At the junction of Highways 18 and 330

Pressure Washing in Running Springs, CA

Exterior cleaning for homes near the fire line, from ash cleanup to fall needle clearing.

Free on-site estimates
Written, itemized quote before any work starts
Soft washing for stucco, tile roofs and solar panels

After the Smoke Clears

Pressure Washing in Running Springs has a fire-season side to it that most valley towns never think about. In September 2024 the Line Fire, which started near Highland, led to evacuation orders for Running Springs and Arrowbear Lake, and the fire grew to 43,978 acres before it was fully contained in December. Homes that came through untouched were still left with ash on decks, soot on siding and gritty residue on windows, solar panels and outdoor furniture.

Cleaning ash the right way

Fine ash is not regular dirt. Blasting it with high pressure can drive it into wood grain, stucco pores and window screens, and dry sweeping kicks it into the air. Our approach is a gentle pre-rinse to settle it, a cleaner suited to the surface, and a low-pressure rinse working from the top down. Ash runoff is directed away from drains where possible. If your home has fire damage beyond surface residue, that is a job for your insurer and a restoration company; we handle exterior cleaning once that is sorted out.

What Running Springs owners ask us to clean

Siding and trim, whether wood, vinyl, fiber cement or stucco, with soft washing
Decks, stairs and railings, including ash, sap and needle stains
Roofs, soft washed for streaks and growth, with debris cleared from valleys
Solar panels, rinsed of ash, dust and pollen film
Driveways and walkways, including winter grit and tire marks
Small commercial frontages along the highway corridor serving visitors

Needles, gutters and fire prep

Pine needles pile up fast in a town surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest, and needles on a roof or under a deck are dry fuel in late summer and fall. A fall cleaning visit is a good chance to get the roof, gutters, deck surface and the gaps between boards cleared before the windy season. This supports, but does not replace, the clearance work your fire agency asks for.

Higher and colder than the towns below

Running Springs sits a little over 6,000 feet, well above Crestline's 4,613 feet, and it is the closest community to Snow Valley Mountain Resort, the longest continually operating ski resort in Southern California. That elevation means a shorter outdoor work season and more freeze nights in spring and fall. We schedule washes on days warm enough for surfaces to dry before the evening temperature drops, so water does not freeze on decks or steps.

Homes people live in, not just visit

At the 2020 census, 60.7% of the 3,693 homes here were occupied, a higher share than in Lake Arrowhead or Big Bear Lake. Census estimates put the owner-occupancy rate at 74.0% and the median owner-occupied value at $385,000. Many residents commute down to San Bernardino, so we can schedule around work hours and finish exterior jobs while nobody is home.

Quotes and scheduling

Call (760) 582-6790 or send photos of the areas that need cleaning. After a fire event, demand can spike, so we keep a list and work through it in order. You will get a written estimate first that spells out each area and the method.

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Running Springs at a Glance

Under evacuation in 2024. The Line Fire started on September 5, 2024, near Highland. Evacuation orders reached Running Springs and Arrowbear Lake on September 7, and the fire burned 43,978 acres before full containment on December 23, 2024.
Also threatened in 2003. The 2003 Old Fire burned 91,281 acres and threatened Running Springs, Crestline, Cedar Glen and Lake Arrowhead, forcing upwards of 80,000 residents to evacuate.
Mostly year-round homes. Of 3,693 housing units counted in 2020, 60.7% were occupied. Census estimates show a 74.0% owner-occupancy rate and a $385,000 median owner-occupied home value for 2020 to 2024.
Ski country elevation. Running Springs sits at roughly 6,080 to 6,109 feet and is the nearest community to Snow Valley, whose 240 skiable acres run from a 6,800-foot base to a 7,841-foot summit.

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Running Springs Questions

Is it safe to pressure wash wildfire ash off my house?

Surface ash can be cleaned safely with a low-pressure rinse and the right cleaner. High pressure on dry ash can push it deeper into surfaces. Wait until the area is cleared for reentry and any insurance inspection is done, then we can clean the exterior.

Can you clean ash off my solar panels?

Yes. Ash and dust lower panel output. We use soft brushes and low-pressure, low-mineral water rather than a pressure tip, and we do not walk on the panels. Check your panel warranty for any cleaning requirements first.

When does the washing season run in Running Springs?

Generally from late spring through fall, on days when surfaces can dry before temperatures drop at night. At this elevation, early spring and late fall jobs depend on the forecast, and we reschedule if a cold snap is coming.

Do you clean businesses along Highway 18 and 330?

Yes. Storefronts, walkways, dumpster pads and parking areas serving visitors heading to Snow Valley or Big Bear all get heavy traffic. We can schedule early morning or after-hours visits so customers are not disrupted.

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