Pressure Washing in Northwest Arkansas
Southern Exterior is a locally owned pressure washing company based in Cave Springs, serving all of Northwest Arkansas. We clean houses, roofs, driveways, gutters, windows, fences, decks, and commercial properties from Bentonville and Rogers down to Fayetteville and out to Siloam Springs. We're fully insured, we hold a 5.0-star rating on Google, and we show up when we say we will.
Northwest Arkansas is hard on exteriors. Humid summers feed algae and mildew, especially on north-facing walls. Spring drops a layer of oak and maple pollen on everything you own. Red clay dirt splashes onto brick and siding every time it rains, and ice-melt residue leaves a chalky film on concrete come winter. Left alone, that grime doesn't just look bad — it eats into paint, shingles, and mortar and shortens the life of the surfaces you paid good money for.
The fix isn't blasting everything with maximum pressure. It's matching the right method to the right surface: low-pressure soft washing with detergents for siding, roofs, and solar panels, and surface cleaners with hot water for concrete. That's how we get surfaces clean without damaging them, and it's why our results last.
- Fully Insured
- Locally Owned
- 5-Star Rated
Exterior Cleaning Services We Offer
We handle the full exterior. House washing removes algae, mildew, and pollen from vinyl, brick, stucco, and painted siding. Roof soft washing kills the algae behind those black streaks on shingles. Driveway and concrete cleaning strips tire marks, red clay, and general gray-out from flatwork. We also clean gutters inside and out, wash windows, restore fences and decks, brighten pool decks, remove rust and oil stains, and take care of commercial properties including storefronts and parking lots.
Because we do all of it, you can bundle services in one visit. Most customers pair a house wash with a driveway cleaning or gutter service, which saves a second trip charge and gets the whole property looking right at once. Everything starts with a free quote — for most jobs we can price it from an address and a few photos.
Soft Washing vs. High Pressure: Why the Method Matters
High pressure has its place — on concrete. A 4,000 PSI machine paired with a surface cleaner is the right tool for a driveway. That same pressure aimed at vinyl siding will force water behind the panels, strip paint, and etch soft wood. Aimed at a shingle roof, it will blow granules off the shingles and take years off the roof's life.
That's why we soft wash anything that isn't concrete. Soft washing uses low pressure — about the strength of a garden hose — combined with detergents that break down and kill algae, mildew, and organic growth at the root. The chemistry does the work instead of brute force. Surfaces stay clean longer too, because we're killing the growth rather than just knocking the top layer off.
When a company shows up and points one high-pressure wand at everything on your property, that's a red flag. Ask how they plan to clean each surface. A pro will have a different answer for the roof than for the driveway.
Why NWA Properties Need Regular Exterior Cleaning
Algae, mildew, and lichen aren't just cosmetic. Gloeocapsa magma — the algae behind the black streaks on roofs — literally feeds on the limestone filler in asphalt shingles. Mildew holds moisture against siding and trim, which invites rot. Clogged gutters overflow and dump water against your foundation. A dirty exterior costs you money slowly and quietly.
It also matters when it's time to sell. Curb appeal is the first impression, and in a market as competitive as Bentonville, Rogers, and Fayetteville, a clean exterior can be the difference between a fast offer and a lowball. A few hundred dollars in cleaning routinely returns several times that in perceived value.
For most NWA homes, an annual house wash and driveway cleaning keeps things in shape. Shaded lots, north-facing walls, and homes near tree lines may need attention a little more often.
Serving All of Northwest Arkansas
We're based in Cave Springs, which puts us in the middle of everything. We regularly work in Bentonville, Rogers, Bella Vista, Fayetteville, Springdale, Centerton, Lowell, Pea Ridge, Tontitown, and Siloam Springs, plus the smaller towns in between. If you're anywhere in Benton or Washington County, you're in our service area.
We're an owner-operated local business, not a franchise. The person quoting your job knows the crew doing your job. Call or request a quote online and we'll get you a straight answer and a fair price, usually the same day.
What Customers Say
“Best pressure washing job I've ever received! Will definitely use Southern again 10/10 recommend”
“Very impressed how professional the service was, and due to the weather some times had to change, but yet the communication was spot on. Highly recommend!”
“Great service and extremely respectful young gentlemen.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does pressure washing cost in Northwest Arkansas?
It depends on the service, the size of the property, and how much buildup we're dealing with. Every job is custom-quoted flat and free — send us an address and we'll usually have a number back to you the same day, no site visit needed.
Is pressure washing safe for my siding and roof?
High pressure is not — that's why we don't use it there. Siding, roofs, and other delicate surfaces get soft washed with low pressure and detergents, which cleans thoroughly without forcing water behind panels or stripping shingle granules. We save high pressure for concrete, where it belongs.
How long does a typical job take?
Most single-service residential jobs take one to three hours. A full house wash plus driveway is usually half a day. We'll give you a time estimate with your quote so you can plan around it.
Do I need to be home during the service?
No. As long as we have access to water and the areas being cleaned, most customers just leave gates unlocked and go about their day. We'll send photos when the work is done.
Are you insured?
Yes, Southern Exterior is fully insured. We're a locally owned company based in Cave Springs — legally Southern Pressure Wash LLC — and we're happy to provide proof of insurance on request.
How often should I have my property cleaned?
Once a year is the sweet spot for most NWA homes. Our humid summers and heavy spring pollen mean grime builds up faster here than in drier climates. Shaded or north-facing surfaces may benefit from a check every 8–12 months.
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