Search "driveway pressure washing cost" and you'll find two kinds of answers: national averages that have nothing to do with Georgia, and "$49 special!" ads that mysteriously triple once the technician sees your driveway. Neither helps you budget.
We're Factory Fresh LLC — a local pressure washing company serving the North Atlanta suburbs with 72 five-star Google reviews. Here are our real prices and an honest explanation of what moves the number up or down.
We're a local, owner-operated company — you can read all of our 72 five-star reviews on our Google profile and see real before/after photos from recent jobs on our Instagram.
Driveway Pressure Washing Prices in North Atlanta (2026)
We don't do mystery pricing. Every exterior cleaning service we offer is priced at a flat rate per square foot — published right here:
| Service | Our Rate |
|---|---|
| Driveway & concrete cleaning | $0.25 / sq ft |
| House washing (soft wash) | $0.15 / sq ft of home size |
| Roof soft washing | $0.25 / sq ft of roof area |
What that means in real numbers
- 1-car driveway (~300 sq ft): 300 × $0.25 = $75
- 2-car driveway (~600 sq ft): 600 × $0.25 = $150
- House washing, 1,858 sq ft one-story home: 1,858 × $0.15 = $279
- Roof on that same home: roof area ≈ 1,858 × 1.3 = 2,415 sq ft → 2,415 × $0.25 = $604
You can estimate your own price before you even call: your home's square footage is on Zillow, and your driveway is measurable on Google Maps. That's the level of transparency we believe in — and when we confirm the final number, that's the number on the invoice.
What Changes the Price
1. Square footage
The biggest factor is simply how much concrete we're cleaning. A short 1-car pad and a long 3-car driveway with a turnaround are very different jobs. A photo or address is usually enough for us to quote exactly — driveways are visible on satellite view.
2. Oil and rust stains
Regular dirt and grime rinse away with hot pressure and surface cleaners. Oil that has soaked into concrete for years needs degreaser pre-treatment and extra passes — that can add to the base price, and deep old stains may lighten rather than vanish completely. We'll tell you honestly what to expect before we start.
3. Mold, algae, and Georgia red clay
This is the North Atlanta special. Our humidity grows black and green organic staining fast, especially on shaded driveways, and red clay runoff stains the edges orange. These need the right detergents — not just raw pressure — to come out evenly and stay away longer.
4. Surface type
Standard broom-finish concrete is the baseline. Pavers, stamped or decorative concrete, and older crumbling surfaces need gentler settings and more careful technique, which takes more time.
Why "$49 Driveway Cleaning" Is Never $49
You've seen the ads. Here's how that pricing works: $49 covers a quick rinse with no pre-treatment, no degreaser, no surface cleaner. Once the technician arrives, everything your driveway actually needs — mold treatment, oil spots, the sidewalk strip — becomes an "add-on." The final invoice lands at $200+, and you've lost the ability to compare quotes honestly.
Our approach is the opposite: we quote the full job upfront, and the price we give is the price you pay.
DIY vs. Hiring a Pro
A homeowner machine from a big-box store runs 1,500–2,400 PSI with low water flow. It can handle light surface dirt, but here's what we see when customers call us after a DIY attempt:
- Zebra stripes. Cleaning with a wand instead of a surface cleaner leaves overlapping stripe marks that show for months.
- Stains that won't move. Embedded clay, mold roots, and oil need commercial pressure, hot water, and proper chemistry — not just more scrubbing.
- Etched concrete. Holding a narrow tip too close to compensate for weak power carves permanent lines into the surface.
A full DIY weekend (rental machine, detergents, your Saturday) costs $80–120 and often ends with a patchy result. Professional cleaning starts at $75 and comes out even, edge to edge.
How Often Should You Clean a Driveway in Georgia?
Once a year keeps most North Atlanta driveways looking new and prevents organic growth from rooting deep into the concrete. Shaded driveways under trees may need it every 8–12 months. Beyond looks, algae on concrete is genuinely slippery when wet — most of our fall bookings start with someone nearly going down on their own driveway.
Where We Work
Factory Fresh LLC serves homes within roughly 15 miles of Peachtree Corners: Peachtree Corners, Duluth, Johns Creek, Suwanee, Sugar Hill, Buford, Alpharetta, Milton, Norcross, Sandy Springs, and Brookhaven. Same flat rates in every city. Back to our main page for all services.
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Text us your address or a photo of the driveway — we'll send a real quote, not a teaser number. Serving Duluth, Johns Creek, Alpharetta & all of North Atlanta.
📞 770-524-0467Frequently Asked Questions
How much does driveway pressure washing cost in North Atlanta?
We charge a flat $0.25 per square foot. A 1-car driveway (~300 sq ft) is $75, a standard 2-car driveway (~600 sq ft) is $150. Measure your driveway on Google Maps, multiply by $0.25 — that is your price, confirmed before we start.
How long does it take?
A standard 2-car driveway takes about 1–2 hours including pre-treatment. The surface is walkable right away.
Can I pressure wash my driveway myself?
You can, but consumer machines often lack the power for embedded clay, mold, and oil — and without a surface cleaner you'll likely get visible striping. See our full driveway cleaning service page for how we do it.
Does pressure washing damage concrete?
Not when done correctly with surface cleaners and controlled pressure. Damage almost always comes from DIY mistakes — narrow tips held too close or excessive pressure on aging concrete.
How often should I have it done?
Once a year for most homes; every 8–12 months for shaded driveways where mold and algae grow back faster.