Rust Removal
Orange and brown rust stains on your concrete, siding, or stone are stubborn. Regular pressure washing won't remove them because rust is a chemical stain, not surface dirt. Those stains come from iron-rich well water, fertilizer runoff, metal furniture, sprinkler heads, rebar bleeding through concrete, or Central Kentucky's limestone water leaving iron oxide deposits.
We use oxalic acid-based and specialty rust removal chemicals that dissolve iron oxide stains without damaging the surface. This is not something you can fix with bleach or a consumer rust remover from the hardware store. Those products aren't strong enough for exterior stains and can actually set the stain permanently if used wrong. We apply the right product for the surface, let it dwell to dissolve the iron, and rinse clean. Heavy stains may need more than one application.
We also figure out where the stain is coming from so we can tell you how to prevent it. If your sprinkler system is spraying iron-rich water on your driveway, the stains will come back unless you address the source. If rusting rebar is bleeding through your concrete, we'll let you know. If fertilizer with iron is washing off your lawn onto the sidewalk, we can point that out too.
Rust removal pricing depends on the number of stains, the surface type, and how deep the staining goes. We assess the job and give you a price before we start. Most residential rust removal jobs fall between $100 and $400.
Common Questions About Rust Removal
Can rust stains be completely removed? In most cases yes. Fresh stains on smooth concrete come off completely. Very old stains on porous surfaces may lighten significantly but not disappear 100%. We'll be honest with you about what to expect before we start.
Will the stains come back? If the source isn't addressed, yes. We'll help you identify what's causing the staining and recommend how to fix it so you're not paying for the same removal every year.
What surfaces can you remove rust from? Concrete, brick, stone, vinyl siding, Hardie board, pavers, stucco, and most other exterior surfaces. We match the treatment to the material.
