with the relevant agency.
- Is salt air near the Broadwalk a problem for exterior surfaces?
- Salt spray speeds up rust and stains on metal and concrete near the Broadwalk and the Intracoastal. Regular rinsing and cleaning help, and your pro can treat rust and oil marks. They can also suggest sealing if you want it.
- Can I wash my condo or HOA exterior without approval?
- Hollywood has many condo associations and HOAs, and some require approval or have rules about exterior cleaning and runoff. Check your documents first, then tell your pro what the association requires.
- Is it safe to pressure wash my own roof?
- No. Roofs involve heights, and high pressure can damage tile, shingle and metal roofs and may void a manufacturer's warranty. Soft washing by a pro is generally preferred.
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