House Washing Cost Myrtle Beach (2026 Guide)

Q: How much does house washing cost in Myrtle Beach?

Soft-wash house washing in Myrtle Beach runs approximately $0.20 per square foot of wall surface with a $249 minimum. A 1,800 sq-ft single-story home runs around $360. A 3,000 sq-ft two-story home runs around $650.

Q: Does TruShine give free house washing estimates?

Yes. The satellite estimator at truwashing.com/pages/estimator.html measures your home from a live aerial view and returns a locked price in under 60 seconds. No phone call or site visit required.

Quick Answer

How much does house washing cost in Myrtle Beach?

Soft-wash house washing in Myrtle Beach runs approximately $0.20 per square foot of wall surface with a $249 minimum. A 1,800 sq-ft single-story home runs around $360. A 3,000 sq-ft two-story home runs around $650. TruShine's satellite estimator measures your home in under 60 seconds and locks the price in writing for 30 days.

2026 House Wash Rate Card

Transparent Per-Square-Foot Pricing.

The same rates the estimator calculates. No bait pricing, no "starting at" games, no second-story surcharge buried in the fine print.

Home Type	Rate	Minimum	Typical Total
Single-Story Ranch1,500 – 2,200 sq ft wall surface	$0.20 / sq ft	$249	$300 – $440
Two-Story Home2,200 – 3,200 sq ft wall surface	$0.22 / sq ft	$399	$485 – $705
Three-Story Coastal3,200 – 4,000 sq ft wall surface	$0.25 / sq ft	$549	$800 – $1,000
Brick / StuccoAny size — same soft-wash chemistry	$0.20 / sq ft	$249	$300 – $740
Cedar ShakeSpecialty treatment, requires care	$0.28 / sq ft	$399	$420 – $895
Add-on: Windows + TracksBundled with house wash	$0.07 / sq ft glass	$99	$99 – $250

All prices are honored for 30 days from the estimate date. Wall surface is measured from aerial imagery, excluding roof and windows. Heavy mildew staining or black algae may add 8 to 12% for extra chemistry dwell time. Coastal homes within 1 mile of the ocean carry no surcharge.

By Home Size

Typical Myrtle Beach Totals.

The biggest variable in a house wash quote is wall surface area, which depends on both floorplan and story height. Here's what the most common Grand Strand home profiles pay.

Single-story ranch (1,500–2,000 sq ft floor)

Carolina Forest, Socastee, Conway, and most of interior Horry County. A single-story ranch has roughly 1,600 to 2,200 sq ft of wall surface area, and a full soft-wash runs $320 to $440. The job takes 90 minutes to 2 hours from setup to rinse.

Two-story home (2,000–2,800 sq ft floor)

The most common Myrtle Beach profile. Two stories means roughly 2,400 to 3,200 sq ft of wall surface area, and a full soft-wash runs $485 to $705. Soft-wash reach equipment handles the second story from the ground — no ladders touch the siding. Job takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours.

Three-story coastal (2,800–4,000 sq ft floor)

Pawleys Island raised beach homes, Litchfield Beach three-story rentals, Cherry Grove oceanfront properties. Wall surface area is 3,200 to 4,200 sq ft, and a full soft-wash runs $800 to $1,000. Three-story homes require taller reach equipment and a slower pace. The job takes 4 to 5 hours with a two-person crew.

What you get at every price point

TruShine's house wash is the same process regardless of price: pre-soak all landscaping with plain water, apply a 3 to 5% sodium hypochlorite solution with biodegradable surfactant, allow 4 to 8 minutes of dwell time, rinse completely from the ground up, and re-rinse landscaping. Every home gets detail work around windows, doors, shutters, and light fixtures.

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Red Flags

Why Some House Wash Quotes Are Half the Price.

If you're looking at a $149 house wash quote next to a $349 quote, there's a reason. Here are the four we see most often from homeowners who call us for a second opinion after a cheap quote went wrong.

1. Pressure-washing vinyl siding. This is the big one. CertainTeed, Mastic, James Hardie, and every other major siding manufacturer specifically requires soft washing — not pressure washing — for exterior cleaning. Pressure washing strips paint off painted wood, forces water behind vinyl panels, and voids manufacturer warranties. A $149 "pressure wash" is how thousands of Grand Strand homes end up with mold inside the wall cavities.

2. No chemistry. A real soft-wash uses sodium hypochlorite and surfactant to kill mildew at the root. A cheap quote often skips chemistry entirely and just uses high-pressure water to rinse mildew off the surface. The house looks okay for 3 to 4 weeks and then the mildew comes right back because the spores were never killed.

3. Bait-and-switch pricing. The $149 quote from the Facebook ad becomes $380 when the crew arrives and "discovers" your home has second-story shutters, or a back deck, or a side that wasn't visible from the street. Our satellite estimator stops this from happening — the price you see is the price you pay, locked for 30 days in writing.

4. No plant protection. A legitimate crew pre-soaks landscaping with plain water before any chemistry touches the house and keeps it wet through the rinse. Cheap crews skip this and leave homeowners with dead shrubs and a $400 replacement bill a week later. If your quote doesn't include plant protection, it isn't a quote — it's a gamble.

Frequently Asked

House Washing Price Questions.

Is soft washing safe for vinyl siding?

Yes. Every major vinyl siding manufacturer including CertainTeed, Mastic, and James Hardie recommends soft washing for exterior cleaning. Soft washing uses low pressure around 50 to 100 PSI with a biodegradable surfactant and sodium hypochlorite to kill mildew at the root. The method is gentler than a garden hose with your thumb over the end.

How long does a house wash take?

A typical 1,800 sq-ft single-story home takes 90 minutes to 2 hours. A 3,000 sq-ft two-story home takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours. Three-story coastal homes take 4 to 5 hours with a two-person crew. TruShine works from the ground with extension wands — no ladders on the siding.

Will house washing hurt my plants?

Not when done properly. TruShine pre-soaks all landscaping with plain water before any chemistry touches the house and keeps it wet through the rinse. We use EPA-compliant surfactants that break down quickly and do not harm plants, pets, or kids when applied correctly. Cheap operators often skip plant protection, which is where most plant damage stories come from.

How often should I wash my house?

Most Grand Strand homes benefit from an annual soft-wash. Humid coastal air and pollen pressure accelerate mildew and algae growth. Homes on tree-lined lots or within 1 mile of the ocean often benefit from twice-yearly washing because of faster spore buildup.

What surfaces can you soft-wash?

TruShine soft-washes vinyl siding, stucco, brick, fiber cement like James Hardie, painted wood, EIFS, aluminum siding, soffits, fascia, shutters, and any painted exterior trim. Cedar shake gets specialty treatment and natural stone requires a different chemistry approach.

Do you remove spider webs and wasp nests?

Yes. Every TruShine house wash includes a detailed walk-around to remove spider webs, wasp nests, and dirt daubers from under eaves, around porch lights, and around doors and windows. This is included at every price point, not an upsell.

Does TruShine give free house washing estimates?

Yes. The satellite estimator measures your home from a live aerial view and returns a locked price in under 60 seconds. No phone call or site visit required.

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House Washing Cost in Myrtle Beach (2026 Guide)