Concrete Cleaning

What This Service Involves

Concrete throughout the Puget Sound region traps moisture and grows a green film of moss and algae wherever tree canopy blocks the afternoon sun. We run a flat surface cleaner across the slab to lift that organic growth without leaving the zebra striping that a bare wand causes. A sodium hypochlorite pre-treatment kills the moss spores at the root so regrowth is delayed well past the next rainy stretch. The result is a uniform gray surface that looks intentional rather than weather-beaten.

Benefits

Eliminates the slick moss layer that makes walkways hazardous in wet months; Produces streak-free, even coverage across the entire pour; Kills spores at the root to slow regrowth through the rainy season; Improves curb appeal without resurfacing or grinding; Prepares porous concrete to shed water more cleanly

Our Process

1) Sweep and clear the slab of needles, debris, and loose organics; 2) Apply a targeted sodium hypochlorite solution to kill moss and algae; 3) Run a flat surface cleaner in overlapping passes for even lift; 4) Rinse edges and expansion joints to flush residue away from landscaping

What Affects the Cost

Total square footage of the slab; Severity and thickness of the moss buildup; Number of shaded, north-facing sections requiring extra dwell time; Accessibility for equipment and water hookup; Whether a post-treatment sealer application is added

Best Time of Year

Late spring through early fall gives the surface enough dry time to fully cure between rain events, making it the ideal window in western Washington.