Power Washing in Dover, DE

Reliable Power Washing for Dover's Homes and Properties

Power Washing Dover, DE

The largest city in our service area, Dover ranges from older brick and painted-wood homes near the downtown core to vinyl-sided colonials and ranch homes across the subdivisions south and east. Inland humidity, mature tree canopy, and heavy spring pollen drive organic growth on siding, roofs, concrete, and decks year-round. Silver Lake and the St. Jones River add waterside moisture that accelerates buildup on nearby properties, and shaded north-facing walls collect algae and mildew faster than open exposures.

We adjust every cleaning method and solution ratio to the surface and the conditions on the day of the job. The approach changes based on the material, the contamination level, and what the property actually needs.

If your Dover property is showing the buildup from another humid season, we’ll come out and walk it with you. Call (302) 228-6599 for a free estimate.

Dover's Full Power Washing Services

Most of our Dover work is residential, maintaining the homes across the city’s established neighborhoods. We also handle commercial properties such as office buildings, storefronts, apartment complexes, and institutional campuses.

Residential Power Washing

Vinyl is the most common siding material across Dover, with brick and painted-wood structures concentrated near the downtown core. Here’s what we offer Dover homeowners:

  • House Washing: Method matched to the siding material, whether vinyl, brick, or painted wood. Three service tiers: Basic House Wash, Deluxe House Wash, and Premium House Wash.
  • Roof Cleaning: Shingle roofs soft washed at low pressure to lift organic growth; metal roofs power washed with oxidation removal as needed.
  • Gutter Cleaning: Every gutter cleared by hand and pressure with downspouts flushed. Gutter brightening offered as an add-on.
  • Window Cleaning: Interior and exterior cleaning by squeegee, with screens pulled, tracks and sills detailed, and everything reinstalled.
  • Driveway Cleaning: Concrete and paver driveways pre-treated and surface cleaned in sections. Oil stains and tire marks treated with targeted post-application.
  • Deck Cleaning: Composite, wood, and cedar decks cleaned with material-specific methods. Pool deck cleaning available.
  • Fence Cleaning: Vinyl and wood fences cleaned section by section so the solution doesn’t dry before the rinse.
  • Rust Removal: Irrigation rust and fertilizer or battery-acid rust treated on concrete and vinyl with chemistry matched to the stain source.
  • Paver Sealing: Full paver restoration including cleaning, polymeric sand replacement, and two coats of Seal N Lock water-based sealer in your choice of finish.
  • Solar Panel Cleaning: Gentle cleaning with specialized solution and soft brush to remove dust, pollen, and organic film.

We recommend at least one full cleaning per year, with a second visit for homes under heavy tree cover or near the water.

Commercial Power Washing

We handle commercial exteriors across Dover, from office buildings to multi-building apartment complexes. Property types we service include:

  • Building Washing: Office buildings, government and institutional campuses, and multifamily structures cleaned with soft wash or power wash matched to the exterior material.
  • Storefront Cleaning: Retail and restaurant facades along commercial corridors kept clean and presentable.
  • Parking Lot and Garage Cleaning: Concrete and paved surfaces pre-treated and degreased with oil stain removal included.
  • Apartment Complex Exterior Cleaning: Full-property scope covering building exteriors, hallways, common areas, decks, and porches.
  • Awning Cleaning: Fabric, vinyl, and metal awnings soft washed to remove pollen film, organic growth, and environmental staining.
  • Drive-Through Cleaning: Restaurant and bank lanes degreased with our hot water unit during off-hours.
  • Dumpster Pad Cleaning: Concrete enclosures degreased and sanitized with hot water pressure washing.
  • Fleet Washing: Commercial trucks, vans, and equipment cleaned with hot water and degreasing solutions.
  • Gas Station Cleaning: Fuel island concrete, canopy exterior, and building facade cleaned and degreased.
  • Graffiti Removal: Spray paint removed from brick, concrete, stucco, and metal with chemistry matched to the surface.
  • Gum Removal: Chewing gum removed from concrete sidewalks, entryways, and paved surfaces with hot water pressure.
  • Post-Construction Clean Up: Construction dust, paint overspray, and concrete splatter cleared from all exterior surfaces after a build or renovation.

We schedule commercial work during lowest-traffic periods, scale up crew size when the business stays open, and post tenant notification letters approximately one week before apartment complex jobs. After-hours and weekend scheduling is available, and commercial invoicing runs net 30 or net 60 depending on how your property management company operates.

Why Dover Property Owners Trust Our Work

Every one of these is standard on every job. None of them cost extra.

Plant Protection on Every Job

We treat surrounding landscaping with Plant Wash neutralizing solution before the crew packs up. Your plants are protected from cleaning residue on every visit.

Chemical Safety You Can Verify

A Material Safety Data Sheet is available for every product we use. Ask and we’ll hand you a copy so you know exactly what’s going on your property.

Weather-Adjusted Cleaning Solutions

Our solution ratios shift with the temperature. Hotter days get a lighter concentration to protect surfaces, and cooler days get a stronger mix to cut through buildup.

Traditional Window Cleaning Method

We clean every window by hand with a squeegee, then detail and buff until the glass is streak-free. The hand method takes longer, and the finish speaks for itself.

We Bring Our Own Water If Needed

We carry our own water supply for properties without a usable outdoor spigot. The job stays on schedule no matter what’s available on-site.

We Inspect Before We Start

The crew walks and documents the property before any work begins. Pre-existing conditions are flagged to you upfront so there’s full clarity before we start.

Military and Veteran Discount

Active military and veterans get up to 15% off the job. It’s a straightforward thank-you for your service.

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The Dover Power Washing Process From Start to Finish

Here’s how every job runs from first contact to completion.

Contact and On-Site Estimate

Get in touch by phone or email. We schedule an in-person visit to assess the property, review the scope, and answer your questions face to face.

Written Proposal

After the walkthrough, we send a written proposal by email covering the scope, pricing, and recommended service tier.

Approval and Scheduling

Once you approve, we confirm the date and send a reminder as it approaches. An hour before the crew arrives, we let you know we’re on the way.

Pre-Job Preparation

The crew arrives, connects to the water supply, and documents the property’s condition before starting. Landscaping gets Plant Wash protection, and our downstream injection system is set to the correct solution ratio for the day’s temperature.

Cleaning

The crew works surface by surface: soft wash system for roofs, delicate siding, and sensitive materials; power washer with surface cleaner attachment for concrete, driveways, and hard surfaces. Solutions are applied, given dwell time, and rinsed in sections for an even result. Areas with heavy buildup get a second pass with direct brush application. On Dover’s older brick and painted-wood homes near the downtown core, we lower the pressure and lead with solution to clean thoroughly without stressing masonry, mortar joints, or original paint. We use extension ladders and harnesses for any elevated work.

Completion and Payment

We walk through the finished work with you if you’re home. Payment is collected on the spot or invoiced at net 15 or net 30. A day or two later, we send a receipt and follow up with a review request.

Dover Power Washing Pricing

Every job is priced by scope, surface type, and level of contamination. The estimate is free, and we walk through your options on-site before any work begins.

  • House Washing: $250$350 (one-story, no ladders) up to $700$800 (larger homes); $1,200$1,300+ (large/mansion-scale). Priced by complexity, story count, contamination level, and cleaning tier selected.
  • Roof Cleaning: $500 minimum up to $1,500$2,000 (large or complex roofs). Priced by pitch, size, and contamination.
  • Gutter Cleaning: $150 to $600. Priced by home size, story count, debris level, and linear footage.
  • Window Cleaning: ~$18 per window; typical home $500 to $1,000+. Priced by window count and type.
  • Driveway Cleaning: $100 to $500. Priced by size and surface type (paver driveways cost more than concrete).
  • Solar Panel Cleaning: $200 to $600. Priced by panel count and contamination.
  • Deck Cleaning: $150 to $700. Priced by material (wood costs more than composite) and size.
  • Fence Cleaning: Vinyl ~$10/section, $200 to $800; Wood $300 to $1,500+. Priced by fence type and footage.
  • Rust Removal: $500$2,500. Priced by surface type and stain source.
  • Paver Sealing: ~$3.00/sq ft ($2.50 sealing + $0.50 cleaning). Full job includes clean, resand, and seal.

Pair two services on the same visit and save ~$100 with our spring bundle, or add any service to an existing appointment at a reduced rate. Military and veteran discounts of 5% up to 15% apply, and commercial clients on recurring schedules receive ongoing contract pricing.

Written Guarantees on Every Power Washing Job

We put these in writing on every job.

3-Year Roof Cleaning Guarantee

We are one of the only companies that guarantees it for 3 years. Three full years of confidence that the roof stays clean after we wash it.

3-Year Paver Sealing Warranty

Schedule the annual maintenance soft wash with our crew and the warranty stays in effect. That one visit per year keeps the sealer performing and your pavers looking the way they should.

Satisfaction Re-Do Guarantee

If you’re not happy with the result, we come back and redo it. If that still doesn’t resolve the issue, we work with you on a partial refund.

Rust Removal Partial Charge Policy

What Dover Customers Say

The entire team at Ortiz was professional and thorough during the entire process. The quality was excellent and easy to do business with during the day. The house, garage, roof, windows and furniture. All look like new. We highly recommend Ortiz and all their services
Leonard Stabile
2 weeks ago
Ortiz Pro Wash did a fantastic job on our home. We got the best level treatment which included a complete cleaning and wax application to make it last longer. House looks great. The crew worked hard for as long as it took, and the results showed it! They took pride in their work as though it was a family business. Because it is!
Paul Laone
2 weeks ago
The crew was on time, polite professional and respectful of the surroundings of the house. Any questions I had were answered.
Mark Chambers
2 weeks ago
Brian did a great Job! Very professional and courteous! I would highly recommend them.
Holly Givens
2 weeks ago
I have been using Ortiz for the past five years. They do an incredible job and show up for service on time and quickly. I highly recommend Ortiz Power Washing.
Lori
2 weeks ago
They are highly recommended!!! Excellent work
David Schramm
2 weeks ago
A very hard working, professional crew utilized both high pressure and low pressure washing. No damage to painted surfaces or landscape. Cleaned 100% of the exterior of our home.

Proud to Serve Dover and Its Neighborhoods

Dover is a city of year-round homeowners who take property maintenance seriously, and we’re built to keep pace with that. We treat every property here with the same standard, and we schedule around what the homeowner needs rather than waiting for a seasonal rush.

You’ll find us around the spots that anchor the city:

  • Legislative Hall on Legislative Avenue
  • The Old State House on The Green
  • Delaware State University on North Dupont Highway
  • Silver Lake Park on Washington Street

We work across Dover’s residential neighborhoods, from the homes around The Green to the subdivisions along Governors Avenue and throughout the north side.

Get Your Free Dover Power Washing Quote Today

Whether it’s a single service or a full exterior cleaning across a larger Dover property, we’ll walk through it on-site and put together a plan that fits. Call (302) 228-6599 to schedule your free estimate.