Why do Orlando driveways turn gray and black?
Concrete and pavers are porous. Mold, mildew and algae grow in them, especially in shade and where sprinklers hit, and dirt, tire marks and leaf stains settle in on top. In our climate a driveway can go from clean to gray in a season.
How do you clean concrete and pavers?
Concrete and pavers are the one place we use pressure. We pre-treat the growth, clean the surface evenly with a surface cleaner, which keeps the spray under a cover so it doesn’t stripe or splash, and post-treat so the growth doesn’t come right back.
On pavers we take care with the joint sand. If your pavers need re-sanding or sealing afterward, we can quote paver sealing on site.
Where does the dirty water go?
Wash water from a driveway carries dirt, oil and cleaning solution. In Orlando, storm drains flow to lakes and ponds without treatment, and Orange County and the City of Orlando prohibit wash water entering them. So we direct the water away from the street drains and rinse thoroughly so it’s well diluted. More on how we handle wash water.
Can you remove rust and irrigation stains?
Orange and brown stains from well water sprinklers, fertilizer and metal are rust. Rust needs its own treatment; the soft wash solution won’t lift it. We look at the stains and quote the treatment on site.
Which plans include the driveway?
Every one. Essentials ($79 a month) includes the driveway and walks twice a year, Plus ($129 a month) four times a year, and the Full Club ($171 a month and up) four times a year along with pavers, fences and the pool deck. See plans and prices.