Residential Service
Patio Cleaning
Outdoor living spaces cleaned back to like-new.
from $125
An outdoor patio only earns its keep when people actually want to sit on it, and mildew stains creeping across the shaded corner of a covered patio or a grease trail near the grill tend to keep everyone standing in the yard instead. That's usually what brings a homeowner to patio cleaning—not a general sense that things look dingy, but a specific get-together on the calendar and a patio that isn't ready for it.
Pavers and Poured Concrete Clean Differently
Paver patios and poured concrete patios don't clean the same way, and treating them identically is how joint sand gets blown out or a stone surface ends up etched. We check the material first, then pre-treat with a biodegradable solution that targets mildew in shaded spots and general spill staining before we bring in power washing equipment set to the right pressure for what we're working on—firmer on concrete, lighter around pavers and their joints. Grill grease near the cooking area takes a different chemistry — we offer targeted oil-stain reduction as an add-on and scope it right into your quote.
Why Covered Patios Grow Mildew Faster
Covered patios in particular tend to hold onto moisture and shade longer than the rest of the yard, which is exactly the environment mildew and algae prefer. It's not a sign anything's wrong with the patio itself, just a predictable result of less sun and airflow, and it responds well to a proper cleaning. On paver patios, we also check the joint sand once everything's rinsed and dry, since sand that's washed thin is an easy opening for weeds or ants to move in.
Ready For the Next Cookout
Whether you're resetting an entertaining space before a weekend cookout or just tired of looking at algae every time you step outside, we treat the material honestly, adjust our approach surface by surface, and back the finished job with our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Our Process
How It WorksStep By Step
- 1
Assess the surface and the shade pattern
We check whether you've got poured concrete, natural stone, or pavers, and note which areas stay shaded or damp under a covered patio roof—those spots almost always carry the heaviest mildew.
- 2
Pre-treat mildew and organic buildup
A biodegradable cleaning solution goes down first to break up the mildew in shaded corners and the everyday spill stains that build up around outdoor furniture. Grill grease near the cooking area needs a different chemistry — we offer that as an oil-stain reduction add-on scoped into your quote.
- 3
Power wash at the right pressure for your material
Concrete can take a firmer pass; natural stone and paver joints need a lighter touch so we don't blow out polymeric sand or chip a paver edge. We adjust as we go, surface by surface.
- 4
Rinse and inspect joint sand on paver patios
Once everything's rinsed, we check paver joints for sand that washed out or settled and flag any spots that could use a polymeric sand refresh to keep weeds and ants from moving in.
- 5
Final walkthrough
We walk the finished patio with you, point out anything worth watching, and make sure it's ready for actual use—not just clean, but ready for a cookout the same weekend.
Where We Work
Patio Cleaning Near YouNorth Houston & Beyond
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Will pressure washing damage my pavers or wash out the joint sand?
It can if the pressure isn't matched to the material, which is exactly why we adjust our approach for pavers specifically. We use lower pressure around the joints and check the sand afterward, refreshing it with polymeric sand where it's gotten thin or washed out.
My covered patio area always looks worse than the rest—why?
Shade and reduced airflow under a covered patio roof let mildew and algae grow faster than in sun-exposed areas, since that moisture never fully dries out between rains. It's normal, not a sign of a bigger problem, and it just needs a proper cleaning on its own schedule.
Can you get grill grease and food stains off my patio before a get-together?
Food and spill stains near the grilling area come out with our standard pre-treatment and wash. Grill grease itself is a different kind of stain — we offer that as an oil-stain reduction add-on, typically a substantial reduction rather than a guaranteed removal, and we'll tell you what to expect before we quote it.
Is this safe for concrete, natural stone, and pavers alike?
Yes, but we don't treat them identically. Concrete can handle a firmer pass, while natural stone and paver joints get a lighter touch so we clean thoroughly without eroding the surface or displacing sand between pavers.
How often does a patio actually need to be cleaned?
Most open patios do well on a yearly cleaning, while covered or heavily shaded patios can need it closer to every six to nine months since mildew builds up faster without direct sun. We'll look at your specific setup and give you a real recommendation.
Will the cleaning solution hurt my outdoor furniture or nearby plants?
No, we use biodegradable solutions and either move or pre-wet furniture and landscaping near the patio before we start. Once we've rinsed the surface, there's nothing left behind that would affect furniture finishes or nearby plants.
How much does patio cleaning typically cost?
Pricing starts from $125 and depends on the patio's size, material, and how much mildew or staining we're dealing with. We'll give you a firm number up front once we've seen the space, not a vague estimate.
