Pressure Washing in Wrightwood, CA

Pressure washing in Wrightwood is a different job from cleaning a stucco house on the valley floor. The town sits at 6,208 feet in a pine-covered valley of the San Gabriel Mountains and averages 61.8 inches of snow a year, peaking in February. Many homes have wood siding, decks and railings that soak up moisture and stain easily. On wood, high pressure tears up the grain, so most of our work here is soft washing: mild cleaners, low pressure and a careful rinse.

Old cabins, careful cleaning

Wikipedia notes that downtown Wrightwood is dotted with old resort cabins from the 1930s. Siding, trim and paint that old deserve a test patch before anything else. We look for loose boards, failing caulk and flaking paint first, and we tell you what we see before we start. If a surface is too fragile to wash safely, we will say so instead of making it worse.

What mountain weather does to an exterior

The climate data on Wikipedia shows annual highs averaging 63.7°F and lows averaging 36.3°F, with about 21 inches of precipitation a year. Daytime highs stay above freezing on average, so snow melts and refreezes often. That cycle keeps north-facing siding, shaded decks and roof edges damp, which is where mildew, algae and dark streaks build up. Spring, after the last hard freeze, is usually the best time to clean wood and roofs so surfaces can dry fully.

Our services for Wrightwood properties

• House washing for wood, log-style and painted siding, at pressures safe for older boards
• Roof soft washing for streaks and organic growth on shingles, without walking on brittle materials more than needed
• Deck and railing cleaning ahead of staining or sealing
• Driveway and walkway cleaning for tire marks and winter grime
• Solar panel rinsing to clear pollen, needle dust and ash
• Commercial exteriors for shops, lodging and restaurants in the village

Ash and soot after a fire

Wrightwood has been evacuated or put on warning three times in recent years: during the 2016 Blue Cut Fire, the 2020 Bobcat Fire, and the 2024 Bridge Fire, when the whole town was evacuated. The Bridge Fire burned 56,030 acres and three homes were lost in Wrightwood. Ash left on siding, decks and panels can stain when it gets wet. We clean it off gently, starting with a dry pass where it makes sense, and keep ash-laden rinse water away from storm drains.

Second homes and seasonal owners

At the 2020 census, 25.5% of Wrightwood's 2,664 housing units were vacant, far more than in the valley towns below, which points to a lot of part-time and seasonal ownership. If you live off the mountain, we can quote from photos, schedule a visit while you are away and send pictures when the work is done.

Water use on the mountain

Golden State Water serves about 4,100 customers in Wrightwood and has since 1976, using groundwater from canyon underflows, Swarthout Valley and Sheep Creek. A notice on its site, dated May 2023, allowed outdoor watering up to three days a week and recommended irrigating between 7 PM and 8 AM. Rules can change, so check Golden State Water's current notices; we do the same before we schedule and keep water use low on every job.

Book a visit

Call (760) 582-6790 for a free estimate. Your written quote will list each surface, the method we plan to use and any spots we recommend leaving alone.

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