The Best Time of Year for Pressure Washing in Florida — A Seasonal Guide

Florida doesn't have the traditional four-season cycle that drives cleaning schedules in northern states. Instead, we have wet season, dry season, tourist season, and hurricane season — and each one affects when and why you should clean different exterior surfaces.

Late Winter / Early Spring (February – April)

This is Sarasota's sweet spot for exterior cleaning. Pollen season is ending, the dry season means more workable days, and you're catching all the organic growth that accumulated during the humid summer and fall months. Most of our residential scheduling fills up in March and April — book early if this window works for you.

Best for: Full exterior packages — roof, house wash, driveway, pool cage. This is the comprehensive cleaning that resets everything.

Late Spring (May – June)

Pre-hurricane season cleaning. This is your last window before the summer rainy season makes scheduling unpredictable. If you clean in May, your surfaces go into storm season in the best possible condition. We recommend this timing specifically for roof cleaning and gutter maintenance.

Best for: Roof cleaning, gutter maintenance, pre-storm preparation.

Summer (July – September)

Florida's rainy season makes exterior cleaning harder to schedule — afternoon thunderstorms are almost daily. However, summer is also when biological growth accelerates fastest. Surfaces cleaned in spring may already show regrowth by August. Summer cleaning is available and we work around weather, but expect more scheduling flexibility may be needed.

Best for: Driveway and concrete surfaces (rain helps rinse residual chemicals), pool decks, walkways. These hard surfaces can be cleaned between rain events since they dry quickly.

Fall (October – November)

Post-hurricane season and pre-tourist season. This is the second-best window for comprehensive cleaning. If a storm came through during summer, fall cleaning addresses salt spray damage and debris staining. If summer was quiet, fall cleaning catches the heavy mold and algae growth from months of heat and humidity.

Best for: Post-storm cleanup, pre-listing preparation for winter selling season, HOA compliance before seasonal residents arrive.

Winter (December – January)

Tourist season brings visitors, seasonal residents, and holiday entertaining. Most homeowners want their property looking its best during this window. Cleaning in early December ensures your home is ready for the season. Scheduling is busy during this period — plan ahead.

Best for: Touch-up cleaning before the holidays, pool cage and outdoor entertaining areas, rental property turnover cleaning.

The Bottom Line

If you're only cleaning once per year, schedule it for March or April. If you're cleaning twice, add an October visit. If you're on a quarterly maintenance program, you're covered year-round and don't need to think about timing at all.

Booking Windows and Availability

March and April are the busiest months for pressure washing in Sarasota. If you want service during this peak window, book at least 2-3 weeks in advance. Contractors who are available same-week during peak season are either new to the market or not busy for a reason.

Summer months offer the most scheduling flexibility. While afternoon storms can push jobs, most mornings are clear. Contractors often run summer specials to keep crews working during the slower residential season. If budget matters more than timing, summer pricing can save 10-20% on the same scope of work.

For rental property owners and vacation home managers, the turnover calendar drives cleaning schedules. Peak rental season in Sarasota runs November through April. Having the property cleaned in October catches it before guests arrive and after the worst of hurricane season. Between-guest touch-up cleanings of the pool deck, patio, and entry walkways keep the property showing well throughout the rental season without a full exterior cleaning each time.

commercial properties on annual contracts don't need to worry about seasonal timing — the schedule is built into the contract and the contractor manages the logistics. If you're considering switching from ad-hoc cleaning to a maintenance contract, January is the ideal time to set it up so the schedule covers the full calendar year.