Garage floor wash in Exeter
Professional garage floor wash services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£110
Typical Duration
1-2 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Garage floors washed and scrubbed properly. Pressure wash, degrease oil stains, remove ingrained dirt. Get your garage floor actually clean, not just swept.
Beyond Just Sweeping
Sweeping gets loose dirt. But your garage floor has years of oil drips, tyre marks, grime ground into the concrete. Needs actual washing to shift that.
Pressure wash, degrease treatment, scrubbing where needed = floor that looks clean, not just dust-free.
💡 Pro tip: If you're thinking about painting your garage floor, washing it first is essential. Paint won't stick to oil and grease - needs to be properly clean.
What Actual Cleaning Achieves
Washing vs sweeping makes a real difference:
| ✅ After Washing | ❌ Just Swept |
|---|---|
| Oil stains removed or lightened | Oil stains still there |
| Concrete looks lighter, cleaner | Still grubby and stained |
| Not slippery from oil | Oil patches still slick |
| Ready for painting if wanted | Not suitable for coating |
The reality: Garage floors accumulate years of grime. Washing brings them back to looking like actual concrete instead of a dirty grey mess.
Pricing Guide
| Job Size | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
| Double garage | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-£110 |
| Heavy degreasing needed | 2 hrs+ | £110+ |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Includes pressure washing, degreasing, scrubbing. Floor must be clearable - I can't wash around junk.
What's Involved
🔧 Preparation:
- Clear floor (you do this, or I can help)
- Sweep loose debris first
- Apply degreaser to oil stains
📦 Washing:
- Pressure wash entire floor
- Scrub stubborn stains
- Rinse thoroughly
⚠️ Drying:
- Squeegee excess water
- Leave to air dry (few hours)
- Check drains are clear
Why Choose Us for Garage floor wash in Exeter?
Floor pressure washed clean
Oil stains treated and removed
Degreased and scrubbed
Proper deep clean
What to Expect
Step 1: Clear & Prep
Floor cleared, loose dirt swept, oil stains treated with degreaser.
Step 2: Pressure Wash
Thorough pressure wash across entire floor, scrubbing stubborn areas.
Step 3: Rinse & Dry
Final rinse, squeegee excess water, leave to dry. Back to normal in a few hours.
🔧 DIY Tips
Washing your garage floor yourself is doable if you've got the kit:
🔧 What you'll need
- Pressure washer (or at least a stiff brush and hose)
- Degreaser (proper stuff, not washing-up liquid)
- Stiff deck brush
- Squeegee
- Bin bags for debris
- Old clothes (you'll get wet and dirty)
📐 The process
- Clear the floor completely - everything out or moved to one side
- Sweep first - remove loose dirt (saves blocking pressure washer)
- Apply degreaser - spray on oil stains, leave 10-15 mins
- Pressure wash - work systematically, overlap passes
- Scrub stubborn areas - deck brush for stains that won't shift
- Rinse thoroughly - make sure all soap is gone
- Squeegee water toward drain - speeds drying
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Using pressure washer on too high a setting (damages concrete)
- Not degreasing oil first (water just beads off oil)
- Washing when it's going to freeze (ice rink garage)
- Not checking where water drains (flooding neighbor's garden)
- Trying to wash around junk (pointless, just move it)
💡 Pro trick: Do it on a warm, windy day. Floor dries quickly and you can get back in the same day. Cold damp weather means overnight drying minimum. Also, wear wellies - your feet will get soaked.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🔧 Before painting: If you're planning to paint your garage floor, washing is mandatory prep work. I can do both - wash, let it dry thoroughly (week minimum), then paint. Much cheaper than doing them separately.
Drainage: Your garage needs somewhere for water to go. If it doesn't have a drain, I'll need to squeegee/brush water outside. Check with you first where's acceptable.
Stubborn stains: Really old oil stains that have penetrated deep won't fully remove - they've etched the concrete. Degreasing lightens them significantly but you might still see shadows. Paint is the only way to completely hide them.
Mold/algae: If your garage floor gets damp and has green/black patches, washing with mold killer treatment helps. But you probably have a damp problem that needs addressing too.
Frequency: Most garages benefit from washing every 2-3 years. More often if you work on cars/bikes and regularly spill oil. Less often if it's just parking.
Winter warning: Don't wash your garage floor when it's freezing. Water in concrete pores can freeze and crack it. Wait for warmer weather.
Pressure washer caution: Too much pressure can damage concrete surface, especially if it's old or poor quality. I'll use appropriate pressure - don't need full blast to clean concrete.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between washing and just sweeping?
Sweeping removes loose dirt. Washing removes ingrained dirt, oil stains, tyre marks - the stuff that's stuck to the concrete. I'll pressure wash, degrease oil patches, scrub stubborn stains. Leaves it properly clean, not just swept.
Can you remove all oil stains?
I can lighten them significantly with degreaser and scrubbing, but really old oil stains that have soaked deep into concrete won't come out completely. They'll look better but might not disappear entirely. For perfect finish, garage floor paint is your answer.
Do I need to move everything out?
You'll need to clear the floor - I can't pressure wash around bikes and boxes. Leave shelving on walls, but anything on the floor needs moving. I can help shift stuff if needed.
How long before I can use the garage again?
Floor needs to dry - usually a few hours in summer, overnight in winter. Don't drive in immediately or park on it while wet. If it's urgent, I can squeegee excess water to speed it up.
Is it worth it or should I just paint over the dirt?
If you're painting the floor anyway, washing first is essential - paint won't stick to oil and dirt. If you're not painting, washing makes it look way better and removes slippery oil patches. Worth doing for safety alone.
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