If you are looking at a driveway that has gone green, a pool surround that feels slippery underfoot, or a patio that no longer looks the way it did when it was first poured, you are not imagining things and you are not alone. Knoxville’s humidity, heavy tree cover, and pollen seasons create the right conditions for algae, mildew, and organic buildup to settle into concrete surfaces year after year.
Picture a clean driveway from the street. A pool surround you’re not hesitant to walk barefoot across. A patio that looks the way it did when it was first poured. That’s the result most customers describe when they call us back the following year.
Shaded spots hold moisture longer, which means the buildup happens faster and goes deeper before most homeowners realize it needs attention. The good news is that this is a solvable problem, and you do not need to live with it. Our team helps homeowners and property managers across Knoxville clean and restore driveways, sidewalks, patios, paver patios, pool surrounds, pool decks, and most other exterior hard surfaces.
Call us at (865) 383-3622 or request a quote online, and same-day pricing is available in most cases.
The fear of pressure washing damaging concrete is one of the most common reasons homeowners hesitate to book the service at all. That concern is fair. Too much pressure, applied without the right equipment or technique, can pit or etch a concrete surface permanently. Our entire process is built around protecting your property first. We use as little pressure as possible so the surface does not get damaged.
We pretreat first so the chemistry does part of the work, then run professional rotary surface cleaners that distribute pressure evenly rather than concentrating it in a single line. You end up with a clean surface, and you do not have to trade one problem for another.
When you are inviting a crew onto your property to clean surfaces around your home or business, the track record of the company you choose matters. We have over 600 Google reviews and are the most-reviewed and highest-rated exterior cleaning company in East Tennessee.
That number reflects a consistent body of real customer experiences from people in situations similar to yours. Reading through those reviews before you call is one of the most useful things you can do to feel confident in your decision.
Choosing a service provider is partly about technical skill and partly about whether you trust the person showing up at your home.
Brennon Williams, the owner of SmartWash, brings over 18 years of exterior cleaning experience to every concrete job which means he knows exactly how different surfaces respond to cleaning, where problems start, and how to avoid the mistakes that come from using more pressure than the surface needs.
No homeowner wants to clear their schedule, move their vehicles, and prepare their property for a cleaning that ends up rescheduled because of an equipment problem. We use commercial-grade pressure washing equipment and professional rotary surface cleaners because consistent results depend on reliable gear.
Rotary cleaners also cover concrete evenly and prevent the stripe marks a standard wand pass leaves behind, which means a better result for your surface and less frustration for you.
One of the biggest frustrations homeowners have with exterior cleaning contractors is not knowing what is happening or when. At SmartWash, you always know the next step. Most pricing comes back the same day you reach out. We build quotes using satellite imaging, real estate photos, and your project details, so an on-site visit is not always needed.
Whether you are a homeowner with a single driveway or a property manager responsible for an entire apartment complex, you deserve the same level of care and attention. About half of our team’s work is commercial, primarily large apartment complexes.
Residential customers get the same equipment and process discipline as a 200-unit property. For commercial clients, we bring water reclamation equipment, heavy degreasers, and fire hydrant meter access when the project calls for it.
The first step is simple. Contact us directly or request a quote through the website. Most pricing comes back the same day using satellite imaging, real estate photos, and your project details.
There is no obligation at this stage, and you do not need to schedule a site visit in most cases. When the project genuinely needs one, we will say so and set it up.
Once you accept your quote, a confirmation goes out by email and text so you have a record of everything. A reminder follows one week before your service date, then again 24 hours out so nothing catches you off guard.
On your end, move your vehicles off the driveway or cleaning area before we arrive. If cars or obstacles are covering part of the surface, we can only clean what we can reach.
Before any pressure washing equipment comes out, we apply a pretreatment to the surface. For standard residential concrete, that is a lighter application, not a really strong bleach solution. It does the chemical work first so the pressure washing pass can be more effective and less aggressive.
In commercial and apartment settings with food staining or heavy grime, we may step up to heavy degreasers. We apply what the surface calls for and do not promise every deep-set stain will disappear completely.
This is where the visible change happens. We use professional rotary surface cleaners at moderate pressure. The rotary cleaner covers the concrete evenly and prevents the striping that comes from a standard wand pass, which means a more consistent result across the full surface.
Controlled pressure is the principle throughout, whether we are working on a residential driveway, a paver patio, a pool deck, or a commercial parking garage.
After the main cleaning pass, we rinse the surface thoroughly and apply post-treatment if needed. Once the job is done, a review request goes out.
If you notice something after we have left and have a concern, you are not on your own. Call the office and we will come back, look at the area, and work through the next step with you.
One of the first things most homeowners want to know before they pick up the phone is what the job is going to cost. Concrete cleaning usually ranges from $150 to $750 depending on the size and condition of the surface. (One recent job came in at $1,200, but that was a large custom-quote scenario, not a typical residential project.)
Most standard driveway or concrete cleaning jobs take about one hour, with larger driveways, paver areas, patios, pool surrounds, and commercial spaces taking longer and costing more. We have done oversized projects above that range.
Pricing is based primarily on square footage and surface type. Pavers cost more than concrete because of the added care required around joints and surface variation. Beyond those two factors, cost also shifts based on whether pretreatment or post-treatment is needed, whether the job is residential or commercial, the presence of heavier staining like food-related buildup at apartment properties, the need for heavy degreasers or water reclamation equipment, and whether vehicles or obstacles are blocking access.
When you request a quote, we walk through all of this with you so there are no surprises on service day.
If concrete cleaning is one item on a longer list, you may not need to pay full price for each service separately. Customers who book multiple services may qualify for a multi-service discount.
Common combinations include house washing, window cleaning, roof cleaning, and gutter cleaning. There is no fixed percentage because it depends on what you are combining and the total scope. Mention what else is on your list when you request your quote.
It is worth being honest about what this service can and cannot promise.
Results on concrete depend on surface condition and the type and depth of the staining. Some stains improve significantly. Some older oil or rust stains may not fully disappear. What you can count on is this. If something does not look right after service, you call our office, we come out, we look at the property together, and we figure out the next step. That kind of follow-through is what gives you confidence in the process, even without a formal written guarantee behind it.
No, we clean concrete using controlled pressure and use as little pressure as possible to avoid damaging the surface. Our process is more of a pressure washing method than a soft wash, but we intentionally avoid unnecessary force. We also pretreat the surface first and use professional rotary surface cleaners for more even results.
Yes, we need the driveway cleared before we clean it. We recommend moving vehicles out of the way before our crew arrives so we can fully access the surface. If access is blocked, that can affect what areas we’re able to clean.
Some stains may improve, but we do not promise that every deep-set stain will fully disappear with standard concrete cleaning. Heavier staining may require special treatment, especially in commercial settings. It’s best to set expectations based on the type and severity of the stain.
Usually, no. We typically use the property’s available water source for pressure washing projects. For larger commercial jobs, we can coordinate other options when needed. That may include fire hydrant meter access where appropriate.
Yes, we clean a range of commercial and multi-unit hard surfaces, including sidewalks, common areas, patios, pool decks, recreational areas, and parking garages. We do not target parking lot cleaning. For tougher commercial buildup, we may also use heavy degreasers and water-recovery measures when needed.
No, we do not clean asphalt, and we do not offer paver sealing under this service. Our focus here is concrete cleaning and related hard surfaces such as driveways, patios, paver patios, pool surrounds, and pool decks.
In many cases, we can provide same-day pricing after you submit a quote request. We often use satellite imaging, real estate photos, and project details to make the process quick and easy. If needed, we can also schedule an on-site visit.
Call our office and we’ll take a look at the property and determine the next step. We want customers to contact us if something needs attention after service. That post-service follow-up is the right expectation to set.
You should not have to keep looking at concrete that has turned green, gone slick, or simply stopped looking the way it should. We serve Knoxville and the surrounding East Tennessee area with concrete cleaning that is priced accurately, communicated clearly, and carried out with enough care not to create new problems in the process.
Call us at (865) 383-3622 or request a quote online. Same-day pricing is available in most cases, and customers who book multiple services may qualify for a multi-service discount, so mention what else is on your list when you get in touch. Cleaner, brighter, safer-looking concrete is closer than most people expect.
