Skip to main content
Carolina Sky Softwash logoCall nowGet quote
Carolina Sky Softwash technician soft washing the entry columns of a two-story home

Chapel Hill's local exterior cleaning crew

Pressure washingand soft washing.The Triangle's highest-rated crew.

House washing, roof cleaning, driveways, gutters and windows—done carefully by a local crew with 156 five-star Google reviews.

Call (984) 363-7162
5.0 · 156 reviews
Licensed & insured•Soft-wash safe•Free written estimates

Fill out form for quote

We'll reach out within an hour about your estimate.

Request your free estimate

Tell us about your property and we'll follow up within one business day.

Get a free quote

Pressure Washing & Soft Washing in Chapel Hill, NC

Carolina Sky Softwash is a local pressure washing and soft washing company in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, serving homes and businesses across the Research Triangle, including Chapel Hill, Durham, Carrboro, Hillsborough, Pittsboro, Apex, Cary and Raleigh. We provide house washing, roof cleaning, driveway cleaning, concrete and sidewalk cleaning, gutter cleaning, window cleaning, deck, patio and fence cleaning and commercial pressure washing, using low-pressure soft washing where surfaces need it and pressure washing (often called power washing) where they can take it.

Based in
133 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Founded
June 2025 — four-person crew, multi-vehicle fleet
Service area
Chapel Hill, Durham, Carrboro, Hillsborough, Pittsboro, Apex, Cary and Raleigh, NC
Services
House washing, roof cleaning, driveway, concrete, gutter, window, deck/fence, commercial, dumpster pad and HOA cleaning
Reputation
5.0 stars from 156 Google reviews
Hours
Monday–Saturday, 8 AM–6 PM
Pricing
Free written estimates after seeing the property

Our process

One visit, and it's handled.

A careful process from the first number to the final walkthrough.

  1. 1

    Free estimate

    Send the form or call. We'll give you a written number, usually the same day.

  2. 2

    We protect first

    Landscaping gets covered and wet down before any solution goes on.

  3. 3

    Right method per surface

    Soft wash for roofs and siding, pressure for concrete. Never the other way round.

  4. 4

    Precision clean

    Eco-safe solution, dwell time, then a full rinse.

  5. 5

    Walkthrough

    We don't leave until you've seen it and you're happy.

Local exterior care

Exterior cleaning across the Research Triangle.

The right cleaning method restores curb appeal while respecting every material around your property.

North Carolina's shade, humidity, and long growing season are hard on exterior surfaces. Our house washing and roof cleaning services lift algae, mildew, and organic buildup with a measured soft-wash process instead of unnecessary pressure.

For hard surfaces, we use professional pressure and even cleaning passes to refresh driveways, sidewalks, patios, and commercial entries. Every visit starts with protection for plants and surrounding materials, then ends with a careful rinse and walkthrough.

Based in Chapel Hill, our local crew serves homes and businesses throughout Durham, Apex, Cary, and communities across the Triangle with clear written estimates and dependable scheduling.

Live from Google

What our customers say.

Excellent

5.0 out of 5

156 Google reviews

Read all reviews

“Great business to work with. Scheduling was easy, and all relative information was obtained upfront. The two techs, Oscar and Jackson, were friendly, punctual, uniformed, well-spoken, efficient, and careful with my house and belongings. I'm sure there are cheaper power-wash services out there, but I'm willing to pay a little more for professionalism and an all-round pleasant experience. Oscar did a great job on the gutters and explained it all to me nicely, before and after. If this business added more services to their menu, I'd hire them for those jobs too, just based on how they do business.”

Ansuya Nassen

3 months ago

G

“Carolina Sky Soft Wash did an excellent job cleaning the gutters at my house. Will came out first to provide the estimate and was professional, clear, and helpful in explaining the work that needed to be done. I also really appreciated how they accommodated my need within their busy schedule and worked with me to get the job taken care of. Jackson then came to do the actual gutter cleaning and did a very thorough job. He also inspected the gutters and roof for any defects or repair needs while he was there, which gave me added peace of mind. The whole process was easy, professional, and well handled from estimate to completion. I’m very happy with the service and would definitely recommend Carolina Sky Soft Wash to anyone needing gutter cleaning or exterior cleaning work. I will gladly work with them again when needed for house washing, roof cleaning, and window cleaning.”

Anurag Raj

4 months ago

G

“Will and his crew washed my house yesterday. He was responsive, provided a quick estimate, and arrived on time. The house looks good, and the overall work was solid. I did feel there was some upselling despite sharing photos during the estimate. I would have preferred more transparency upfront about what would be considered add-ons, such as pine needle removal, solar panel cleaning, and window washing.”

Victoria G

5 months ago

G
Technician soft washing the siding of a North Carolina farmhouse

For your home

Residential cleaning

Give siding, roofs, concrete, gutters, windows, decks, patios, and fences the right clean without treating every surface the same.

Explore home services
Carolina Sky Softwash crew cleaning the awnings above a restaurant entrance

For your business

Commercial cleaning

Reliable exterior care for storefronts, restaurants, offices, apartments, HOA communities, and other high-traffic properties.

Explore commercial services

Why Carolina Sky

A cleaner result starts with better care.

Professional standards built into every visit, not added as extras.

Soft wash where it matters

Landscaping protected as standard

Fully insured, locally owned

Satisfaction guaranteed, we come back free

Service area

Your local Triangle cleaning crew.

From our Chapel Hill base, we serve homes and businesses across eight nearby communities.

Chapel HillDurhamCarrboroHillsboroughPittsboroApexCaryRaleighChapel HillDurhamCarrboroHillsboroughPittsboroApexCaryRaleigh
Based at 133 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC — serving the greater Triangle from this location.See all eight service areas

Before you book

Questions people ask before booking.

Straight answers about our process, timing, and care for your property.

Yes. We match the cleaning method and solution strength to the surface, using low pressure on roofs, siding, and other delicate materials.

Most homes are completed in a few hours. Larger properties or bundled services may take longer, and we will set expectations before work begins.

Usually not. As long as we can access the agreed areas and an exterior water source, we can complete the work and send an update when finished.

Yes. We cover sensitive areas, pre-wet landscaping, control runoff, and rinse plants again after cleaning as part of our standard process.

Most Triangle homes benefit from cleaning every one to two years, depending on tree cover, shade, moisture, and the surfaces involved.

Mostly, yes. Power washing and pressure washing both mean cleaning hard surfaces like concrete with pressurized water; power washing technically adds heat. For siding and roofs we use soft washing instead, which relies on low pressure and the right cleaning solution so the surface is never damaged.

Yes. We clean storefronts, offices, restaurants, dumpster pads, apartment communities, and HOA-managed common areas.

What we do

Every exterior surface, one local crew.

From the roofline to the driveway, we match the method to the material — never the other way around.

Carolina Sky Softwash is a full-service exterior cleaning company. That means one crew, one schedule, and one standard of care for every surface outside your home or business. Most Triangle properties need more than one thing cleaned at once — a roof covered in black streaks, siding going green on the north face, a driveway with years of grime baked in — and we handle all of it in a single visit, with a written estimate before we start.

For the parts of your home that bruise easily, we soft wash. House washing uses low pressure and a targeted cleaning solution to lift algae, mildew, and pollen from vinyl, brick, stucco, and painted siding without forcing water behind it. Roof cleaning is the same idea taken higher: no pressure on shingles, ever — just a treatment that kills the organisms causing the stains at the root, so the clean lasts years instead of months.

Hard surfaces get the opposite treatment: pressure washing, or what many homeowners call power washing. We bring professional surface cleaners to driveways, walkways, pool decks, and patios — even, overlapping passes that erase tire marks, rust stains, and embedded dirt without leaving the zebra stripes a wand leaves behind. Our concrete and sidewalk cleaning covers everything from front porches to commercial entries and clubhouse walkways.

The details around the house matter just as much. Gutter cleaning clears blockages, flushes downspouts, and brightens fascia and trim so water moves the way it should. Window cleaning leaves glass, screens, sills, and tracks streak-free. And when it comes to outdoor living, our deck, patio, and fence cleaning safely restores wood, composite, and vinyl so you can actually use the space instead of apologizing for it.

Businesses get the same care on a commercial clock. Commercial pressure washing keeps storefronts, offices, and entrances looking professional, with scheduling built around your business hours. Restaurant and dumpster pad cleaning handles the greasy, high-traffic areas health inspectors notice first, and our HOA and apartment community cleaning gives property managers recurring maintenance with documented insurance certificates and simple invoicing.

Not sure which service your property needs? Most people aren't — that's our job. Send a few photos through the free estimate form or just describe what you're seeing, and we'll tell you exactly what method we'd use and why.

How it works

Soft washing, explained.

Why low pressure and the right solution outlasts high pressure every time — and exactly what we do on the day of your service.

Soft washing is a cleaning method, not just a gentler version of pressure washing. Instead of blasting a surface with high-pressure water and hoping for the best, we apply a professionally mixed cleaning solution at garden-hose pressure, let it dwell on the surface, and rinse it away. The difference shows up months later: pressure washing knocks the visible top off algae and mildew, but it leaves the root system behind — which is why a blasted sidewalk or siding wall turns green again so quickly. Soft washing kills those organisms outright, so the clean holds.

It's also the only safe option for most of your home. High pressure can strip granules off asphalt shingles, force water behind vinyl siding, etch concrete, and splinter wood. Our roof cleaning and house washing processes are built entirely around low pressure for that reason. The black streaks you see on Triangle roofs are a living organism — a hardy blue-green algae that thrives in North Carolina's humidity and feeds on the limestone filler in shingles. It spreads from roof to roof in the same neighborhood, which is why whole streets tend to stain at the same time. NC State Extension covers the connection between moisture and organic growth on buildings in its mold and moisture checklist — shade and moisture are exactly the conditions our climate provides in abundance.

Here's what a typical visit looks like. First, the walkthrough and estimate: we look at every surface, note the materials, and write down a number — estimates are always free and always written. Second, protection: before any solution touches your home, we pre-wet and cover landscaping, close windows, and check that outdoor electrical and vents are safe. Third, the treatment: we apply the right mix for each surface — a softer blend for roofs and siding, a stronger one for concrete — and give it proper dwell time so it actually works instead of just getting things wet.

Fourth, the rinse: everything comes off clean, and the plants around your home get rinsed again on the way out. Fifth, the walkthrough with you: we don't pack up until you've seen the result and you're happy with it. If something isn't right, we come back and make it right at no charge — that's a written guarantee, not a slogan. You can read more about who's actually on your property on our about page, or see what neighbors across Chapel Hill, Durham, and the rest of the Triangle say in their own words on our reviews page.

One more thing worth knowing: soft washing uses a fraction of the water pressure washing does, which means less runoff into storm drains, less water usage overall, and a smaller footprint on the landscaping around your property. It's the method professional exterior cleaning has moved toward for good reason — and it's the default for everything we clean above the ground.

A brighter exterior starts here.

Ready to get it cleaned?

Tell us what needs attention and get a clear written estimate from a local crew.