05/09/2026
Before you hire someone to wash your house right now, make sure you know the rules because in some towns, you could be fined.
Right now, Statesville and Troutman are under mandatory outdoor water restrictions because of the current drought conditions. That means outdoor water use is heavily restricted, and yes, fines and enforcement are already part of the conversation.
For Statesville, outdoor water use restrictions are being enforced, and violations can result in fines of:
$200 for the first violation
$400 for the second violation
$600 for each violation after that
Statesville has also made it clear that they are monitoring usage, addressing reported violations, and adding fines to utility bills when violations are confirmed.
For Troutman, the town is also under mandatory restrictions. Based on the public notice, Troutman’s enforcement schedule is:
First violation: Warning
Second violation: $250
Third violation: Possible discontinuation of service
Troutman does allow limited watering for trees and planting beds only by drip, bubble, or hand-watering methods. Odd-numbered addresses are allowed Saturday 8 p.m. to Sunday 8 a.m., and even-numbered or unnumbered addresses are allowed Sunday 8 p.m. to Monday 8 a.m.
Now here’s the part homeowners need to understand:
In Statesville and Troutman, regular house washing, pressure washing, soft washing, driveway cleaning, sidewalk cleaning, and similar exterior cleaning services using the public water system are not allowed right now unless there is a specific approved exception or variance.
In Mooresville, the town is currently under Stage 2 mandatory restrictions. Sprinkler irrigation is limited to 7–11 a.m. and 6–10 p.m. Residential violations may result in a $100 fine per violation. Commercial violations are heavier: $200 for the first violation, $500 for the second, and $1,000 for each violation after that.
Mooresville has been more lenient than Statesville and Troutman, but they are still asking residents and businesses to limit things like vehicle washing and power washing of exterior surfaces. The goal is to reduce overall water usage by 5–10% or more. If usage does not come down, more restrictions can follow.
So what does this mean for homeowners?
If you are in Statesville or Troutman, now is not the time to hire someone to come hook up to your house and wash the entire property. I know that may be inconvenient, especially for HOA letters, real estate listings, or dirty siding, but these restrictions are in place for a reason.
That said, we do have a limited option for homeowners dealing with HOA violation notices.
Because our water source is from a private well outside the restricted system, and because we carry water on board, we are able to handle single-side HOA violation washes only. These are not full house washes. They are limited, targeted cleanings for the affected side of the home.
Single-side HOA violation washes start at $149.
We are also still offering traditional window cleaning, which uses very little water compared to exterior washing. In most cases, traditional window cleaning can be completed with less than half a gallon of water.
Traditional window cleaning starts at $199.
This post is not meant to scare anyone or pressure anyone into booking. It is meant to help homeowners understand what is going on, avoid unnecessary fines, and make informed decisions before hiring someone who may not be explaining the rules clearly.
Drop your town in the comments if you’re unsure what restrictions apply to you, and I’ll point you in the right direction..
If this helped, please give it a like and share it so more homeowners in Statesville, Troutman, and Mooresville know what is going on.
LASTLY: If you are on a private well these restrictions do not carry over to you, however the towns I have spoken to have stated that they request private well owners to abide by or at least limit their usage.
And when the time is right, don’t forget to call Sergeant Kleenswell to help you win the war on grime.
