If your siding’s turned from its original color to a green or gray tint, you’re not imagining it. Around South Jersey, the humidity, tree shade, and moisture around the eaves and foundation make it easy for mold and algae to grow. It happens slowly, and by the time you really notice it, it’s been building up for a while.
At Riptide Pressure Washing, we focus on professional soft wash house washing for homeowners throughout Gloucester County, NJ, with Swedesboro as our home base. We are fully licensed and insured, and we take customer service seriously from the first quote to the final rinse.
We don’t blast your siding with high pressure. We soft wash it. That means we use the right cleaning solution (a sodium hypochlorite mix with surfactants), let it do the work, then rinse everything down thoroughly. No forcing water behind siding, no tearing up caulk lines. Just a proper, safe, clean.
We run the business the way we’d want someone to treat our own home. Uniformed crew, professional equipment, clear communication. You’ll get your quote by text and email, a confirmation the morning of the job, and a follow-up after to make sure everything looks right. Our goal is simple. Deliver a clean home and follow through until you are satisfied.
Our baseline estimating rate for house washing is around $0.18 per square foot, but that number alone won’t tell you what your job will cost. A 1,000-square-foot home at straight math comes to $180, but minimum setup time and crew economics mean a small ranch that takes 30 minutes is priced closer to $250. The rate reflects the job, not just the math. On the other hand, larger homes can cost less per square foot because the same crew and equipment are already mobilized and working efficiently.
As a practical reference, a small ranch under 1,000 square feet typically runs around $250. Most homes in our area fall in the $300-$600 range. Larger homes or anything with added complexity can cost $600 or more. Several variables move the number in either direction.
We regularly run bundle promotions and seasonal discounts. Availability can change, so we always recommend calling or texting to confirm what applies at the time of booking.
Current and past promotions include:
The best way to confirm which offers apply is to request a free estimate and ask about current bundle savings.
Vinyl is the most common siding we work with in Gloucester County, and it shows up on two-story homes throughout Swedesboro, Washington Township, Mullica Hill, and the surrounding subdivisions. Soft washing is well suited to vinyl because the chemistry lifts mold, algae, and organic buildup without the abrasion risk that comes with high-pressure washing.
Fiber cement siding, like Hardie board, is a common material we clean in our service area, and it responds well to the same soft-wash approach we use on vinyl. The key with Hardie board is to ensure the rinse is complete so no solution residue remains on the surface. We treat it with the same care and attention we bring to any other material.
Brick exteriors are common in South Jersey, and chemical-based soft washing is the right approach for removing organic growth from brick surfaces without the surface wear that high-pressure water can cause over time.
Stucco is common on portions of homes, often on the front elevation. Because stucco is more porous, especially when older, it can require more chemicals and more attention than newer vinyl. We account for this when quoting stucco-heavy homes, and we work section by section to ensure complete coverage.
Oxidation removal is a separate service we offer, but it isn’t bundled with a standard house wash because it requires different chemicals and considerably more hands-on labor. If you’re not sure whether your siding has oxidation, ask us when you request your quote, and we’ll take a look.
Riptide Pressure Washing is fully licensed and insured, and we’re happy to provide documentation if you need it. When someone’s on a ladder at your roofline or applying cleaning solution to your home, you want to know they’re covered. Hiring an uninsured operator can leave you on the hook if something goes wrong, and we don’t put our customers in that position.
Our crews show up in uniform with professional equipment, including soft-wash systems pushing 7+ GPM and high-output machines built to handle the job the right way. We built this company to stand apart from the informal operators, and that starts with how we show up. From the first call to the day we’re on site, we carry ourselves as a professional company should.
All quotes are delivered through Jobber by text and email. If a quote is not accepted within a set window, automated reminders are sent. If it goes cold, we follow up manually.
If the homeowner is present, we walk the property together at the end of the job. If not, we send a follow-up message to confirm everything looks right. If something is missed, we return to address it. We do not hide from problems. We address them directly.
Before we apply any solution, we pre-rinse the home, gutters, and landscaping, and we keep rinsing during and after as needed, because the solution to pollution is dilution. If runoff could be an issue, such as during roof cleaning or near sensitive areas, we can bag the gutters to control discharge. We take the right precautions when the job calls for it.
We are based in Swedesboro and serve Gloucester, Camden, and Salem Counties. We have participated in community efforts such as raffle-style promotions benefiting St. Jude, where ticket proceeds were donated, and participants had a chance to win a free house wash.
We offer free estimates. For clean-cut jobs, we measure online and send a quick quote. For larger or bundled projects, or when visibility is unclear, we schedule an in-person visit to assess materials, access, and condition.
Your quote is delivered through Jobber to both text and email. If it is not accepted within a set timeframe, automated reminders are sent. If needed, we follow up manually to answer questions or clarify scope.
Scheduling is coordinated by text or phone. We send a reminder the morning of service. We ask homeowners to ensure exterior water spigot access, close windows and doors, keep pets inside, and clear fragile items near walls. If patios or decks are included, we request that most items be removed in advance.
When we arrive, we take a lap around the property. We identify peak height, access points, nests, and any safety hazards such as hanging electrical cables. If conditions such as extreme wind make it unsafe to reach high peaks, we may need to reschedule.
We perform a full property rinse from top to bottom. Exterior gutters are rinsed down to the ground. Landscaping is soaked before any solution is applied.
We apply our sodium hypochlorite and surfactant mix, diluted appropriately with water. Dwell time is typically 5 to 15 minutes based on severity of organic growth. We then rinse everything thoroughly from top to bottom to complete the cleaning.
If you are home, we walk the property together. If you are not present, we send a follow-up message confirming completion and inviting feedback. We also request a Google review as our primary review platform.
We stand behind our work with a 100% satisfaction mindset. That means we check in after every job, we do a walkthrough when you’re home, and if you reach out later and something wasn’t addressed, we’ll come back and fix it. We don’t disappear after the job. We’ve done this enough times to know that a follow-up call costs us very little and protects a customer relationship for the long term.
Soft washing is our low-pressure method that uses a sodium hypochlorite and surfactant mix to remove organic growth without blasting your siding with high pressure. We pre-rinse, apply the solution, let it dwell 5 to 15 minutes depending on buildup, then rinse everything thoroughly top to bottom.
Yes. Our primary cleaning solution is a mixture of sodium hypochlorite, water, and a surfactant. It is the industry standard for breaking down and removing organic growth on exterior surfaces.
We protect landscaping by rinsing plants and surrounding areas before applying solution and rinsing thoroughly afterward. Our approach relies on dilution and controlled rinsing.
Many South Jersey homes are on well water, and low flow can slow the job because our equipment needs consistent supply. We account for water flow when planning the service.
Most homes stay clean for about a year, but it depends on shade, sunlight, and surrounding woods. Heavily shaded properties can see organic growth return sooner.
If it is extremely windy and peaks are too high to safely reach, we may need to reschedule. Safety hazards like exposed or hanging electrical cables can also limit what we can clean.
Oxidation removal is a separate service and is not included in a standard house wash. It requires different chemicals and hands-on scrubbing section by section.
We follow up after the job to confirm everything looks right and address missed areas when needed. A formal one year warranty has been discussed but is not currently standard.
If your home’s exterior is overdue for a house wash, we’d be glad to take a look and get you a price. Riptide Pressure Washing serves Gloucester County and the surrounding South Jersey area from our base in Swedesboro, and we offer free estimates with no obligation.
You can reach us by phone or text at 609-254-0421, or through the request form. Quotes come back to you by text and email through our Jobber system, in writing, with clear details on what’s included.
