In Miami and across South Florida, professional driveway and concrete cleaning runs about $129 to $300 for a standard two-car driveway — roughly $0.10–$0.25 per square foot. The price moves with the size of the slab, whether it’s concrete or pavers, and how much algae, rust or oil is baked in. Here’s what drives the cost, what a real professional cleaning includes, and why it looks nothing like a rental-wand job.
How much does it cost to pressure wash a driveway in South Florida?
For a standard concrete driveway, expect:
- Two-car driveway: $129–$250
- Three-car / extended: $250–$400
- By area: roughly $0.10–$0.25 per square foot
What pushes it higher:
- Pavers instead of poured concrete — more careful work and often a polymeric-sand refill
- Heavy biological growth — a driveway that hasn’t been cleaned in years takes more product and dwell time
- Rust, oil or paint stains — these need separate chemistry (more below) and are quoted as add-ons
- Sealing afterward — optional, quoted separately, and almost always a return visit because the concrete has to dry first
Every estimate is locked in writing within 24 hours before any work begins — no surprises on the invoice.
What’s included in a professional driveway cleaning
The difference between a $129 professional job and a weekend rental isn’t the price — it’s the result. A real cleaning uses a flat surface cleaner: a rotating head that holds a consistent distance and cleans in even passes, so there are no “zebra stripes” and no etching. We pair it with a cleaning solution that kills the algae and mildew living in the texture pores — not just the visible top layer.
A typical South Florida driveway has three enemies, and each needs the right approach:
- Oak and palm tannin — the red-brown streaks under trees
- Tire residue — the black scuffing near the garage
- Biological growth — the green-black film in the concrete pores
A pressure wand blasts off the surface and leaves the rest. The job is to remove all three evenly, without the wand marks every amateur leaves behind.
Professional cleaning vs. renting a pressure washer
A box-store rental runs ~$40–$80 a day, plus your time, plus the risk. The problem isn’t the machine — it’s the technique:
- A wand held too close etches concrete and leaves permanent stripes
- It blasts the visible layer while the algae roots stay in the pores, so the green comes back in weeks
- It does nothing for rust or oil, which need chemistry, not pressure
A professional surface-cleaner finish costs more upfront but actually solves the problem — and you’re not the one on your knees in the Miami heat.
Can rust and oil stains be removed?
Yes — but not with pressure alone.
- Rust (the orange tear-shapes from sprinkler over-spray on well water) needs an oxalic or F9 acid treatment
- Oil needs a degreaser with dwell time, sometimes more than one pass
- Battery acid and fertilizer burns are handled case by case
Because these are different chemistry from a standard wash, we quote them as add-ons. Point them out when you ask for a quote and we’ll price them in.
Should you seal the driveway after cleaning?
Optional — and never in the same visit. A clean concrete or paver surface has to be fully dry (24+ hours in South Florida humidity, sometimes more) before any sealer will bond. Anyone selling you a clean-and-seal in one visit is putting sealer on damp concrete, and it will haze or peel. We quote sealing separately so you can decide. If your driveway is pavers, that’s our paver cleaning and sealing service.
How often should you clean a driveway in South Florida?
- Most driveways: every 12–18 months
- Under tree canopy or sprinkler over-spray: every 6–9 months — shade and constant moisture feed algae faster
Get a price for your driveway
4 Pro Wash is a licensed, insured, bilingual crew offering driveway and concrete cleaning across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. Same-day quotes for most addresses, written pricing within 24 hours, and a surface-cleaner finish with no wand stripes. It takes about 60 seconds to request a free quote.
