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    Professional Seasonal Services in Nakoma, West Madison

    West Madison: residential district of Madison, WI (city population ~269,840, Dane County), home to Nakoma, Westmorland, and Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhoods

    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 Nakoma neighborhood in West Madison and surrounding areas.

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    What is seasonal services like in Nakoma, West Madison, WI?

    Nakoma is one of Madison's most prestigious west side neighborhoods, developed in the 1920s around the Nakoma Golf Club and featuring stately Tudor, Colonial Revival, and Prairie School homes on generous, tree-shaded lots. The neighborhood's architectural heritage means a lot of properties have original stone, brick, and carved wood details that demand careful, knowledgeable cleaning. The Total Wash Co. has been serving Nakoma homeowners since 2021, and we treat every Nakoma job as a preservation project. Tudor Revival homes along Nakoma Road require pH-neutral chemistry on their limestone and concrete block foundations — acid-based cleaners will permanently etch these surfaces. Colonial Revival facades with original wood clapboard need hand-applied soft washing around window casings and corner boards. Nakoma Golf Course's mature tree canopy extends over many adjacent properties, producing heavy tannin loads in gutters every October and creating persistent shade that keeps north-facing siding moist through mid-afternoon in summer. We never use high pressure on Nakoma exteriors — the materials here simply don't tolerate it. We carry $2M general liability and are experienced with the multi-story facades and steep lot grades common in this neighborhood.

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    Work We've Taken On Around Nakoma

    Representative examples of the exterior cleaning we take on around West Madison. Scope and pricing are quoted per property.

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    Nakoma Road, Nakoma, West Madison

    Soft-wash on a 1928 Tudor Revival — pH-neutral chemistry on limestone and concrete block accents, hand-applied low-pressure rinse around original wood casement windows, no surface damage

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    Nakoma, West Madison

    Soft-washed a Tudor Revival on Nakoma Road — pH-neutral chemistry on original limestone accents, low-pressure rinse on painted wood trim, full exterior restored

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    Westmorland, West Madison

    Cleared 180 linear feet of gutters on a 1958 ranch — Arboretum oak debris had completely blocked two downspouts causing overland water flow against foundation

    Seasonal Services Services in Nakoma

    Here's what's included with every seasonal services job — no add-ons, no surprises.

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    Holiday Light Design & Installation

    Custom design, professional installation of commercial-grade LED lights on roofline, trees, and landscaping.

    Holiday Light Takedown & Storage

    Post-season removal, testing, labeling, and secure storage of all your holiday lights until next year.

    Residential Snow Plowing

    Driveway clearing with commercial plow within hours of snowfall — reliable all winter long.

    Walkway & Sidewalk Shoveling

    Hand-clear walkways, front steps, porches, and paths to mailbox for safe access.

    De-Icing & Salt Application

    Rock salt, calcium chloride, or eco-friendly ice melt applied to all surfaces after clearing.

    Ice Dam Prevention & Removal

    Roof snow raking, ice dam steaming, and gutter de-icing cable installation to prevent damage.

    Spring Cleanup

    Post-winter property refresh — debris clearing, gutter flush, window wash, and surface rinse.

    Fall Winterization

    Pre-winter preparation — gutter cleaning, window wash, and exterior rinse before the freeze.

    Ready for seasonal services in Nakoma? Most quotes take about 3 minutes.

    How Seasonal Services Works in Nakoma

    Our proven 5-step process delivers consistent, professional results every time.

    1

    Design Consultation

    Walk your property together, discuss your vision, and recommend a layout and color scheme for holiday lights.

    2

    Custom Measurement

    Measure every roofline, tree, and feature for exact light lengths — no shortcuts, no guessing.

    3

    Professional Installation

    Commercial-grade LED lights installed with proper clips, timers, and weatherproof connections.

    4

    Testing & Adjustment

    Turn on at dusk, verify every strand works perfectly, and dial in your timer settings.

    5

    Takedown & Storage

    Remove in January, test each strand, label by location, and store securely until next season.

    Why Nakoma Homeowners Choose Total Wash Co

    Nakoma's stately homes near the Nakoma Country Club feature premium materials—natural stone, cedar shake, and copper gutters—that require knowledgeable cleaning. Our team is trained to handle high-end materials without etching, staining, or voiding manufacturer warranties.

    • Safe, professional holiday light installation
    • Custom lighting designs for every home
    • Reliable snow response within hours
    • De-icing keeps walkways safe
    • Ice dam prevention saves thousands in repairs
    • Year-round seasonal property care
    After — after The Total Wash Co. cleaning in Madison, WI
    Before — before The Total Wash Co. cleaning in Madison, WI

    Serving Nakoma, West Madison

    From West Towne Mall to neighborhoods throughout West Madison, we bring professional cleaning services right to your door.

    West Towne MallUW Arboretum

    Cleaning Challenges Unique to Nakoma

    The mature hardwood canopy near the golf course produces heavy acorn, helicopter seed, and leaf debris that fills gutters and stains light-colored siding. Cedar shake roofs and siding, popular in Nakoma, also develop moss and lichen faster under this dense shade.

    Nakoma's stately Tudor and Colonial Revival homes, many with slate-look roofing and decorative masonry chimneys, call for a different seasonal service approach than the vinyl-sided homes elsewhere in West Madison. Holiday light installation on Nakoma's period architecture typically means working around steep gables, decorative half-timbering, and masonry chimneys rather than simple ranch rooflines, so we schedule extra time per property in November. Snow removal on Nakoma Road and the streets bordering the golf club prioritizes the neighborhood's mature-tree-lined sidewalks, where oak leaf litter can hide underneath early snowfall and create slip hazards if not cleared before the first storm. Spring cleanup in Nakoma addresses both the oak pollen that settles over the golf course and adjacent lots by late May and the salt residue tracked onto limestone walkways and stone entry steps common on the neighborhood's older homes — we use pH-neutral rinse chemistry on stone surfaces specifically to avoid etching. Fall winterization is timed to finish before Nakoma's late-October peak leaf drop so gutters, walkways, and golf-course-facing decks are clear heading into winter.

    Maintenance Tip for Nakoma Residents

    Cedar shake siding should be soft-washed annually to prevent moss from taking root between shakes. Once moss establishes itself, removal becomes invasive and can damage the wood—prevention is far less costly than repair in Nakoma's premium homes.

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    Every wash plan we write for Nakoma starts from one number: roughly 43% of Nakoma's 966 assessed properties carry wood exteriors, against a citywide share nearer 19%. It changes the job: pressure raises grain and strips finish on wood, and a detergent left to dwell will lift stain. Add to that, 70% of the 966 assessed homes in Nakoma carry a full second story — and upper-floor glass and gutter runs sit at pole height, where waterfed poles and standoff tips do the work a leaned ladder should not. That is why the quote for a Nakoma property starts with a walk around it, not a square-foot number.

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    What Customers Say About Our Seasonal Services

    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.”

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    Anita Hemmingway

    Madison, WI

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    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!!!!”

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    Nancy Curtin

    Madison, WI

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    Commercial client — The Madisonian

    “They did a wonderful job here at The Madisonian! Would recommend them to everyone!”

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    Lauri Stamps

    Madison, WI

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    More From Our Customers

    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.”

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    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.”

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    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.”

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    Chris Bauer

    Madison, WI

    What Does Seasonal Services Cost in Nakoma?

    $725–$3,500+

    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.

    What affects your price:

    • Roofline complexity and length
    • Light type and quantity
    • Snow contract frequency
    • De-icing requirements
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    How to Prepare for Your Seasonal Services Appointment

    A few quick steps to help us deliver the best results.

    1. 1Walk your property and note areas you'd like lit
    2. 2Have photos of designs you like (Pinterest, neighbors, etc.)
    3. 3Ensure outdoor outlets are working and accessible
    4. 4For snow removal: mark any hidden obstacles in the driveway

    Seasonal Services FAQs for Nakoma, West Madison

    Common questions about our seasonal services service in the Nakoma area.

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