Pressure washing estimate calculator
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A two-car driveway is usually 400–800 sq ft.
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Your estimate will be included: Driveway, 1,200 sq ft, medium dirt: $180–$300
Pressure washing cost: common questions
How much does pressure washing cost per square foot?
Most US pressure washing companies charge roughly $0.15 to $0.40 per square foot. Flat concrete such as driveways and patios sits at the low end. Decks, roofs, and multi-story homes cost more because they take longer or need gentler methods. Many companies also set a minimum service charge, commonly around $100 to $200.
How much does it cost to pressure wash a driveway?
A typical two-car driveway is about 400 to 800 square feet, which usually works out to roughly $60 to $200 before any minimum charge. Oil stains, heavy algae, rust, or sealing after cleaning will raise the price.
How much does it cost to pressure wash a house?
A single-story house often runs about $250 to $500. Two- and three-story homes cost more because crews need extra equipment, ladders or extension tools, and more time. Vinyl, brick, stucco, and wood siding may each call for different pressure or soft-wash methods.
Is it safe to pressure wash a roof?
High pressure can strip granules from shingles and force water under them. Reputable roof cleaners use a low-pressure soft wash with a cleaning solution to remove algae and moss instead. Soft washing costs more per square foot because of the specialized equipment and safety requirements.
What affects the price of a pressure washing job?
The main factors are the surface type, total square footage, how many stories the work is on, and how heavy the dirt or staining is. Access to water and power, steep or cramped work areas, rust or oil removal, sealing, and your local labor costs also change the final quote.
Should I hire a professional or rent a pressure washer?
Renting can work for small, sturdy surfaces like a concrete patio. Consumer machines are easy to misuse, though, and can etch concrete, gouge wood, or damage siding. Professionals bring commercial equipment, know which pressure and nozzle suit each surface, and typically carry liability insurance.
How often should I pressure wash my property?
As a rough guide, driveways and walkways every one to two years, siding and decks every one to three years, and roofs only when algae or moss appears. Shady, damp climates and homes near trees usually need cleaning more often.
Is this calculator's result a firm quote?
No. It gives a ballpark based on typical US rates, and local markets vary. A final price comes from a contractor after they see the property or photos of it.