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Christmas light installation in Augusta and Aiken starts at $900. Here's what drives the price, what should be included, and why year two costs less.

By Kenny Monks, owner of Rooted Exterior Solutions · October 2026 Short answer: it's algae and mildew, and it grows on the side of your house that stays shady and damp the longest, usually the north side or the side under trees. That side gets less sun, so it dries slowly after rain and dew. In the CSRA's humid climate, that's all algae needs. A soft wash kills it at the root. Pressure washing just blasts off what you can see and can damage the siding. Why only one side? Sun

By Kenny Monks, owner of Rooted Exterior Solutions · Updated September 2026 Short answer: yes. Pressure washing an asphalt shingle roof strips the protective granules off the shingles and can shorten the roof's life. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA), the trade group for the companies that make the shingles, says never to use a pressure washer on an asphalt shingle roof. The safe way to remove black streaks, algae and moss is a low-pressure soft wash. What

We recently cleaned a stucco house in West Lake that had heavy green and black staining down the right side of the home. That side stayed shaded more than the rest of the house, and it showed. This is exactly where knowing the difference between pressure washing and soft washing matters. Stucco feels hard. So it’s easy to assume you can put a pressure washer on it and blast the stains away. I’ve heard the horror stories directly from customers who had to have stucco repaired

If you are a homeowner looking to clean green algae, mold, or dirt off your home's exterior, your first thought might be to rent a high-pressure power washer. However, using high-pressure water directly on vinyl siding can end up causing thousands of dollars in hidden damage. Here is why traditional high-pressure washing can harm your siding—and why low-pressure soft washing is the safest, most effective alternative. 1. Water Gets Trapped Behind Your Siding Vinyl siding is de