Pressure washing
Driveway and concrete cleaning
Middle Tennessee concrete holds red clay, rust from fertilizer and irrigation, and the usual oil drips. A rinse is not a clean. The surface also matters: broom-finished concrete, exposed aggregate, and pavers are not the same job.
We connect Nashville homeowners with independent, vetted local pros.
Typical estimates
| Job | Typical estimate | What the range assumes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard two-car concrete | $100–$200 | A typical pad and a short walk. |
| Long drive or heavy clay | $175–$350 | Common on larger suburban lots. |
| Pavers | $200–$450 | Lower pressure, more time, sand joints to protect. |
| Exposed aggregate | $150–$350 | Easy to scar. A careful pro will say if they decline it. |
What’s included
- Surface wash of the driveway, walk, or patio you describe
- A method matched to the material, including lower pressure on pavers and aggregate
- A straight answer if a rust or oil spot will ghost rather than disappear
What this is not
- Sealing, mudjacking, or replacing cracked slabs
- Oil-stain guarantees. Old oil often lightens and does not vanish
- Street or curb washing unless the quote says so
Around Nashville
Red clay is the local stain. It tracks from yards onto drives in Nashville, Antioch, Smyrna, and Murfreesboro after rain. Clay often needs a treatment, not just pressure.
Williamson County drives are frequently longer than a city two-car pad. Price the length, not a generic driveway.
What changes the price
Square feet
A courtyard drive in Brentwood is not a Donelson ranch pad.
Stain type
Clay and rust take longer than dirt. Oil may not fully leave.
Pitch and drainage
Steep drives need more control so dirty water does not sheet into the street or a neighbor’s yard.
How to choose a pro
- Ask what they will not promise. Oil and deep rust are the usual leftovers.
- Ask how they treat paver joints so the sand stays put.
- Get the walk and patio in the same quote if you want them done. Add-ons at the truck cost more.
Questions
Will one visit get the clay out?
Light clay often does. Clay ground into porous concrete can take a second pass or still show a shadow. A pro should say which they expect before you book.
Can high pressure damage concrete?
Yes. Too close, or a tight tip on older or already etched concrete, leaves wand marks. That is a reason to hire someone who has done flatwork, not just siding.
Should I seal it after?
Sealing is a separate decision and a separate price. Do not assume a wash quote includes it.