
Strong enough for concrete, careful with the rest
Pressure washing drives a high-pressure stream of water into the dirt, mildew and algae that build up on hard surfaces. On a broom-finished concrete driveway, that's exactly what you want. Turned on the wrong surface, the same force can etch concrete, fuzz the grain on a wood fence or strip paint.
So the method changes with the surface. Concrete and other hard, durable surfaces get pressure washed. Stucco walls, painted trim, roofs and screens get soft washing instead, which relies on low pressure and a cleaning solution.
A typical visit covers the driveway, the front walk, the public sidewalk and the curb. Many customers add a fence, a back patio or a screen enclosure once they see the driveway. Put everything on your list when you ask for an estimate, and Tsunami Services will price it as one job.
Request a Free EstimateHard surfaces, front yard to back
These are the jobs we're asked about most across our service areas. If yours isn't here, ask anyway.
Concrete driveways
Tire tracks, mildew and the dark band where the sprinklers hit, cleared in one pass.
Sidewalks and curbs
The strip along the street frames the whole house. Clean it with the driveway so they match.
Fences
Vinyl and wood fences go green on the shady side. Wood gets a lighter setting so the grain survives.
Patios and pool decks
Plain concrete gets pressure washed. Pavers have their own page: paver washing.
“Noel did a really good job with my driveway, fence and curbside. I totally recommend him!”
Miguel Vergara Google reviewFrom photos to clean concrete
Booking pressure washing takes a few minutes, and most of it is you sending us pictures.
Show us the surfaces
Photograph the driveway, walks and anything else you want washed, plus any stains you're worried about.
Get a clear quote
We'll price every surface on your list together, so there are no surprises on the day.
We wash on the agreed day
The crew turns up when we said and works through the list until it's done.
More for the outside of your home

Paver washing
Paver driveways and patios need a different approach from plain concrete. Here's how we clean them.

Soft washing
Clean concrete makes dirty walls stand out. Soft washing brings the house up to match.

Roof cleaning
Black streaks on the roof are algae. A low-pressure roof clean clears them.
Good to know before your driveway gets washed
Not when it's done with the right pressure and nozzle for the surface. Damage comes from holding a narrow jet too close, which can etch concrete or leave stripes. We match the setting to what we're cleaning and use soft washing where pressure doesn't belong.
Fresh oil usually lightens a lot. Older oil that has soaked deep into the concrete often fades without vanishing completely. Send a close-up photo with your request, and we'll tell you honestly what to expect.
When it starts to look gray again. Shade, overhanging oaks and sprinkler spray all speed that up, so a north-facing drive under trees needs it sooner than one in full sun. If you'd rather not keep track, ask about a yearly plan.
For most people the two names mean the same service. Some companies use "power washing" for machines that heat the water. Either way, tell us what you want cleaned and we'll choose the method.

