Read the deck and quote
Cooper walks the deck to note the surface, the film and the worst stains, then quotes the work before setting up. The walk-through sets the method and the runoff plan.
Southshore Pressure Washing
Pool Deck Cleaning in River Ridge, Louisiana
Southshore Pressure Washing provides pool deck cleaning for homes in River Ridge, Louisiana and the Southshore. The service lifts the slippery green film and pool chemical haze from concrete and paver decks using a directed wash, leaving the surface clean and safer for barefoot footing without etching the material.
5.0Rated from 17 Google reviews
2024Serving the Southshore since
12Exterior cleaning services
6Communities covered
The basics
What is pool deck cleaning?
Pool deck cleaning is the washing of the concrete, paver or stamped surface around a pool to remove the green film that algae lays down and the haze that pool chemicals leave behind. Left alone, that film turns the deck slippery, especially for bare feet, and the chemical haze dulls the surface. The work is done with a directed wash that lifts the grime from the pores of the deck, and the crew keeps the runoff out of the pool. A clean deck reads even in color and is safer to walk on. Most decks benefit once the green film becomes slippery, which is often through the swim season.
Pool Decks is one of the twelve exterior cleaning services on this site. If more than one surface on the property needs work, services are usually combined on a single visit, so it is worth reading the full service list and the communities covered before booking.
Scope
What does pool deck cleaning cover?
Pool deck cleaning covers the full deck surface: the coping around the pool edge, the broad deck field, the steps into the pool, and the surrounding pad. It lifts the green algae film that forms on the wet surface, the white chemical haze from splashed pool water, and the leaf stains from overhanging trees. The wash is matched to the surface, so stamped concrete is treated differently from broom-finished. The crew keeps runoff out of the pool. It does not include re-sealing the deck, repairing cracks, or balancing the pool water.
Not sure this is the service the property needs? The services hub explains how to read the surface and choose, and the before and after photos show what a finished wash looks like.
The process
How pool decks is carried out
Every job runs in the same order, from the first walk-through to the final review, so there is no guessing about what happens next.
Pre-treat and wash
Algae and chemical haze are pre-treated, then a directed wash lifts the grime from the deck. The crew works in sections and routes runoff away from the pool so nothing harmful reaches the water.
Rinse and review
The deck gets a final rinse and a walk-through with the homeowner when they are on site. Any slick spot that remains is touched up before the crew leaves.
On the day
What happens on the day?
Pool level noted
The crew notes the pool level and works so runoff stays out of the water.
Furniture moved off
Lounge chairs and pool toys are moved off the deck so the full surface is open.
Runoff routed away
Sediment and runoff are routed off the deck and away from the pool and the equipment pad.
Walk-through at the end
A walk-through confirms the deck reads even and the film is gone before the crew leaves.
Before the crew arrives
How do I prepare for pool deck cleaning?
A short list, none of it heavy work. Anything left undone is handled during the walk-through.
Move furniture and toys
Clear lounge chairs, toys and planters off the deck so the crew can reach every section.
Note the pool level
Tell the crew if the pool is high so runoff is routed with extra care.
Point out delicate tile
Point out fragile pool tile or stamped sections so the wash is set for them.
Keep swimmers out
Keep people out of the pool during the wash so runoff does not reach them.
Timing
How long does pool deck cleaning take?
A typical pool deck is cleaned in one to three hours, depending on the size of the deck and how heavy the algae is. A large deck with deep green film takes longer than a small pad with light haze. The time also changes with whether the coping and steps are included. Dry weather lets the deck dry evenly after the wash, while rain pushes the job to another day.
Signs to look for
How do I know I need pool deck cleaning?
Slippery when wet
If the deck reads slippery barefoot, algae film is the usual cause.
Green tint on the surface
A green tint across the deck is algae feeding on the wet surface.
White haze from splash
A white, chalky haze near the water line is dried pool chemical.
Leaf stains under trees
Brown marks under overhanging trees are tannins sitting on the deck.
Included
What every pool decks job includes
- Full surface wash of the pool deck
- Algae film removal for safer footing
- Pool chemical haze lift
- Coping and step cleaning
- Leaf stain treatment
- Runoff kept out of the pool
- Walk-through review before crew leaves
Pairs well with
What services pair with pool deck cleaning?
Patios
Patio cleaning on the same visit keeps the whole backyard ground level reading even.
See this servicePatio Screens
Patio screen cleaning on the same visit clears the pollen that drops onto the deck.
See this serviceFencing
Fence cleaning on the same visit clears the algae that runs onto the deck from the panels.
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Why homeowners book pool decks here
Rated 5 from 17 Google reviews. The standard the crew holds on every job.
Rated 5 from 17 reviews
Every review on the reviews page is reproduced word for word, in the order it was left.
Google Review
My stucco came out fantastic! We have tried different products before to clean it and nothing seemed to work. I was pleasantly surprised at how great it came out. All the old black and mildew is gone! Will be using this company in future as needed! Thanks, Cooper!
Questions
Pool Decks questions, answered
Will the wash hurt my pool water?
The crew works so runoff stays out of the pool, routing the sediment off the deck and away from the water. If the pool is high or the deck drains toward it, the crew notes it during the walk-through and adjusts the method so nothing harmful reaches the water.
Will pool deck cleaning make the deck less slippery?
Yes. The slippery film on a pool deck is almost always algae, and a directed wash lifts it. Once the surface is clean, it reads even and is safer for bare feet, especially on the wet steps.
Is pool deck cleaning safe for stamped concrete?
Yes, when the method is matched to the surface. Stamped concrete is washed with a different approach than broom-finished so the pattern is not etched. The walk-through sets the right method for the deck in front of the crew.
How often should I clean my pool deck?
Most decks do well with a wash once the green film becomes slippery, which is often through the swim season. Decks under trees collect leaf stains faster and need it sooner. There is no fixed schedule.
What affects the price of pool deck cleaning?
The price depends on the size of the deck, the surface type, and how heavy the algae is. Cooper quotes the job after the walk-through so the price reflects the actual work. Call (504) 414-4449 for a quote.
What if it rains on the scheduled day?
Steady rain or high wind pushes the job to another day, because the wash needs dry conditions to work and to let the surfaces dry evenly. If the job is rescheduled, the crew coordinates the next available day so the work stays on track without forcing it into conditions that would undo the work.
Do I need to be home for the work?
You do not have to be home for the wash itself, as long as the crew can reach the surfaces and an outdoor water spigot. Many homeowners prefer to be there for the walk-through at the start and the review at the end, but it is not required.
How long do the results last?
The results last as long as the conditions that caused the growth stay the same. A sun-facing surface holds clean longer than a shaded one, because the sun dries the surface and keeps algae from setting. The wash clears the growth, but the shade and the moisture set when it returns.
Coverage
Where pool decks is offered
Pool Decks is available across River Ridge and the surrounding Southshore communities. Each area below links to its own page.
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Pool Decks across the Southshore
Pool Decks is offered from River Ridge out through Kenner, Metairie, New Orleans, Lakeview and Harahan. Each link below goes to a page with the detail for that community or service.
Pool Decks by community
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Request a pool decks quote
If your pool decks is showing the grime this climate lays down, the next step is a walk-through and a straightforward price. Call (504) 414-4449 or send your details through the form and Cooper will get back to you about the job and the schedule. There is no obligation in the quote, and the scope stays honest about what the property needs and what it does not.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (504) 414-4449 or use the contact page.
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One walk-through, one straightforward price, and a wash matched to the surface in front of the crew.