Typical Florida installed cost for driveway / paver cleaning: $150–$350 — a curated 2026 planning range, not a bid. The most accurate figure for your home comes from a verified local pro (free, below).
Green algae on a Florida driveway is a moisture-and-shade problem — it grows on damp concrete and pavers, makes surfaces slippery, and cleans off well with the right wash and solution.
Plan it — not an emergency. Algae-covered concrete gets slippery when wet — worth cleaning sooner if it's on a walking path.
Common causes:
• Shade and moisture keeping the surface damp
• Poor drainage or sprinklers keeping the driveway wet
• Organic buildup from nearby trees and plants
• Florida's humidity feeding growth year-round
• Water-only cleaning that leaves roots behind so it regrows fast
• High pressure that blows out paver joint sand
• Ignoring a sprinkler or drainage issue that keeps it damp
• Promising deep old stains will vanish along with the algae
• No proof of insurance or a track record — Florida doesn't license this trade, so those are what protect you
Why does green algae keep coming back on my driveway?
Because it thrives on moisture and shade, and Florida supplies both. If the spot stays damp — from tree cover, poor drainage, or sprinkler overspray — algae returns even after cleaning. A wash with a proper solution kills the roots, and fixing what keeps the surface wet slows its comeback.
Is driveway algae dangerous?
Mostly it's a slip hazard. Algae-coated concrete and pavers get genuinely slick when wet, which matters on a walkway or entry. It isn't damaging the surface quickly, but cleaning it makes the area safer and looks far better.
Driveway / paver cleaning: $150–$350 (typical ~$220)
Concrete or pavers; size and staining drive it. Bundling with a house wash usually lowers the per-service cost.
Curated Florida 2026 estimate — installed cost for a typical FL single-family home, not a bid.
Florida does NOT issue a state license for this trade (local licensing was preempted for most non-structural trades). What protects you instead: general-liability insurance, workers’ comp, and a real track record — exactly what our verification checks.
Whether a permit applies depends on scope — when in doubt, ask the county building department before work starts.
Basis: HB 735 (2021) local-license preemption.
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Covered: Lee · Pinellas · Sarasota · Charlotte · Hillsborough · Manatee | As of 2026-08-21 | Local numbers appear only when the sample is large enough to protect privacy.