5 Reasons Why Driveway Pressure Cleaning Is So Important For Your Home

For most people the most expensive thing that they own is their own home and because of this, a lot of money is spent on making sure that their house (their pride and joy) is well maintained and looking spectacular inside and out.

Externally, one of the main focus points of a house is the condition of the driveway.

If it’s in a bad shape then this is the first thing that people will notice about your home. If you want to make sure that your driveway is as good as new then using a professional pressure cleaning service is the best way to go about it.

So, with that in mind, here are the 5 reasons why pressure cleaning your driveway is so important for your home

It Enhances Overall “Curb Appeal”

A clean, well-maintained driveway can do wonders for your home’s curb appeal. It creates a first impression that others will see when they pull up to your driveway. Not only does it reflect well on you as a homeowner, but it also helps to make your property look more attractive.

The first impression others will get of your home may be a good one or a bad one. If your driveway looks dirty, it could make people think that your home needs a lot of work done on it and if you’re trying to sell your home, this can make things very difficult for you.

You Avoid Accidents And Illnesses

A dirty driveway can lead to a number of issues that can be harmful to both yourself and your vehicle. It’s important to make sure that your driveway is kept clear of contaminants such as the following…

  • Dirt
  • Grease
  • Chemicals
  • Soaps
  • Moss
  • Algae
  • General foliage
  • Animal droppings
  • Mould

All of these contaminants can either stain your vehicle, become very slippery (especially in Winter) which may lead to slips and falls causing injury or, in the case of mould, willmake you pretty ill.

You see, it is not good for your health to be around mould spores. Mould can cause nasal congestion, throat and eye irritation, coughing or wheezing.

It Adds Value To Your Home

We’ve already touched on this already but when it comes to selling your home or, presenting it as an investment property to be tenanted – Presentation Is Everything.

We’ve already talked about how good your property will look once it has been pressure cleaned. But think about it, pressure cleaning using a professional pressure cleaning service actually adds value to your property.

The first impression that a potential buyer or tenant will come from the state of the outside of your home. If it looks clean, fresh, and new, that goes a long way in convincing them to rent or buy your home.

It’s Environmentally Friendly

A drive way generally covers a wide surface area of the front of your home and when it rains, that same surface area picks up the water and sends it through to the sorm water drains via the road gutters.

If you have a dirty driveway then the eventual stormwater will also be filled with the contaminants from what was on your driveway surface.

Therefore, pressure cleaning your driveway will send cleaner stormwater out to sea (or wherever it goes to) which means that as well as making your house look nice, you’re doing your thing for the environment as well.

Feels good doesn’t it?

It Keeps Your Driveway Free From Future Repairs

Any contaminants on your driveway will over time affect the overall integrity of the driveway surface. By keeping your driveway free of contaminants (dirt, moss, algae, grease, chemicals etc) you are preventing your driveway from degrading, saving you time and money in costly repairs.

Investing in a professional pressure cleaning service to clean your driveway in the beginning, you will be saving money in the long run as well as having peace of mind that your driveway will be enhancing the look of your home for many years to come.


If you have a driveway that is looking a little worse for wear and needs a bit of TLC, then call Ian Johnson on 0417 088 794 or contact Ian via the Fleurieu Pressure Cleaning website.

Remember, the best professional pressure cleaning service is always a locally trusted one, just like Fleurieu Pressure Cleaning.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *