Green ceilings, gray railings, and a front step that doesn't match the rest of the house. Entryways get the detail they deserve because that's where every guest looks longest.
Green film on porch ceilings, gray or spotted railings, dingy thresholds, and spider webs at the entry lights.
Covered porches get shade and splash-back — mildew loves both. Ceilings especially hold growth because rain never rinses them. It's also the highest-touch area of the house, so we treat it gently.
Porch and entryway detail is usually part of a house wash ($200–$650 total). Grand two-story entries quoted separately by detail level.
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