Driveway Cleaning
A Dark Driveway Can Make the Whole Property Look Older
The driveway occupies too much of the view from the street to disappear into the background. When rain, shade, traffic, and organic growth leave it dark or patchy, the entire entrance can look tired before anyone reaches the front door.
We clean the quoted surface from the street apron toward the home so the driveway looks more even as a whole. Before you schedule, we review the material, existing finish, stains, drainage, and service boundaries, then put the included work, separate treatments, relevant limitations, and price in writing.
WHY THE CLEANING METHOD MATTERS
Your Driveway Should Look Better, Not Show How It Was Cleaned
A driveway can be cleaned and still look wrong. Uneven passes can leave stripes and missed areas. Excessive pressure can damage painted or sealed finishes, mark concrete, and disturb the joints between pavers. The process must cover the full quoted area consistently without ignoring the surface underneath the buildup.
Consistent Across the Entire Driveway
Overlapping passes and a deliberate cleaning pattern help prevent the obvious lines, light spots, and missed areas that make a freshly cleaned driveway look uneven.
Appropriate for the Finish
Bare concrete, painted surfaces, sealed driveways, and pavers do not respond the same way. Treatment, pressure, and agitation are adjusted to the material, finish, and existing condition.
Care Beyond the Driveway
Garage doors, painted walls, landscaping, adjoining surfaces, and drainage can all be affected by the work. We account for them before cleaning begins rather than treating the driveway as an isolated slab.
Included in Your Driveway Cleaning
Driveway surface listed in your quote
Driveway apron at the street
Walkways connecting the driveway to the home
Sidewalk sections adjoining or crossing the driveway
Accessible edges, joints, borders, and transitions
Accessible driveway low spots cleared of standing wash water when conditions allow
Considering House Washing too? A single-car driveway is $150, and a two-car driveway is $175. Add a typical one-story house wash for $350 total with a single-car driveway or $375 total with a two-car driveway. See all typical pressure washing prices.
Separate Treatments and Service Areas
Rust, irrigation staining, oil, and other specialty stains require targeted treatment beyond standard driveway cleaning. When an appropriate treatment is available, it is evaluated and priced separately.
Patios, lanais, pool decks, and other exterior surfaces are separate service areas and may be added to your quote.
Before We Arrive
Move Vehicles Off the Driveway
Keep the driveway and street apron clear. Move any vehicle you may need out of the garage before cleaning begins.
Clear the Cleaning Areas
Remove trash bins, mats, hoses, toys, decorations, planters, and other portable items from the driveway and included walkways. Leave anything heavy or unsafe to move in place and point it out before work begins.
Make Water and Access Available
Make sure a working exterior water spigot is accessible. Unlock any gates we need, close the garage door and nearby exterior doors, and keep pets indoors while we work.
Plan for the Final Walkthrough
You do not need to stay during the cleaning. When possible, be available near completion so we can review the finished driveway together.
Driveway Cleaning Questions
How soon can I use my driveway after cleaning?
Once the cleaning is complete and our hoses and equipment are removed, the driveway can be used normally. Driveway cleaning does not apply a coating or require curing time.
Will rain affect my appointment?
Light rain does not necessarily prevent driveway cleaning. Heavy rain, lightning, standing water, or conditions that prevent safe runoff may require rescheduling. If the weather changes the plan, we will contact you.
Will driveway cleaning remove oil, rust, or irrigation stains?
Standard driveway cleaning removes organic growth and general surface buildup. Oil, rust, irrigation staining, and other specialty stains require separate evaluation and treatment. Complete removal may not always be possible.
Can painted concrete, sealed driveways, and pavers be cleaned safely?
Yes, when their condition allows. The method depends on the coating, sealer, joint condition, and existing damage. We review those conditions before including the surface and explain any relevant limitations in writing.
How much water will you use, and how much will it add to my water bill?
Water use varies with the size and condition of the driveway. For a typical residential driveway, the added water and sewer cost is usually less than $5.