The Stockade District has stood for 350 years — long enough that a pressure washer can undo generations of preservation in an afternoon. We soft-wash Schenectady's historic brick and clapboard the way it should be cleaned: gently, at hose pressure, without touching a single mortar joint.
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House Washing in Schenectady
Schenectady isn't like the newer Capital Region suburbs. Walk the Stockade District and you're looking at some of the oldest continuously occupied wood-frame and brick homes in America — some pre-Revolution. Turn a corner into GE Realty Plot and you're surrounded by grand early-1900s architecture built when Charles Steinmetz and his neighbors ran the electrical world from Union Street.
That housing stock is exactly why so many pressure washing calls in Schenectady go wrong. High-pressure wands split old wood clapboard, drive water behind original siding, and blast crumbling lime mortar right out of Stockade brick joints. What looked like 'just dirt' becomes a five-figure repair.
Our Schenectady soft-wash approach was built for this. Professional-grade cleaning solutions handle the Mohawk River humidity and mildew — the wash does the work, not the pressure. It's the same reason preservation-minded homeowners in the Stockade and GE Plot call us instead of anyone with a trailer and a pressure hose.
Local Conditions
From 18th-century Stockade clapboard to Realty Plot Tudors and postwar Niskayuna ranches, no two Schenectady homes ask for the same wash. We calibrate detergent strength and rinse pressure to the actual surface — not a generic template.
Pre-Revolution clapboard and soft, sand-lime mortar don't tolerate pressure. We soft-wash at lower-than-garden-hose PSI and keep water off failing joints entirely.
Grand early-1900s homes with painted brick, stone accents, and ornate wood trim. Delicate detergents, careful masking around leaded windows, no ladder scars on original wood.
Larger postwar Colonials and split-levels — vinyl, aluminum, and Hardie siding. Our soft-wash reaches gable peaks safely from the ground.
Mohawk River humidity keeps north-facing walls damp for days. Extended dwell times and re-rinsing wipe out mildew that returns quickly on shorter washes.
Why It Matters
The right approach for Stockade wood and old mortar — cleaning solution does the work at hose pressure, so nothing gets blown out or split.
Valley humidity feeds green algae and black mildew on shaded siding. Our biocides target it at the root rather than just bleaching the surface.
Painted brick, sand-lime mortar, cedar clapboard, vinyl, aluminum — each surface gets its own mix rather than one generic soap.
Same local crew that has cleaned homes from Front Street through GE Plot and out into Niskayuna. Not a franchise, not a rotating subcontractor.
See Us In Action
This is what we do every day across the Capital Region. Real homes, real crews, real results. No stock photos, no gimmicks — just a clean job done right.
Our Process
We walk the property, note any failing mortar, cracked clapboard, or paint issues before we quote, and give you a firm price — never a moving range.
Pre-rinse plants and shrubs, mask off failing joints and old wood repairs, apply detergent, let it dwell, then rinse top-to-bottom at low pressure.
Hand-detail around historic doors, porches, and window casings. Walk the home with you before we leave — you approve the finish.
Real Results
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AfterWhat Customers Say
“I just want to thank Capital Pro for doing such a phenomenal job power washing my house. It's like I have a new house! I would recommend them to anyone. And the workers are there to please you. Cause they care!”
Kathy Valason
Google Review · a month ago
“The guys did a great job and the house looks beautiful. My sister drove by and said the same thing — it looks beautiful. They were so nice to talk to and deal with. I have recommended them to my family and friends.”
Leslie Kaufman
Google Review · 3 weeks ago
“In a state of bereavement we reached out and got an earlier date. When we returned from funeral proceedings the house was impeccable. Even areas we had no time to prep for were done. Nice work for sure. Call them — you won't be disappointed!”
Islah Umar
Google Review · 3 weeks ago
“Capital Pro is a wonderful company! Luis and Miller came to my house today and soft washed the exterior and it looks like a brand new house!”
Bonnie Delaney
Google Review · 4 days ago
“Just had my home pressure washed and I am very pleased with the outcome. I have an older home with original siding. Miller took his time and was sure to cover everything.”
Lori Barnett
Google Review · a week ago
“Excellent job cleaning and sealing our stamped concrete patio. Professional and pleasant to deal with. I would recommend Capital Pro to get the job done right!”
Rosemary Trusso
Google Review · a month ago
“I highly recommend Capital Pro Pressure Washing! Communication, professionalism, the house and window cleaning were all outstanding.”
Carol Molino
Google Review · 2 months ago
“This company did a fantastic job at power washing our home! Luis was great at communicating and scheduling. Him and his team were extremely professional.”
Karissa Desofi
Google Review · a month ago
“Can't say enough good things! From the moment the team showed up, the crew was friendly, professional, and just easy to work with. They cleaned our pavers and everything looked amazing.”
Charles Ellis
Google Review · 2 months ago
“Excellent cleaning job. The siding, decks, and front porch are all refreshed. It is looking like a new house.”
Mark Younger
Google Review · a month ago
“Our siding was looking dull and had green algae on the north side — it was embarrassing! Luis and his team came out and made the entire house look brand new.”
Nikii Narváez
Google Review · 11 months ago
“Very happy with the work Luis and his team did. Communication was great. Very professional. Fair pricing. We would definitely recommend Capital Pro.”
Ronni Edwards
Google Review · a month ago
“Very professional, great service, and great contact regarding when they would come. My house and windows are sparkling. Highly recommend for anyone looking for power washing.”
Linda Hayen
Google Review · a week ago
“We had a great experience with Capital Pro Pressure Washing. The team was very professional, pleasant to work with, and offered fair pricing. Our house came out looking great.”
Tony Felt
Google Review · 10 hours ago
“Capital Pro Pressure Washing did an excellent job washing our home. We have had it washed before but the job Capital Pro did far surpassed what was done previously.”
Sil Young
Google Review · a week ago
“They did an excellent job washing my house. Very knowledgeable and friendly to work with. I would highly recommend them.”
Michael Worden
Google Review · a month ago
“This company is great! We just had our house pressure washed. The crew was friendly, efficient and neat. The job wasn't finished until they got every spot.”
Pamela DeMarco
Google Review · 2 months ago
“This company did a great job taking extra care not to hurt my tulips. Highly recommend for their excellence and cost. Thank you Capital Pro!”
Colleen Malloy
Google Review · 2 months ago
“Great communication, showed up right on schedule, house came out looking better than I thought was possible. Also was done for a great price! Will definitely be using Luis again!”
Dana Bowen
Google Review · 9 months ago
“Capital Pro is a wonderful company! Luis and Miller came to my house today and soft washed the exterior and it looks like a brand new house!”
Bonnie Delaney
Google Review · 4 days ago
“Just had my home pressure washed and I am very pleased with the outcome. I have an older home with original siding. Miller took his time and was sure to cover everything.”
Lori Barnett
Google Review · a week ago
“Excellent job cleaning and sealing our stamped concrete patio. Professional and pleasant to deal with. I would recommend Capital Pro to get the job done right!”
Rosemary Trusso
Google Review · a month ago
“I highly recommend Capital Pro Pressure Washing! Communication, professionalism, the house and window cleaning were all outstanding.”
Carol Molino
Google Review · 2 months ago
“This company did a fantastic job at power washing our home! Luis was great at communicating and scheduling. Him and his team were extremely professional.”
Karissa Desofi
Google Review · a month ago
“Can't say enough good things! From the moment the team showed up, the crew was friendly, professional, and just easy to work with. They cleaned our pavers and everything looked amazing.”
Charles Ellis
Google Review · 2 months ago
“Excellent cleaning job. The siding, decks, and front porch are all refreshed. It is looking like a new house.”
Mark Younger
Google Review · a month ago
“Our siding was looking dull and had green algae on the north side — it was embarrassing! Luis and his team came out and made the entire house look brand new.”
Nikii Narváez
Google Review · 11 months ago
“Very happy with the work Luis and his team did. Communication was great. Very professional. Fair pricing. We would definitely recommend Capital Pro.”
Ronni Edwards
Google Review · a month ago
“Very professional, great service, and great contact regarding when they would come. My house and windows are sparkling. Highly recommend for anyone looking for power washing.”
Linda Hayen
Google Review · a week ago
“We had a great experience with Capital Pro Pressure Washing. The team was very professional, pleasant to work with, and offered fair pricing. Our house came out looking great.”
Tony Felt
Google Review · 10 hours ago
“Capital Pro Pressure Washing did an excellent job washing our home. We have had it washed before but the job Capital Pro did far surpassed what was done previously.”
Sil Young
Google Review · a week ago
“They did an excellent job washing my house. Very knowledgeable and friendly to work with. I would highly recommend them.”
Michael Worden
Google Review · a month ago
“This company is great! We just had our house pressure washed. The crew was friendly, efficient and neat. The job wasn't finished until they got every spot.”
Pamela DeMarco
Google Review · 2 months ago
“This company did a great job taking extra care not to hurt my tulips. Highly recommend for their excellence and cost. Thank you Capital Pro!”
Colleen Malloy
Google Review · 2 months ago
“Great communication, showed up right on schedule, house came out looking better than I thought was possible. Also was done for a great price! Will definitely be using Luis again!”
Dana Bowen
Google Review · 9 months ago
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