Concrete is the workhorse of British driveways. It is robust, it lasts decades, and it can take a level of pressure washing that other surfaces cannot. The downside is that concrete is also porous, so it absorbs oil drips, tyre marks and the brown rust streaks left by metal furniture or wheelie bins. Concrete driveway cleaning in Leicester is a service we provide regularly across the city and the surrounding villages.
Why concrete responds so well to jet washing
Concrete is dense and tough, which means we can use full pressure with our 200-bar machine and a rotary surface cleaner without any risk of damage. The rotary head produces an even, line-free finish across large slabs. Most of the colour return that homeowners describe as miraculous is just years of biological growth and surface dirt being lifted to expose the original concrete colour underneath.
Dealing with oil stains
Oil and engine fluid stains are the biggest challenge on concrete drives. We treat them first with a degreasing agent and let it dwell, then use a high-pressure rinse to lift the broken-down oil out of the pores. Older, deeply ingrained stains may not come out completely on a single visit, but they will fade significantly. Honesty up front: a 15-year-old oil patch is rarely going to vanish entirely.
Joints and expansion gaps
Most concrete drives have expansion joints filled with a bituminous strip. We keep the lance moving across these to avoid lifting the strip out. Where it has already deteriorated, we will let you know and recommend a fill — a small job that prevents water tracking underneath the slab.
Get in touch
For free, no-obligation concrete driveway cleaning quotes across Leicester and Leicestershire, call us on 07732 187000 or send a couple of photos through the contact form.