You want your house looking bright again, the walkways free of that green film, and the siding clean without anything getting damaged in the process. That’s what pressure washing and softwash from McWilliams Painting does for retired homeowners across Lake, Sumter and Marion County. We clean the right way for each surface, and if paint comes next, we prep it so the finish actually lasts. You get a written price the same day and no payment until you’re happy with the work.
We clean the outside of your home top to bottom, and we tailor the pressure and cleaners for each material. Whether it’s a standalone cleaning or prep before a repaint, you get the same care.
Planning to refresh the whole exterior? A wash pairs naturally with an exterior repaint, a fresh coat of deck, dock or fence stain, or pool cage refinishing.
Here in Central Florida, our heat and humidity grow mildew and algae fast. Left alone, that green and black film holds moisture against your siding, stains your walkways, and makes a nice home look tired. It also causes a bigger problem if you’re planning to paint. Paint doesn’t stick to dirt, mildew or chalky buildup. Roll fresh paint over a dirty wall and it can peel or bubble early, and you’ve paid for a job that won’t last.
The other risk is the wrong method. Too much pressure on older siding, screens or stucco can force water behind surfaces, chip finishes, or leave streaks. That’s why we don’t blast everything at full power. We match the method to the surface, so your home comes clean without new damage. Getting this step right protects both your home and any paint that follows.
Both clean, but they work differently, and using the wrong one can do harm. Pressure washing uses strong water flow to lift dirt off hard surfaces. It’s the right choice for concrete driveways, sidewalks and pool decks that can take the force.
Softwash uses low pressure and gentle cleaners that kill mildew and algae at the root, then rinse away. It’s the safe pick for siding, stucco, screens, and older homes where high pressure could push water behind the surface or strip finishes. Softwash also keeps things clean longer, since it removes the growth instead of just knocking off the top layer.
You don’t have to figure this out yourself. During your free estimate we look at your surfaces and tell you straight which method fits, and why. If softwash is all you need, that’s what we’ll recommend.
You always know what happens next, and you don’t pay until you’re happy.
We look at your surfaces and what needs cleaning.
A written, all-in price, with the method we recommend.
Softwash for siding and screens, pressure for concrete.
A foreman walks the finished work with you first.
Real driveways, walkways and siding cleaned by our crews.
McWilliams Painting offers pressure washing and softwash across Lake, Sumter and Marion County, Florida. We match the method to the surface, using gentle softwash on older siding and higher pressure on concrete. You get a bright, clean home, a written price the same day, and proper prep before any paint. Call (352) 626-8007 for a free estimate.
A proper wash is part of our full prep on every exterior repaint, along with caulk and tape work and two coats on everything. That prep is why we can stand behind our exterior work with a 7-year peel-and-chip warranty. Skip the wash and you skip the very step that makes the finish last.
| What matters to you | McWilliams Painting | A typical cheap crew |
|---|---|---|
| Method chosen for the surface | Softwash or pressure, matched to the material | Full power on everything |
| Prep before paint | Wash, caulk, tape, two coats | Paint over dirt, one coat |
| Written price | Same day, in writing | Vague verbal number |
| Payment | No payment until you’re satisfied | Deposit up front |
| Follow-up | One-year check-in call | No callback |
| Track record | 2,000 to 3,000 Villages homes painted | Hard to verify |
McWilliams Painting is owned by Weston McWilliams, a working painter in the trade since 2012. Weston built crews who have been together six-plus years, so the person cleaning and prepping your home knows what they’re doing. He’s married with kids and lives right here in the area, and he’s active in local groups like BNI and BEST 352.
Softwash cleaners kill algae and mildew at the root rather than just knocking off the top layer, so surfaces stay clean longer. We tailor the approach to the surface. We can review your walls and enclosures at the estimate.
When we wash a home before painting, we’re not just making it look nice. We’re clearing off the mildew, dirt and chalky buildup that keep paint from bonding. A clean, dry surface is what lets fresh paint grip and hold for years instead of peeling early.
A proper wash is part of our full prep on every exterior repaint, along with caulk and tape work and two coats on everything. It is the same prep that backs our exterior paint warranty. Skip the wash and you skip the very step that makes the finish last.
About a year after your project, we call to check in. That one-year follow-up is how we make sure the work held up the way we promised.
On your project, a foreman walks the finished work with you before you pay, so nothing gets missed. That’s how we keep our word: quality over quantity, and little touches that show we take pride in the job.
Yes. We serve homeowners across Lake, Sumter and Marion County in Central Florida. That includes Mount Dora, Eustis, Tavares, Leesburg, Fruitland Park, Lady Lake, Ocala, Wildwood and The Villages, plus 55-plus communities like On Top of the World, Legacy, Stonecrest and Del Webb. Our humid climate grows mildew fast, so most homes here benefit from a wash every year or two.
You get a written price the same day and no payment until you’re happy with the work.
Get a free estimate and a same-day written price. We match the method to your surfaces, and you don’t pay until you’re happy with the work.
Straight answers. If yours is not here, give us a call.
We answer the phone and give you a straight answer.
(352) 626-8007Yes. Softwash uses low pressure and gentle cleaners that remove mildew and algae without forcing water behind siding or stripping finishes. It's the safer choice for older homes, stucco, screens and painted surfaces. We match the method to your home during the free estimate.
Most homes here benefit from a wash every one to two years because our heat and humidity grow mildew and algae fast. Shaded and north-facing walls may need it sooner. We can tell you what your home needs when we look at it.
Yes. We pressure wash concrete driveways, sidewalks, patios and pool decks, which can handle stronger water flow than siding. We can clean these on their own or as part of a full exterior refresh.
It can if the wrong pressure is used. That's why we softwash older siding, stucco and screen enclosures instead of blasting them. Matching the method to the surface keeps your home clean without new damage.
Yes. Paint won't bond to dirt, mildew or chalky buildup, and skipping the wash often leads to early peeling. Washing is part of our full prep on every exterior repaint, which helps the finish last and supports our paint warranty.
Price depends on the size of your home, the surfaces involved, and how much buildup there is. We give you a written, all-in price the same day as your free estimate, so there are no surprises. You don't pay until you're satisfied.
We serve Lake, Sumter and Marion County, including Mount Dora, Eustis, Tavares, Leesburg, Fruitland Park, Lady Lake, Ocala, Wildwood and The Villages, plus communities like On Top of the World, Legacy, Stonecrest and Del Webb.
