LOUISIANA HOMEGROWN

Louisiana is famous for its warm weather, lush landscapes and air so humid it occasionally feels like you could drink it. Unfortunately, the same subtropical conditions that keep our surroundings green also encourage mold, mildew and algae to grow on homes and commercial properties. Dark roof streaks, green siding, slippery sidewalks and black patches on fences aren’t necessarily signs that a property has been neglected. In Louisiana, exterior organic growth can return surpri

If you’re waiting for Louisiana to provide a perfectly cool, dry and predictable stretch of weather, you may be waiting a while. Fortunately, professional pressure washing and soft washing can be performed during much of the year. The best time to schedule service depends on your property, the surfaces being cleaned and what Louisiana’s heat, humidity, pollen and storms have recently left behind. For many homeowners, spring and fall offer the most comfortable conditions.

After a Louisiana storm, the urge to start cleaning immediately is understandable. Branches are scattered across the yard, siding is streaked with grime and the patio may look like the neighborhood swamp briefly relocated. But before bringing out the broom—or anything more powerful—take time to inspect the property safely. Storms can leave behind electrical hazards, structural damage, contaminated water and unstable debris that require more than routine exterior cleaning.

In Louisiana and across the Gulf South, hurricane preparation is a familiar ritual: stock the pantry, charge the batteries, check the generator and watch the weather updates like they’re the season finale of a very stressful television show. But while most hurricane checklists focus on what’s happening inside the home, the exterior deserves just as much attention. Your roof, gutters, siding, windows, drains and outdoor areas are the first parts of the property to face heavy r