Part of our house wash & exterior services in Auckland.
A mossy driveway is a slip waiting to happen, and a grubby path makes the whole place look tired. Hard surfaces cop dirt, tyre marks, oil, leaves and algae, and Auckland's damp months are good for growing it.
A pressure wash takes it back to clean concrete.
What we pressure wash
- concrete driveways and paths
- patios, courtyards and pool surrounds
- pavers and exposed aggregate
- steps and retaining walls
- bin areas and carports
Decks and fences need a lighter touch. See deck washing and fence washing.
Done without wrecking the surface
Pressure is a tool, not the goal. Too much and you get lines etched into the concrete, aggregate knocked loose, or the sand blown out from between pavers. We set the pressure and nozzle for each surface and work it evenly so it comes up clean and consistent, with no stripes.
Pressure washing or soft washing?
| Pressure washing | Soft washing |
|---|---|
| Concrete, pavers, hard surfaces | Paint, plaster, cladding, roofs |
| High pressure does the work | Solution does the work, low pressure |
| Lifts ground-in dirt | Kills mould without damage |
See soft wash Auckland for the other side of it.
Prices
We quote each job for free. Area, surface type, how dirty it is and access all change the price.
Want a price? It's free and there's no obligation.
Areas we cover
All of Auckland, North Shore to Manukau. Getting the house done too? Book a house wash on the same day.
Pressure washing questions
Is pressure washing the same as water blasting?
Yes, in New Zealand they're the same thing. It means cleaning with high-pressure water, often with a cleaning solution, and it's best on hard surfaces like concrete, brick, pavers and stone.
What can be pressure washed?
Driveways, paths, patios, concrete, brick, stone and asphalt all handle it well. Painted surfaces need a test patch first to make sure the paint can take it. Weatherboards, plaster and timber decks are usually better off with a soft wash.
Can water blasting damage my driveway or house?
It can if it's done wrong. Too much pressure or the wrong nozzle can etch concrete, lift paint or force water behind cladding. Concrete less than three years old shouldn't be water blasted at all, so we soft wash it instead.
My driveway is black and slippery. Can you fix it?
Yes. That's usually moss, algae or mould, and it's common on shaded Auckland driveways after a damp winter.
Can you get graffiti off with a water blaster?
Not reliably. Pressure washing is great for loose paint and grime, but graffiti often needs specialist removers. Ask us and we'll tell you honestly whether it's worth a go.
How much does water blasting cost in Auckland?
It depends on the area in square metres, the surface and how dirty it is. Send us a few photos or rough measurements and we'll give you a quote.
Related services
Driveway & concrete cleaningMoss, grime, oil and tyre marks off driveways, paths and patios.
Deck washingTimber and composite decks washed clean and ready for oil or summer.
Fence washingTimber, Colorsteel and painted fences cleaned of mould and grime.Water blasting AucklandPre-paint and pre-sale exterior washes, with the right pressure for every surface.
Soft wash AucklandThe low-pressure method we use on paint, plaster, cladding and roofs.
House wash AucklandMould and grime off the walls, eaves and joinery. Low pressure, no damage.