Commercial & industrial service
Restaurant & Drive-Thru Pressure Washing
Drive-thru lanes, patios, entries and dumpster pads degreased and hot washed while the kitchen is closed.
- 5.0 on 107 Google reviews
- Licensed & insured, CSLB #1152154
- Typical schedule
- Every 2 to 4 weeks for drive-thrus and dumpster pads
- Work hours
- After close or slowest overnight hours
- Method
- Degreaser, hot water, surface cleaner
- Urgent calls
- Grease and oil spills handled fast
How often should a restaurant be pressure washed?
Drive-thru lanes and dumpster pads usually need degreasing and a hot wash every 2 to 4 weeks. Entries and patios are commonly done monthly. The work is done after closing, or in the slowest hours for a 24-hour drive-thru.
Restaurants fight grease on two fronts. Out front, a drive-thru lane collects oil from every idling car and soda from every dropped cup. Out back, the grease bin and dumpster pad turn black and start to smell. Both show up in reviews and on health inspections.
We clean for quick-service brands including McDonald's and Chick-fil-A locations as well as independent restaurants and bars. One owner called us on a weekend after a grease hauler spilled cooking oil across his concrete. We quoted a flat rate and had it cleaned that Monday.
Front of house
- Drive-thru lanes, menu board pads and pickup windows
- Entries, sidewalks and curb ramps
- Patios and outdoor dining areas
- Awnings, signage and building exterior
Back of house
- Dumpster and grease bin enclosures
- Back door landings and delivery areas
- Grease and cooking oil spills
- Floor mats washed on site
Not sure it will come clean? Ask for the free on-site demo. We wash a test patch on your worst concrete and you decide after you see it.
Degreaser and hot water, in that order
Cooking oil laughs at cold water. We put down a degreaser, let it work, then hot wash with a surface cleaner. On drive-thru concrete that has gone black, the lane usually comes back to its original grey in one visit, and a regular route keeps it there.
Awnings and fronts customers actually see
Fabric awnings, painted trim and menu boards are cleaned at low pressure with the right detergent. A restaurant awning makeover is one of the fastest ways to change how a building looks from the street.
Cleaned between closing and prep
We arrive after close, finish before the morning crew and leave the patio dry. For 24-hour drive-thrus we work the slowest hours and keep a lane open.
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Restaurants & Drive-Thrus before & after
5.0 stars on 107 Google reviews
What customers say about this service
Did a great job cleaning the outside of Mimi's Cafe in Valencia!
Charles M. Google review · Restaurant, Valencia They cleaned my dumpster area which was so greasy and so many stains on the floor. It’s now looks like almost new floor! Great Quality!
Jason B. Google review Thank you, for the amazing service you provided, our kitchen looks beautiful. Team was very professional. We will definitely be contacting to have them back out more often.
Zackary M. Google review
How a job with us goes
Clean concrete in three steps
- 1
Walk it
Send photos or have Jorge walk the site. We measure, look at the staining and the drains, and clean a free test patch so you can see the result on your own concrete.
- 2
Quote it
You get a written scope and price with no hidden costs, plus our license and insurance certificate. Pick a one-time clean or a recurring route.
- 3
Wash it
The crew arrives after hours, cones off the area, pre-treats, hot washes and recovers the water. You get before and after photos in the morning.
Restaurants & Drive-Thrus FAQs
Questions we get before every job
Not answered here? Call or text (714) 867-3418.
How often should a drive-thru lane be pressure washed?
Busy drive-thrus are usually washed every two to four weeks. Oil and soda build up quickly where cars idle, and regular service keeps the lane from turning black.
Can you clean up a cooking oil or grease spill?
Yes. We degrease and hot wash the area and recover the wash water so the grease does not spread or reach a storm drain. Call us as soon as it happens; fresh spills clean up far better than old ones.
Do you clean dumpster pads and grease bin areas?
Yes. They are part of almost every restaurant visit. We degrease, hot wash and deodorize the enclosure.
Can you work around a 24-hour restaurant?
Yes. We schedule for the slowest window, wash in sections and keep a lane and an entry open the whole time.
Restaurants & Drive-Thrus projects
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Need restaurants & drive-thrus done right?
Free quote and a free on-site demo. Open daily, 7:00 AM to 11:30 PM.