Driveway Cleaning in Round Rock, TX
Surface-cleaner results with no wand stripes, a free written quote, and a 7-day clean guarantee.
A driveway is the biggest flat surface the street sees, and it shows every oil drip, leaf stain and patch of black growth. We clean driveways in Round Rock with a rotating surface cleaner, not a hand wand, because the wand is what leaves the stripes and rings people complain about.
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Surface cleaner vs. hand wand
A hand wand cannot hold the same distance and angle for an hour or more, so the concrete cleans unevenly and dries in stripes. Pushing a wand too close can also etch the surface, and etched concrete cannot be undone. A surface cleaner keeps a spinning bar at one height above the slab, so every square foot gets the same treatment.
Concrete is one of the few surfaces in a home that does take real pressure, and we use it. We apply a cleaning solution first for algae and organic growth, then pressure-clean with the surface cleaner and use the wand only along edges, steps and tight corners at a controlled distance.
What is on your driveway, and what we can do
Algae and dark mildew
The gray-black film in shaded or low spots. Comes up well with pre-treatment and the surface cleaner.
Oak and pecan leaf stains
Tannin from leaves soaks into porous concrete. Fresh stains lift well. Stains that sat for seasons may lighten but stay faintly visible.
Limestone and caliche dust
Central Texas soil is chalky and limestone-based, and that dust tracks onto concrete and dulls it. Plain pressure cleaning removes it.
Oil and grease
Fresh drips usually come out. Deep, old oil may lighten but not vanish. We tell you which you have before we start.
Rust from irrigation
Sprinkler overspray can leave orange streaks. We treat them, but old rust sometimes only fades.
Hard-water spotting
Round Rock city water averages about 14.5 grains per gallon, so white mineral spots show where sprinklers hit. Light spotting lifts. Heavy buildup may take a mineral-specific treatment.
Honest limit: deep oil, old rust and etched or pitted concrete are the stains that may only lighten. We would rather tell you that now than have you disappointed later. The 7-day clean guarantee covers anything we miss, but not a stain we flagged as unlikely to fully lift.
Cost
Driveway cleaning is quoted by the slab. A typical 2-car driveway takes less time than a three-car or long driveway. What moves the price:
- Total square footage, including walkways and apron
- How much growth, oil or staining there is
- Whether we are also doing the walkway, porch or patio (patio and concrete can be quoted in the same visit)
- Access and water: a working outdoor spigot, and nothing parked on the slab
Final price confirmed in writing before we start. See the pricing guide.
How the visit works
- Quote from photos. Send a photo of the whole driveway and close-ups of the worst stains.
- Prep. Please move vehicles, basketball hoops and anything on the slab. We protect nearby plants and doors.
- Pre-treat. Solution goes on for algae and organic stains and dwells briefly.
- Surface clean. Overlapping passes across the slab, wand work on edges and steps.
- Rinse and walk-around. We rinse down, check for missed spots, and show you any stain that did not fully lift.
We work to keep wash water out of storm drains. Round Rock allows residential pressure washing on your assigned watering day and prohibits water waste at all times, so we do not leave hoses running.
How long it stays clean, and when to book
Most driveways look good for a year or more. Shade, trees overhead and sprinklers hitting the slab shorten that. Timing matters in Central Texas:
- Late spring (after oak and pecan drop): a good reset. Oak pollen runs March through May and peaks in April, and pecan peaks in late April to early May.
- Early fall: clears summer algae before leaves fall.
- Mid-December to mid-February: cedar pollen season. Cleaning is fine, but pollen will coat the slab again.
Sealing is a separate decision. A sealer can make future cleaning easier, but it needs the concrete fully clean and dry first, and we will tell you plainly if we think yours needs it. If you have an HOA notice about your driveway, check the notice for your deadline and tell us when you book.
What we will not do
- Use a hand wand across an open slab, which is how stripes and etching happen
- Guarantee that every old oil or rust stain will disappear
- Add extra services on the day that were not in your written quote
We are insured, and a certificate is available on request.
Related services
Many customers add patio and walkway cleaning and a house wash in the same visit. If you are trying to figure out what caused a stain, read our guide to Round Rock driveway stains. Serving nearby? We also clean driveways in Cedar Park, Georgetown and Pflugerville.
Driveway cleaning FAQ
How much does driveway cleaning cost in Round Rock?
It depends on the size of the slab, walkways, heavy staining and access. Quotes are free, and we confirm the final number in writing before we start.
Will pressure washing damage my concrete?
Not when done correctly. Concrete handles real pressure, but a hand wand held too close can etch it, and pausing a surface cleaner in one spot can leave a ring. We keep the cleaner moving at a consistent height and use controlled distance near edges.
Can you remove oil stains from my driveway?
Fresh oil usually comes out. Deep or old oil may lighten but not disappear entirely, because it has soaked into the concrete. We check the stain before we start, tell you what to expect, and you are not surprised afterward.
What causes orange rust stains on my driveway?
Irrigation overspray is a common cause, since sprinkler water can leave rust-colored marks where it lands repeatedly. Fresh marks often lift. Old ones may only fade. Redirecting the sprinkler heads away from the slab stops them from returning.
Why does my driveway get white spots?
Round Rock city water averages about 14.5 grains per gallon, which is hard water. When sprinklers or hoses dry on concrete, minerals are left behind as white spots. Light spotting cleans off. Heavy buildup is harder and we tell you before we start.
How long before I can drive on it?
Usually within an hour or two, once the surface is no longer wet and slippery. We will tell you when it is ready. If you plan to seal the concrete afterward, it needs to dry fully first, which can take longer in humid weather.
Get your driveway quote
Send a photo of the driveway or call, and we will give you a firm written price.
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