Best House Washing on the North Shore
We assessed 13 house washing companies on the North Shore and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 1,547 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 20 September 2026. How we rank →
Before you hire
Whether you call it house washing, a building wash or exterior house cleaning, the 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, whether they also do roofs and windows, and confirm they carry insurance for paint or surface damage.
Top 5 House Washing on the North Shore
The top 5 house washing companies on the North Shore are #1 Winning Exterior Cleaning, #2 Monster Housewash, #3 SoClean, #4 Wash Rite, and #5 North Shore House Wash, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.
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Winning Exterior Cleaning - Auckland Window Cleaning & House Washing
★ 5.0 307 reviews +11 Top5 Score 1845★ 303 4★ 4Winning Exterior Cleaning does house washing, roof cleaning and spider treatment on properties including large two-storey homes, and multiple clients moved to bi-annual or three-month service plans after their first visit. Booking, on-the-day updates and payment are handled as a joined-up process, with staff keeping clients informed of arrival times rather than leaving them waiting around.
location_on 15a Milton Road, Orewa, Auckland
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Monster Housewash and Gutters
★ 5.0 272 reviews +4 Top5 Score 179 -15★ 265 4★ 6 3★ 1Monster Housewash gets houses, driveways, decks and fences cleaned in a single visit, with operators explaining the work on arrival and providing before-and-after photos so clients can see exactly what changed. Booking is straightforward, pricing comes in at the quoted figure, and the team accommodates late requests without making it complicated.
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SoClean Exterior Wash
★ 5.0 246 reviews +1 Top5 Score 175 -15★ 244 4★ 1 1★ 1SoClean takes on full exterior cleans covering house washing, roof treatment, driveways and gutters, often completing large or multi-unit properties in a single visit. Their online quote system, fast booking turnaround and communication during the job mean clients arrive at the end with no surprises, and several have booked repeat visits for the following year.
location_on 2 Tye Road, Hillcrest, Auckland
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Wash Rite Upper North Shore, Rodney & Mangawhai
verifiedVerified★ 5.0 116 reviews +8 Top5 Score 1745★ 116Wash Rite coordinates exterior house washing, deck and stair cleaning, and roof washing from a single point of contact, with owner Sherinne handling quotes, scheduling and short-notice requests directly. Operators like Ben and Ahi clean up after themselves, flag any defects they spot during the job, and send before-and-after photos when clients cannot easily inspect the work themselves.
Reviews most often describe: Owners who want smooth booking and visible results
- ✓ Operators flag defects and suggest remedies during the wash
- ✓ Before and after photos sent to clients after each job
- ✓ Owner Sherinne handles quotes and scheduling directly with clients
location_on 33B Hyde Road, Rothesay Bay, Auckland schedule Open 24 hours
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North Shore House Wash
↑ 1★ 5.0 167 reviews Top5 Score 169 +15★ 164 4★ 3North Shore House Wash takes on house washing, roof cleaning, deck and driveway washing, with Matthew doing the work carefully enough that several clients have booked him back annually for five or more years. Sasha handles quotes and follow-ups on the office side, meaning communication runs without gaps from first enquiry through to job completion.
location_on 195A Pine Valley Road, Dairy Flat
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Before you book a house washing company on the North Shore
Drawn from 186 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
What does house washing typically cost in New Zealand? expand_more
Budget between $150 and $500 for an average-sized home, with larger or heavily affected properties pushing toward the higher end. Pricing runs roughly $1 to $3 per square metre, so a 200sqm exterior could sit anywhere in that band depending on condition and access.
Add-ons like roof treatment, driveway cleaning, and gutter clearing are common bundles and will lift the total, sometimes significantly. Getting two or three written quotes is the most reliable way to benchmark what North Shore operators are actually charging right now.
Does a house washing company need any qualifications or insurance to operate in New Zealand? expand_more
House washing is not a licensed trade in New Zealand, so anyone can legally set up and start operating with no formal qualifications required. That makes insurance the key thing to verify: a reputable operator should carry public liability cover of at least $1 to $2 million to protect you if surfaces, plants, or property are damaged during the job.
One review in this category describes strong chemicals staining a deck and killing planted-out gardens, which is exactly the kind of incident liability insurance exists to cover. Ask for proof of current insurance before booking, as there is no central register where you can check this independently.
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 a chemical treatment, usually sodium hypochlorite-based, to kill and remove biological growth like mould, lichen, and algae at a surface level. Pressure washing relies on high-pressure water alone and is best reserved for hard surfaces like concrete driveways, paths, and brick. Most North Shore homes clad in James Hardie fibre cement, timber weatherboards, or monolithic stucco should be soft washed, because high pressure near joins or window flashings on those materials increases leaky building risk and can compromise paint systems.
What are the warning signs of a house washing company you shouldn't use? expand_more
- –Chemical runoff that damages garden beds, lawns, or potted plants nearby points to poor site preparation and careless product use.
- –Ignoring explicit requests from the homeowner, such as avoiding certain windows or areas, suggests the crew is not listening on the day.
- –Marketing products as eco-friendly or biodegradable and then causing drain flooding or chemical damage is a red flag for misleading claims.
- –Continuing to distribute unsolicited marketing material after being asked not to indicates a disregard for basic customer boundaries.
- –A pattern of terrible results reported by neighbours, combined with no willingness to return and fix the work, signals poor accountability.
- –No before-and-after documentation and no fixed invoice matching the original quote are signs of an unprofessional operation.
What should you ask before booking a house wash? expand_more
- –Ask whether they use soft wash or pressure wash and confirm which method they recommend for your specific cladding type and why.
- –Ask what chemicals they use for moss and mould treatment, whether those products are safe around gardens and pets, and how runoff is managed.
- –Confirm exactly what is included in the quoted price: exterior walls, roof, decks, driveway, gutters, and windows are often separate line items.
- –Ask whether a moss or mould inhibitor is applied after the wash, and how long the result should last before retreatment is needed.
- –Request a written quote so the final invoice matches what was agreed, and check whether they provide before-and-after photos on completion.
Also recommended house washing companies on the North Shore
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Frog Property Solutions | Property Maintenance & House Washing Auckland
↓ 1★ 4.9 157 reviews +2 Top5 Score 1685★ 149 4★ 7 3★ 1Frog Property Solutions builds long-running client relationships, with multiple reviewers noting they have used the team for years across both residential and commercial properties, trusting them enough to leave the house unlocked on the day. They send annual reminders when a service is due, schedule at a time that suits, and turn up on time.
location_on 16 Oruamo Place, Beach Haven, Auckland
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WashMe - Commercial & Residential Building Washing
★ 5.0 110 reviews +9 Top5 Score 165 +15★ 108 4★ 2WashMe tackles house washing, roof cleaning, gutter clearing and spider treatment across properties ranging from single-storey weatherboards to three-storey homes, adapting the approach mid-job when conditions demand it. Dave takes time during the visit to share maintenance tips, and his willingness to accommodate chemical sensitivities and blocked downpipes signals a level of care that goes beyond the basic brief.
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Clean Properties Building Washing & Window Cleaning Services Auckland
★ 5.0 65 reviews +3 Top5 Score 161 +55★ 64 4★ 1Clean Properties takes on brick house washing, deck and railing cleaning, and driveway waterblasting, including surfaces left untreated for decades, and gets them looking markedly different by the end of the job. Named team members like Sam, Olly and Cam communicate clearly throughout the work and approach each job at a pace that satisfies detail-conscious clients.
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Spray and Wash
★ 4.9 69 reviews +1 Top5 Score 1555★ 66 4★ 2 1★ 1Spray and Wash covers full exterior house washing including cladding, windows, gutters, decks and fencing, and stood out among competitors by being the only business to visit in person before quoting rather than pricing from photos or descriptions alone. They send before-and-after photos with the invoice unprompted, and return to fix anything that falls short without needing to be pushed.
location_on 8C Piermark Drive, Rosedale, Auckland
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Crown Property Wash
★ 4.9 38 reviews +1 Top5 Score 1535★ 37 1★ 1Crown Property Wash covers exterior house washing, roof cleaning and moss and lichen treatment, with operators doing a preliminary check with clients before starting so everyone is clear on what the job involves. Before leaving, they walk clients through the completed work and confirm they are happy, a step multiple reviewers called out as making the whole experience feel considered rather than rushed.
About this ranking
What the 10 house washing companies listed above hold, at the 20 September 2026 check.
We first assessed house washing companies on the North Shore in March 2026 and have rechecked the ranking five times since. Two different businesses have held first place; Winning Exterior Cleaning has held it since June 2026. SoClean and Wash Rite have been in the top 5 at every check. Across the 14 locations we assess house washing companies in, the 120 businesses listed have a median rating of 5.0, and one-star reviews are 0.9% of their total.
What has changed since March 2026? expand_more
- Sep 2026
North Shore House Wash returned to the top 5, up from #6. Frog Property Solutions left the top 5, down to #6.
- Aug 2026
Frog Property Solutions entered the top 5, up from #6. North Shore House Wash left the top 5, down to #6.
- Jul 2026
Scoring method updated. Crown Property Wash entered the list at #10.
- Jun 2026
Scoring method updated. New first place: Winning Exterior Cleaning.
- May 2026
Scoring method updated. Winning Exterior Cleaning entered the top 5 at #2. Monster Housewash entered the top 5 at #3. Spray and Wash left the top 5, down to #8. Frog Property Solutions, WashMe and Clean Properties entered the list.
- Mar 2026
First check. SoClean #1.
How are the top house washing companies on the North Shore chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for house washing companies on the North Shore. 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, and a business whose main Google category is a different trade is held back until a person has checked what it does. A business whose website no longer resolves and that has had no Google review for six months is treated as dormant and left off the page until either changes. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. A location with a subscribing business is rechecked every month, and the whole page updates with it. See how we rank for the full method.
What does a business subscription offer? expand_more
No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Claiming and verifying a listing is free. It adds a phone number to the card and a small trust bonus (+3 points) to its score, for confirming a real operator stands behind the listing. The owner also gets a dashboard showing how their score is made up. A paid subscription provides an enhanced card with more ways to reach the business, including a website link and a detailed profile page. It also refreshes this page monthly and adds ranking history and competitor analysis to the owner's dashboard. The subscription adds nothing to the score. Claim your listing or 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 on the North Shore. 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. Sometimes we miss a business that should be here. Check where you rank first. If you are not there and think you should be, get in touch.