What we clean
We help owners and managers plan exterior cleaning for historic storefronts, churches, theaters, public buildings, and older homes across Hattiesburg and South Mississippi. Dirt and organic buildup can affect the appearance of brickwork, entrances, and architectural details. The right treatment starts with knowing which materials are present and whether they are sound enough to clean.
Older masonry can include softer brick, weathered mortar, past repairs, and finishes that react differently to water or cleaning products. We match the proposed treatment to those conditions, with the gentlest effective approach as the goal. Lower pressure can be part of the plan, but chemistry, application, contact time, and rinsing need just as much attention.
A great fit for
- Historic commercial facades, downtown storefronts, theaters, and older institutional buildings needing a surface-by-surface cleaning plan.
- Churches and older homes with brick, stone, painted trim, or decorative details that need individual assessment.
- Property owners, managers, and municipalities who need cleaning coordinated around visitors, business hours, building access, and preservation requirements.
How we handle the work
- Assess first: review the masonry, mortar joints, coatings, previous repairs, staining, openings, and water-entry concerns. Identify areas that need repair or specialist advice before washing.
- Choose and test: propose treatments compatible with each material, test a discreet area, and assess it after drying before extending the method. Adjust the plan if the surface responds poorly.
- Clean with control: protect nearby finishes, fixtures, plants, and occupied areas; manage application, rinse pressure, and runoff; and review the result against the agreed scope.
A few things before the visit
- Share the address, approximate age, photos, and the areas you want cleaned. Include known leaks, loose mortar, flaking finishes, repairs, and previous treatments.
- Provide any preservation specifications, building-owner requirements, or required approvals before scheduling. A designated landmark may need additional coordination.
- Tell us about events, opening hours, entrances, pedestrian traffic, water access, and sensitive surrounding surfaces so we can plan the work area.
Care that preserves character
Our goal is a cleaner, cared-for building that retains its historic character. We tailor the treatment to the masonry, finishes, and architectural details, preserving the natural variation of older materials.
Your written scope sets out the cleaning areas and expected improvements. Masonry repairs, repainting, and moisture repairs are separate projects that can be coordinated before washing where needed.