Pressure Washing • Houston TX
Driveway Cleaning Services
Concrete driveways, sidewalks and walkways cleaned with a surface cleaner, with oil and rust stains pre-treated. Get a free instant quote.
Executive Summary: Driveway Cleaning Houston
Driveway cleaning in Houston removes dirt, algae, oil and rust stains from concrete driveways, sidewalks and walkways with a surface cleaner.
The work is prep-only: pre-treatment, surface cleaning and rinse. Most driveways take an estimated 2 to 6 hours with 1 to 3 technicians. Typical Houston-area pricing is $150 to $260 for 800 sq ft, up to $370 to $640 for 2,000 sq ft (estimates).
Rain pushes outdoor work back a day, and painted surfaces near the drive get soft washing, not high pressure. Washing is not mold remediation.
Typical Houston Projects
Three common driveway jobs and how we scope them. These are typical scopes, not past projects.
Example scope: Two-car driveway, Katy (77494)
What to expect: about 2 to 3 hours (estimate), and $150 to $260 is the typical Houston-area range.
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Project Size: about 800 sq ft driveway plus front walk
Neighborhood: Katy (77494)
Service: Driveway Cleaning Services
System: pre-treatment + surface cleaner + rinse
The Problem: tire marks and algae along the shaded edge
The Solution: pre-treat, clean with a surface cleaner, rinse toward the street drain
Example scope: Oil-stained driveway, Pearland (77584)
What to expect: about 3 to 4 hours (estimate), typically $220 to $380 based on Houston-area pricing.
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Project Size: about 1,200 sq ft driveway
Neighborhood: Pearland (77584)
Service: Driveway Cleaning Services
System: degreaser pre-treatment + surface cleaner
The Problem: oil spots under where cars park
The Solution: degrease, dwell, clean, then a second pass on stubborn spots
Example scope: Long driveway and sidewalks, Spring Valley Village (77055)
What to expect: about 4 to 6 hours (estimate), usually $370 to $640 at Houston-area rates.
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Project Size: about 2,000 sq ft of driveway, sidewalk and walkway
Neighborhood: Spring Valley Village (77055)
Service: Driveway Cleaning Services
System: pre-treatment + surface cleaner + rinse
The Problem: black algae under oaks and stained public sidewalk
The Solution: clean driveway first, then sidewalk and walkway, rinsing toward drains
Stop Letting Fading & Damage Hurt Your Property Value
Algae on shaded concrete
Shade and humidity grow black and green algae on concrete. A cleaning solution and surface cleaner remove it evenly, without wand stripes.
Oil and rust stains
Oil and rust soak into concrete. A pre-treatment lifts what it can, and some deep stains will lighten rather than vanish.
Sidewalks and walkways
Front walks and public sidewalks collect the same algae and dirt, plus slick spots after rain. We clean them in the same visit with the same surface cleaner, and concrete that will be coated next follows Concrete Prep for Painting.
Schedule a Walkthrough
We look at the concrete, stains, cracks and drainage. The written estimate lists the driveway, sidewalks and walkways separately.
Our Process: Done Right the First Time
- 1Walkthrough & Written EstimateWe measure the driveway, walks and apron and mark oil and rust stains. Each surface and its price go on the written estimate.
- 2Surface Test & CleaningA test patch shows how much pressure the concrete can take. Stains get pre-treated, then a surface cleaner does the main pass, with beds next to the drive wet down first.
- 3Rinse & WalkthroughRunoff goes toward the street drain, and you check the drive with us before we pack up.
What to Expect: Your Project Timeline
| Stage | When | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate & booking | Week before | Walkthrough and written estimate |
| Pre-treatment | Start of visit | Plants wet down, stains pre-treated |
| Cleaning | 2 to 6 hours | Surface cleaning of driveway, then sidewalks and walkways |
| Rinse & walkthrough | End of visit | Rinse to the street drain, then a walkthrough |
| Drying | A few hours | Surfaces dry; longer in shade or humid weather |
These are estimates. Rain or heavy stains can add time.
The Right Time to Schedule Driveway Cleaning Houston
You are painting the house.
Clean the driveway after the exterior repaint so paint chips go too; see Exterior Painting Houston TX.
Algae is making the drive slick.
Clean before it spreads, especially on shaded slopes.
The fence is getting painted.
Wash the driveway after the fence work; see Fence & Gate Painting Services.
Picking a Dry Day
Driveway cleaning runs best on dry days, with February to May and September to November the most reliable.
The Henry Contractor Difference
No hidden fees
Your written estimate lists each area before work starts.
Local Houston crews
Local Houston crews know which concrete grows algae fastest under oaks and pines.
Prep done by the book
Pre-treat, test, clean, rinse toward drains.
Transparent Pricing for Driveway Cleaning Houston
| What Affects the Cost | Standard vs. Premium | Hidden Costs to Watch For |
|---|---|---|
| Size: driveway, sidewalk and walkway square footage | Standard is surface cleaning; premium adds stain pre-treatment | Heavy oil stains take extra passes |
| Condition: algae, oil, rust | Standard removes dirt and algae; premium adds degreasing | Some deep stains lighten but do not disappear |
| Access and extras: parked cars, sealing | Standard covers the drive; premium adds sidewalks and walkways | Sealing is a separate service |
Typical Houston-area range (estimate): $150 to $260 for an 800 sq ft driveway, up to $640 for 2,000 sq ft. Your written estimate after an on-site walkthrough sets the exact price.
Get an Exact Number
Driveway size and stain count set the price, so we measure first and price it in writing.
Driveway Cleaning Houston vs. Garden Hose vs. Rental Equipment
| Feature | Henry Contractor | Garden Hose | Rental Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prep Work Quality | Pre-treat oil and rust, test patch, surface cleaner | Surface dirt only | Easy to leave stripes or etch concrete |
| Time Investment | An estimated 2 to 6 hours for most driveways | Hours of scrubbing on your knees | Half a day of pickup, cleaning and return |
| Material Quality | Surface cleaner plus degreaser for oil spots | Water only | Whatever the rental counter sells |
| Clean-Up Process | Runoff rinsed to the street drain | Runoff wherever it goes | Runoff and debris left behind |
| Pricing Transparency | Written price per area before we start | Free, but stains stay | Rental, fuel and degreaser costs add up |
Who We Partner With
Homeowners
Your driveway looks stained or slick. We clean it and the walkways in one visit.
Property Managers
You manage rentals. We clean driveways between tenants.
HOA Board Members
Stained driveways trigger letters. We clean them so the notice gets closed.
Proudly Serving Greater Houston
We proudly provide professional painting services to homeowners and businesses throughout the Greater Houston area, including: The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, Cypress, Memorial, and surrounding neighborhoods.
We clean driveways in Katy, Cypress, Sugar Land, Pearland, The Woodlands and Spring, plus The Heights (77008), Montrose (77006), Memorial (77024), Bellaire (77401) and West University Place (77005).
Other cleaning services are on the Pressure Washing Houston TX page.
Frequently Asked Questions
The short answer is about once a year, and more often under trees or in shade where algae grows. Oil and rust stains need a pre-treatment. Sealing clean concrete afterward slows new staining, and cracked or heaved sections should be repaired before any sealer goes on.
Sidewalks and front walkways usually follow the same schedule as the driveway.
The short answer is about $150 to $260 for an 800 sq ft driveway and up to $640 for 2,000 sq ft, based on typical Houston-area pricing. Surface size, staining and access move the number. Your written estimate after an on-site walkthrough sets the exact price before work starts.
A 1,200 sq ft driveway typically runs $220 to $380 and a 1,600 sq ft driveway $290 to $510 (estimates).
Driveway cleaning usually requires an estimated 2 to 6 hours for most Houston homes, including pre-treating oil and rust stains, surface cleaning and a final rinse. Sidewalks and walkways add a little time. Concrete dries in a few hours in sun, longer in shade or humid weather.
Rain the same day can push the visit.
The short answer is most lighten and some do not disappear. A pre-soak and chemical dwell lift what sits on the surface, while oil that has soaked deep into the concrete can stay visible. We say which stains are likely to remain before starting.
Fresh spills respond far better than ones that have been sitting through a few summers.
Ready to upgrade your property?
Fill out the free estimate form at the top of the page to get started, or call us directly to schedule your on-site consultation.