How much to charge for pressure washing
Pressure washing is usually priced per square foot or as a flat per-surface job. Per-square-foot keeps you safe on big surfaces; flat job pricing wins on small, quick ones like a single driveway.
You should charge
$0.50
per square foot · typical $0.15–$0.75
Why this number. Set a minimum job fee (e.g. $125). It is not worth unloading the truck for a $40 driveway. A minimum also anchors small jobs upward and filters out tire-kickers.
Typical pressure washing prices
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Driveway | $100 – $250 |
| House exterior / siding | $250 – $600 |
| Deck or patio | $100 – $300 |
| Concrete (per visit) | $80 – $200 |
| Fence | $150 – $400 |
Also common: Many pros set a flat per-driveway or per-house price once they know their pace.
What changes the price
- Surface type, concrete, wood, vinyl, and brick clean at different speeds
- How dirty it is (heavy mildew or oil stains take longer and need treatment)
- Height and access (second-story siding is slower and riskier)
- Water access and whether you supply it
The pricing move most people miss
Set a minimum job fee (e.g. $125). It is not worth unloading the truck for a $40 driveway. A minimum also anchors small jobs upward and filters out tire-kickers.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I charge for pressure washing?+
Most pressure washing is priced $0.15–$0.75 per square foot, with a typical rate around $0.35 per square foot. Where you land inside that range comes down mainly to surface type, concrete, wood, vinyl, and brick clean at different speeds and how dirty it is (heavy mildew or oil stains take longer and need treatment). Use the range as your anchor, then adjust up for experience, strong demand, and a higher cost-of-living area.
What is the best way to price pressure washing?+
Most pressure washing is priced per square foot, which is easy for clients to understand. Set a clear minimum so small jobs still cover your time and travel, and bundle add-ons into packages to lift the average ticket rather than discounting. Many pros set a flat per-driveway or per-house price once they know their pace.
How much should I charge for pressure washing as a beginner?+
Starting out, price near the lower end of the range, roughly $0.15 to $0.35 per square foot. Resist going below that to win work: a price that is too low attracts price-shoppers, signals low quality, and is hard to raise later. Once you have a few happy clients and reviews, move toward $0.75.
What affects how much pressure washing costs?+
The biggest factors are surface type, concrete, wood, vinyl, and brick clean at different speeds; how dirty it is (heavy mildew or oil stains take longer and need treatment); height and access (second-story siding is slower and riskier); water access and whether you supply it. Two jobs that look alike can price very differently once these are accounted for, which is why a quick walkthrough or a few questions before quoting protects your rate.
How do I quote pressure washing so the client says yes?+
Set a minimum job fee (e.g. $125). It is not worth unloading the truck for a $40 driveway. A minimum also anchors small jobs upward and filters out tire-kickers. Put the quote in writing with exactly what is included, state the price once without apologizing for it, and give one clear next step. A confident, well-structured quote wins jobs at a higher price than a vague one at a lower price.