Driveways & Concrete
Surface-cleaner passes lift winter salt, tire marks, and embedded grime off concrete for an even, streak-free finish.
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Pressure Washing
in Ames, Iowa
We’ll make your driveway look new again.
— Ames & central Iowa
The best pressure washing in Ames.
JBL Exterior Pros provides pressure washing across Ames and 30 miles of central Iowa — driveways, sidewalks, patios, and pool decks. We adjust pressure to each surface, pre-treat oil stains, and document the work. Insured, in-person quoted, no online estimates. From Campustown, Old Town, Ames Lake to the rest of Ames, JBL covers every ZIP in the city — 50010, 50011, 50012, 50014, Story County.
— Why Ames homes need this
Pressure Washing, the Ames way.
The homes
Ames is the most varied stock outside Des Moines proper. Campustown and Old Town hold late-1800s and early-1900s Victorian, four-square, and craftsman homes — many now owned by professional landlords as student rentals. Central neighborhoods run heavy to 1950s–1980s mid-century ranches and split-levels.
Northridge, Stuart Smith, and Somerset on the north and northwest sides are 1990s–2020s subdivisions, more in line with DSM-suburb patterns. The west-side stock is mixed-era. Multi-unit rental buildings show up regularly and we work with several landlord clients on a recurring basis.
On the concrete here
Ames runs the full range of concrete, so the work splits by where you are. Northridge, Stuart Smith, and Somerset are 1990s-2020s subdivisions — the driveways, stamped patios, and paver walks there are still in good shape, so pressure washing is maintenance, not rescue. The central mid-century ranches and split-levels are a different story: older slabs that have soaked up decades of oil at the apron and hold their stains deeper.
Old Town and the neighborhoods near campus sit under heavy mature tree canopy, which means more tannin staining and a thicker green-black algae film on north-facing and shaded patios, walkways, and decks. Whatever the era, the cadence holds — spring clears the winter salt residue, fall clears the summer's growth.
— What we restore
Our Ames pressure washing services
Patios & Flatwork
Stamped, broom-finish, and pool-deck surrounds restored — pre-treated for algae and tannin, then washed stripe-free.
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Pavers & Stone
Lower pressure and a careful overlap clean brick pavers and stone without ever lifting the joint sand.
Get a fast quoteWalkways & Sidewalks
Salt residue, moss, and tannin staining lifted off sidewalks and approaches, edge to edge.
Get a fast quote— Whole-home care
Bundle services & save.
Add soft washing, pressure washing, or gutter cleaning to your pressure washing package and get your whole Ames home done in one visit — at one discounted price.
— Recent work
Restored in a day, start to finish.
— How it works
Getting your concrete restored has never been easier.
Get a fast quote
Skip the runaround. Tell us about your driveway, patio, or flatwork and get clear, honest pricing — fast, with no pressure.
Set a schedule
We come at a time that works for you, show up when we say we will, and pressure-wash to the highest standard.
Sit back & relax
You don’t lift a finger. We pre-treat the stains, wash every surface evenly, and leave your concrete looking new again.
What central Iowa homeowners are saying.
Real reviews from the families and properties we’ve cared for across central Iowa.
“Very dependable folks who do great work — I've got their number filed. Window cleaning, power-spray decks, sidewalks, driveways. These kids do it all at a very reasonable price. Highly recommend.”
“I asked for a quote. We agreed on a price, shook hands and said let's do it. When I came back from vacation, JBL had done a great job power washing my house. I was so pleased I asked for a sign to put in my yard.”
“Various projects with this company, and I can't say enough great things about the work, the customer service, and the personalized expertise of the owners. Their pricing got me to try them — and their work far exceeds what they charge.”
“Jaxson and his team were great! Had outside windows done this spring. Look great even after recent rains. Great customer service, quality product and reasonable price. Highly recommend!”
“They are a fantastic crew. Came and cleaned all the windows in a professional manner and with very little interruption. I highly recommend them — we couldn't be more pleased!”
“We used JBL Exterior Pros for a complete exterior soft washing of our home and are extremely happy with the results. The work was completed exactly as promised and on schedule. A team of four arrived promptly, were professional and courteous, and did an exceptional job with minimal disruption.”
— Where we work
The best pressure washing in Ames & central Iowa.
Locally owned and on the road across the metro — from downtown Des Moines out to Ames, Adel, and Indianola. If you’re near one of these, we’ve got you covered.
— Good to know
Pressure washing questions, answered.
The things Ames homeowners ask us most, before the first visit. Don’t see yours? Just ask.
Yes — JBL Exterior Pros covers every Ames neighborhood and ZIP code (50010, 50011, 50012, 50014, Story County), from Campustown, Old Town, Ames Lake to West Ames. We're on Ames streets regularly — only 30 miles from downtown Des Moines.
Not when done right. We calibrate pressure to the surface — pavers get lower pressure to avoid lifting joint sand, concrete can handle more. We adjust the rig setup before starting based on what we see during the walk-through, so the pressure doesn't exceed what the surface can take.
Yes when needed. We can re-sand with polymeric joint sand as a separate add-on. We'll recommend it during the walk-through if your pavers need it.
We pre-treat them. Old, set-in oil rarely lifts 100%, but most stains improve significantly. We'll set expectations during the quote.
Pressure washing in Ames is priced by the size of your home and the scope of the job — every Ames property is a little different. Every quote is free and walked in person within one business day, so the price reflects the actual home, not a flat rate.
We strongly recommend soft washing for wood decks — high pressure raises grain, splinters, and strips stain. Pressure cleaning is fine for the concrete patio next to the deck, but the wood itself should be soft-washed with deck-safe chemistry.
Yes. Sealed concrete can take 2500–3000 PSI through a surface cleaner. Pavers need lower pressure (1500–2000 PSI) plus careful overlap to avoid lifting joint sand. Stamped concrete sits in between. We adjust the rig setup at the property before starting.
Only if you want it to. Pressure washing can intentionally remove failing paint as prep for repainting — we set the pressure for that purpose if it's the goal. Otherwise we calibrate pressure to clean without disturbing intact finishes.
Right away on cleaned concrete and pavers. If we apply a sealer, it needs 24 hours dry time for foot traffic and 48 hours for vehicles. We'll cone the area and confirm the schedule on the day of service.
— The first visit
Ready for pressure washing in Ames?
A JBL rep walks your Ames property in person within one business day — honest pricing, real recommendations, no obligation.
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