HOW OFTEN SHOULD A BUILDING EXTERIOR BE CLEANED? A SEASONAL GUIDE

Most property owners clean reactively — when the grime gets bad enough to notice. The problem is that by the time it is visible from the street, it has usually been doing damage for months. A seasonal maintenance schedule keeps a property ahead of the problem instead of chasing it.

Spring: Pollen and Recovery

Spring in Tennessee coats everything in yellow pollen, and it sticks to wet surfaces where it feeds algae growth. A spring cleaning removes the pollen layer, the winter grime, and the first mildew flush of the humid season.

Summer: Storm Season Cleanup

Summer storms bring wind-blown dust, pollen, and organics that streak facades and glass. This is also peak season for commercial properties — sidewalks, storefronts, and entryways see the most foot traffic and need the most attention.

Fall: Gutters and Rooflines

Falling leaves and organic debris settle on roofs, in gutters, and against siding, where they hold moisture and feed mildew. A fall service cleans rooflines and gutter exteriors and brightens downspouts before the wet winter arrives. For most properties, fall is the single most important cleaning of the year.

Winter: Assessment and Planning

Winter is the quiet season — ideal for a drone inspection of roofs and facades to document any damage, plan next year's maintenance, and get on a schedule before spring demand fills up.

How Often, by Property Type

• Homes: once a year minimum; twice (spring and fall) for shaded or wooded lots
• Hotels and short-term rentals: quarterly, scheduled around occupancy
• Retail and storefronts: entry glass and sidewalks monthly, full exterior annually
• High-rises and commercial facades: annually, with quarterly spot service on entries

The exact cadence depends on shade, tree cover, traffic, and climate. The properties that look the best are not the ones cleaned most often — they are the ones cleaned on a plan. We build that plan for every property we service, so the answer to "when should we do this again?" is already on the calendar.