One mile from the Pacific
Pressure Washing in Costa Mesa, CA
Exterior cleaning for mid-century homes, rental properties and busy commercial strips in a city that grew fast after World War II.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written, itemized quote before work starts
- Wash water kept out of the gutter and storm drains
Mid-Century Homes, Ocean Air
Pressure washing in Costa Mesa means working on a lot of homes from the same era. The city grew sharply during and after World War II, when people who had trained at the Santa Ana Army Air Base came back with their families. Population went from 11,844 in 1950 to 37,550 in 1960 and 72,660 in 1970. Many of those homes are now 55 to 75 years old, and their stucco, slab driveways and patios show it.
Living close to the coast
Costa Mesa's southern edge is only about one mile from the Pacific Ocean. Homes this close to the water live with damp ocean air, which leaves a film on windows, light fixtures and painted trim and keeps shaded walls from drying out. That film collects dust and grows mildew. A regular house wash, done at low pressure with a mild cleaner, removes it before it stains. We pay attention to metal railings, light fixtures and window frames, rinsing them thoroughly so no cleaner residue is left behind.
Cleaning older stucco and slabs
Post-war stucco often has hairline cracks and patched areas. High pressure aimed straight at it can force water behind the stucco or knock loose a weak patch. We soft wash stucco and keep the wand at an angle. Old driveways get a rotary surface cleaner at moderate pressure, which gives an even look without carving lines into worn concrete.
- Stucco and siding: soft wash, low pressure, full rinse
- Driveways and walks: surface cleaner, oil pre-treatment
- Patios and pavers: careful pressure so sand joints stay intact
- Roofs: soft wash only, for tile or shingle
- Solar panels: soft brush and purified water
- Commercial: storefronts, drive-throughs, parking areas and dumpster pads
A city of renters and landlords
Only 38.9% of occupied homes in Costa Mesa were owner-occupied in the 2020 census, and 61.1% were rented. If you own a duplex or small apartment building, we can clean shared walkways, stairs, balconies and carports between tenants or on a set schedule. A written scope makes it easy to show what was done.
Shops and restaurants
Costa Mesa has a large commercial base. South Coast Plaza alone has more than 270 stores and brings in more than $1 billion a year. Restaurants and retail spaces need grease and gum removed from sidewalks and entries, and drive-through lanes and dumpster areas need regular attention. We can work early mornings or after closing. Dirty water from commercial pads is collected rather than sent to storm drains.
Dry most of the year
Costa Mesa gets about 11.18 inches of rain a year, and summer rain is close to nonexistent. Average highs range from about 66 degrees in December to about 80 in August. Mild temperatures let us work year-round, and long dry stretches mean dirt builds up with nothing to rinse it away.
Call (714) 640-6791 for a free written estimate.
Costa Mesa Background
- A post-war housing boom. Costa Mesa, incorporated June 29, 1953, grew from 11,844 residents in 1950 to 72,660 in 1970 as families tied to the Santa Ana Army Air Base settled here, so much of its housing is mid-century.
- Close to the ocean. The city's southernmost border is only about one mile from the Pacific. Average highs run from about 66 degrees in December to 80 in August, with lows between about 48 and 67 degrees.
- Mostly rented homes. Of 44,047 housing units in the 2020 census, 38.9% of occupied units were owner-occupied and 61.1% were rented. Census ACS puts the median owner-occupied home value at $1,115,100.
- A major retail center. South Coast Plaza, the city's largest center of commercial activity, has more than 270 stores and generates more than $1 billion a year, part of a busy commercial area that needs regular cleaning.
Costa Mesa Questions
Does living near the coast mean I need washing more often?
Often, yes. With the city's southern edge about a mile from the ocean, damp air leaves a film on walls, windows and fixtures that holds dirt and mildew. Many homeowners near the coast wash once a year, or more on shaded sides.
Is my 1950s stucco too fragile to wash?
Not usually, but it needs a soft wash instead of high pressure. We check for cracks and patches first and keep pressure low so water is not forced behind the stucco.
Can you clean a restaurant sidewalk before opening?
Yes. We schedule commercial cleanings early in the morning or after closing so customers are not affected, and we collect greasy wash water instead of letting it reach the storm drain.
Do you clean apartment buildings in Costa Mesa?
Yes. We clean shared walkways, stairs, carports and trash areas for landlords and managers, either between tenants or on a recurring schedule.
Free Estimates in Costa Mesa, CA
Free estimates for Costa Mesa homes, rentals and businesses.
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