Pressure washing prices per square foot
Pros price each surface by the square foot. National 2026 averages are $170 to $310 per job, about $211 on average.
| Surface | Per sq ft |
|---|---|
| House siding | $0.15 – $0.25 |
| Concrete (basic) | $0.08 – $0.20 |
| Concrete with detergent | $0.25 – $0.35 |
| Deck | $0.20 – $0.50 |
| Fence | $0.30 – $0.50 |
| Roof (soft wash) | $0.15 – $0.70 |
Most companies set a $100 to $150 minimum to cover setup and drive time.
How much to pressure wash a 2,000 sq ft house
A home's square footage is its floor area, not the siding you wash. To estimate the siding, multiply the distance around the house by the wall height. A two-story, 2,000 sq ft home with a 1,000 sq ft footprint (about 32 × 32 ft) has roughly 126 ft of perimeter. At about 18 ft of wall height, that's around 2,270 sq ft of siding.
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| House wash only (2,270 sq ft siding) | $341 | $454 | $568 |
| House + 600 sq ft driveway | $389 | $538 | $688 |
Measure the actual house when you can, because gables, porches and a walk-out basement all add wall area.
How to price power washing a house
- Measure each surface separately: siding, driveway and walks, deck, fence, roof.
- Apply the per-square-foot rate for each surface and add them up.
- Add treatments such as degreasing oil stains on concrete.
- Apply your minimum so small jobs still pay for setup and travel.
- Check your hourly rate. Divide the total by hours on site. If it's too low, move toward the high end of the ranges. See how to price pressure washing jobs for the full method.
Customers use “pressure washing” and “power washing” to mean the same job. Technically, power washing uses heated water, which some companies charge more for on greasy concrete.
Commercial pressure washing prices per square foot
For commercial flatwork such as sidewalks, storefronts, drive-thrus and parking areas, start from the same concrete rates: $0.08 to $0.20 per sq ft, or $0.25 to $0.35 with degreaser. A 10,000 sq ft lot at basic rates works out to about $800 to $2,000. Large, open areas tend to sit toward the low end per foot because setup is spread over more square footage. Gum removal, heavy oil staining and after-hours work push the price up.
Bundle to raise the ticket
Customers who book a house wash often add the driveway, walks and fence. Quote them together. One setup across several surfaces is where the best hourly rates come from.
Frequently asked questions
How much does power washing cost?
Most pressure or power washing jobs cost $170 to $310, about $211 on average. Rates run $0.15 to $0.25 per sq ft for house siding, $0.08 to $0.20 for concrete and $0.20 to $0.50 for decks, and a house wash plus driveway usually costs about $350 to $620.
How much should I charge per square foot for pressure washing?
$0.15 to $0.25 for house siding, $0.08 to $0.35 for concrete depending on treatment, $0.20 to $0.50 for decks and $0.30 to $0.50 for fences.
How much does it cost to pressure wash a 2,000 sq ft house?
A two-story 2,000 sq ft home has roughly 2,000 to 2,500 sq ft of siding, so a house wash usually lands around $340 to $570. Adding a 600 sq ft driveway brings it to about $390 to $690.
Is power washing priced differently from pressure washing?
Usually not. Most customers use the terms interchangeably. Power washing technically uses heated water, and some companies charge a little more for it on oily concrete.
What do commercial pressure washing jobs cost per square foot?
Commercial flatwork is typically priced at $0.08 to $0.20 per sq ft, or $0.25 to $0.35 with degreaser. Large areas usually land toward the low end per foot.
Should I charge by the hour?
Typical hourly rates run $130 to $160, but per-square-foot quotes are easier for customers to accept before you arrive.
How do I estimate a pressure washing job?
Measure each surface separately (siding, driveway, deck, fence), multiply each by its per-square-foot rate, add them up and apply the company's minimum. Siding runs about $0.15 to $0.25 per sq ft and concrete $0.08 to $0.20, with most companies charging a $100 to $150 minimum.
Related guides
- How to price pressure washing jobs
- Free printable pressure washing price sheet
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