Patio & walkway cleaning in Atlanta, GA

A proper patio cleaning isn't a quick spray-and-go. We walk the surface first to identify what we're working with - algae growth concentrations, embedded oak pollen, red Georgia clay deposits, food and beverage stains from entertaining, rust marks from metal furniture legs, and shaded areas where moisture lingers and growth establishes faster. We pretreat trouble spots with the right cleaning solution for each problem - soft wash blends for algae and mildew, oxalic-based cleaners for iron-rich clay, degreasers for grill drippings or organic residue. Then we work the surface with appropriate pressure for the material - aggressive enough on poured concrete, gentle and surface-cleaner-mounted for pavers to protect joint sand, hand-held wand work for stone surfaces that need a softer touch. We rinse top-to-bottom and direct runoff away from your lawn, landscaping, and pool. Cleaning with detergents (not just pressure) is the difference between a patio that looks fresh for a month and one that holds its appearance through Atlanta's full humid season. Pair patio cleaning with house washing and we'll handle your walkways, sidewalks, and front entry in the same visit.

Atlanta patios come in many materials, and each one needs a different approach. Poured concrete patios handle aggressive surface cleaner work and clean fastest. Concrete pavers (very common in newer Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Cumming, and Sandy Springs builds) need gentler pressure to protect the joint sand that holds them in place - too much pressure blows out the sand and pavers shift over time. Stamped concrete patios can lose decorative color and texture if cleaned too aggressively - we use gentler pressure and pH-balanced solutions. Flagstone and natural stone patios (older Atlanta homes, historic Roswell, Marietta) need careful pressure control to preserve the natural surface and avoid etching softer stones. Travertine and bluestone (common around Buckhead estate pool decks) get the softest treatment with pH-neutral cleaners. Brick patios in historic neighborhoods need gentle work to preserve original mortar joints. Composite or stone-look pavers get manufacturer-recommended cleaning methods. We test in an inconspicuous area on any surface we haven't worked on before, and we'll explain exactly what we're going to do (and why) before we start.