Patio Pressure Washing in West Palm Beach
Patio cleaning in West Palm Beach usually costs $150 to $400, depending on the size and surface. We clean paver patios, concrete slabs, and screened lanais, and we remove the green algae that makes them slippery.
Pavers, Concrete, and Screened Lanais
Paver Patios
Pavers get lower pressure and a careful angle so the joint sand stays in place. After the clean, we can refill the joints with polymeric sand and seal the surface. A good sealer lasts about 2 to 3 years in Florida.
Concrete Slabs
Concrete patios get the same surface cleaner we use on driveways, then a post treatment so the slab dries even.
Screened Lanais
In a lanai, we wash the floor, the aluminum frame, and the screen mesh. Old mesh can be brittle, so we check it before we start.
Removing Green Algae and Slippery Mildew
Patios in shade, near pools, or under screen enclosures stay damp, and algae turns them slick. We pretreat the surface to kill the growth, clean it with a surface cleaner or a low pressure wand, and rinse the edges and drains.
Pressure alone tends to bring the green back quickly because it leaves the roots behind. Killing the growth first keeps it away longer. Moving patio furniture and grills before we arrive helps the job go faster.
Patios and Lanais Around West Palm Beach
Screened lanais are common across West Palm Beach, from the older neighborhoods near downtown to newer homes in western communities like Baywinds and Andros Isle. A lanai blocks the sun, so the floor stays damp and grows algae faster than an open patio.
Covered patios in shade behave the same way. If your patio sits under a tree or on the north side of the house, plan on cleaning it more often than a sunny one.
Patio Cleaning Cost in West Palm Beach
Most patio pressure washing West Palm Beach jobs cost $150 to $400, based on published Central Florida pricing. Your price depends on:
- The size of the patio or lanai
- Pavers, concrete, or another surface
- Whether the screen enclosure is included
- Joint sand and sealing
Before we arrive, please move small furniture, plants, and grills, and turn off any sprinklers that hit the patio.
What You Are Seeing on Your Patio
Not every stain is the same, and each one needs a different fix. Here is what we usually find on West Palm Beach patios.
Green Film
This is algae. It grows where the surface stays damp, like shady corners, the edge of the lawn, and under screen enclosures. It is the main reason patios turn slippery.
Black Spots and Streaks
This is usually mildew. It soaks into concrete and paver pores, so it needs a cleaning mix that kills it, not just water.
Orange Stains
Orange marks along the edges usually come from sprinkler water that is high in iron. Rust needs its own treatment, since pressure will not lift it.
White Haze on Pavers
A chalky white haze is called efflorescence. It is salt that moves up through the paver and dries on top. It is not dirt, and it should be treated and allowed to clear before any sealer goes down, or the sealer can trap it.
Weeds and Sunken Joints
Weeds and ant hills in the joints mean the sand has washed out. Refilling the joints with polymeric sand after cleaning helps keep them out.
Should You Seal Your Pavers?
Sealing is a choice, not a must. Here is how to decide.
- Reasons to seal: it locks the joint sand in place, slows algae and weeds, and makes spills easier to clean up. A gloss sealer also deepens the color.
- Reasons to wait: new pavers that still show white haze should not be sealed yet, and some people prefer the natural, matte look.
- How long it lasts: about 2 to 3 years in Florida, or 3 to 5 for premium sealers.
- After sealing: stay off it for about 24 hours, and keep cars off a sealed driveway for 48 to 72 hours.
If you are not sure, ask us when you call. We will tell you honestly whether your pavers need it.
Patio Cleaning Questions
Have a question we did not cover? Call now and talk it through with our team.
Have a pool too? See pool deck pressure washing and driveway pressure washing, or go back to all our services.
Talk to Us About Your Property
Call our team today, tell us what you need cleaned, and ask any questions about your property. We will walk you through your options and give you a free quote based on what you need.