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Pressure Washing in Seminole Heights
Gentle cleaning for Seminole Heights Craftsman bungalows, with care for wood siding, deep front porches and original wood windows.
See typical prices, which jobs the city allows right now, and how we clean 100-year-old wood without damage.
Price tableHistoric-home careCity water rules
Tampa’s first suburb. Seminole Heights began in 1911, and many homes are about 100 years old.
Quick Answer: Can You Pressure Wash in Seminole Heights Right Now?
Only for certain jobs. Seminole Heights is inside City of Tampa limits, where washing just for looks is not allowed under the water shortage order through March 31, 2027. Washing to get ready for painting or sealing, or to remove mold and mildew that will not come off another way, is still allowed. See our Tampa water rules and HOA letter guide.
How Much Does Pressure Washing Cost in Seminole Heights?
Bungalows are often smaller, but old wood needs more hand care. Typical ranges:
| Service | Typical Price | What Changes the Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bungalow soft wash, 1 story | $250 – $450 | Size, porch, peeling paint |
| Pre-paint wash | $250 – $500 | Size and how much loose dirt and chalk |
| Porch ceiling and floor | Priced after a look | Size and mildew |
| Roof soft wash, shingle | $500 – $700 | Roof size and streaks |
| Driveway and walk | $150 – $300 | Stains and size |
These are typical 2026 price ranges in the Tampa area, not a quote. Send a photo and we will give you an exact price before any work starts.
Why Seminole Heights Homes Need Extra Care
Seminole Heights started in 1911 as Tampa’s first suburb, and most of it was built from the 1910s through the 1920s. Part of it is on the National Register of Historic Places, and the city also has a local historic district here.
The city’s design guidelines for the district say the most common outside material is horizontal wood lap siding. Deep front porches and wood double-hung windows are key features. The guidelines also say cleaning should use the gentlest means possible, and that harsh methods that damage historic materials should not be used.
| Part of the Home | Risk With High Pressure | What We Do Instead |
|---|---|---|
| Wood lap siding | Raises the grain, strips paint, forces water behind boards | Low-pressure soft wash, rinse with the boards, not up into them |
| Wood windows | Water pushed past old glazing and sash | Hand rinse, no direct spray on the sash |
| Porch ceilings and floors | Peels paint, soaks old wood | Gentle mildew treatment and light rinse |
| Brick foundations and porch columns | Washes out old mortar | Low pressure only |
Old Paint and Lead Safety
Homes built before 1978 may have lead paint, and almost every bungalow here is older than that. Blasting or scraping loose paint can spread chips into the yard. We never use high pressure to strip paint, and we treat old paint as if it may contain lead.
If you are planning to repaint, washing first is allowed under the water rules. Read how to wash your house before painting. Paint removal and repairs on older homes may need a lead-safe certified painter.
Near the River, Under the Oaks
Seminole Heights has Tampa’s longest stretch of riverfront parkland along the Hillsborough River. Damp air and shade from big trees help mildew and algae grow on porches, north walls and roofs. That is why a gentle cleaning can count as needed upkeep when mildew will not come off another way.
Seminole Heights Areas We Serve
Old Seminole Heights
The heart of the historic district, full of Craftsman bungalows.
South Seminole Heights
Older homes close to downtown.
Southeast Seminole Heights
Homes near the Hillsborough River parks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pressure washing allowed in Seminole Heights right now?
Washing only for looks is not allowed inside City of Tampa limits during the water order. Washing before painting or sealing, and removing mold that will not come off another way, is still allowed.
Can you pressure wash wood siding on an old bungalow?
We use a low-pressure soft wash instead. High pressure can raise the wood grain, strip paint and push water behind the boards.
Do historic district rules cover cleaning?
The city’s guidelines say cleaning should use the gentlest means possible and that harsh methods that damage historic materials should not be used.
Is it safe to wash a house with lead paint?
We never blast or strip old paint. Treat paint on pre-1978 homes as if it may contain lead, and use a lead-safe certified painter for paint removal.
Can you clean my porch ceiling?
Yes. We use a gentle mildew treatment and a light rinse so old wood and paint are not soaked or peeled.
Ready for a Cleaner Home?
We also clean homes in Westchase, South Tampa, Carrollwood, New Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Lutz and Town ’n’ Country.
We gently clean Seminole Heights bungalows, porches and wood siding.
Planning to paint or fighting porch mildew? Send us a photo.
Let us look at it first.
Contact us today for a no obligation estimate and ask about same day or next day availability.
Phone(656) 219-1566
Address7113 Causeway Blvd #1470, Tampa, FL 33619
Emailwashingp66@gmail.com
Service locationTampa, Florida