Downtown Madison: urban core of Madison, WI (city population ~269,840), the capital city of Wisconsin, situated on the Isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, Dane County
Holiday lighting installation, snow removal, de-icing, and seasonal property maintenance.
Madison winters are no joke — and your home should be safe and look great through every season. We handle holiday lights (design, install, takedown, and storage), snow plowing, walkway clearing, and de-icing. Lights go up in fall, come down in January. Snow crews respond within hours. We currently serve 21 recurring snow removal customers across Madison, Verona, Waunakee, Fitchburg, and Cross Plains — from small driveways to large commercial lots. One company, every season.
Serving the Mansion Hill neighborhood in Downtown Madison and surrounding areas.
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What is seasonal services like in Mansion Hill, Downtown Madison, WI?
Mansion Hill is one of Madison's oldest and most architecturally significant neighborhoods, developed in the mid-19th century on the north slope of the Isthmus overlooking Lake Mendota. The neighborhood features a remarkable collection of Italianate, Queen Anne, and Victorian architecture — stone row houses, brick mansions, and painted wood Victorians — that together represent some of the most historically significant residential stock in Wisconsin. The Total Wash Co. serves Mansion Hill property owners and managers with the utmost care for historic materials. Brick facades along Gilman Street and Wisconsin Avenue require soft washing only — no pressure that could damage historic mortar or dislodge loose brick. Painted wood Victorian surfaces need hand-applied treatment around the decorative trim work, brackets, and corbels that define the architectural character. Lake Mendota proximity adds moisture and algae pressure to everything on the north-facing downslopes. We've cleaned full Victorian facades on Mansion Hill, brownstone row homes, and converted multi-unit buildings where property managers need consistent professional maintenance to attract and retain quality tenants. Our approach here is always conservation-first.
Representative examples of the exterior cleaning we take on around Downtown Madison. Scope and pricing are quoted per property.
Gilman Street, Mansion Hill, Downtown Madison
Soft-washed a three-story Italianate brick facade on Gilman Street — conservation-grade technique, pH-neutral chemistry only, all decorative cornice and window surround details hand-rinsed
Capitol Square, Downtown Madison
Soft-washed a four-story mixed-use building on the Capitol Square — commercial ground floor plus upper residential, navigating narrow sidewalk setup on State Street
State Street, Downtown Madison
Cleaned 14 storefront windows on a State Street restaurant — grease and exhaust buildup removed with degreaser pre-treatment before DI water final rinse
Here's what's included with every seasonal services job — no add-ons, no surprises.
Custom design, professional installation of commercial-grade LED lights on roofline, trees, and landscaping.
Post-season removal, testing, labeling, and secure storage of all your holiday lights until next year.
Driveway clearing with commercial plow within hours of snowfall — reliable all winter long.
Hand-clear walkways, front steps, porches, and paths to mailbox for safe access.
Rock salt, calcium chloride, or eco-friendly ice melt applied to all surfaces after clearing.
Roof snow raking, ice dam steaming, and gutter de-icing cable installation to prevent damage.
Post-winter property refresh — debris clearing, gutter flush, window wash, and surface rinse.
Pre-winter preparation — gutter cleaning, window wash, and exterior rinse before the freeze.
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Our proven 5-step process delivers consistent, professional results every time.
Walk your property together, discuss your vision, and recommend a layout and color scheme for holiday lights.
Measure every roofline, tree, and feature for exact light lengths — no shortcuts, no guessing.
Commercial-grade LED lights installed with proper clips, timers, and weatherproof connections.
Turn on at dusk, verify every strand works perfectly, and dial in your timer settings.
Remove in January, test each strand, label by location, and store securely until next season.
Mansion Hill is Madison's premier historic district, home to grand Victorian, Italianate, and Queen Anne residences with irreplaceable architectural details. Our crew members are trained in historic preservation cleaning methods that protect ornate trim, stained glass, and century-old masonry.
From Wisconsin State Capitol to neighborhoods throughout Downtown Madison, we bring professional cleaning services right to your door.
Many Mansion Hill homes feature soft sandstone and limestone that erode under high-pressure washing. Original leaded and stained glass windows require hand-cleaning techniques, and copper flashing develops patina that some owners want preserved while others prefer polished.
The Isthmus location between two lakes creates a microclimate with higher humidity than surrounding areas. Moisture from Lake Mendota and Lake Monona keeps building facades damp longer, feeding algae and mildew growth on stone, brick, and painted surfaces year-round. Urban pollutants from traffic compound the issue. We recommend bi-annual cleaning for downtown commercial facades and annual cleaning for residential properties, with gutter service before the winter freeze cycle begins.
Before any exterior cleaning, confirm whether your home is on the National Register of Historic Places—certain cleaning methods and chemicals may conflict with preservation guidelines. We maintain a checklist of approved techniques for registered properties.
The useful fact about Mansion Hill is not its age but its cladding: about 62% of Mansion Hill is brick, stucco or other masonry — well above the 10% citywide share. In practice, acidic cleaners etch limestone and mortar permanently, so masonry decides the chemistry before anything else. Homes in Mansion Hill run big — the median dwelling on the assessment roll carries about 3,700 square feet of living space too, which is why more wall and more glass per stop stretches dwell times, and hurried chemistry shows on a large elevation. And 92% of the 159 assessed homes in Mansion Hill carry a full second story. The wash plan is written by the neighborhood as much as by us.
Last-minute seasonal booking
“Experience with snow removal has been top notch! We were worried we wouldn't find someone in time this year but Ashton was prompt and efficient.”
Anita Hemmingway
Madison, WI
Great communication start to finish
“Ashton arrived to clean out our impossibly high gutters. I was impressed with the efficiency! I really appreciated the communication. A text reminding of day and time. Also a notification when they were on the way. All on time!!!!”
Nancy Curtin
Madison, WI
Commercial client — The Madisonian
“They did a wonderful job here at The Madisonian! Would recommend them to everyone!”
Lauri Stamps
Madison, WI
Representative customer feedback — illustrative of the results we aim for, not independently verified Google reviews.
Corner lot fully handled
“We have a corner lot with a LOT of sidewalk. They handle it all — driveway, sidewalks, front steps, even salt the walkways. Reliable every single time, even during that big February storm.”
Yuki Tanaka
Middleton, WI
Switched from national chain
“Switched from a big national company to Total Wash for snow removal. Night and day difference. They actually show up when it snows, imagine that. And the salting prevents ice buildup.”
Frank Dietrich
Sun Prairie, WI
Always cleared before morning
“Signed up for their seasonal snow removal plan. Every storm, my driveway and sidewalks are clear before I wake up. The peace of mind alone is worth the price.”
Chris Bauer
Madison, WI
Holiday lighting starts around $725 for a typical Madison residential installation. Snow removal per-push starts at $75–$125 per event. Get a free consultation.
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Common questions about our seasonal services service in the Mansion Hill area.
We offer a full range of residential cleaning services in Mansion Hill, Downtown Madison. Bundle services and save!
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Window Cleaning in Mansion HillComplete house washing and soft wash services to restore your home's curb appeal.
Exterior Cleaning in Mansion HillProfessional pressure washing for driveways, patios, decks, and every type of stain.
Surface Cleaning in Mansion HillComplete gutter cleaning, maintenance, and protection to prevent costly water damage.
Gutter Services in Mansion HillSpecialty cleaning for solar panels, skylights, chandeliers, post-construction, and more.
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