SOAKD Exterior Cleaning is a professional exterior cleaning company servicing Sydney, the Central Coast, and Newcastle. Our high-pressure cleaning service uses commercial-grade truck-mounted equipment with calibrated pressure settings to clean driveways, paths, pool surrounds, car parks, and all hard surfaces - safely and effectively.
Hard surfaces collect everything the NSW coastal environment throws at them: dirt, algae, mould, oil, tyre marks, and organic staining from surrounding trees. Over time, this build-up does more than look poor - it creates slip hazards, degrades surface coatings, and can cause long-term structural issues if water drainage is compromised by biological growth blocking expansion joints and drainage channels.
Surfaces We High-Pressure Clean
High-pressure cleaning is appropriate for hard, durable surfaces that can withstand controlled water pressure. Our team assesses every surface before cleaning to confirm the correct method and pressure setting.
- Concrete driveways: The most common residential surface we clean. We remove oil stains, tyre marks, algae, and general grime using surface cleaners that deliver even results without striping or lines.
- Paths and walkways: Concrete, paver, and stone paths are cleaned to remove slip hazards and restore safe walking surfaces. Particularly important for commercial properties and strata complexes.
- Pool surrounds: Textured pool surrounds collect algae and biological growth that creates dangerous slip conditions. Regular pressure cleaning maintains safe surfaces around your pool area.
- Car parks and loading docks: Commercial-grade cleaning for parking structures, loading bays, and external hardstand areas. We handle large surface areas efficiently with truck-mounted equipment.
- Retaining walls: Concrete and block retaining walls are cleaned to remove staining, algae growth, and efflorescence - the white salt deposits that form on masonry surfaces.
- External stairs: A critical safety surface. We clean external stairs to remove slip hazards and maintain safe access across all property types.
- Pavers: Clay, concrete, and natural stone pavers are cleaned with calibrated pressure settings that remove growth without dislodging joint sand or damaging the paver surface.
Our Equipment and Approach
SOAKD uses commercial-grade truck-mounted pressure cleaning systems - not residential machines from a hardware store. The difference matters: commercial systems deliver consistent pressure across large areas, have adjustable PSI for different surface types, and include surface cleaning attachments that prevent the uneven striping that handheld wands produce.
Proper PSI calibration is the difference between effective cleaning and surface damage. Our operators assess each surface and select the appropriate pressure setting. Smooth concrete, exposed aggregate, clay pavers, and natural stone all require different approaches. A driveway rated for 3,000 PSI does not receive the same treatment as decorative sandstone pavers rated for 1,500 PSI.
Oil Stain Removal
Oil and grease stains on driveways and car parks are a common problem, particularly on older concrete. We use targeted pre-treatment solutions that break down oil at the molecular level before pressure cleaning. This two-stage approach removes the majority of oil stains that pressure alone cannot address.
Deep, old oil stains that have penetrated porous concrete may lighten rather than fully disappear in a single treatment. In these cases, we provide honest advice on expected results before proceeding - no overpromising, no surprises.
The SecureClean Process for Hard Surfaces
Every high-pressure cleaning job follows our four-step SecureClean System:
- Safety-First Assessment: We identify trip hazards, assess drainage, check surface condition, and plan the cleaning sequence to manage wastewater responsibly.
- Optimised Method Selection: We select the correct PSI, nozzle type, and surface cleaner for the specific material. Pre-treatment solutions are applied to oil stains and heavy biological growth before pressure cleaning begins.
- Asset Protection Execution: We clean section by section using overlapping passes that deliver even results. Adjacent surfaces, garden beds, and drainage points are protected throughout.
- Keep-Up Maintenance Plan: We provide before-and-after photos and a recommended maintenance schedule based on your property's traffic, exposure, and surface type.
Residential and Commercial Service
SOAKD delivers the same professional standard to a single residential driveway as we do to a multi-level commercial car park. Our team carries the safety documentation, insurance, and equipment to operate on any site - residential, commercial, strata, or construction.
For commercial properties, we provide completion reports with photographic documentation and can schedule regular maintenance programs that keep your hardstand areas safe, clean, and compliant year-round.
Servicing Sydney, Central Coast & Newcastle
SOAKD provides high-pressure cleaning services across Sydney, the Central Coast, and Newcastle. Call 0418 167 798 or request a quote online for a free site assessment. We respond within 24 hours.
