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Best House Washing in Napier and Hastings

We assessed 22 house washing companies in Napier and Hastings and ranked the top 5 on their public review record: rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The 10 listed below hold 484 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 25 August 2026. How we rank →

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Before you hire

House washing methods differ: soft washing uses low pressure and cleaning agents, while high-pressure washing can damage paint and timber if used incorrectly. Ask which method they use on your cladding type, and confirm they carry insurance for paint or surface damage.

Top 5 House Washing in Napier and Hastings

The 5 highest-scoring businesses from 22 analysed. Ranked on independent signals only. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.

  • 1

    UltraShine Commercial Cleaning Hawke's Bay

    ★ 4.9 87 reviews +2 Top5 Score 156
    5★ 85 4★ 1 1★ 1

    UltraShine covers window washing, balcony washing, and exterior surface cleans across both residential and commercial properties in Hawke's Bay. Reviewers note the team responds to last-minute bookings and checks in with clients before leaving to confirm the result meets expectations.

    Reviews most often describe: Recurring cleans for rental and commercial properties

    • ✓ Team checks work with client before leaving the site
    • ✓ Takes on urgent and last-minute booking requests
    • ✓ Windows left sparkling across multiple separate jobs
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  • 2

    The Moss Crew

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    ★ 4.9 58 reviews +2 Top5 Score 151 +1
    5★ 56 4★ 1 1★ 1

    The Moss Crew tackles house exterior washing, roof moss and lichen treatment, and gutter cleaning as a combined service, making them a practical pick when multiple jobs need doing in one visit. Reviewers note that Larry and the crew prep surfaces thoroughly before painting, which has produced noticeably better finished results for clients going on to repaint.

    Reviews most often describe: Full exterior wash paired with roof treatment

    • ✓ Roof treatment and house wash completed together in one visit
    • ✓ Pre-paint surface prep that visibly improved the final paint result
    • ✓ Larry and crew praised by name for on-site thoroughness and communication

    location_on 3 Nicholson Street, Mayfair, Hastings

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    UltraShine Commercial Cleaning Hastings

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    ★ 4.9 58 reviews +2 Top5 Score 151 +1
    5★ 57 1★ 1

    UltraShine gets window tracks, glass, and interior spaces left genuinely spotless, with multiple reviewers noting results that exceeded their expectations on exit and move-out cleans. Staff like Jijo and Renjith are named individually by clients, pointing to a team where personal accountability carries through from the first enquiry to the final invoice.

    Reviews most often describe: Window and detail cleans with attentive staff

    • ✓ Named staff members held personally accountable for each job outcome
    • ✓ Clients report enquiry to invoicing handled smoothly without chasing up
    • ✓ Window and track cleans praised specifically for detail and finish
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  • 4

    TLC Softwash

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    ★ 5.0 50 reviews Top5 Score 151
    5★ 48 4★ 2

    TLC Softwash turns house washing, deck washing, and concrete waterblasting into a single visit where reviewers repeatedly describe before-and-after results that look freshly painted or brand new. Turnaround from first contact to job completion often runs to just a couple of days, and staff like Riaan and Dylan are named individually for staying on-site until the work is thorough.

    Reviews most often describe: Whole-property wash where results must impress

    • ✓ Whole-house wash results described as looking freshly painted
    • ✓ Quote and booking completed within hours of first contact
    • ✓ Workers stay considerate of gardens and surrounding surfaces

    location_on 13 Cooper Street, Havelock North

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  • 5

    The Clean Crew Commerical Cleaning Hawke's Bay

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    ★ 4.8 60 reviews +1 Top5 Score 150 -1
    5★ 56 4★ 2 1★ 2

    The Clean Crew fields named technicians like Arsh and Maninder on house and window cleaning jobs, with clients frequently calling out specific individuals by name for the standard of their work. Scheduling short-notice jobs is something the team has pulled off for clients under time pressure, with the result described as looking new again.

    Reviews most often describe: House and window cleans with named, accountable staff

    • ✓ Named technicians called out individually for window cleaning results
    • ✓ Short-notice bookings taken and completed to client satisfaction
    • ✓ Windows left sparkling with clients booking repeat visits quarterly

    location_on 520 Omahu Road, Frimley, Hastings

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Before you book a house washing company in Napier and Hastings

Drawn from 187 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.

What does house washing typically cost in New Zealand? expand_more

A standard house wash in New Zealand runs between $150 and $500 for an average-sized home. Larger homes, or those with heavy moss or lichen buildup, push toward the upper end or beyond. Add-ons like roof treatment, gutter clearing, and driveway washing will increase the total, sometimes significantly. Getting two or three written quotes is the most reliable way to benchmark pricing in the Hawke's Bay area.

Does a house washing company need any qualifications or insurance to operate in New Zealand? expand_more

House washing is an unregulated trade in New Zealand, meaning anyone can legally offer the service without formal qualifications or registration. That makes insurance the key thing to check: a reputable operator should carry public liability cover of at least $1 million to $2 million to protect you if surfaces are damaged during the work. Ask for proof of current insurance before booking, because there is no central register where you can verify this independently. If a provider cannot confirm their cover, treat that as a reason to look elsewhere.

What's the difference between soft washing and pressure washing, and which is right for my house? expand_more

Soft washing uses low-pressure water combined with chemical treatments, usually sodium hypochlorite-based, to kill and remove biological growth like mould, lichen, and algae. Pressure washing relies on high-pressure water alone and is suited to hard surfaces like concrete driveways and paths, not painted cladding or weatherboards. For most New Zealand homes, soft washing is the safer choice, and it is essential for monolithic cladding, where forcing high-pressure water near joins or window flashings raises real leaky-building risk.

What are the warning signs of a house washing company you shouldn't use? expand_more
  • –One review in this market described gutters left half-cleaned, with remaining debris not properly cleared beyond a quick pass with a leaf blower.
  • –Pricing that shifts between the quote and the invoice, or pressure to accept a higher figure than agreed, is a clear red flag.
  • –Missing hard-to-reach areas, such as upper-storey gutters or roof sections, while still charging the full rate suggests corners are being cut.
  • –Chemical overspray damaging nearby plants without acknowledgment or accountability points to poor technique and poor customer service.
  • –Refusing to return and complete a job that was not finished to the agreed standard removes your main avenue for getting it made right.
  • –No proof of public liability insurance means any accidental damage to your property becomes a dispute with no safety net.
What should you ask before booking a house wash? expand_more
  • –Ask whether they use soft wash or pressure wash, and confirm which method is appropriate for your specific cladding type.
  • –Ask what chemical products they use for moss and mould treatment, and whether those products comply with local council stormwater bylaws.
  • –Confirm whether spouting, decks, driveways, and window cleaning are included in the quoted price or charged separately.
  • –Ask how long the results are expected to last and whether a follow-up treatment is recommended to prevent regrowth.
  • –Request proof of current public liability insurance before work starts, not after a problem occurs.
  • –If you have monolithic or fibre cement cladding, ask specifically about the operator's experience with that cladding type before agreeing to anything.

House Washing ranked 6 to 10 in Napier and Hastings

They scored below the top 5 on the same public review record.

  • 6

    Clear View Windows Hawke's Bay

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    ★ 5.0 40 reviews Top5 Score 148
    5★ 40

    Clear View Windows takes on exterior house washing and window cleaning for both residential and rural properties, with at least one reviewer noting they travelled out to a country address to handle gutters, house, and windows in a single visit. Will responds to enquiries immediately, and multiple clients have rebooked directly off the back of their first job.

    Reviews most often describe: House and window wash with immediate, responsive communication

    • ✓ Replies to questions immediately before and during the job
    • ✓ Travels to rural and country properties for multi-service visits
    • ✓ Clients rebook after first visit without being prompted to do so
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  • 7

    Wash Rite Hawkes Bay

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    ★ 5.0 39 reviews Top5 Score 148
    5★ 39

    Wash Rite covers house soft washing, fence and boundary wall cleaning, deck washing, and concrete cleaning, making them a solid pick when the whole exterior needs attention in one go. Anthony is named repeatedly by clients for clear communication from the first quote through to completion, and the finished results consistently prompt homeowners to rebook.

    Reviews most often describe: Homeowners wanting house wash, fence, and concrete done together

    • ✓ Quotes returned quickly and priced fairly against comparable work
    • ✓ Windows cleaned as part of the house wash at no extra charge
    • ✓ Anthony communicates clearly at every stage from quote to completion
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  • 8

    Redefine Cleaning

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    ★ 4.8 41 reviews +4 Top5 Score 145 +2
    5★ 37 4★ 2 1★ 2

    Redefine Cleaning is a strong pick for exit cleans, move-out cleans, and deep cleans of rental properties left in poor condition, including greasy kitchens, fly-spotted ceilings, and heavily soiled surfaces. Guri fields quotes and scheduling personally, and clients in Hawke's Bay note receiving clear guidance on what is and is not included before the team arrives.

    Reviews most often describe: End-of-tenancy and exit cleans needing thoroughness

    • ✓ Cleaned heavily soiled rentals including grease and ceiling grime
    • ✓ Clients given clear quotes and inclusions list before work begins
    • ✓ Weekend availability offered to fit around client schedules

    location_on St Leonards, Hastings

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    Gem Specialised Cleaning

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    ★ 4.8 30 reviews Top5 Score 141 +1
    5★ 26 4★ 3 1★ 1

    Gem Specialised Cleaning builds long-term relationships with households, with clients booking fortnightly or weekly visits for over a year and coming home to results they describe as spotless and great-smelling. Jodie brings her own supplies, works around client schedules including Sundays, and takes on deep cleans, exit cleans, and post-renovation dust before moving into a regular routine.

    Reviews most often describe: Regular fortnightly home cleans with one consistent cleaner

    • ✓ Supplies brought to every job without clients needing to provide anything
    • ✓ Exit and move-out cleans completed to landlord standard by named staff
    • ✓ Clients rebook for fortnightly or weekly visits after a single job

    location_on Elbourne Street, Taradale, Napier

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  • 10

    Hawkes Bay Windows + Exterior Cleaning

    ★ 5.0 21 reviews Top5 Score 140
    5★ 21

    Hawkes Bay Windows + Exterior Cleaning draws repeat bookings from clients with difficult properties, including two-storey homes, sea-spray-affected coastal houses, and multi-window homes where reach and technique matter. Dan is named in nearly every account for punctuality and proactive scheduling, and at least one client has signed up for monthly visits after their first job.

    Reviews most often describe: Regular window cleans where hard-to-reach access matters

    • ✓ Reaches hard-to-access windows on two-storey and coastal homes
    • ✓ Clients move to regular monthly schedules after the first clean
    • ✓ Removes stubborn sea spray and grime from coastal property windows
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About this ranking

How are the top house washing companies in Napier and Hastings chosen? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for house washing companies in Napier and Hastings. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out. See how we rank for the full method.

How often are rankings updated? expand_more

Every category and city is recrawled on a rolling cycle, about every two months. This page was last checked on 25 August 2026.

Can a business pay to appear in this list? expand_more

No. Top 5 and Also Recommended positions are merit-only and cannot be purchased. Verifying a business is free. A subscription adds a website link on the card, a public profile page, and competitor and ranking history in the owner's dashboard, none of which affects ranking position. See what a subscription includes.

Why isn't my business listed? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for house washing companies in Napier and Hastings. The usual reasons for missing out are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. At the last update, the smallest review count among the 10 businesses listed here was 21. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.