Sidewalk & Walkway Cleaning
Standalone sidewalk or walkway cleaning, or an itemized add-on inside a driveway estimate.
$119 to $819, by measured area, on the same table as concrete flatwork. Find your size in the table below — every price is published, so you get a number without a visit or a phone call.
Sidewalk & Walkway Cleaning Prices
Sidewalks, walkways, porches, pads and slabs, by measured area.
| Size | Price | Added to a house or roof wash | Typical time on site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 500 sq ft | $119 | $95 | 1 hr |
| 501 - 1,000 sq ft | $145 | $116 | 1 hr 30 min |
| 1,001 - 1,500 sq ft | $259 | $207 | 1 hr 45 min |
| 1,501 - 2,000 sq ft | $319 | $255 | 2 hr |
| 2,001 - 2,500 sq ft | $389 | $311 | 2 hr 30 min |
| 2,501 - 3,000 sq ft | $449 | $359 | 2 hr 45 min |
| 3,001 - 3,500 sq ft | $529 | $423 | 3 hr 15 min |
| 3,501 - 4,000 sq ft | $619 | $495 | 3 hr 45 min |
| 4,001 - 4,500 sq ft | $719 | $575 | 4 hr 15 min |
| 4,501 - 5,000 sq ft | $819 | $655 | 4 hr 45 min |
Added to a house wash or roof soft wash, this comes at the add-on price. The saving is real rather than a discount dressed up: the drive, the hookup, the mix and the pack-down are paid for by the first service on the visit, so the second one genuinely costs us less to do.
Included: Surface cleaning and an algaecide post-treatment.
Not included: Oil, rust and paint stains are treated separately. Sealing is quoted per job.
Condition, joints and drainage get assessed first, spots are pre-treated, then the flatwork is cleaned in controlled passes at a pressure the concrete tolerates and reviewed for consistency before we move on. Where flatwork meets landscaping or a different material, the transition is detailed by hand.
Concrete looks uniform and is not. Age, finish, how it was cured and how much salt it has taken all change what it will give up, and two slabs poured the same year at the same house can behave differently. Working to the surface in front of us rather than to a fixed setting is the difference between an even result and a patchwork. Drainage matters as much as pressure: solution and lifted soil have to leave somewhere, and that somewhere should not be a flower bed or a window well.
What to expect: Expect an even, uniformly lighter surface rather than a bright white one — concrete cleans back to its own colour, not to new. Shaded flatwork under trees will start greening again sooner than open slabs, which is what the algaecide is for.
Worth adding: Concrete Sealing. Sealed concrete holds its result up to about three years rather than one, and it keeps salt out of the surface over winter instead of letting it soak in. It is quoted per job, and it only works on concrete that is genuinely clean and fully dry first.
Condition, joints and drainage get assessed first, spots are pre-treated, then the flatwork is cleaned in controlled passes at a pressure the concrete tolerates and reviewed for consistency before we move on. Where flatwork meets landscaping or a different material, the transition is detailed by hand.
Concrete looks uniform and is not. Age, finish, how it was cured and how much salt it has taken all change what it will give up, and two slabs poured the same year at the same house can behave differently. Working to the surface in front of us rather than to a fixed setting is the difference between an even result and a patchwork. Drainage matters as much as pressure: solution and lifted soil have to leave somewhere, and that somewhere should not be a flower bed or a window well.
What to expect: Expect an even, uniformly lighter surface rather than a bright white one — concrete cleans back to its own colour, not to new. Shaded flatwork under trees will start greening again sooner than open slabs, which is what the algaecide is for.
Worth adding: Concrete Sealing. Sealed concrete holds its result up to about three years rather than one, and it keeps salt out of the surface over winter instead of letting it soak in. It is quoted per job, and it only works on concrete that is genuinely clean and fully dry first.
Our Process
1. Clear Loose Debris. We clear loose debris from the walkway before starting.
2. Identify Hazards & Drainage. We identify trip hazards and drainage points along the path.
3. Controlled Passes. We clean durable walkway surfaces in controlled passes.
4. Detail Edges & Joints. We detail edges, joints, and transitions near landscaping.
Sidewalk & Walkway Cleaning by town
Where a town’s own surfaces are worth writing about separately, it has its own page — the same prices, with what actually weathers there and the sales tax for that county stated on it.
Our guarantee
If you are not satisfied with a surface we cleaned, tell us within 14 days and we will come back and re-clean it at no charge.
The guarantee covers cleaning. It does not cover conditions cleaning cannot correct — oxidized or chalked finishes, concrete scaling where the surface has already broken loose, failed paint or stain, and rust with an active source still feeding it. We identify those on the walkthrough and tell you before any work begins.
Common Questions
Do you offer concrete sealing as a follow-up service?
Yes. Sealing a driveway, patio, or walkway after cleaning helps protect the surface from staining, moisture, and future buildup. Sealed concrete typically stays protected longer than unsealed concrete — up to about 3 years depending on traffic and exposure — so it's worth asking about when you request a quote. The [maintenance plan](/maintenance-plan) is built for exactly this: an autumn visit, next year's price held, and a longer roof warranty. You can get your own number right now: the [instant estimate](/instant-estimate) prices your property from the address in about two minutes, and what you accept is what you pay.
I have a long driveway and outbuildings near Hartville. Do you handle that kind of property?
Yes. Larger properties with long concrete drives, gravel-to-concrete transitions, outbuilding aprons, and open exposure are common around Hartville, and they are quoted by measured area and condition rather than as a flat house-and-drive package. Open exposure and nearby fields usually mean more organic staining on roofs and siding and more tracked soil on the concrete. On a property that size the walkthrough covers all of it, because the outbuildings and the drive are usually where the surface area actually is. You can get your own number right now: the [instant estimate](/instant-estimate) prices your property from the address in about two minutes, and what you accept is what you pay.
Our newer Wooster house has a long driveway. Is young concrete worth cleaning?
Yes, and usually sooner than people think. Newer large-lot builds at Deer Creek and Ashton Village put the emphasis on concrete — long drives, wide aprons, walkways and patios — and light, relatively young concrete shows organic growth and staining early, because the surface is still pale and tight enough that anything on it reads clearly. Cleaning it early is also easier and cheaper than letting growth establish. We measure the actual square footage on the walk-through rather than estimating from the street, since a long drive and a wide apron are the whole cost on a property like that. You can get your own number right now: the [instant estimate](/instant-estimate) prices your property from the address in about two minutes, and what you accept is what you pay.
Are paver drives cleaned differently than the poured concrete ones?
Yes, and the difference is joint sand. Drives here are a mix of poured concrete and pavers on lots running from roughly a third of an acre to well over an acre, so this is measured work rather than a flat price. On poured concrete we use surface-cleaner passes at a pressure the slab can take. On pavers we work in controlled passes specifically to limit how much joint sand we pull out, and if the joints will need re-sanding afterward we tell you that up front rather than after — re-sanding is a normal part of maintaining a paver drive, not a sign something went wrong. Sealing, on either surface, is a follow-up once things are clean and fully dry. You can get your own number right now: the [instant estimate](/instant-estimate) prices your property from the address in about two minutes, and what you accept is what you pay.
What is the difference between soft washing and pressure washing?
Soft washing uses low pressure and surface-appropriate cleaning solutions for delicate materials such as many roofs and siding types. Pressure washing is generally reserved for durable hard surfaces, such as applicable concrete. SurfaceWorks ProWash selects the method based on the material, condition, and project scope.
What is the difference between gutter cleaning, a gutter clean-out and gutter brightening?
Three different jobs on the same piece of metal. Gutter cleaning is the outside face of the gutter and downspout. It comes with a house wash or a siding cleaning at no extra cost. A gutter clean-out is interior work: removing packed leaves, shingle grit and sediment from inside the trough, then flushing each downspout to confirm water runs through it. It is included free with roof soft washing, because roof work puts debris into the gutters by design. It is also sold on its own, priced per linear foot, with no other service required. Gutter brightening removes the dark vertical striping bonded to the front face, often called tiger striping. That is oxidized aluminum and road film chemically stuck to the finish, so it needs a dedicated product and will not come off with house wash solution. It is never included in a house wash. A quick way to tell what you need: if the inside is full, you need a clean-out. If the outside is streaked dark, you need brightening. If neither, the cleaning that comes with your wash is enough. The gutter clean-out is free with a roof soft wash and 25% off added to a house wash, and the rate is published on the [pricing page](/pricing). More on what the gutters do to a roof in [black streaks, moss and lichen](/learn/roof-moss-lichen-algae-damage). Why a wash leaves chalky siding chalky-looking, and what actually improves it, is explained in [why a wash will not bring the color back](/learn/why-a-house-wash-will-not-fix-chalky-siding). You can get your own number right now: the [instant estimate](/instant-estimate) prices your property from the address in about two minutes, and what you accept is what you pay.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes, on two different timelines, because roof work does not finish on the same clock as everything else. On any surface other than a roof: if you are not satisfied with something we cleaned, tell us within 14 days and we will come back and re-clean it at no charge. Fourteen days rather than a week on purpose — most people do not look properly until the following weekend, and a rain in between makes anyone doubt the result. On roof soft washing: 60 days. A roof keeps improving for four to six weeks after the visit as the treated moss and lichen lose their grip and release with rain and weather. Judging a roof at two weeks would be judging it half-finished. If it has not come around within 60 days, it gets re-treated at no charge. What the guarantee does not cover is anything cleaning cannot correct: oxidized or chalked finishes, concrete scaling where the top layer has already broken loose, failed paint or stain, and rust with an active source still feeding it. Those get identified on the walkthrough and stated before any work begins, so nothing on that list is a surprise afterward. Separately from all of that, there is a warranty. The guarantee above asks whether we did the job right; the warranty asks whether it stayed clean. Black streaking on a roof we soft washed is warranted for two years — three if you are on the maintenance plan — and washed siding can carry a twelve-month regrowth warranty, included free with the plan. Two conditions are excluded from the roof warranty and we point them out before the work rather than after: heavy overhanging tree cover, and areas where water pools rather than draining. Both re-seed growth continuously no matter how well a roof was cleaned. What the roof warranty covers, and how it compares to the five-year ones you will see online, is set out in [how to read a roof cleaning warranty](/learn/roof-cleaning-warranty-what-five-year-really-means). Roof pricing is on the [roof soft washing page](/services/roof-soft-washing). You can get your own number right now: the [instant estimate](/instant-estimate) prices your property from the address in about two minutes, and what you accept is what you pay.
Can you clean my patio furniture while you are doing the patio?
Yes, and it is the sensible time to do it since everything has to come off the patio anyway. Patio and outdoor furniture and equipment cleaning is $79 and covers furniture, swing sets, grills and similar outdoor items, cleaned at a pressure and solution matched to the material. Cushions and fabric are not included — this is hard surfaces: frames, tables, slides, plastic and metal. You can get your own number right now: the [instant estimate](/instant-estimate) prices your property from the address in about two minutes, and what you accept is what you pay.
Do you charge more for a two-story house?
No. One price covers the house at that size, whether it is one story or two. A 1,200 square foot home is $299 either way, and a 2,000 square foot home is $349 either way — you read your price off the table without doing arithmetic or wondering which column applies to you. A second story does take longer and needs more reach, and that is already built into the size-based price rather than added on top. Genuine difficulty does carry an add-on: a third story, or an elevation that cannot be worked from the ground. Anything like that is identified while the property is walked and stated before the work starts, never added afterward. You can get your own number right now: the [instant estimate](/instant-estimate) prices your property from the address in about two minutes, and what you accept is what you pay.
When do I pay for the work?
Payment is due when the job is finished. You get an itemized invoice showing what was done and what each part cost, and you can settle it on the spot or from the invoice. Larger commercial projects can be set up on Net 30 terms instead, and recurring commercial and property-management accounts are invoiced on an agreed schedule rather than job by job. You can get your own number right now: the [instant estimate](/instant-estimate) prices your property from the address in about two minutes, and what you accept is what you pay.
More questions answered on the full FAQ page.