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Starr’s & Stripes PowerWash provides certified soft wash and pressure washing across Citrus County, Florida. The family-owned crew, founded by Randy and Matt Starr, serves Crystal River, Inverness, Homosassa, Beverly Hills, Lecanto, and every Nature Coast community in between. Free same-day estimates, written pricing before any work begins, saltwater-safe biodegradable detergents, and a finished result your neighbors will see from the road.
The Nature Coast is one of the most beautiful places in Florida, and one of the hardest on home exteriors. Salt air drifts inland for miles from Crystal River, Homosassa, and Yankeetown. Coastal homes accumulate a fine layer of salt residue on siding, soffits, screens, and outdoor metal that you cannot always see, but that quietly accelerates corrosion and feeds algae growth. Inland communities like Beverly Hills, Citrus Springs, and Sugarmill Woods sit under heavy tree canopy where humidity and shade let mold and lichen take hold year-round.
Hurricane Helene made it worse. The September 2024 storm surge sent ten feet of saltwater into Crystal River, leaving a waterline of biological residue and salt staining on homes that still have not been properly addressed. Most homeowners do a quick rinse and move on, but the salt and organic matter sit in the pores of stucco and concrete, doing damage that becomes visible months later as discoloration, paint failure, and accelerated algae bloom. The longer it sits, the more expensive it gets to undo.
Reach out by phone, text, or our online form. Most estimates come back same day. We walk you through exactly what your property needs, no pressure and no surprises. You get a written price before any water hits your home.
Our certified crew arrives with commercial-grade soft wash and high-pressure systems, plus the training to know which technique belongs on which surface. Coastal homes get a different treatment than inland homes. You do not need to be there. We text updates and send after-photos when the job is complete.
Certified soft wash does not just rinse the surface. It kills the algae and mildew at the root and treats the salt residue that drives long-term damage. Most Citrus County homes only need this service every 6 to 12 months on the coast, or 12 to 18 months inland.
Citrus County is not Marion County, and it is not Tampa Bay. The conditions here create their own set of cleaning challenges that a generic crew either gets wrong or skips entirely. We have been working from Crystal River to Inverness since 2023, and we know what each part of the county throws at a home.
Kings Bay, the Homosassa River, and the Gulf-fed canals create a saltwater microclimate that extends inland farther than most homeowners realize. Salt residue builds up on soffits, fascia, screens, outdoor light fixtures, and any metal exposed to the air. Standard pressure washing without proper detergent just drives the salt deeper. Certified soft wash neutralizes the salt and the biological growth in the same pass, then rinses clean.
The 2024 storm surge left a marker on properties from Yankeetown south through Homosassa that has not been fully cleaned up. We are still seeing salt staining on north-facing walls, biological residue in screen enclosures, and waterline discoloration on garage doors and HVAC units. A proper post-storm soft wash addresses what a quick rinse missed.
Inland communities like Beverly Hills, Citrus Springs, Floral City, Hernando, and Sugarmill Woods sit under heavy oak and pine cover. The shade keeps surfaces damp, which is exactly what algae, mold, and lichen need. North-facing roof slopes in these communities can develop visible Gloeocapsa magma streaks within 18 months. We treat the canopy zones differently than the coastal zones, with detergent ratios calibrated for what is actually growing on the surface.
Black Diamond, Citrus Hills, Terra Vista, Pine Ridge, and Sugarmill Woods are home to a large concentration of retirees who expect their property to look the way it did when they bought it. Many of these communities have appearance standards built into the HOA. Soft wash methods that protect shingle warranties and meet HOA conditions are not a nice-to-have here, they are required. We handle this work weekly.
Every service is delivered by Randy and Matt personally with commercial-grade equipment and certified technique for the surface being cleaned. We do not subcontract.
Earlier this year we took a call from a homeowner on the canal side of Crystal River. They had not had the house professionally cleaned since before Hurricane Helene. The stucco showed visible salt staining on the south face, the screen enclosure was clouded with biological growth, and the lanai pavers were slick enough to be a safety concern. We walked the property, explained why a single high-pressure rinse would have driven salt deeper into the stucco, and proposed a full soft wash with salt residue treatment plus a paver clean and reseal.
The job took a day and a half. The homeowner sent us back the following week to do their adult daughter’s place in Sugarmill Woods. That is how most of our Citrus County work happens, one neighbor at a time.
In 15 years of using other powerwash companies, this has been the cleanest my driveway and sidewalks has ever been. I highly recommend Randy and Matthew.
Most Citrus County homeowners pay between $250 and $500 for a single-story house soft wash. Two-story or waterfront homes run $400 to $750. Driveway pressure washing typically falls between $150 and $350 depending on size and stain depth. Roof soft washing on a standard shingle home runs $300 to $600. Waterfront properties may need additional salt residue treatment. Starr’s & Stripes provides a written estimate before any work begins. Call (352) 230-9299 for a free quote.
Starr’s & Stripes PowerWash serves every community in Citrus County including Crystal River, Inverness, Homosassa, Homosassa Springs, Beverly Hills, Lecanto, Citrus Springs, Floral City, Hernando, Black Diamond, Citrus Hills, Terra Vista, Pine Ridge, Sugarmill Woods, Inglis, and Yankeetown. Call (352) 230-9299 to confirm your address.
Yes, when the right method is used. Coastal homes face salt-air corrosion that builds up on siding, soffits, screens, and outdoor surfaces. High-pressure washing on stucco or painted siding can drive salt deeper into the surface and accelerate damage. Starr’s & Stripes uses certified soft washing with biodegradable detergents that neutralize salt residue and biological growth without damaging the substrate. We also include a full landscape rinse to protect waterfront plantings.
Coastal and near-coastal homes in Citrus County typically benefit from professional exterior cleaning every 6 to 12 months. Inland properties in communities like Beverly Hills, Citrus Hills, and Sugarmill Woods can usually stretch to 12 to 18 months. Salt air, year-round humidity, and the tree canopy of inland Citrus all accelerate algae and mildew growth. Properties under heavy oak cover or with irrigation overspray often need more frequent service.
Yes. Citrus County saw significant storm surge and debris from Hurricane Helene in 2024, and many homes still carry biological staining and waterline residue from that event. Starr’s & Stripes provides post-storm exterior cleaning including roof soft washing, siding salt rinse, driveway and walkway pressure washing, and screen enclosure restoration. We can also document before-and-after for insurance purposes when needed.
Yes. Many Citrus County 55+ communities including Black Diamond, Citrus Hills, Terra Vista, Sugarmill Woods, and Pine Ridge have specific maintenance and aesthetic standards. Starr’s & Stripes uses certified soft wash techniques that meet HOA appearance requirements and shingle manufacturer warranty conditions. We can coordinate scheduling for community-wide service days when requested.
Yes. Starr’s & Stripes PowerWash is fully licensed and insured in the state of Florida with general liability coverage on every job. Randy and Matt Starr are certified in power washing, soft washing, and paver sealing. The company has served Citrus County and the surrounding Nature Coast since 2023 and holds a 5-star rating on Google.
Starr’s & Stripes PowerWash provides full residential and commercial exterior cleaning across every part of Citrus County. If your address is in the county, we can reach it within our standard service window. Same-day estimates available for most properties.
Crystal River, Inverness, Homosassa, Homosassa Springs, Beverly Hills, Lecanto, Citrus Springs, Floral City, Hernando, Holder, Inglis, Yankeetown, Red Level, Chassahowitzka.
Black Diamond Ranch, Citrus Hills, Terra Vista, Pine Ridge Estates, Sugarmill Woods, Meadowcrest, Inverness Highlands, Citrus Springs.
Kings Bay, Homosassa River corridor, Crystal River canal communities, Yankeetown / Inglis waterfront, and the Withlacoochee River frontage near Inverness.
Marion, Sumter, and Levy Counties. If you live near a county line, call us to confirm. The answer is almost always yes.