Specialty · San Jose & California
Specialty & Exterior Cleaning Services
Specialty and exterior cleaning covers the jobs a standard clean never touches — air ducts and dryer vents, drains and sewer lines, pressure washing and soft washing, driveways, patios, decks, solar panels and garages — each using dedicated equipment rather than general cleaning tools.
These are equipment jobs, not checklist jobs. Duct work needs negative-air extraction, exterior surfaces need pressure matched to the material, and solar panels need deionized water and no detergent at all. We quote each one on the surface, the access and the condition rather than by square foot alone.
The right machine and the right chemistry for each surface, with before-and-after photos on every exterior job.
- Insured & background-checked crews
- Free written estimates
- Written room-by-room checklist
- We reply to every quote request within one hour during business hours.
12k+
Cleans completed
4.9★
Average rating
60 min
Quote reply time
100%
Insured & vetted
Scope
What's included
Every specialty cleaning job runs from this written checklist. You approve it before we start and we walk it with you before we leave.
Air & ventilation
- Supply and return duct cleaning with negative-air extraction
- Registers and grilles removed and washed
- Dryer vent runs brushed and vacuumed end to end
- Exterior hood flaps cleared and airflow tested
- Bathroom and kitchen exhaust covers cleaned
Drains
- Blockage located before any clearing work
- Mechanical clearing of household and main lines
- Camera inspection available on main and sewer lines
- Flow tested and reported after service
Exterior surfaces
- Pressure matched to siding, concrete, wood or stucco
- Soft washing for roofs, painted surfaces and delicate finishes
- Pre-treatment on algae, mildew and organic growth
- Driveways, patios, walkways and decks
- Plants, fixtures and openings protected before work
Solar & garage
- Deionized water and soft brushing on panels — never detergent or scrapers
- Panel frames and surrounds cleared of debris
- Garage floors swept and degreased
- Cobwebs, ledge dust and shelving cleared
Process
How it works
Four steps, no surprises, everything in writing.
- Step 1
Assessment
We identify the surface, the access route and the condition before quoting — pressure and chemistry follow from that.
- Step 2
Protection
Plants, fixtures, vents and openings are protected before any water or product is applied.
- Step 3
Treatment
Pre-treatment where organic growth is present, then the machine pass at the correct pressure for the material.
- Step 4
Rinse & record
Full rinse-down, airflow or flow testing where relevant, and before-and-after photos with the invoice.
Fit
Is specialty & exterior cleaning right for you?
Who books this
- Homeowners preparing a property for sale or an event
- Households with allergy or airflow concerns
- Property managers maintaining building exteriors
- Solar owners tracking output loss
- Businesses with customer-facing frontages
Problems it solves
- Dust returning within days because the ductwork was never cleaned
- Dryers running two cycles because the vent run is packed with lint
- Pressure washing that stripped paint or scarred wood decking
- Algae and staining coming straight back with no pre-treatment
- Solar output dropping quietly through a dry season
Add-ons
Popular add-ons
Bolt any of these onto a visit — priced up front, done the same day.
The standard
Why California clients choose us for specialty & exterior cleaning
Insured & background-checked
Every cleaner is vetted, trained and covered by full liability insurance.
Written checklist
You approve the scope in writing; the crew works the same list every visit.
Family & pet-safe products
Low-odour, EPA-registered products with HEPA filtration.
24-hour re-clean promise
Something missed? Tell us within 24 hours and we fix it free.
On-time arrival windows
Live arrival windows and text updates, so your day isn't held hostage.
One dedicated crew
The same trained team returns, so standards compound over time.
Full menu
Every specialty cleaning service we offer
Each of these can be booked on its own or added to a larger clean. Every one has its own scope, method and price.
Air & vents
Our promise
Booked in writing. Verified before we leave.
Every job ends with a walkthrough against the checklist you approved. If a line isn't done, it isn't finished.
- Free written estimates — no surprise fees
- Flat, scoped pricing agreed before we start
- Licensed, bonded and fully insured crews
- Same-week and weekend availability
- Photo-verified quality checks on every visit
- Cancel or reschedule any recurring visit free
Reviews
Rated 4.9 by California clients
What clients say about specialty & exterior cleaning.
“The quote came back in 40 minutes and the crew hit every line on the checklist. Our home has never looked this good.”
“Same-day turnovers, photo reports, zero missed check-ins in eight months across four rentals.”
“Passed the property manager's inspection first try. Full deposit back — worth every dollar.”
Answers
Specialty & Exterior Cleaning questions, answered
Straight answers before you book — no sales script.
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View serviceBased in San Jose
San Jose, CA 95128 — serving San Jose & the Greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Fast, human replies
We reply to every quote request within one hour during business hours.
Talk to a real scheduler
Call (510) 938-4277 or email checkedincleaning@gmail.com.