A town of 540 at I-35 Exit 38
Pressure Washing in Encinal, TX
Cleanups for lived-in homes, houses that have sat empty, and the ranch properties around this old railroad stop.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written, itemized quote before any work
- Low-pressure soft washing for stucco, siding and roofs
Small Town, Older Houses, Real Upkeep
We provide pressure washing in Encinal for the homes, lots and ranch entries in and around this small La Salle County town. Encinal is tiny: the 2020 census counted 540 people in 181 households on less than half a square mile. A lot of the work here is catching up on a house that has gone a few seasons without attention, or getting one ready for someone new to move in.
Houses that have sat empty
Of Encinal's 256 housing units in 2020, 29.3% were vacant, and the rental vacancy rate was 42.4%. An empty house collects dust, wasp nests, mildew under the eaves and stains on the porch. If you inherited a family home, are getting ready to sell, or want to rent one out, a full exterior wash is usually the cheapest way to make it presentable. We can clean the siding, porch, steps, walkways and driveway in one visit, and send before-and-after photos to send to a buyer or tenant.
What a make-ready visit covers
- Soft wash of siding, trim and soffits to remove dust, webs and mildew
- Porch, steps and walkway cleaning
- Driveway and carport concrete
- Fence and gate cleaning
- Roof soft wash if dark streaks are showing
Ranch entries and gates
Ranching has long been the main business around Encinal, and ranch entries often have stone or block walls, metal gates and long caliche drives. Road dust from the interstate and ranch roads coats those entries fast. We clean masonry signs and entry columns gently so mortar is not damaged, and we can wash pipe gates and cattle guards' approach slabs while we are out.
Freezes, heat and dust in one year
Encinal sits on the line between humid subtropical and hot semi-arid climates. Summers bring about 56 days a year at 100°F or higher, with a record of 116°F set on June 17, 1998. Freezing temperatures occur almost every winter, and the record low is 8°F from January 1962. That swing is hard on old paint and concrete. Washing removes the grit that holds moisture in cracks, and we avoid washing on days when a hard freeze is forecast so water does not sit and freeze on walks and steps.
Getting here from Laredo
Encinal is on Interstate 35, and Exit 38 runs right through town, so it is an easy stop for us on the way north toward Cotulla. We still book Encinal on set days rather than drop-in calls. If you own a property here but live elsewhere, we can do the work without you on site as long as we have access to an outdoor spigot or another agreed water source. We send photos when we finish.
Water and runoff
Before we wash, check with your water provider whether any drought stage is in effect, because rules come from the water supplier, not from us. We direct rinse water onto yards and gravel, keep cleaning products off the street and away from drains, and use only what the job needs. Call (956) 766-4675 or send photos for a written quote with a price range.
Encinal at a Glance
- Small and rural. Encinal had 540 residents and 181 households in the 2020 census, on a total area of about 0.43 square miles. All residents are counted as living in rural areas.
- Many empty units. In 2020, 29.3% of Encinal's 256 housing units were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.6% and the rental vacancy rate was 42.4%.
- Hot summers, regular freezes. About 56 days a year reach at least 100°F, with a record of 116°F on June 17, 1998, yet freezing temperatures occur almost every winter and the record low is 8°F.
- Railroad shipping town. Named for the Spanish word for oak grove, Encinal got a post office in 1883 and grew quickly as a shipping point for sheep and cattle on the International-Great Northern Railroad.
Encinal Questions
I live out of town. Can you clean my Encinal house without me there?
Yes. We need access to the exterior and to water, which we arrange with you ahead of time. We agree on the scope in writing beforehand and send photos when the job is done.
How much does it cost to clean an empty house before renting it?
It depends on the size of the house and how much buildup there is. A small single-story home with a porch and driveway typically falls in a modest range, and we give you a written figure after seeing photos.
Can you clean a stone ranch entry sign?
Yes. We use low pressure and a cleaning solution on masonry so mortar joints and lettering are not damaged, then rinse thoroughly.
Free Estimates in Encinal, TX
Free written estimates for Encinal homes and ranch entries.