★★★★★
"James was a real trooper and just got on with the job. The house, path and decks have never looked so good."
Stephanie · Google
Wellington's owner-operated exterior wash · by James since 2001
Clean homes,
cleaner driveways,
done by James himself.
House washing, soft washing, water blasting, roof and gutter cleaning across the Greater Wellington Region. Before-and-after photos on every job. Quote back inside 24 hours.
71+ five-star reviews
★★★★★
"Did everything he said he would with a smile and noticed other items that needed blasting and took them as well. 10/10."
Sunniva · Google
★★★★★
"James and his son did an amazing job. Went above and beyond, cleaned areas that weren't even part of the scope."
R.G. · The Family Company
- 71+ 5-star reviews Facebook, Google, The Family Company
- 25 years in Wellington Owner-operated since 2001
- Before & after photos Documented on every single job
- Quote back inside 24 hours Direct from James, no call centre
Real Wellington jobs
The work, before-and-after, on every single job.
Every clean gets photographed before and after, so customers see exactly what changed, not just take our word for it. A few recent ones:
Service areas
Wellington and the Hutt, up close.
155 suburbs across the wider region. The map zooms in on the central jobs corridor, Tawa down to Island Bay, Karori across to Stokes Valley. James also covers the Kapiti Coast and the Wairarapa at standard rates.
Service area
Greater Wellington Region
Every job pin below is a suburb we've documented work in. We service every suburb across Wellington City, Hutt Valley, Upper Hutt, Porirua, Kapiti Coast and Wairarapa, 16+ core suburbs in all.
HQ, 44 Kipling Street, Johnsonville
Suburb with documented jobs
+ Kapiti Coast and the Wairarapa at standard rates (off-map)
25 years across the region
Don't see your suburb? We probably still cover it, request a quote or see all 155 suburbs.
Wellington Central Inner-city Wellington, the southern coastline, and the Mount Victoria / Kelburn ring. Northern Suburbs Karori, Khandallah, Johnsonville, Tawa, Newlands, Churton Park and the rest of the northern bowl. Eastern Suburbs Hataitai, Kilbirnie, the Miramar Peninsula, Seatoun, and the southern bays. Southern Suburbs Berhampore, Newtown, Island Bay, Owhiro Bay and the south coast. Porirua Porirua City, Whitby, Plimmerton, Pauatahanui, Cannons Creek, Titahi Bay and Mana. Hutt Valley Lower Hutt, Petone, Waterloo, Naenae, Wainuiomata, Eastbourne and the eastern bays. Upper Hutt Upper Hutt, Silverstream, Trentham, Heretaunga, Te Marua and Mangaroa. Kapiti Coast Paekakariki, Raumati, Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Peka Peka and Otaki. Wairarapa Featherston, Greytown, Carterton, Masterton, Martinborough and the rural Wairarapa coast.
Ready for a quote? Send a couple of photos by SMS, James quotes back inside 24 hours, usually sooner.
What we do
Eight services. One person responsible.
Whether it's a single driveway or a full exterior clean, you'll deal with James from quote to clean-up.
01
House Washing
A full exterior wash that lifts dirt, salt and mould off weatherboards, brick and plaster.
02
Soft Washing
Low-pressure chemical wash, safe for painted surfaces, roofs and delicate cladding.
03
Water Blasting
High-pressure cleaning for concrete, pavers and stubborn ground-in grime.
04
Driveway & Path Cleaning
Bring concrete, paver and exposed-aggregate driveways back, moss, oil, tyre marks gone.
05
Roof & Gutter Cleaning
Moss, lichen and gutter sludge cleared, stretches roof life, keeps leaks away.
06
Fence & Deck Cleaning
Bring grey, mossy timber back to its natural colour, ready for re-staining or oiling.
07
Commercial Property Cleaning
Storefronts, body corp buildings, body corps, car parks and warehouses, quoted per site.
25 years in the trade EST.
2001
2001
James and the van, both turn up to every job.
About
Hi, I'm James.
I started Clear Water Blasting in 2001, after a couple of years noticing how quickly Wellington's weather turns a clean house grotty. Twenty-five years and a few thousand driveways later, I still turn up to every job myself, take before and after photos, and quote within 24 hours.
No call centre, no subcontractors, no surprises, just me (and my son, on bigger jobs) showing up when I said I would, doing the work properly, and leaving the property looking the way you hoped it would.
Read the longer storyReviews
What Wellington homeowners say.
71+ five-star reviews across Facebook, Google and The Family Company. A few favourites:
★★★★★
Fantastic service and friendly to boot! Did everything he said he would with a smile and noticed other items that needed blasting and took them as well. Can't rate highly enough, good comms 10/10 would ask James again!
★★★★★
James did an outstanding job at our property. I could not have been happier with the outcome and I was completely blown away by the results. He is highly professional, incredibly knowledgeable, and has been a delight to deal with.
★★★★★
James's attention to detail and work ethic are what we need more of in this world, not to mention his sense of humour. His professionalism makes any home project stress-free, on time, working within the scheduled time frame, and providing amazing results.
FAQ
Questions homeowners actually ask.
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How often should I wash my house in Wellington's climate?
Most Wellington homes benefit from a soft wash every 12–18 months. Coastal suburbs and south-facing properties pick up moss and salt faster, those tend to need a clean every 12 months. Northern, sheltered properties can stretch to 18–24.
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Will high-pressure washing damage my paint or weatherboard?
On painted weatherboard, brick or plaster I use a low-pressure soft wash with biodegradable chemistry rather than blasting. High pressure is reserved for concrete, pavers and similar hard surfaces. The right method for the right surface, every time.
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What's the difference between soft washing and water blasting?
Soft washing runs water at around 200–500 PSI with a chemical wash that lifts dirt, mould and lichen, safe for painted surfaces, roofing, weatherboard. Water blasting runs 2,500+ PSI and is for concrete, paths, driveways and similar tough surfaces. I use whichever the job calls for.
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Do I need to be home while you work?
Not at all. As long as I have access to a water tap and the property, I can quote, work and tidy up without you needing to be there. I send before-and-after photos when I'm done, and follow up by text or email.
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What about my plants and pets?
The chemicals I use are biodegradable and safe around gardens and pets when applied correctly. I rinse plants down before and after, and keep pets inside during the wash. If you've got anything specifically vulnerable, koi pond, prized vegetable patch, flag it on the quote form.
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What if it rains on the day?
Wellington being Wellington, it happens. Light drizzle is fine for most work, chemistry actually rinses better in damp conditions. Heavy rain we'll reschedule. I'll let you know the night before if it looks marginal.
For agents, property managers + repeat customers
Partnerships that simplify exterior work.
Three ways we work with people who don't want to think about it every six months.
Follow the work
See every job as it happens.
Wellington's exterior-cleaning before-and-afters land on social before they land anywhere else. Pick the platform that suits.
Facebook
Real conversations with Wellington customers
James posts before-and-after photos from most jobs. Locals tag friends, ask questions, recommend the next person up the street.
71+ recommendations · 100% recommended See the reviews on Facebook InstagramVisual job diary, Wellington-wide
Photo-first. Driveway transformations, roof close-ups, the worst-before / best-after shots that don't fit anywhere else. Tag your suburb to find local jobs.
Updated regularly · @clear_water_blasting Follow on Instagram LinkedInFor property managers and body corps
Commercial-side updates, body corp washes, school grounds, retail frontages, pre-paint preps. The right channel if you manage Wellington property.
Commercial portfolio · property managers welcome Connect on LinkedInReady for a cleaner property?
Most quotes are back within a few hours, sometimes the same afternoon. Fill in the form, James will take a look at your address, and you'll get a straight price with no obligation.