TAMPA BAY / EXTERIOR CARE
Patio and pool deck cleaning in Tampa Bay
Patio and pool deck cleaning means washing outdoor concrete, paver, or coated decking around a pool or in an open patio area to remove algae, mildew, and general dirt buildup. That's the short definition — moisture is the common thread, whether from splash-out or shade. Clear Bay Exterior Cleaning provides this service for open patios and pool decking across its Tampa Bay service area, from Ruskin and St. Petersburg in the south to Spring Hill in the north, with Lakeland as the eastern anchor.
Pool decks and patios
Patio and pool-deck surfaces build up dirt, algae, and mildew mostly because of moisture. Pool decks stay damp from splash-out and pool chemistry; shaded patios stay damp because limited sun keeps them from drying out between rains. Both conditions favor algae and mildew growth — green or black discoloration, especially in corners, low spots, and anywhere water tends to pool.
This service covers concrete, paver, and coated or painted decking around a pool or in an open patio. If your deck is built from wood rather than concrete or pavers, see Clear Bay's wood deck cleaning page instead — wood calls for its own method.
Matching pressure washing or soft washing to your deck material
Pressure washing and soft washing are the two main exterior-cleaning methods, and the right one depends on the deck material. Plain concrete or paver surfaces generally hold up fine under standard pressure washing, a direct, higher-pressure stream. Painted or coated decking — increasingly common around pools — often calls for soft washing, a gentler, lower-pressure method, so the finish isn't stripped or damaged in the process. Describe your material when you reach out, and mention specifically if it's painted, stained, or coated, since that single detail changes which approach fits.
What to expect on a visit
Reach out by call or text to (813) 563-1086 or by requesting a free estimate online. Share the surface material (concrete, pavers, or coated/painted decking), whether the space is a pool deck, an open patio, or both, roughly how large the area is, and your city. Clear Bay doesn't publish a flat rate; each property gets its own free, no-obligation estimate, since material, size, and whether a coating is involved all affect the job. Weekend appointments are available. Clear Bay is a service-area business with no public office, so the crew comes to you.
How often patios and pool decks need cleaning in Tampa Bay's climate
Tampa's area averages about 49 inches of rain across roughly 69 days a year, with close to half falling in the June-through-August wet season (NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals, Tampa International Airport station). Combined with daily pool splash-out and shade from patio covers or nearby trees, that moisture is exactly what algae and mildew need to take hold on a deck surface. As general guidance, pool decks and shaded patios in this kind of climate are often cleaned more than once a year, while a dry, sunny, open patio may go longer between visits. A meaningful share of the area's homes are also older — 44% of Tampa's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, table B25034) — and an older patio or pool deck can carry more built-up staining by the time it's addressed. None of this sets a fixed schedule for your specific space; ask Clear Bay what they'd recommend once they know your surface and how it's used.
What affects the cost
Clear Bay doesn't publish a fixed price for patio and pool deck cleaning — the right number depends on the space in front of the crew. Factors that typically move the price:
- The square footage of the patio or pool deck being cleaned
- The surface material (concrete, pavers, or coated/painted decking) and its condition
- How much algae, mildew, or staining has built up, and how long it's been there
- Access — furniture, pool equipment, or a screen enclosure that changes how the crew works
- Whether this is bundled with driveway, paver, or screen enclosure cleaning in the same visit
Estimates are free and no-obligation, so the most direct way to get an actual number is to request one with these details included.
Why Clear Bay
Clear Bay Exterior Cleaning is licensed and insured, and owner Josue Fernandez runs the business and works the jobs himself. Painted and coated pool decks get the gentler soft-wash treatment where that fits, instead of one generic pass that risks the finish. Estimates are free and no-obligation, and weekend appointments are available for homeowners who can't fit in a weekday visit.
Proof: why Clear Bay's approach to patio and pool deck cleaning holds up
What backs this up: Clear Bay matches the cleaning method to the deck material and finish instead of treating every surface the same way (see the method section above), and is licensed and insured for the work. For firsthand accounts from past customers, see Clear Bay's reviews page.
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Where we offer patio and pool deck cleaning in Tampa Bay
Clear Bay's patio and pool deck cleaning is available across its Tampa Bay service area, from Ruskin and St. Petersburg in the south to Spring Hill in the north, with Lakeland as the eastern anchor. Check whether your city is in the Tampa Bay service area to confirm coverage for your property.
Many Tampa Bay pool decks sit inside a screened pool cage — if both need attention, ask about them together. Clear Bay's pool cage and screen enclosure cleaning services cover the screen and framing, a different surface with different requirements. Some patios connect directly to a driveway or walkway with similar buildup; see driveway and concrete cleaning services for that adjoining space.
FAQ
What is the average cost of power washing a patio?
Clear Bay doesn't publish a fixed price for this service, since square footage, surface material, staining, and access all move the number. Instead of a figure that wouldn't fit most patios, Clear Bay offers a free, no-obligation estimate once it knows your space's size and material.
Is it too early to jet wash a patio?
Florida's humidity supports algae and mildew growth across the year, so there isn't a single "too early" or "too late" point tied to the calendar. If you're seeing visible green or black discoloration, especially in shaded corners or low spots, that's a reasonable time to reach out regardless of season.
Get started
Call or text (813) 563-1086 or request a free estimate for patio and pool deck cleaning — include your city, surface type, and whether a pool is involved.