How Much Does It Cost to Pressure Wash a Driveway?

Most homeowners in Tampa Bay’s suburbs pay $220 to $320 to pressure wash a typical two-car driveway, and that price includes the front walkway and the sidewalk along the street. At Radiant Clean, we price concrete cleaning at about $0.20 per square foot with a $175 minimum per visit, so a three-car driveway with its walkway and sidewalk usually runs $300 to $420. Every job includes a post-treatment that helps prevent staining and slows down regrowth.

Below, we break down driveway pressure washing prices by size, what changes the cost, how concrete and pavers differ, and when it makes sense to do it yourself.

Driveway pressure washing prices by size

Here’s what it usually costs to pressure wash a driveway at $0.20 per square foot. Our driveway prices include the front walkway and the public sidewalk, because most homeowners want them cleaned together and an uncleaned sidewalk stands out next to a clean driveway. These sizes are based on typical suburban Florida homes in communities like FishHawk, Riverview, Brandon, and Valrico, where driveways tend to be longer and wider than in older Tampa neighborhoods. Every property is different, so these are typical ranges, not exact quotes.

To estimate your own price, add up the driveway, front walkway, and sidewalk (length times width for each), then multiply by $0.20. A 24-by-40-foot driveway is 960 square feet. Add a 4-by-30-foot walkway (120 square feet) and 60 feet of 5-foot sidewalk (300 square feet), and you’re at 1,380 square feet, or about $276. Long driveways, circular drives, and extra parking pads are priced the same way, by the square foot.

Our minimum is $175 per visit, and it applies to the whole job, not each surface. Smaller one-car driveways often land at or near the minimum, which makes it a good time to add the back patio or pool deck.

What’s included: surface cleaning plus a post-treatment

We clean concrete with a surface cleaner, a spinning, round attachment that holds the pressure at an even distance from the slab. That gives a consistent clean without the stripes you get from a wand.

After the surface is clean, we post-treat with sodium hypochlorite (SH). Pressure removes the dirt and the top layer of growth, but mold and algae spores stay down in the pores of the concrete. The post-treatment kills what’s left, which reduces the dark spots and shadowing that can show up as the slab dries, and slows how fast algae comes back. It’s the same chemistry we use when soft washing roofs, mixed at a strength suited to concrete. We also rinse and protect the grass and plants along the edges.

The post-treatment is part of our standard driveway and concrete pressure washing service, not an extra charge.

What affects the cost to pressure wash a driveway

• Square footage. Size is the biggest factor, since we price by the square foot.

• How dirty it is. Driveways under oak trees or with heavy black mold may need a stronger post-treatment or a second pass.

• Stains. Rust, oil, and tire marks don’t come out with pressure alone and are priced as add-ons (see below).

• Sealing. Cleaning pavers costs the same as cleaning concrete. Re-sanding and sealing afterward are quoted separately.

• Access. Cars, trash cans, and items stored on the driveway need to be moved before we start.

Concrete vs. paver driveways

If you just want your pavers cleaned, a paver driveway costs the same to pressure wash as concrete, about $0.20 per square foot with the same post-treatment. We adjust our approach for pavers to avoid blowing too much sand out of the joints. The difference comes in if you also want them sealed. Cleaning washes some joint sand out along with the dirt and weeds, so before sealing, the joints need to be re-sanded. Sealing then locks the sand in and protects the color.

Re-sanding and sealing are quoted separately as part of our paver sealing service. We re-sand with silica sand, not polymeric sand. Here’s why Florida pavers do better with silica sand. You can also see what happens when it’s done wrong in this driveway paver repair.

Rust, oil, and tire mark removal (add-ons)

Some stains don’t respond to pressure washing at all, no matter how much pressure you use. We treat these separately and price them based on how many stains there are and how large they are.

• Rust stains: orange staining from well water irrigation, fertilizer, or metal furniture needs a dedicated rust remover. See our rust removal service.

• Oil stains: we pre-treat oil and fluid spots with a degreaser before cleaning (see oil and grease cleaning). Fresh stains often come out completely. Old stains that have soaked into the concrete usually lighten a lot but may not disappear.

• Tire marks: dark marks where cars park and turn, especially on sealed surfaces, need a cleaner made for rubber transfer.

Patio and pool deck bundles

Because our driveway pricing already includes the front walkway and the sidewalk along the street, the main bundles are the back patio and pool deck. Since we’re already set up, they’re priced at the same $0.20 per square foot and save you from scheduling a separate visit.

Pool decks and lanais are a common bundle too. If your pool is under a screen enclosure, we can wash the pool deck and lanai and clean the screen enclosure on the same visit. And if the house needs it, we soft wash the house at the same time.

DIY vs. hiring a professional

Renting a pressure washer for a day isn’t free either, and you still need to buy chemicals and give up a weekend. The bigger risk is damage.

• Etching the concrete. A narrow tip held too close carves into the surface, leaving permanent wand marks and exposing the stones in the concrete. Too much pressure can’t be undone.

• Zebra striping. Using a wand on a large slab leaves light and dark stripes where passes overlap. A surface cleaner avoids that.

• Blowing out paver joints. High pressure aimed at pavers strips the joint sand, which leads to weeds, ants, and shifting pavers.

• Fast regrowth. Without a post-treatment, the spores left in the concrete grow back quickly, often within a few months in Florida.

A professional crew brings the right equipment and chemicals, works at the right pressure for each surface, and finishes most driveways in an hour or two.

How often should you pressure wash your driveway in Florida?

We recommend pressure washing driveways and walkways once or twice a year in Florida, especially if they’re shaded, stay damp, or get a lot of traffic. The post-treatment helps stretch the time between cleanings. Read more about how often to pressure wash in Florida, or see our full guide to pressure washing prices in Tampa.

Driveway pressure washing FAQ

How much does it cost to pressure wash a driveway?

We charge about $0.20 per square foot with a $175 minimum, and our driveway prices include the front walkway and sidewalk. A typical suburban two-car driveway is $220 to $320, and a three-car driveway is $300 to $420.

Is a post-treatment really necessary?

Yes, in Florida. Pressure alone leaves mold and algae spores in the concrete. A sodium hypochlorite post-treatment kills them, helps prevent dark staining, and slows regrowth.

Can pressure washing damage my driveway?

It can if the pressure is too high or the tip is too close. We use a surface cleaner on concrete and adjust our approach for pavers to avoid etching and joint damage.

Get a free driveway cleaning quote

Want an exact price for your driveway, sidewalk, or pool deck? Request a free estimate and we’ll measure the area and give you a firm price before we start.