Pressure Washing in Orange County
Pressure washing (also called power washing) removes oil drips, tire marks, sprinkler rust, gum and the gray film that builds up on Orange County driveways, patios and pool decks. In Orange County, mobile washers must keep wash water out of the gutter and storm drain, so the right pro uses berms, mats and a water recovery vacuum. We only match you with pros who say they work this way.
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Pressure Washing checklist
- Driveway surface cleaning with a rotary surface cleaner
- Oil and rust spot pre-treatment
- Patios, pool decks and walkways
- Front entry, steps and porch
- Edges rinsed and detailed
- Wash water contained and recovered (runoff compliant)
Not included
- Sealing, staining or painting (prep over $1,000 for paint is C-33 licensed work)
- Concrete repair
- Deck and fence restoration
- Removing deep-set oil stains completely (may lighten only)
Scope: Orange County storm water rules prohibit letting wash water reach the curb, gutter or storm drain. Partners must contain and recover it.
Windows & exterior price guideHow pressure washing is done
- 1Move vehicles, mats and planters and protect plants and doors
- 2Set berms or mats at the curb and storm drain to contain wash water
- 3Pre-treat oil, rust and organic stains
- 4Clean flat surfaces with a rotary surface cleaner for an even finish
- 5Detail edges, steps and corners with a wand
- 6Recover wash water with a vacuum and rinse the area dry
Four steps to a clean exterior.
How TidyPalm works: we are not a window cleaning or pressure washing company. We connect you with independent local window cleaning and exterior cleaning pros who pay us for the introduction. They set their own prices and you book and pay them directly. See our partner requirements.
- 1Pick every service you needWindows, solar, gutters, pressure washing, soft washing, turf. Choose as many as you like in one request.
- 2See your estimateGet an instant price range for each service based on your home size and stories, before you share contact details.
- 3Hear from local prosUp to 3 independent exterior cleaning companies that serve your city reach out to confirm a price and date.
- 4Book one visit or severalMany pros do windows, solar and gutters in one trip. You book and pay them directly. No fee to you.
Cleaning only
Window, gutter, solar and exterior washing in California does not need a CSLB contractor license, only a local business license. Repairs, solar removal and paint-prep jobs are licensed work and only go to licensed partners.
Runoff compliant
Orange County storm water rules do not allow wash water to reach the curb, gutter or storm drain. Partners agree to contain and recover it.
Low-rise only
Homes and buildings from 1 to 3 stories. We do not route high-rise or rope-access window work.
Equipment rules
California requires new large gas pressure washers sold from model year 2028 to be zero-emission. Existing equipment stays legal to use.
Pressure Washing FAQ
A typical driveway runs about $110 - $275. A driveway plus patio and walkways is about $295 - $650. Price depends on square footage, stains and access.
Yes, but wash water may not run into the street, gutter or storm drain. Professional mobile washers are expected to contain and recover it under county storm water (MS4) rules.
Power washing usually means hot water pressure washing. For most driveways and patios, the result is similar. Hot water helps with grease and oil.
Fresh oil usually comes out with a degreaser and hot water. Old oil soaked deep into concrete often lightens but may not fully disappear.
Pressure Washing near you
Available across Orange County:
North County
Central County
Other exterior services
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