LA SOFT WASH
Driveways, Patios, and Pool Decks
Cleaned the Right Way in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge has one of the most demanding climates in the country for concrete. Long humid summers, frequent afternoon thunderstorms, oak and magnolia debris, and standing moisture in shaded areas create perfect conditions for algae, mildew, and mold on driveways, sidewalks, and patios. A driveway, sidewalk, or patio that would stay clean in a drier region starts showing green and black staining within a year here.
We clean every concrete surface on a residential property: driveways, sidewalks, walkways, porches, patios, and pool decks, plus paver, asphalt, and stone flatwork. Our method is a two-stage soft wash and pressure wash, not a one-tool blast. The chemistry kills organic growth before pressure washing begins, which protects the surface and gives a more thorough clean.
If your driveway, patio, or pool deck has lost its color to algae or grime, we can quote it remotely without a site visit. Call LA Softwash at 225-337-7771 or Get a Free Estimate online.
Every Concrete Surface on Your Property
Driveways
Driveways are the most common job we run. The process is a soft wash pre-treat, pressure wash, and rinse, and a typical residential driveway is finished in 30 minutes to one hour.
Sidewalks and Walkways
Sidewalks and walkways are usually priced and cleaned alongside the driveway. Organic growth on entry paths is a slip-and-fall risk in Baton Rouge’s wet months, especially on shaded walkways.
Porches and Patios
If you book a full house wash, your attached porches and patios are already included. The house wash covers everything from the soffit and fascia down. Standalone porch and patio work is quoted as part of the concrete service when no house wash is happening.
Pool Decks
Pool decks use a different chemistry than a standard driveway. We start with a bleach soft wash, run a soft wide pressure-washing tip across the surface if needed, and finish with an oxalic acid pass that neutralizes the bleach and brightens the deck. The acid step leaves no active chemistry next to the pool.
Paver, Asphalt, and Stone
Not every flatwork driveway or patio is poured concrete. Paver, asphalt, and stone surfaces clean up well with the soft wash chemistry, and we adjust the pressure and approach for each material to protect the finish.
Why Baton Rouge Homeowners
Choose Us For Concrete Cleaning?
Substrate-Aware on Every Job
The first question we ask is how old the surface is. If it’s under three years old, the concrete hasn’t fully cured, and we drop the pressure washing pass, cleaning with soft wash chemistry alone. Most contractors won’t ask, and on uncured concrete that risks etching and pitting.
Honest About Oil Removal
For oil stains, we swap a degreaser in for our standard soap and work the spot the same way we’d work the rest of the driveway. The result depends on the stain itself, so we walk every customer through what’s realistic before we start.
A Real Soft Wash System, Not a Pressure Washer
We use a commercial-grade dedicated soft wash system to apply the chemistry pre-treat. It delivers the right pressure and flow to let the chemistry work without disturbing the surface, which is what separates a true soft wash from a pressure washer turned down low.
Plant Protection Built Into Every Job
Plants in the runoff path get watered before, during, and after the job to keep any chemistry that reaches them diluted. If a plant in the runoff path doesn’t show new regrowth within 45 days, we replace it, no questions asked. In six years, that’s been two rose bushes.
Insurance Documentation Copied to You
Most homeowners only think to ask about insurance after a contractor is on site. Our insurance is automatically copied onto every signed work order, so you have proof of coverage in writing before our crew arrives.
Six Years, Zero Unhappy Customers
In six years of business in Baton Rouge, no customer has ever demanded a refund or told us the work fell short. Concrete cleaning is our highest-volume residential service, and the record holds at that pace.
Ready to Bring Your Concrete Back to Life?
Inside Our Two-Stage
Concrete Cleaning Process
Remote Quote and Intake
We measure your concrete area online using satellite imagery and your property details, then call back with pricing and scheduling. On that call, we confirm the surface age, ask about pool deck or oil work, and lock in a date.
Work Order and Pre-Work Guidelines
A formal work order goes out with an approval link. Our insurance is automatically copied onto every signed work order, so you have proof of coverage in writing before our crew arrives. We also send a pre-work guidelines document covering plant protection, pets, payment, and access, so most questions are handled before the crew arrives.
Arrival and Property Protection
The crew arrives and protects the work area. Electrical outlets, exterior fixtures, and anything sensitive near the cleaning area gets taped and covered. Plants in the runoff path get a water spritz before chemistry goes down.
Soft Wash Pre-Treat
We apply our soft wash mix of bleach and soap across the surface, working from one edge to the other. The chemistry kills the algae, mildew, mold, and other organic growth driving most staining on Baton Rouge concrete. For oil work, the degreaser swaps in here.
Dwell, Pressure Wash, and Rinse
The chemistry gets time to break down growth and lift embedded soil. We then pressure wash and rinse the surface clean. For pool decks, we follow with an oxalic acid pass that neutralizes the bleach and brightens the surface. For concrete under three years old, we skip the pressure washing.
Final Plant Pass and Completion
Plants in the runoff path get a final water pass. If you’re not home, we send completion photos. Payment is collected through your work order links.
LA SOFT WASH
What Concrete Cleaning Costs
in Baton Rouge
Concrete cleaning is priced by the square foot, anywhere from $0.10 to $0.18 a square foot, with final pricing based on the size and condition of the surface, the material, and whether oil stains or pool deck chemistry are involved. The range is narrow enough that you can budget the job ahead of time without surprise. A typical residential driveway takes 30 minutes to one hour.
Pricing within the range depends on a few real factors:
- Total square footage and complexity of the layout
- Level of organic growth or embedded grime on the surface
- Whether oil stain treatment is needed
- Whether a pool deck is involved (different chemistry, finishing brightener)
- Surface type if it’s something other than poured concrete
Bundling brings the cost down. Booking a house wash and concrete cleaning together comes in around 5% off. The full package of house wash, roof cleaning, and concrete cleaning runs roughly 10% off. We measure your area online, call back with pricing, and you only pay once the work is done. No deposit up front.
What We Stand Behind
on Every Concrete Job
We back the work in a few specific ways, with limits stated up front:
- 45-day plant regrowth guarantee. If a plant in the runoff path doesn’t show new regrowth within 45 days, we replace it, no questions asked. In six years, that’s been two rose bushes.
- Substrate protection on new concrete. Concrete under three years old gets the soft-wash-only process so the cleaning never compromises the cure.
- Pool deck chemistry neutralization. The oxalic acid finishing pass deactivates the bleach so no active chemistry is left adjacent to the swimming pool.
- Oil stain work, handled honestly. Oil work runs with a degreaser, and we walk you through what’s realistic for your stain before we start.
- Insurance on every work order. Our insurance is automatically copied onto every signed work order, so you have proof of coverage in writing before our crew arrives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does concrete cleaning cost in Baton Rouge?
Concrete cleaning runs $0.10 to $0.18 a square foot, with final pricing based on the size of the area, the surface condition, the material, and whether oil or pool deck work is involved. A typical residential driveway is in the 30-minute to one-hour range.
Is it safe to pressure wash a new driveway, patio, or sidewalk?
Only if the concrete is at least three years old. Pressure washing concrete that hasn’t fully cured can etch or damage the surface. For anything under three years, we use a soft-wash-only process with no pressure washing pass.
Can you clean my pool deck?
Yes. Pool decks use a slightly different process from a standard driveway. We apply a bleach soft wash, run a gentle pass with a soft wide pressure tip if the surface needs it, then finish with an oxalic acid pass that neutralizes the bleach and brightens the deck.
Can you get the oil stains out of my driveway?
We work on them with a degreaser substituted for our standard soap, but we never guarantee oil removal. How well an oil stain lifts depends on how long it has been sitting, how deeply it has penetrated, and the porosity of the concrete. We’d rather be honest about that up front than oversell.
What surfaces can you clean besides poured concrete?
Paver, asphalt, and stone. Driveways, sidewalks, walkways, porches, patios, and pool decks across any of those materials are part of the service.
Will the cleaning chemistry hurt my plants?
No. Plants in the runoff path get watered before, during, and after the job to dilute any chemistry that reaches them. If a plant in the runoff path doesn’t show new regrowth within 45 days, we replace it, no questions asked.
Do I save money if I combine concrete cleaning with a house wash?
Yes. A house wash combined with concrete cleaning comes in around 5% off. The full package of house wash, roof cleaning, and concrete cleaning together runs roughly 10% off.
Do my porches and patios get cleaned during a house wash?
Yes. A full house wash includes everything from the soffit and fascia down to the ground, which covers attached porches and patios. Standalone porch and patio cleaning is only a separate booking when no house wash is happening.
Do I have to be home when you quote the job?
No. We measure your concrete area online and call back with pricing. There’s no in-person estimator visit required for residential concrete jobs.
Do I have to be home when you quote the job?
No. We measure your concrete area online and call back with pricing. There’s no in-person estimator visit required for residential concrete jobs.
Book Your Concrete Cleaning in Baton Rouge Today!
If algae, mildew, oil, or years of pollen and storm runoff have dulled your driveway, patio, or pool deck, we can quote the job remotely and have a crew out shortly after. Call LA Softwash at 225-337-7771 or get a free estimate online.
