Sherman, North Madison
Soft-washed a 1960s ranch on Troy Drive — heavy north-side algae removed with SH-based soft wash, low-pressure rinse to protect original aluminum siding
North Madison: residential district of Madison, WI (city population ~269,840, Dane County), bordering Cherokee Marsh and Lake Mendota
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 Sherman neighborhood in North Madison and surrounding areas.
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What is seasonal services like in Sherman, North Madison, WI?
The Total Wash Co. provides house washing, pressure washing, gutter cleaning, and window cleaning throughout North Madison — serving Sherman, Northport, Cherokee Marsh, Blackhawk, Mendota Hills, and Lake View Heights. The north side's proximity to Cherokee Marsh and the Warner Park wetlands creates moisture conditions that drive faster-than-average algae growth on homes throughout the corridor. Sherman neighborhood's post-war ranches along Northport Drive and Troy Drive frequently develop heavy green algae on north- and east-facing walls by mid-June. Blackhawk and Mendota Hills properties sit on larger lots where mature landscaping creates prolonged shade — we routinely find moss establishing on concrete walkways and patio surfaces in these neighborhoods before homeowners notice it from the street. Lake View Heights catches prevailing south winds off Lake Mendota, which deposit pollen and organic particulates on rooflines and upper siding every spring. We have long-standing annual plan customers throughout North Madison who appreciate consistent service without having to call every year. Our route through the north side runs regularly, which lets us keep pricing competitive while still bringing professional-grade equipment and $2M liability coverage to every job.
Representative examples of the exterior cleaning we take on around North Madison. Scope and pricing are quoted per property.
Sherman, North Madison
Soft-washed a 1960s ranch on Troy Drive — heavy north-side algae removed with SH-based soft wash, low-pressure rinse to protect original aluminum siding
Blackhawk, North Madison
Cleaned a concrete driveway and patio on a Blackhawk lot with mature oak canopy — tannin staining and moss from years of shade removed in a single visit
Mendota Hills, North Madison
Annual gutter service on a Mendota Hills two-story — Cherokee Marsh pollen and cottonwood seeds had compacted into a solid mat in every gutter channel
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.
Sherman's diverse housing stock—from 1920s foursquares to modern duplexes—requires versatile cleaning expertise. We adapt our pressure, chemistry, and technique to each home's age and materials, delivering consistent results across this evolving northside neighborhood.


From Cherokee Marsh to neighborhoods throughout North Madison, we bring professional cleaning services right to your door.
Sherman Avenue traffic deposits road film on homes along the corridor, while the older residential side streets deal with deteriorating tree canopy that drops large branches and bark debris on roofs and into gutters. Some blocks also have standing-water drainage issues that promote mosquitoes and mildew.
Cherokee Marsh and the surrounding wetlands produce heavy moisture and pollen loads that settle on homes throughout the warmer months. The north side's open exposure to wind off Lake Mendota pushes rain and debris against east-facing surfaces, creating streaking patterns that are especially visible on light-colored siding. Warner Park area homes with mature landscaping see aggressive gutter fill in October and November. We recommend scheduling exterior cleaning in late April after snowmelt and again in early fall before the heaviest leaf drop.
Check your home's foundation vents and basement window wells after heavy rains—Sherman's flat topography means water pools rather than drains. Keeping these areas clean prevents moisture from migrating into your home's interior.
The useful fact about Sherman is not its age but its cladding: about 75% of the 971 assessed properties in Sherman are clad in aluminum or vinyl. That single fact sets the method: vinyl panels hang loose rather than seal, so pressure driven up under a lap seam goes into the wall cavity, not down the wall. Pair it with this: Sherman splits between bungalow (397) and ranch (293), which is why two building generations on one street mean the crew re-reads each elevation instead of repeating one setup. The roll adds one more: Sherman's housing spans 1930 to 1967, median 1951. All of it argues for patience: chemistry first, pressure only where the surface earns it.
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 Sherman area.
We offer a full range of residential cleaning services in Sherman, North Madison. Bundle services and save!
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Exterior Cleaning in ShermanProfessional pressure washing for driveways, patios, decks, and every type of stain.
Surface Cleaning in ShermanComplete gutter cleaning, maintenance, and protection to prevent costly water damage.
Gutter Services in ShermanSpecialty cleaning for solar panels, skylights, chandeliers, post-construction, and more.
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