Driveways, house exteriors, pool cages, and the orange irrigation rust every Cape homeowner knows too well. Canal-front friendly, fully insured.
Cape Coral is built on water — 400 miles of canals, more than any city on earth — and that shapes exactly how homes here get dirty. Canal humidity feeds algae on driveways and pool decks. Salt film settles on cages and windows along the water. And the Cape's signature stain: orange rust stripes on driveways, curbs, and walls, left by irrigation systems running on well or canal water. Every street in the Cape has at least one driveway wearing them.
That mix is why generic pressure washing disappoints here. Rust does not blast off — it bonds to the concrete and needs a dedicated rust-removal treatment. Stucco walls and pool cages should never see high pressure at all; they need low-pressure soft washing that kills mold and algae at the root. Concrete driveways and sidewalks are where real pressure belongs. We bring all three methods to every job and match them surface by surface.
We clean across the entire Cape — from the older streets around the Yacht Club to newer construction in Sandoval and the canal-front homes of Cape Harbour and Tarpon Point. On waterfront lots we keep solutions contained and out of the canal, protect the landscaping, and pay attention to the surfaces water-adjacent homes struggle with most.
The timing that works best in Cape Coral: a full exterior cleaning before rainy season (April-May), so the summer humidity starts from a clean slate — or right after storm season for homes that caught wind-driven grime. Either way you get exact pricing up front, an insured local crew, and before/after photos when we are done.
Fully insured, locally owned, no subcontractors — the full range of pressure washing services from one Cape Coral crew. Call (239) 977-7246 or request a free quote online.
Most Cape Coral homes irrigate from wells, and the iron in that water is what re-stains a driveway weeks after it was cleaned. Homeowners assume the cleaning did not hold. Usually the cleaning was fine — the sprinklers simply started re-depositing iron the next watering day. A few no-cost adjustments make the same wash last far longer.
How It Works
Cape Coral driveways carry a specific mix: organic staining from the rainy season, tire marks, and the orange rust stripes left by irrigation systems running on well or canal water. We identify each stain type first, because rust needs targeted treatment — ordinary pressure washing alone will not remove it.
Plant beds are pre-soaked and protected before any cleaning solution goes down, and runoff is kept out of pools and canals. On waterfront lots we work with the canal in mind — containment matters here more than anywhere.
Concrete driveways and sidewalks get professional-grade pressure. Stucco walls, painted surfaces, pool cages, and roofs get low-pressure soft washing with a solution that kills mold and algae at the root. One property, multiple methods — matched, not guessed.
Irrigation rust gets a dedicated removal treatment, not just water. We finish with a full rinse, walk the property with you, and leave before/after photos of the work.
Common Questions
Most Cape Coral driveways run $150-$300 and a full house wash $250-$450, depending on square footage and how heavy the staining is. Cape Coral carries one cost factor other cities do not: irrigation rust striping needs a separate chemical treatment before washing, quoted after we see the surface rather than sprung on the invoice. Booking driveway, house, and pool deck in one visit is the cheapest way to schedule. Beyond that, a driveway alone is priced differently from a full package with house wash, pool deck, and lanai. Quotes are free and exact, from an on-site look or photos for straightforward jobs. No "starting at" teasers.
Yes — those stripes come from irrigation running on well or canal water, and they are one of the most common calls we get in Cape Coral. Rust bonds to concrete, so it needs a dedicated rust-removal treatment rather than pressure alone. We treat it, rinse it, and can also point the irrigation head away so it does not come right back.
All the time — a huge share of Cape Coral homes sit on the canal system. We keep cleaning solutions contained and away from the water, and we clean the surfaces canal-front homes struggle with most: pool cages that catch spray and salt film, seawall-side patios, and docks-adjacent concrete.
No — and we do not use it there. Stucco and painted exteriors get soft washing: low pressure plus a biodegradable solution that kills the mold and algae at the root. It cleans deeper than blasting and the result lasts longer, without forcing water behind the finish.
Once a year for most homes — ideally before rainy season (April-May), when the summer humidity is about to accelerate algae growth. Canal-front and heavily irrigated properties often benefit from a shorter cycle because rust and organic staining return faster.
Serving Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs, and all of Southwest Florida. Most jobs quoted within 24 hours.
Rain Exterior Home Service
We Regularly Serve Homeowners in Southwest Florida: