
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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JBL Exterior Pros provides pressure washing across Ankeny 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 Prairie Trail, Heritage, Saylor Park to the rest of Ankeny, JBL covers every ZIP in the city — 50021, 50023, Polk County.
Ankeny is the newest housing stock in our service area. Prairie Trail is a planned new-urbanist development with a mix of traditional and craftsman elevations on tight lots, all built 2005–present. Heritage and Otter Creek run more conventional suburban — 1990s–2010s production homes with vinyl siding, composite trim, and standard asphalt shingles.
The east-side new construction is still ongoing as Ankeny pushes toward I-35 / NE 38th Street. Older Saylor Park stock is the closest thing Ankeny has to a historic neighborhood — mostly 1950s–70s ranch homes.


Because almost everything in Ankeny was built since 2000, the driveways, stamped-concrete patios, and paver walkways are still in good shape — pressure washing here is maintenance, not rescue. Prairie Trail's tight new-urbanist lots run to decorative concrete and front walks, while Heritage and Otter Creek run conventional two- and three-car driveways on production-home lots.
Saylor Park's 1950s–70s ranches are the exception: older slabs with deeper oil soak and staining at the apron. What builds up is predictable — oil and tire marks where cars sit, tannin staining under trees, and a green-black algae film on north-facing slabs and shaded patios. Spring clears the winter salt residue, fall clears the summer's growth — that's the cadence most Ankeny homes run.

Surface-cleaner passes lift winter salt, tire marks, and embedded grime off concrete for an even, streak-free finish.
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Stamped, broom-finish, and pool-deck surrounds restored — pre-treated for algae and tannin, then washed stripe-free.
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Lower pressure and a careful overlap clean brick pavers and stone without ever lifting the joint sand.
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Salt residue, moss, and tannin staining lifted off sidewalks and approaches, edge to edge.
Get a fast quoteAdd soft washing, pressure washing, or gutter cleaning to your pressure washing package and get your whole Ankeny home done in one visit — at one discounted price.
Skip the runaround. Tell us about your driveway, patio, or flatwork and get clear, honest pricing — fast, with no pressure.
We come at a time that works for you, show up when we say we will, and pressure-wash to the highest standard.
You don’t lift a finger. We pre-treat the stains, wash every surface evenly, and leave your concrete looking new again.
Real reviews from the families and properties we’ve cared for across central Iowa.
“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.”
“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.”
“Tatum was great to work with, and gave our windows a much needed cleaning after winter.”
“JBL Exterior Pros were awesome to work with. Very professional. On time and did a great job. Highly recommend them.”
“JBL did a fantastic job soft washing our house and deck for a very reasonable price. The dirt had piled up on our siding over the years and I'd tried to clean it myself to no avail. They were upfront, easy to work with — we're having them back for the windows and screens.”
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.
The things Ankeny homeowners ask us most, before the first visit. Don’t see yours? Just ask.
Yes — JBL Exterior Pros covers every Ankeny neighborhood and ZIP code (50021, 50023, Polk County), from Prairie Trail, Heritage, Saylor Park to Otter Creek. We're on Ankeny streets regularly — only 11 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 Ankeny is priced by the size of your home and the scope of the job — every Ankeny 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.
A JBL rep walks your Ankeny property in person within one business day — honest pricing, real recommendations, no obligation.