Pressure Washing in Des Moines, IA
Driveways, patios, sidewalks, and pool decks across the metro — cleaned right, without wrecking the surface. Insured local crew. Free same-week quotes.
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EverGlow Exteriors · Des Moines Pressure Washing · (515) 642-1986
- Cost: Driveways $150–$300, full house wash $250–$450
- What we clean: Driveways, patios, sidewalks, fences
- Safe: Right pressure for concrete, gentle soft wash for siding
- Insured: Yes — fully insured LLC, 5.0★ on Google
- Free quote: Text your address to (515) 642-1986
Looking for pressure washing in Des Moines? Here’s the honest version: most metro driveways run $150 to $300, and the job takes a couple hours. We clean concrete, brick, and pavers with commercial equipment and surface cleaners — not a rented wand from the hardware store — so you get an even finish instead of zebra stripes.
Iowa concrete takes a beating. Freeze-thaw cycles open up the surface every winter, and grime settles into the pores. Add oak tannin stains from the mature trees in Urbandale and Beaverdale, spring pollen film, and the rust rings your sprinkler heads leave behind, and a driveway can look ten years older than it is. A proper wash strips all of it. Cottonwood fluff caked in the expansion joints? That goes too.
One thing we won’t do: blast your vinyl siding or roof with high pressure. Those surfaces get soft washing — low pressure, right chemistry. High pressure is for concrete and hard surfaces. That distinction matters more than most companies let on.
What’s included in a driveway and concrete cleaning
- Pre-treatment on oil spots, rust rings, and organic stains
- Surface-cleaner wash for an even, stripe-free finish
- Edges and expansion joints detailed by hand wand
- Post-treatment to slow algae and moss regrowth
- Rinse-down of surrounding grass and beds so nothing burns
- Walkthrough before we leave — you point, we re-hit it
What does pressure washing cost in Des Moines?
Most driveways in the metro land between $150 and $300. A standard two-car driveway sits near the low end. Add a long approach, a big patio, or heavy oil staining and you move toward the top. Sidewalks and small patios are often cheaper as add-ons than as standalone jobs, so it pays to bundle. Exact quote is free — text us a photo of the driveway and we can usually price it same day.
Before and after: metro concrete
How the job goes
- Quote. Text a photo or request one online. Most quotes go out the same day.
- Prep. We pre-treat stains and wet down your landscaping. Move your cars; we handle the rest.
- Wash. Surface cleaner for the field, wand for edges and joints. Typically 1.5 to 3 hours.
- Walkthrough. You check the work. Not happy with a spot, we re-clean it before we leave.
Serving the Des Moines metro
We run routes across the whole metro, from Kettlestone to Prairie Trail. Local pages for your town: Des Moines, West Des Moines, Waukee, Urbandale, Clive, Grimes, Ankeny, and Johnston.
Need more than concrete? We also do soft wash house washing, window cleaning, gutter cleaning, roof washing, and deck washing. Bundling two or more services on one visit usually saves you money.
Pressure washing questions we get a lot
Can pressure washing damage vinyl siding?
Yes, easily. High pressure can crack panels, force water behind the siding, and strip the finish. That’s why we never use it on siding — houses get a soft wash instead. High pressure stays on concrete, brick, and other hard surfaces where it belongs.
How often should I have my driveway pressure washed?
Every 1 to 2 years for most metro homes. Shaded driveways, especially north-facing ones, grow algae faster and may need it annually. If it’s slick when wet, it’s overdue.
Will you get the oil stains out?
Usually most of it, honestly not always all of it. Fresh oil comes out well with degreaser and hot pre-treatment. Oil that’s soaked into old, porous concrete for years may lighten dramatically but leave a shadow. We’ll tell you up front what to expect from your specific stain.
Is pressure washing worth it before selling a house?
It’s one of the cheapest curb-appeal wins there is. A $200 driveway cleaning photographs better than most $2,000 projects. Realtors in the metro send us work for exactly this reason.
Do I need to be home during the wash?
No. We just need cars off the driveway, exterior water access, and gates unlocked. Most customers get before-and-after photos texted to them at work.
Ready for concrete that looks new again?
Quotes are free and usually same-week. Text a photo of your driveway to (515) 642-1986 or hit the button below. No contracts, no runaround.