Pressure Washing in Hixson, TN
House washing and pressure washing for Hixson homes
Pressure washing in Hixson, TN from Chattanooga Washing Co. covers the whole outside of a house: house soft washing for vinyl, brick and fiber cement siding, roof cleaning for black algae streaks, driveway and concrete cleaning, gutter cleaning and gutter face brightening, deck and fence cleaning, window washing, and rust and clay stain removal. Siding and shingles get a low-pressure soft wash with biodegradable, low-odor detergents, while flat concrete gets a surface cleaner. Every house wash carries our promise that the siding stays mold and mildew free for 12 months.
Hixson is part of the City of Chattanooga, covered by City Council Districts 2 and 3, and its ZIP code, 37343, holds 45,101 people and 19,029 homes. Our crew works the whole stretch between US 27 and the Tennessee River, from DuPont and Northgate up to Middle Valley and Thrasher Pike. Estimates are free, and evening and weekend visits are available by appointment.
What we see on Hixson homes
- Half the homes in ZIP 37343 (49.9%) were built from 1960 to 1989, so original decks and early vinyl are everywhere.
- Oak and pine cover around Big Ridge and Valleybrook keeps north roof slopes damp enough for Gloeocapsa magma.
- Docks and seawalls above Chickamauga Dam stand 5 to 7 feet out of the water each winter.
- Hixson Utility District pumps aquifer water, so we rinse glass last to avoid spotting.
- Northgate Mall and the Hixson Pike strip carry parking lots, drive-thrus and storefront sidewalks.
Washing 1970s and 1980s houses off Hixson Pike
The median home in Hixson's 37343 ZIP was built in 1983, and 21.9% went up in the 1970s alone, the biggest single decade. That puts a lot of split-levels and brick ranches on their third coat of trim paint and their first round of vinyl. Older surfaces call for a gentler mix than a new build, so our house washes start at 0.5-2% sodium hypochlorite and get adjusted wall by wall. The house washing in Chattanooga page walks through a full visit.
Split-level homes in Northgate and DuPont
Split-levels put brick on the lower floor and siding or painted wood above it. We wash each material on its own terms: a surfactant mix that clings to the siding, a longer dwell on the brick where mildew sits in the mortar joints, then a low-pressure rinse from the top down so dirty water never runs over clean brick. Soffits and the gutter faces get the same pass.
Original wood decks on 1970s ranches
A deck built with the house is now close to 50 years old, and the boards show it: gray fibers, green algae between planks and brown tannin rings under planters. We clean wood with a soft wash mix and a fan tip held well back, which lifts the gray without furring the grain. We do not stain or seal, so the dry deck is ready for your painter.
Chalky vinyl from the early 1980s
Early vinyl siding oxidizes into a chalky film that rubs off white on your hand. High pressure makes it worse by stripping the surface unevenly. A soft wash removes the mildew and the loose chalk together. New vinyl often carries a 50-year fade warranty, but on 40-year-old panels we clean what is there and tell you up front if a wall will stay dull.
Why roofs in Big Ridge and Valleybrook streak black
The black streaks running down Hixson roofs are an alga, Gloeocapsa magma, not soot or dirt. ARMA, the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, calls it the most prevalent cause of roof discoloration and says it does worst in warm, humid regions. Hixson qualifies: average relative humidity at the Chattanooga airport, about 10 miles south, is 71.9%, and the area gets 55.00 inches of rain a year.
Big Ridge and the streets around Valleybrook Golf Course, a PGA Tour stop from 1983 to 1991, sit under tall oaks that shade the north slopes until midday. Shade keeps shingles wet longer, so moss and lichen join the algae there. Light gray and tan shingles show the streaks first; darker roofs hide them for a few more years.
ARMA says not to use a power washer, brush or broom on asphalt shingles, because they strip the protective granules. We follow that rule. Our roof soft wash uses a 4-6% sodium hypochlorite mix with surfactant, left on for 15 to 20 minutes, then rinsed at garden-hose pressure. Shrubs and beds below are soaked with plain water first and rinsed again after.
In this climate a clean roof usually stays clear for about 2 to 3 years, longer on sunny slopes. Roof cleaning starts at $399, and the roof cleaning page lists the roof sizes, pitches and growth levels that move the price.
Dam-side docks and Northgate storefronts
Hixson has two kinds of property that most house-washing crews skip: lake frontage near Chickamauga Dam and the commercial strip along Hixson Pike. We handle both. North of here the same lake reaches the Soddy Creek inlet, and we also wash homes and docks in Soddy-Daisy.
Docks and seawalls in the winter drawdown
TVA holds Chickamauga Lake at 681.5 to 682.5 feet in summer and lowers it to about 675 to 677 feet in winter. That exposes dock floats, ramps and the lower face of seawalls coated in algae and silt. We clean them from the bank or the dock deck between December and March, when the waterline sits at its lowest and the surfaces are dry.
Northgate Mall and Hixson Pike lots
Northgate Mall opened in 1972, and the shopping centers around it along Hixson Pike and SR 153 carry decades of gum, oil and tire marks in their concrete. A surface cleaner handles parking lots, drive-thru lanes and storefront sidewalks evenly and keeps spray off the storefront glass. Commercial flatwork starts at $0.10 per square foot, and monthly service agreements are available.
Wash water inside city limits
Because Hixson is inside the City of Chattanooga, the city Stormwater Division has jurisdiction rather than the county program. The working standard across Hamilton County allows residential car washing and street wash water into storm drains, but not commercial wash water. On business jobs we block the inlets and send the water to a lawn or planted bed, or recover it.
Types of pressure washing we offer in Hixson
House soft washing
Our main Hixson service. A low-pressure soft wash clears green algae, mildew and spring pollen from vinyl, brick, fiber cement and painted wood. Chattanooga ranks #26 of 100 metros in AAFA's 2026 allergy report, and the yellow film on north walls each April shows it. Most Hixson homes cost $249 to $449.
Roof cleaning
Soft wash roof cleaning for black streaks, moss and lichen on asphalt shingles and metal roofs, with no pressure on the shingles. Most Hixson roofs from the 1980s and 1990s are due for a first or second cleaning. Prices start at $399 and depend on size, pitch and how much growth has built up.
Deck and fence cleaning
Gray, green or tannin-stained wood decks and privacy fences cleaned with a soft wash mix and a wide fan tip, which suits the older lumber on Hixson ranches. HomeAdvisor puts fence washing at $150 to $300 as an add-on nationally. We clean only; staining and sealing stay with a painter.
Driveway and concrete cleaning
Driveways, sidewalks, patios and pool decks cleaned with a surface cleaner, so the finish comes out even with no wand stripes. Red clay splash and rust marks get a separate oxalic acid treatment first, since the clay is colored by iron oxide. Driveway cleaning in Hixson starts at $149.
Gutter cleaning
Gutters cleared by hand and flushed, downspouts tested, and the outside face brightened to remove the black tiger stripes. Under Hixson's oak canopy, twice a year is the sensible baseline, once in late spring and again after leaf fall. Gutter cleaning starts at $149 for a typical one-story home.
Commercial flatwork and building washing
Parking lots, dumpster pads, drive-thrus and storefronts along Hixson Pike and SR 153, plus building washing up to 10 stories with hi-lift equipment. Pricing starts at $0.10 per square foot, as a one-off visit or on a recurring service agreement scheduled after business hours. Owners with several sites near Northgate can group them on one visit and one invoice.
Book a wash in Hixson
Commercial Pressure Washing
from $0.10 per sq ft
Building soft washing, sidewalks, parking garages, dumpster pads, fleets and graffiti removal for Chattanooga businesses and HOAs.
See details: Commercial Pressure WashingDriveway Cleaning
from $149 per driveway
Surface-cleaner pressure washing for concrete driveways, walkways and patios, with oil, rust and red clay stain treatment.
See details: Driveway CleaningGutter Cleaning
from $149 per home
Hand clean-outs, downspout flushing and gutter face brightening that takes the black tiger stripes off aluminum gutters.
See details: Gutter CleaningHouse Washing
from $249 per home
Low-pressure soft wash that kills algae, mildew and pollen film on vinyl, brick, stucco and fiber cement siding.
See details: House WashingRoof Cleaning
from $399 per roof
No-pressure roof soft washing that kills Gloeocapsa magma, moss and lichen on asphalt shingle, metal and tile roofs.
See details: Roof Cleaning
Hixson pressure washing FAQ
How much does pressure washing cost in Hixson?
Most Hixson house washes cost $249 to $449, depending on square footage, stories and how much algae is on the siding. Roof cleaning starts at $399, driveways at $149 and gutter cleaning at $149. These are typical starting ranges, and we confirm the final price in writing before any work begins.
Will rinse water leave spots on my windows?
It can if water dries on glass in full sun, which is why we rinse windows last and work the shaded sides in the heat of the day. Hixson Utility District draws its water from an underground aquifer, so if spotting does show up, window washing can be added to the same visit.
How often should a Hixson house be washed?
Plan on once a year for most Hixson homes and twice a year for houses under heavy oak or pine cover, such as lots around Big Ridge. Chattanooga companies quote anywhere from every 12 to every 24 months. Our 12-month mold and mildew free guarantee covers the first year after each house wash.
Can you clean my dock in the winter?
Yes, and winter is the best time. TVA lowers Chickamauga Lake to about 675 to 677 feet from late fall through March, which exposes floats, ramps and seawall faces that sit underwater all summer. We book lakefront Hixson jobs in that window and use biodegradable detergents to protect the water.
Do I need to be home during the wash?
No. Most Hixson customers leave a side gate open and an outdoor spigot on, and we send photos when the work is done. We do need windows and doors shut, cars moved off the driveway and pets inside. Evening and weekend appointments are available if you would rather be there.