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How to price pressure washing jobs
Working out how to price pressure washing comes down to three things: the right rate for each surface, a minimum that covers your setup and drive time, and a quick check that the job pays your hourly target. Here are 2026 rates and a simple way to quote any job.
Updated November 13, 2026 · By the Trade Pricing Control team · Where our prices come from
Pressure washing price per square foot
Per-square-foot pricing is the easiest to explain to customers and the hardest to lose money on. These are typical pressure washing prices per square foot for residential jobs in 2026:
| Surface | Per sq ft | Typical job |
|---|---|---|
| House siding | $0.15 – $0.25 | $340 – $570 (2-story, 2,000 sq ft home) |
| Driveway / concrete | $0.08 – $0.20 | $100 – $250 |
| Concrete with degreaser | $0.25 – $0.35 | oil-stained drives, garages |
| Deck | $0.20 – $0.50 | $100 – $250 |
| Fence | $0.30 – $0.50 | $150 – $300 |
| Roof (soft wash) | $0.15 – $0.70 | $450 – $700 |
Siding is measured as wall area, not floor area: multiply the distance around the house by the wall height. A 2,000 sq ft two-story home usually has about 2,000 to 2,500 sq ft of siding.
How much to charge for pressure washing by job
- How to charge for pressure washing a house: price the siding by the square foot, add gutters or windows as extras, and quote the driveway as an add-on. Most single-family house washes come in at $250 to $700.
- How much to charge for pressure washing a driveway: a standard 600 sq ft two-car driveway is about $100 to $150, which is often just your minimum. Charge more for oil stains, rust or sealing.
- How much to charge for pressure washing a deck or fence: about $100 to $250 for a deck and $150 to $300 for a fence. Wood needs lower pressure and more time, so stay at the top of the range for old or gray wood.
- Roofs: always soft wash, never high pressure. Price at $0.15 to $0.70 per sq ft depending on pitch, height and growth.
How much to charge for pressure washing per hour
Hourly pricing works for odd jobs that are hard to measure, like equipment, dumpsters or messy patios. Typical rates run about $100 to $160 an hour for a one-person crew with a professional setup. Work out your own floor first:
Hourly rate = (labor + fuel and chemicals + equipment + overhead) ÷ (1 − your target margin)
For example, $35 labor + $10 materials + $10 equipment + $20 overhead = $75 an hour in costs. At a 25% margin that's $100 an hour. Use the hourly rate calculator to set yours.
How to price pressure washing jobs, step by step
Here's how to estimate pressure washing jobs so every quote is consistent:
- Measure each surface. Use satellite maps or measure on site: siding, driveway and walks, deck, fence and roof, each separately.
- Apply the rate per surface. Multiply each area by its per-square-foot rate and add them up.
- Add treatments and extras. Degreasing, rust removal, gum, sealing, gutter brightening and second stories all cost more.
- Apply your minimum. $100 to $150 covers setup, travel and cleanup on small jobs.
- Check the hours. Divide the total by the hours on site, including setup. If it's below your hourly target, quote toward the top of the ranges.
- Bundle. Offer the driveway, walks and fence with a house wash. One setup across several surfaces gives the best hourly return.
That's also how to bid pressure washing jobs you can't see in person: get photos, measure from the satellite view, and quote a range that you confirm on arrival.
Commercial pressure washing pricing
Pressure washing prices per square foot for commercial work start from the same concrete rates, $0.08 to $0.20, or $0.25 to $0.35 with degreaser. Large open areas sit at the low end because setup is spread over more footage: a 10,000 sq ft lot is about $800 to $2,000.
- Storefronts and sidewalks: often sold as a monthly or quarterly service at a fixed price per visit.
- Drive-thrus and dumpster pads: heavy grease, so use hot water and degreaser rates.
- How much to charge for pressure washing an apartment complex: quote per building or per breezeway, plus common sidewalks by the square foot. Expect after-hours work and water access to affect the price.
Use a pressure washing price sheet
A pressure washing price sheet with your rates per surface and your minimum makes quoting faster and helps customers say yes. Our free pressure washing price list is editable and printable: fill in your own prices and print it or save it as a PDF. For a written power washing estimate, the pricing calculator works as a free pressure washing estimate template: it turns any job into a customer quote you can copy or print.
Want to tell customers how often to book you again? Point them to how often to pressure wash your house. Just starting out? See the pressure washing startup cost calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How do you quote a pressure washing job?
Measure each surface, multiply each by its per-square-foot rate (about $0.15 to $0.25 for siding and $0.08 to $0.20 for concrete), add extras like degreasing, then apply your minimum of about $100 to $150.
What is a fair price for pressure washing?
Most jobs cost $170 to $310, and a house wash plus driveway is usually $350 to $620. That works out to roughly $100 to $160 per hour on site for the company.
How much does it cost to pressure wash 1000 square feet?
About $80 to $200 for 1,000 sq ft of concrete, or $150 to $250 for 1,000 sq ft of siding. Small jobs often hit the company's $100 to $150 minimum instead.
How much does it cost to pressure wash a 2,500 sq ft house?
A 2,500 sq ft two-story home has roughly 2,500 to 3,000 sq ft of siding, so a house wash is usually about $400 to $700, more with a driveway.
How long does it take to pressure wash a 1000 sq ft house?
About 1.5 to 3 hours for a single-story home, including setup and cleanup. Two-story homes, heavy mildew and lots of windows take longer.
Should I charge by the hour or by the square foot?
Square-foot pricing is easier for customers to accept before you arrive, so most companies use it. Hourly pricing suits odd jobs that are hard to measure.