Your Partner in Protecting Commercial Assets
Veteran-owned commercial pressure washing & soft washing for Nashville & Middle Tennessee.
A clean, well-maintained exterior is critical for your brand's image, property value, and tenant satisfaction. We provide reliable, professional, and fully insured cleaning services for commercial properties across Middle Tennessee.
Commercial pressure washing in Nashville & Middle Tennessee
Southern Solution is a veteran-owned commercial pressure washing company serving Nashville and Middle Tennessee since 2017.
We soft wash buildings, roofs, and awnings. We pressure wash concrete, garages, dumpster pads, and flatwork. The method is always matched to the surface, so nothing gets etched, stripped, or forced into wall systems.
Property and facility managers get a free written assessment, a fixed scope of work, and a Certificate of Insurance on request. We schedule around your operating hours, including after-hours and weekends, so cleaning never interrupts tenants or customers.
Serving: Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, Mt. Juliet, Spring Hill, Columbia, Dickson, and the surrounding Middle Tennessee area.
Brands & Institutions We've Cleaned For
Our crews have handled exterior cleaning for nationally recognized brands, healthcare systems, universities, and venues across Middle Tennessee. Documented references are available on request.
Worked for a brand that isn't shown here? We can add it — references for any listed client are available on request.
The High Cost of a Dirty Property
For commercial properties, neglect isn't just an eyesore—it's a liability. Dirty sidewalks create slip hazards, algae-covered siding degrades property value, and a grimy storefront deters customers. You need a partner who understands how to mitigate these risks effectively.
Decreased Property Value
Organic growth and grime can permanently stain building materials, leading to costly repairs and a lower valuation.
Increased Liability
Slippery, algae-covered walkways are a significant safety hazard, opening you up to potential lawsuits.
Negative Brand Image
A dirty exterior tells customers and tenants that you don't care about your property, driving them to your competitors.
The Property-First Method
Most cleaning damage happens when a crew reaches for high pressure on the wrong surface. Our process is built to remove that risk. Every job runs through the same four steps, so the result is predictable and your building materials stay protected.
Assessment & surface mapping
We walk the property and identify every surface, from EIFS and stucco to precast concrete. Each one gets matched to the correct cleaning method before we touch it.
Surface-matched cleaning
Delicate surfaces get low-pressure soft washing with biodegradable detergents. Hard flatwork gets controlled pressure and surface cleaners. The chemistry does the work, not brute force.
Runoff & landscape protection
We protect plantings, cover sensitive fixtures, and follow responsible runoff practices. On sites that require it, we bring water containment and reclamation to keep discharge out of storm drains.
Walkthrough & documentation
We finish with a walkthrough and photo documentation for your records. For recurring accounts, we log each visit so your maintenance history stays audit-ready.
Soft Washing vs. Pressure Washing: Which Surface Gets What
Not every surface should be pressure washed. Using high pressure on siding or a roof can strip coatings, void manufacturer warranties, and drive water into places it shouldn't go. Here's how we decide.
| Surface | Correct method | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Building siding & facades (EIFS, stucco, vinyl, brick) | Soft wash (low pressure) | High pressure etches, cracks, and can force water behind the surface. Detergents lift organic growth safely. |
| Roofs (shingle, metal, tile) | Soft wash only | Soft washing is the method roofing manufacturers recommend. Pressure washing loosens granules and shortens roof life. |
| Awnings (vinyl, canvas) | Soft wash (fabric-safe) | Gentle, color-safe solutions restore vibrancy without fading or fabric damage. |
| Concrete sidewalks & flatwork | Pressure wash + surface cleaner | Durable surface that handles controlled pressure. Surface cleaners prevent "zebra striping." |
| Parking garages & structured decks | Pressure wash + degreaser | Oil, tire marks, and carbon buildup need mechanical pressure plus the right cleaning agents. |
| Dumpster pads & drive-thrus | Pressure wash + degreaser (hot water when the job calls for it) | Heavy grease and food residue break down faster with a degreaser; hot-water equipment is brought in when a surface truly needs it. |
Short version: anything vertical or fragile is soft washed; durable horizontal concrete is pressure washed. We never use high pressure on a building facade or roof.
Sectors We Serve Across Middle Tennessee
We've handled exterior cleaning for a wide range of commercial and institutional properties — from single storefronts to large multi-building campuses. Documented references are available on request.
Office & Corporate
Facades, entryways, walkways, and parking areas for professional buildings.
Retail & Storefront
Glass, awnings, and sidewalks that drive foot traffic and first impressions.
Multi-Family & HOA
Breezeways, stairwells, siding, and common areas for apartments and communities.
Restaurants & Food Service
Drive-thrus, patios, and dumpster pads kept grease-free and health-code ready.
Healthcare & Medical
Discreet, off-peak cleaning for patient-facing entrances and walkways.
Industrial & Logistics
Loading docks, tilt-up walls, and heavy grime at warehouses and plants.
Campuses & Venues
Large concourses, seating areas, and high-traffic public spaces at scale.
Faith & Community
Respectful, flexible cleaning for churches, schools, and community centers.
Comprehensive Commercial & Facility Services
We are equipped to handle the unique demands of any commercial or industrial property. Our team has the expertise to clean all types of surfaces safely and efficiently, ensuring your property is always at its best.
The exterior of your office building or facility is the first impression you make on clients, employees, and stakeholders. In the competitive Nashville commercial landscape, maintaining a pristine and professional appearance is paramount. Over time, environmental pollutants, traffic grime, and the humid Tennessee climate contribute to a buildup of dirt, algae, and mildew on your building's facade. This not only detracts from your brand image but can also lead to the long-term deterioration of building materials. Our commercial building washing service is specifically designed to combat these issues. We utilize a specialized soft washing technique, the industry-preferred method for safety and effectiveness. Unlike high-pressure methods that can cause etching, strip paint, or force water into vulnerable EIFS systems, our low-pressure system relies on professional-grade, biodegradable detergents to do the heavy lifting. These solutions break down organic growth and lift away years of accumulated grime at a molecular level, revealing the true color and texture of your building's surface. This not only creates a welcoming environment for clients and tenants but also acts as a crucial piece of preventative maintenance, extending the life of your building materials and preventing costly future repairs. We tailor our cleaning solution and approach to each building, ensuring a brilliant, uniform clean that enhances your professional reputation.
For any retail business, from a boutique in Franklin to a major chain in Nashville, curb appeal is directly proportional to foot traffic and sales. A dirty, uninviting storefront can deter potential customers before they even consider walking through the door. Our comprehensive storefront cleaning service is designed to create a sparkling first impression that draws customers in. We meticulously clean every aspect of your entrance, including large glass panes, window frames, door hardware, and surrounding walkways, removing fingerprints, cobwebs, and grime. Awnings are particularly susceptible to trapping dirt, soot, and unsightly green and black algae streaks. We use specialized soft washing techniques with fabric-safe solutions to restore the vibrant color of your vinyl or canvas awnings without causing fading, discoloration, or fabric damage. We recognize that your business must operate without interruption. That's why we pride ourselves on offering flexible after-hours and weekend scheduling, ensuring that our entire cleaning process is completed with zero impact on your customers or daily operations. A clean, bright, and welcoming storefront not only attracts more customers but also reinforces the quality and professionalism of your brand. Let us help you put your best face forward and create an entrance that boosts your bottom line.
Maintaining a clean, safe, and uniform appearance is essential for attracting and retaining high-quality residents in apartment complexes and HOA communities. We specialize in providing large-scale exterior cleaning services tailored to the unique needs of property managers. Our comprehensive services address every aspect of your community's curb appeal, from building siding and roofs to common areas. We are experts in cleaning breezeways, stairwells, balconies, and patios, removing slippery algae, unsightly dirt, and hazardous grime. Our team is highly experienced in the logistics of working within a populated community. We prioritize clear communication with property managers to create a schedule that minimizes disruption to residents' daily lives. Our advanced soft washing technique is perfect for cleaning multi-story buildings safely and efficiently from the ground, eliminating the need for extensive, disruptive scaffolding and reducing liability. By removing organic growth and buildup, we help you uphold community standards, increase property value, and ensure resident satisfaction and retention. We offer customizable scheduled maintenance plans and volume discounts for multi-building properties, making year-round cleanliness an affordable and hassle-free part of your property management strategy. Trust Southern Solution to keep your entire community looking its absolute best, season after season. Managing communities in more than one state? Our national multi-family & HOA program runs the same scope across an entire portfolio under one contract.
A parking garage or sidewalk is often the very first and last physical interaction a visitor has with your property. Stains from oil, fluids, tire marks, and chewing gum, combined with general grime, can create a negative and unsafe perception. Our commercial concrete cleaning service is specifically designed to tackle these tough, high-traffic environments. We utilize professional-grade pressure washing equipment and powerful, eco-friendly degreasers to break down and lift even the most stubborn stains from deep within the pores of the concrete. Our state-of-the-art surface cleaners ensure a deep, even clean without leaving the amateur "zebra stripes" often caused by improper wanding techniques. For parking garages, our service extends to walls, pillars, and ceilings, where we remove carbon buildup and exhaust stains, which dramatically improves light reflectivity for a brighter and safer environment. For property managers, this service is not just about aesthetics; it is a crucial aspect of risk mitigation. A clean, grease-free surface significantly reduces the risk of slip-and-fall accidents and the potential liability that comes with them. We are fully equipped to handle projects of any scale, from small retail parking lots to large multi-level stadium garages, delivering professional-grade results that restore and protect your hardscapes.
The cleanliness of a restaurant's exterior is a direct reflection of the cleanliness of its kitchen in the eyes of a customer. In the highly competitive food service industry, maintaining a pristine appearance is essential for attracting patrons and meeting stringent health code standards. Drive-thru lanes, dumpster pads, and outdoor patios are hotspots for grease, oil, spilled drinks, and food debris, which not only look and smell terrible but can also attract pests and create dangerous slip hazards. Our specialized restaurant cleaning service targets these problem areas with precision. We use professional-grade power washing combined with caustic-free degreasers — and hot-water equipment when a grease-heavy surface calls for it — to safely and effectively break down and remove years of accumulated grease and grime. This process not only restores the appearance of your concrete and building facade but also sanitizes the area. We understand the demanding hours of the restaurant business and offer flexible overnight scheduling to ensure our deep cleaning process never interferes with your operating hours. A clean exterior demonstrates your commitment to quality and safety, providing a welcoming atmosphere for your guests from the moment they pull into your parking lot.
Healthcare & Medical Facilities
Hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities demand the highest standards of cleanliness and care. Our team is trained to work in these sensitive environments with a focus on minimizing disruption and ensuring safety. We understand the importance of maintaining a sterile-looking exterior and use specific, appropriate cleaning agents where necessary. We focus on patient-facing surfaces like entryways, walkways, and parking garages to create a safe and welcoming environment for patients and staff. Our crews are professional, discreet, and can operate during off-peak hours to ensure zero impact on your facility's critical operations. Our documented past work includes exterior cleaning for Vanderbilt Children's Hospital and Hermitage Medical Associates — references available on request.
Public Venues & Stadiums
Large public venues require large-scale solutions. We have the experience and industrial-grade equipment to handle massive projects like stadiums, arenas, and college campuses. Cleaning high-traffic areas, expansive seating sections, and large concrete concourses is our specialty. We understand the complexities of event-based scheduling and work with your facilities team to perform cleaning during the off-season or between events to ensure you're always ready for spectators. Our documented experience includes work for the Nashville Predators and Tennessee State University, showcasing our ability to manage projects of significant scale and public importance — references available on request.
Industrial, Warehouse & Logistics Facilities
Industrial facilities and warehouses face unique challenges, from heavy grease and oil stains to carbon buildup and road film. Standard pressure washing often isn't enough. We utilize professional-grade power washing, hot-water equipment where a surface truly requires it, and specialized industrial degreasers to effectively break down and remove the toughest grime from loading docks, tilt-up concrete walls, and heavy equipment. Our team is proficient in the 2-step truck washing method used by fleet washers, which we adapt for building exteriors to achieve superior results. We understand the importance of your operational schedule and work with you to clean your facility with minimal disruption to your logistics chain. Our documented past work includes exterior cleaning for Nissan, Bimbo Bakeries, and Associated Wholesale Grocers — references available on request.
Community & Faith-Based Institutions
Churches, schools, and community centers are pillars of our community, and their appearance should reflect their importance. We provide respectful, meticulous cleaning services for these sensitive properties. We understand the need to protect historic or delicate building materials, such as aged brick or stained glass. Our team works with discretion and offers flexible scheduling, including weekends, to ensure our work never interferes with services, classes, or community events. We take great pride in helping these institutions maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for their members and visitors.
Specialized Surfaces & Problems We Actually Clean
Most pressure washing sites stop at "we clean buildings and concrete." Facility managers, though, search for the exact problem in front of them. These are the specific commercial jobs we handle that rarely show up on a competitor's page — and the terms people are quietly typing into Google and AI search.
Don't see your exact surface or problem? If it's on the outside of a commercial building, ask — odds are we clean it.
A Commitment to Safety & Compliance
We don't just clean—we protect your investment by adhering to the highest industry standards for safety and environmental responsibility.
OSHA-Compliant Safe Work Practices
Our team's safety, and the safety of your property and tenants, is our top priority. We are fully insured, and our team is Aerial Lift Certified, allowing us to tackle high-reach projects with precision and care. We handle everything from traffic control and permitting for high-traffic areas to meticulous protection of your landscaping and property fixtures.
Clean Water & Runoff Responsibility
We take our environmental responsibility seriously. Under the Clean Water Act, property owners can be held liable for improper wastewater discharge. We help protect you from that risk by following responsible runoff practices — and, on sites that require it, using water containment and reclamation to capture, filter, and properly dispose of wastewater so nothing but clean water enters the storm drains.
See Our Commercial Work
A look at buildings, roofs, storefronts, concrete, canopies, and more across Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Tap any photo to view it full-size.
What Commercial Cleaning Actually Costs
Commercial exterior cleaning is priced per project, because a two-story medical office and a multi-building apartment complex are not the same job. Rather than a flat number, here's exactly what moves the price so there are no surprises on the quote.
- Square footage & height. More surface area and higher reach mean more labor, equipment, and safety setup.
- Surface type. Soft-washing delicate facades and roofs differs from pressure washing concrete flatwork.
- Level of buildup. Heavy algae, oil, or grease takes more dwell time and stronger degreasers.
- Access & scheduling. Occupied buildings, after-hours work, and traffic control add coordination.
- Frequency. Recurring maintenance plans cost less per visit than one-time deep cleans.
Straight Answers to the Things Managers Actually Worry About
"Will it disrupt tenants?"
No. We schedule around your operations, work in sections, and can run after-hours or weekends. Tenants and customers keep their access.
"Are you actually insured?"
Yes — fully insured, with a Certificate of Insurance provided on request naming your property or management company as additional insured.
"The cheap guy is half the price."
Low bids often mean high pressure on the wrong surfaces, no insurance, and damage you pay for later. We protect the building, not just clean it.
"Can our maintenance crew just do it?"
They can rinse — but improper pressure etches concrete, streaks siding, and voids roof warranties. Surface-matched cleaning is a specialty for a reason.
"Will pressure damage our facade?"
We never use high pressure on facades or roofs. Delicate surfaces are soft washed with low pressure and biodegradable detergents.
"What if we're not happy?"
We stand behind the work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, plus written warranties on house and roof cleaning.
Where We Work in Middle Tennessee
Based in Dickson and serving the greater Nashville metro and surrounding counties. If your property is in Middle Tennessee, we can reach it.
Property outside Middle Tennessee, or a government facility? This page covers our local Nashville-area work — but we serve two other lanes too.
Frequently Asked Questions for Property & Facility Managers
Yes, absolutely. We carry comprehensive general liability insurance policies suitable for large commercial and industrial projects. We can quickly provide a COI upon request, naming your property, management company, or parent company as an additional insured to meet your vendor compliance requirements.
We work directly with property managers to create a communication plan. We provide clear notices that you can distribute to tenants, detailing the date, time, and scope of work. We schedule our services to minimize disruption, often working in sections or during off-peak hours to ensure resident and customer access is maintained.
Yes. In fact, most of our commercial clients prefer them. We can create a customized annual, semi-annual, or quarterly cleaning plan based on your property's specific needs and budget. This proactive approach is the most cost-effective way to maintain your property's value and prevent major buildup issues.
Soft washing uses low pressure and biodegradable detergents to safely clean delicate surfaces like building siding, roofs, and awnings. Pressure washing uses higher pressure and is reserved for durable surfaces like concrete sidewalks, parking garages, and dumpster pads. We match the method to the surface every time — high pressure on a facade or roof can cause etching, strip coatings, and void manufacturer warranties, so we never do it.
It depends on the surface, tree coverage, and traffic, but most Middle Tennessee commercial properties benefit from an annual or semi-annual building wash, with concrete flatwork and high-traffic entrances cleaned more frequently. Restaurants and drive-thrus often need quarterly degreasing. We'll recommend a realistic cadence during your assessment and build it into a maintenance plan if that fits your budget.
No. Soft washing is the method roofing and siding manufacturers recommend precisely because it cleans without the damage that high pressure causes. Because we never blast a roof or facade with high pressure, we help protect your warranties rather than jeopardize them.
Yes. Our soft washing technique cleans multi-story exteriors safely and efficiently from the ground, which eliminates the cost, delay, and liability of extensive scaffolding. For genuine high-reach work, our team is Aerial Lift Certified.
We can, but we're glad to work around you. For retail, restaurants, medical, and multi-family properties, we frequently schedule after-hours, overnight, or weekend cleaning so there's zero impact on tenants, patients, or customers. We plan the timing with you before we start.
Yes. We use professional-grade, biodegradable detergents and take active steps to protect plantings and sensitive fixtures during every job. Where a site requires it, we use water containment and reclamation to keep runoff out of storm drains and stay aligned with Clean Water Act responsibilities.
Yes. We handle single storefronts up to large multi-building campuses, and we can coordinate recurring service across a portfolio under one point of contact. If your footprint extends beyond Middle Tennessee, our national commercial & multi-location program can coordinate franchise and portfolio accounts across multiple states.
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