Pressure Washing in Lexington SC: How We Remove Red Clay Stains, Algae, and Years of Grime

We clean every hard and soft exterior surface on Lexington residential and commercial properties. Driveways, sidewalks, patios, and garage floors get pressure washed with commercial surface cleaners for streak-free results. House exteriors, roofs, gutters, and painted surfaces get our soft wash treatment. Decks and fences are cleaned at pressures matched to their material — wood, composite, vinyl, and aluminum each have different tolerance levels.

Red clay staining is the number one pressure washing challenge in Lexington. Clay tracked onto driveways, splashed onto foundations, and ground into sidewalks leaves an orange-brown discoloration that regular rain does not remove. Our process uses a pre-treatment solution that breaks the iron oxide bond before pressure washing, followed by a post-treatment rinse. Standard pressure washing alone pushes the stain deeper into porous concrete — the chemistry matters as much as the pressure.

Homes along Lake Murray deal with higher humidity and faster biological growth than inland Lexington properties. Lakefront decks, docks, seawalls, and boat ramps accumulate algae quickly. We clean these surfaces with methods and chemicals that are safe for the waterway — no sodium hypochlorite runoff into the lake. Many Lake Murray homeowners schedule semi-annual cleaning (spring and fall) to keep outdoor living spaces usable through the extended SC season.

Driveway (2-car): $150–$250. House exterior (soft wash): $250–$500. Patio or pool deck: $100–$200. Wood deck (wash + brightener): $150–$300. Fence (per 100 linear feet): $100–$175. Full property bundle: $500–$1,000 (15–22% savings). Commercial: priced per square foot after assessment. Red clay stain removal may add $50–$100 for pre-treatment. All quotes are exact after site or photo assessment.

Spring is peak season — book in February or March for April–May availability. Fall is less busy and a good time for a pre-holiday property refresh. We clean year-round (SC winters are mild enough for most surfaces) but avoid washing in freezing conditions. Emergency cleanup after storms or construction is available with short notice. Call (839) 250-1959 or request a quote at midlandsexteriorsolutions.com.