K.O.S. technician pressure-washing a stone patio at a Long Island home

Pressure Washing On Long Island.

Driveways, patios, pavers, walkways, pool decks and decks — pressure matched to the surface, so the grime comes off and the joint sand stays. Free estimates, no hidden fees.

A year, ideally spring
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Surface cleaner working across a travertine patio
A surface cleaner: even results across the whole patio.

Hard surfaces only.

Pressure washing uses the force of the water — with a detergent and a professional surface cleaner — to lift algae, mold, dirt and staining out of concrete, pavers and stone. The pressure and nozzle are set for each surface; it isn’t one setting for everything.

Siding, roofs and cedar never get it. Those are soft-washed.

  • Driveways

    Concrete, asphalt and paver.

  • Patios and walkways

    Pavers, natural stone, brick, concrete and stamped surfaces.

  • Pool decks

    Where slippery growth matters most.

  • Porches and entryways

  • Decks

    Wood and composite.

  • Courts and retaining walls

Concrete driveway darkened with algae, dirt and staining
Concrete darkened by algae, dirt and staining — years of it.

Why driveways turn dark.

Concrete and pavers are porous: they soak up moisture and whatever lands on them. Algae, mold and mildew grow in the damp and the shade — Long Island humidity does the rest — and oil, transmission fluid and tire marks soak in deep.

It isn’t only cosmetic. Algae-covered concrete gets slippery when it’s wet, and long-term staining wears the surface down.

  • Green patches or black streaks

    Usually in the shade, near gutters and edges.

  • Oil, fluid or tire marks

    Dark patches where cars park.

  • Dull, uneven color

    A driveway that used to be lighter.

  • Slippery spots when it rains

    Walkways, steps and pool decks especially.

Brick paver walkway mid-clean, the washed section a brighter red
A brick walkway mid-clean — the washed section already brighter.

The right pressure for the material.

Too much pressure on pavers blasts out the joint sand, leaving gaps that invite weeds. On natural stone it can etch or streak permanently. A rental machine and one setting is how that happens.

Concrete, pavers, natural stone and composite each get their own approach — and the whole surface is cleaned evenly, not spot-treated where the stains are worst.

  • Paver joint sand

    Not blasted out of the joints.

  • Natural stone faces

    No etching or streaking.

How we pressure wash.

  1. Identify the surface

    Concrete, asphalt, pavers, natural stone and composite all respond differently — the material sets the pressure, the nozzle and the detergent.

  2. Treat the growth

    An eco-safe detergent goes on first to break down algae, mold and mildew at the source, not just the top layer.

  3. Clean evenly

    Professional surface cleaners and controlled pressure clean the whole surface evenly — no stripes, gouges or spot-cleaned patches.

  4. Rinse and check

    Everything rinsed off and checked, with paver joints and stone faces left intact.

What it looks like.

The same herringbone paver patio, before and after pressure washing — photographed from opposite ends.

Herringbone paver patio darkened with grime, weeds in the joints, before pressure washing
Before
The same herringbone paver patio clean and bright after pressure washing
After

On the job.

K.O.S. crews on Long Island driveways, patios, decks and courts — and the surfaces when they're done.

  • K.O.S. technician running a surface cleaner down a garden walkway
  • Concrete pavers mid-clean, a bright cleaned strip beside the darkened section still to go
  • K.O.S. technician pressure-washing a waterfront wood deck
  • Westhampton stepping stones dark with growth (top) and cleaned (bottom)
  • K.O.S. technician pressure-washing a wood pool deck
  • K.O.S. crew pressure-washing a green hard-surface tennis court

Siding, roofs or cedar?

Those get soft-washed.

High pressure cracks vinyl, strips shingle granules and splinters cedar. The house itself gets a cleaning solution at low pressure that kills the growth at the root — most homes need both services, on different surfaces.
Soft washing

What it costs.

There’s no flat price: a single-car driveway and a pool deck with a paver patio aren’t the same job.

Free estimate. The price you’re quoted is the price you pay.

  • How much surface

    Priced by square footage across driveways, patios, walkways and pool decks.

  • What it's made of

    Concrete can take more pressure; pavers, natural stone and wood need lower settings and more care, which takes longer.

  • Growth and staining

    One season's algae comes up quickly; years of growth, oil and tire marks need more treatment.

Before you book.

Longer answers to the questions people ask before they call.

All exterior cleaning guides →

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers on cost, pavers and stains.

How much does pressure washing cost?

It depends on how much surface there is, what it's made of, how heavy the growth and staining are, and access. The estimate is free, and the price you're quoted is the price — no hidden fees.

How often should a driveway or patio be pressure washed?

Once a year for most driveways, patios and walkways — ideally in spring, after the winter buildup. Heavily shaded or poorly drained areas may need it more than once a season.

Will pressure washing damage my pavers?

Not when it's done properly. Too much pressure strips the joint sand between pavers and can etch natural stone, which is why the pressure and technique are set for each material.

Can pressure washing remove oil stains?

Most dark staining, yes — especially with the right cleaning solution. Oil and transmission fluid soak deep into porous concrete and are the hardest to lift.

Is the green or black growth on my patio dangerous?

It can be. Algae and mold make concrete and pavers slippery when wet — a real hazard on walkways, steps and pool decks.

Do you pressure wash siding or roofs?

No — siding, roofs and cedar shake are soft-washed: a cleaning solution at low pressure. High pressure cracks siding, strips shingle granules and splinters cedar.

Do you clean decks?

Yes — wood and composite decks, with the approach matched to the deck.

Do you do commercial pressure washing?

Yes — homes and businesses, including walkways, entryways and courts.

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