Soft Washing

Professional soft washing across the Bay Area

From moss-covered roofs in the fog belt of Daly City to algae-stained wood fences baking in South Bay heat, soft washing is the safest way to restore exterior surfaces without causing damage. NorTech connects you with background-checked, vetted local providers who handle low-pressure detergent treatment for roofs, painted siding, stucco, wood decks, fences, and fascia — all at a flat rate you approve before any work starts. No hourly meter, no surprise invoice, just surfaces that look clean and treated to stay that way. Whether your property is on the Peninsula, in the East Bay, or in the South Bay, your matched provider brings the right biodegradable solutions and equipment to protect your home's exterior finish.

Every exterior surface, one trusted platform

Soft washing covers a wide range of exterior cleaning needs: asphalt shingle and tile roof treatment to eliminate algae and lichen, painted wood and fiber-cement siding cleaned without paint damage, stucco surfaces treated for mildew and biological growth, wood decks and fences restored before sealing or staining, and fascia boards cleared of grime and organic buildup. NorTech's vetted providers serve single-family homes throughout the Bay Area, multi-unit residential properties, high-end homes with delicate painted or wood finishes, rental turnovers where curb appeal matters fast, and property managers and short-term-rental hosts who need reliable exterior upkeep on a schedule.

Why Bay Area homeowners book soft washing with NorTech

Flat-rate pricing you see before you book, background-checked independent providers, a 30-day workmanship warranty, and before-and-after photos on every job. You book online in minutes, get matched with a local specialist near you, and pay only after you have reviewed the finished work. It is the simplest, most transparent way to get professional soft washing anywhere in the Bay Area — without worrying that high-pressure washing will strip your paint, crack your roof tiles, or push water behind your siding.

NorTech uses flat-rate pricing, so you always see the full, all-in price before you book — it appears the moment you enter your ZIP code in the booking flow. There's no hourly meter and no surprise charges: the quote you approve is exactly what you pay.

Yes. Every soft washing job booked through NorTech includes a 30-day workmanship warranty. If the treated surfaces do not meet the standard of the work agreed upon, your provider will make it right at no additional cost. Before-and-after photos are taken on every job so the results are documented.

Pressure washing uses high water force to remove surface dirt, which can crack roof tiles, strip paint, damage wood grain, and push water behind siding. Soft washing uses low pressure combined with a biodegradable detergent solution that kills algae, mold, lichen, and mildew at the root — cleaning more thoroughly while protecting the surface itself.

Low-pressure soft washing is the method most roofing manufacturers recommend for cleaning asphalt shingles, precisely because high-pressure washing can void shingle warranties and cause granule loss. Your matched provider uses a detergent application that treats the biological growth causing those streaks without damaging the shingle surface.

Most soft washing visits for a standard single-family Bay Area home take two to four hours depending on the number and condition of surfaces being treated. You do not need to be home during the service, though your provider will confirm access requirements — such as gate codes or water spigot location — when they confirm the appointment.

Results vary by surface type, sun exposure, and how much moisture the area receives, but most soft washing treatments keep algae and mildew growth suppressed for one to three years. Bay Area homes in foggier microclimates or with heavy tree canopy overhead may benefit from treatment more frequently than homes in drier, sunnier locations.

Pressure Washing

Driveways, patios, walkways, and fences brought back to like-new. Hard surfaces only — roofs are…

Window Cleaning

Streak-free glass inside and out, single or two-story — your views, crystal clear.

Solar Panel Cleaning

Per-panel and full-array cleaning — dirty panels can lose up to 25% of their output.

Roof Moss Removal & Treatment

Moss and algae cleared from your roof, then a zinc/copper treatment keeps it from coming back.

General Handyman

Your whole to-do list handled in one visit — repairs, mounting, and odd jobs done right.

Drywall Repair & Patching

Nail holes to 12-inch patches, texture-matched and primed so the wall looks untouched.

Carpentry & Woodwork

Custom shelving, cabinet repair, crown molding, and finish carpentry that fits like it was alway…

Tile & Grout

Regrout, swap cracked tiles, and reseal transitions for a fresh, clean finish in any room.

Flooring Installation

Hardwood, LVP, laminate, or carpet — installed or repaired for a floor that lasts.