Driveway & Concrete Cleaning
Driveways and patios that look poured, not aged
A surface cleaner and the right pre-treatment take concrete back several shades — evenly, with no zebra striping down the middle.
Common concrete problems
What's really on your concrete
Concrete is porous. Everything that lands on it soaks in, which is why a garden hose never gets it back.
Dark organic film
Shaded driveways grow a thin layer of algae that turns the whole slab gray-green and gets slick when wet.
Oil and rust spots
Drips from vehicles and rust rings from patio furniture need targeted pre-treatment, not just pressure.
Wand stripes from past washes
Cleaning a slab with a pressure wand leaves visible arcs. A rotating surface cleaner is the only way to keep it even.
Weeds and sand loss in pavers
Joints wash out over time, letting weeds through and letting pavers shift under traffic.
Slick pool decks and steps
Biological growth on textured concrete is a real slip risk around pools and shaded stairs.
Etching from too much pressure
Too much power on soft or older concrete permanently roughens the surface. Pressure gets matched to the slab.
What's included
Surfaces we clean
If it's flat, outside, and dirty, tell us — we'll say honestly whether cleaning will help.
Driveways & approaches
- Poured concrete driveways and aprons
- Parking pads and garage floors
- Curbs and street-side edges
- Exposed aggregate at reduced pressure
Patios & walkways
- Back patios and porches
- Paver walkways and paths
- Front steps, stoops, and landings
- Stone and stamped concrete, tested first
Extras
- Pool decks and coping
- Retaining walls and short brick walls
- Rust and oil spot treatment where possible
- Paver joint sand replacement on request
How it works
What to expect
- 01
We test the slab, check for spalling and cracks, and identify oil, rust, and organic staining.
- 02
Stains get pre-treated and the whole surface gets a cleaner applied so the pressure does less of the work.
- 03
A rotating surface cleaner runs in overlapping passes for an even finish, with detail wanding at the edges.
- 04
Everything gets rinsed toward the drainage, and we walk it with you while it's still wet and honest.
Get your concrete quoted this week
Rough square footage or just the address is enough — we can size most driveways from the street.
What changes after a cleaning
- The whole property reads cleaner — concrete is the first thing visible from the street.
- Slick spots on steps, pool decks, and shaded walkways go away with the growth.
- Stains lift before they set in permanently, which keeps the concrete looking newer longer.
- Even results with no wand stripes, no missed edges, and no etched patches.
Before & after
Concrete before and after
Slide across to see the difference on a real driveway. Swap in your own job photos whenever you like.
Questions
Frequently asked
- Will pressure washing damage my concrete?
- Not the way we run it. Pressure gets matched to the surface and a rotating cleaner spreads it evenly instead of concentrating it in one spot.
- Can you get oil stains out?
- Most of the way, usually. Fresh drips come up well; old stains that have soaked deep may lighten rather than disappear. We'll tell you what to expect first.
- How long does a driveway take?
- A typical two-car driveway runs one to two hours including pre-treatment and rinsing.
- Do you seal concrete afterward?
- We don't seal, but cleaning is the right first step if you plan to have it sealed by someone else.
- Do you need water and power?
- Just an outdoor spigot. We bring everything else, including our own equipment and hoses.
Service areas
Where we work
Concrete cleaning is available throughout Charlotte and nearby towns, including neighborhoods with HOA appearance requirements.
- Charlotte
- Myers Park
- Eastover
- SouthPark
- Ballantyne
- Lake Norman
- Dilworth
- Cornelius
- Davidson
- Matthews
- Waxhaw
- Weddington
- Marvin
Get a free concrete cleaning estimate
Tell us what's stained — driveway, patio, walkway, or pool deck — and roughly how big it is.
Call (980) 844-8022Ready for a cleaner exterior?
Call or request a free estimate and we'll get back to you quickly.