How to Prepare Your Home's Exterior for Hurricane Season
How to Prepare Your Home's Exterior for Hurricane Season
Hurricane season is no joke in Southwest Florida. Learn how professional exterior cleaning and maintenance can help protect your Bradenton or Sarasota home when storms hit.
- Category
- Seasonal Tips
- Published
- Sep 1, 2025
- Author
- 2 Bros & A Hose
- Region
- Lakewood Ranch · Bradenton · Sarasota
Hurricane season is no joke in Southwest Florida. Learn how professional exterior cleaning and maintenance can help protect your Bradenton or Sarasota home when storms hit.
Hurricane season runs from June through November, and Southwest Florida homeowners know the drill. While you're stocking up on supplies and checking your shutters, don't overlook your home's exterior surfaces. Here's how exterior maintenance plays a role in storm preparedness:
Clean Your Gutters & Downspouts Clogged gutters can't handle the volume of water that comes with tropical storms. This leads to overflow, foundation damage, and potential roof leaks. Professional pressure washing clears out debris and ensures proper drainage.
Inspect & Clean Your Roof A clean roof allows you to spot potential vulnerabilities — cracked tiles, lifted shingles, or deteriorating flashing. Algae and moss buildup can also trap moisture, accelerating deterioration. A soft wash before hurricane season gives you a clean slate to inspect.
Secure Your Lanai Screens Dirty, algae-covered screens are weaker and more prone to tearing in high winds. Professional screen cleaning removes buildup that degrades the mesh over time. If screens are already damaged, get them rescreened before storm season.
Clear & Clean Your Driveway and Walkways Debris on your property becomes projectiles in high winds. A thorough pressure washing removes loose material and gives you a clean surface to work with when securing your property.
Seal Your Pavers Sealed pavers are more resistant to the erosion caused by heavy rain and flooding. If your pavers haven't been sealed in over two years, pre-hurricane season is an ideal time.
Trim & Clean Around Your Home's Perimeter Remove any algae, mold, or organic growth from your foundation and lower walls. This buildup retains moisture and can worsen water intrusion during storms.
Don't wait until a storm is in the forecast. Contact 2 Bros & A Hose early in the season to get your Bradenton or Sarasota home's exterior storm-ready.
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Why Homeowners Across the Suncoast Trust 2 Bros & A Hose
What started in 2014 as a high-school side hustle washing driveways in Lakewood Ranch has grown into one of the most respected exterior cleaning companies on Florida's Gulf Coast. Today, brothers Matthew and Anthony Jones lead a fully insured team that has serviced more than 2,000 homes, HOAs and commercial properties across Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Sarasota, Parrish, Palmetto, Ellenton, Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Siesta Key and the surrounding barrier-island communities. We were proud to receive the BusinessRate "Best of 2026" Award and remain active members of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce.
Florida's subtropical climate creates the perfect storm for algae, mildew, lichen and organic staining — and the wrong cleaning method can do real damage. That's why we follow strict soft-wash protocols for tile and shingle roofs (under 100 PSI), use professional-grade surface cleaners for concrete and pavers, and finish every paver project with a breathable, water-based sealer engineered for Gulf-Coast humidity. Every job includes plant protection, pre-rinse and post-rinse, and a walkthrough before we pack up.
Whether you need a full pressure-washing package, paver sealing, a roof soft wash, or ongoing commercial maintenance, our team brings the same craft-driven, owner-operated standard to every property. Browse our recent work, see case studies, read verified reviews, or check our FAQ hub for quick answers.
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