I have a brick paver entry. Will cleaning ruin the joints?

Not the way we approach it. Pavers and brick get cleaned at much lower pressure than poured concrete for exactly that reason. Some sand loss is normal on any paver cleaning, and if the joints were already low we will recommend re-sanding.

Will old tannin stains under the trees come out?

Most of the way, usually. Tannin from leaf litter responds well to pre-treatment. Staining that has sat for many seasons tends to lighten substantially rather than disappear entirely, and we will tell you which you have before starting.

Why did my driveway look striped after the last cleaning?

That is the signature of wand cleaning. A pressure wand cleans in overlapping arcs that show as stripes across concrete. We use a rotary surface cleaner on poured drives, which cleans evenly edge to edge.

Should I seal the driveway afterward?

Worth considering, particularly with winter salt and heavy tree cover. On concrete see our concrete sealing page; on brick or pavers, sealing usually pairs with re-sanding the joints first.

Driveway Cleaning Montgomery | Concrete And Brick Driveway Washing

Driveway And Entry Cleaning For Montgomery Homes

Montgomery's driveways reflect the town's character. Alongside conventional poured concrete you will find brick entries, paver aprons, and banded or bordered drives that were chosen to match the historic feel of the streets. Those surfaces clean up extremely well, but only at the right pressure, because a wand strong enough for concrete will blow the joint sand out of a paver drive in a single pass.

Heavy street canopy drives most of the staining regardless of material. Leaf litter left through a wet autumn leaves dark tannin marks, branch drip lines show as long stripes down the slope of the drive, and shaded stretches develop a green film that gets slick underfoot and under tire.

We match the method to the surface. Poured concrete gets an even surface-cleaner pass so it comes back uniform rather than striped. Brick and pavers get a gentler treatment that lifts the growth and staining while leaving the joints intact, and we tell you if those joints need refilling afterward.

Why Schedule Driveway Cleaning In Montgomery

Right Approach For Brick And Pavers

Paver and brick drives are cleaned at a pressure that protects the joints, rather than blasted clean and left with empty seams that let stones shift.
Lifts Tannin Staining From Tree Cover

Dark marks left by leaf litter and drip lines along tree-lined streets respond well to pre-treatment ahead of the main pass.
Even Results On Poured Concrete

A rotary surface cleaner covers a concrete drive uniformly, which avoids the striped finish that wand cleaning leaves behind.
Restores The Entry Approach

In a town where the streetscape matters, a clean entry and apron changes how the whole front of the property reads.

Our Montgomery Driveway Cleaning Process

Step 1

Identify Surface And Joint Condition

We determine whether the drive is concrete, brick, or pavers, check the joint condition, and set pressure and method accordingly.

Step 2

Pre-Treat Staining

Tannin marks, oil spotting, and the green film on shaded sections are treated before the main pass so they release properly.

Step 3

Clean To Suit The Surface

Concrete gets an even surface-cleaner pass. Brick and pavers are cleaned more gently to keep joint material where it belongs.

Step 4

Detail, Rinse, And Advise

Borders, edges, and steps are detailed by hand, everything is rinsed, and on pavers we tell you whether re-sanding is warranted.

Driveway Cleaning FAQs

I have a brick paver entry. Will cleaning ruin the joints?

Not the way we approach it. Pavers and brick get cleaned at much lower pressure than poured concrete for exactly that reason. Some sand loss is normal on any paver cleaning, and if the joints were already low we will recommend re-sanding.
Will old tannin stains under the trees come out?

Most of the way, usually. Tannin from leaf litter responds well to pre-treatment. Staining that has sat for many seasons tends to lighten substantially rather than disappear entirely, and we will tell you which you have before starting.
Why did my driveway look striped after the last cleaning?

That is the signature of wand cleaning. A pressure wand cleans in overlapping arcs that show as stripes across concrete. We use a rotary surface cleaner on poured drives, which cleans evenly edge to edge.
Should I seal the driveway afterward?

Worth considering, particularly with winter salt and heavy tree cover. On concrete see our concrete sealing page; on brick or pavers, sealing usually pairs with re-sanding the joints first.

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Customer Reviews

Real customer reviews. Results you can trust.

Jillian Kuethe

Google

"Jason did great work on our home's driveway and front walkway. I didn't even notice just how dark some spots had gotten, especially our front steps, until he pressure washed them. I was amazed at the before and after! They look so much better now!"

Jim Jacobs

Google

"Jason replied promptly with a competitive estimate immediately after I reached out to him. He was able to fit me in his schedule the next day. He did a great job cleaning the dirt and algae off my brick patio. I will reach out to him with future needs and highly recommend him."

John Hutten

Google

"Jason did a great job with the pressure washing of my house. He first contacted me about a month ago. (I think I had clicked Angi's List or something similar.) But anyway, when he first called me, I told him I work in taxation and would not have time to think about projects until after tax season was over, and to call me after April 17. And... unlike just about every other service provider - who would call me daily... Jason called me on April 18. And we went back and forth for a few days - mostly me asking questions... until we agreed he would pressure wash the house, patio, and driveway. And then he was available within that week! And stayed a bit longer to be sure everything was done right. Plus... he's the OWNER and started the business himself - not just someone who bought a franchise. (which is important to me - I like to support local business, even more so if it's an entrepreneur and not a franchisee.) And every time I pull into my driveway, I smile"

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Noah Ferro

Google

"We had a great experience with Jason at Clear Exterior! Scheduling was easy, and he did a thorough and professional job at an affordable price. He got our siding and our concrete looking fresh again. Highly recommended if you need some pressure washing done!"

Rhondalyn Bomkamp

Google

"Jason did an awesome job on our large driveway - it's never looked so clean. It was easy to schedule with him and he was prompt to the appointment. I would highly recommend him (Clear Exteriors, LLC)"