Driveway stained or dingy — Los Angeles, California
Oil stains, tire marks, rust streaks, and embedded dirt make concrete and paver driveways look years older than they are. Pressure washing ($100–$250 for a standard driveway) restores the original appearance in 1–2 hours. For concrete, professionals use 3,000–4,000 PSI with a surface cleaner attachment (a spinning wand under a shroud) that delivers even results without striping. Oil stains may need a degreaser pre-treatment ($25–$50 extra). For pavers, re-sanding joints and sealing after washing ($0.50–$1.50/sq ft) prevents weed growth and locks the sand in place for 2–3 years.
Who to call
For this problem in Los Angeles, call a: Schoonmaker
Vind een Schoonmaker in Los AngelesSymptoms to look for
- Dark oil or transmission fluid stains that won't scrub off
- Black tire marks or rubber scuffs on concrete
- Overall gray or dingy appearance — concrete was lighter when new
- Weeds growing through cracks or between paver joints
- Rust-colored streaks from metal furniture, planters, or fertilizer runoff
Spoeddienst in Los Angeles
Emergency services in Los Angeles typically respond within 30–60 minutes during business hours, but traffic can extend response times to 2+ hours across the metro area. After-hours emergency plumbing and electrical services run $125–$250/hour. California law requires contractors to be licensed for work over $500.