Driveway, Path and Pool Surround Cleaning on the Sunshine Coast
A driveway clean uses a rotary surface cleaner on concrete, exposed aggregate or pavers to lift mould, algae, tyre marks and grime, then edges and rinses the lot. Edges are finished by hand and the run-off is rinsed off your walls, garden beds and the street gutter, not left to dry as a grey film. Driveways and paths start from $290.
Updated November 2026
Driveway & Path Cleaning prices
- Driveways, paths and pool surroundsfrom $290
- Sealing after cleaningQuoted
- Minimum call-out$250
Starting prices for an average single-storey home. Confirmed before any work starts.
Get my free quoteSigns it is time for driveway & path cleaning
- Black or green patches that stay slippery after rain
- Tyre marks and grey grime where the cars park
- Weeds and moss in paver joints
- Pool surround or entertaining area that looks dull or stained
Why are Sunshine Coast driveways so slippery after rain?
Algae and black mould grow in the surface pores of concrete and in the joints between pavers, and on the coast they grow year-round. Wet algae is slippery underfoot, which is why paths, pool surrounds and steep driveways in Buderim and the hinterland around Nambour and Maleny become a hazard in the wet.
Concrete, exposed aggregate or pavers: does it matter?
Yes. Plain concrete takes a surface cleaner at normal pressure. Exposed aggregate needs care so stones are not loosened. Pavers get cleaned, then the joints usually need re-sanding. Coloured or sealed concrete needs lower pressure so the colour or sealer is not stripped. Tell us the surface on the form so the quote is right.
What about oil and rust stains?
A pressure clean lifts general grime and growth. Old oil and rust stains often need a degreaser or a specific treatment with a dwell time, and some will fade rather than disappear completely. The operator will tell you honestly what to expect before they start.
Should I seal it afterwards?
Sealing slows down how fast stains and growth come back and brings back the colour on coloured concrete and pavers. It is optional, it adds cost and drying time, and it only makes sense on a properly cleaned and dry surface. Tick it on the form if you want a price for both.
How much does driveway & path cleaning cost on the Sunshine Coast?
| Job | Our price |
|---|---|
| Driveways, paths and pool surrounds | from $290 |
| Sealing after cleaning | Quoted |
| Minimum call-out | $250 |
Area, surface type, slope and stains decide the price, and it is confirmed before work starts. We sit a little above the cheapest on the Sunshine Coast. Here is what the difference pays for, and how it compares in the Sunshine Coast pressure cleaning cost guide.
Included at every price
- Soft wash on roofs: low pressure and a cleaning solution, so tiles and paint aren't blasted
- Gardens, windows, cars and pool protected before the clean starts
- Overspray rinsed off walls, windows, fences and paths before we leave
- Gutters cleared and flushed after every roof clean
- Before and after photos sent to you when the job is done
- A roof condition report: if anything on the roof is a concern or needs repairing, you get a written report of what needs doing, with photos
- A walk-around with you before payment
Before and after photos, plus a roof report
You get before and after photos of every job. On roof cleans, anything that is a concern or needs repairing (cracked tiles, loose ridge capping, rust, leak points) goes into a written report of what needs to be done.
$20M public liability, certificate on request
Your home is worth more than a quick blast
Your home is probably the biggest thing you own. A rushed, cheap clean can strip paint, crack tiles, flood the gutters and leave grime splashed up your walls and windows. That's why every job we pass on is done to the same standard, by an insured local operator who agrees to it before they get the work.
The right method for the surface
Soft wash for paint, render and Colorbond. Controlled pressure for tile and concrete. Never blasting a surface that can't take it.
Your property protected first
Gardens rinsed, windows, cars, furniture and pool covered or moved, downpipes blocked so grit doesn't end up in tanks or drains.
Overspray washed down
Splashback is rinsed off walls, windows, fences and paths before packing up, so the clean doesn't leave a new mess somewhere else.
Roof know-how, not just a hose
Roof cleans go to operators with roofing industry experience. While they're up there they check for cracked or slipped tiles, loose ridge capping, rust and leak points, and send you photos of anything that needs fixing.
Gutters cleared after every roof
Everything that comes off a roof lands in the gutters, so they are cleared and flushed as part of every roof clean.
Left cleaner than we found it
Debris bagged and taken away, paths and driveways rinsed, nothing left behind.
A walk-around before payment
Before and after photos, and a walk around the job with you. The price is confirmed before work starts and doesn't change without your say-so.