Pressure washing has some of the best margins in home services — if you price by results instead of guessing low to win. Here's how to price a pressure washing job in 2026 so a fast job stays profitable.
Three ways to price — pick one and be consistent
Per square foot runs about $0.35–$0.77 (most pros land near $0.40). Per hour runs $50–$200. Flat per surface — a set price for a house, a driveway, a deck — is usually what you hand the customer, calculated from the other two behind the scenes.
What a wash price has to cover
- Labor — your time on-site plus setup and teardown.
- Water, chemicals & gas — detergents, sealants, and fuel add up over a day.
- Equipment wear — pumps, hoses, surface cleaners, and tips don't last forever.
- Overhead & margin — insurance, travel, and a minimum charge so small jobs pay.
Ballpark by surface for 2026
- House wash: about $170–$360, averaging around $265.
- Driveway: about $155–$190, or roughly $0.25–$0.35 per square foot.
- Set a minimum (often $100–$150) so a quick job still covers your drive and setup.
Price the surface, not just the size
Heavy stains, oil, mildew, two-story reach, and delicate surfaces that need a soft-wash (siding, roofs) all change the job. A soft-wash is not the same as blasting concrete — price it separately, and add sealing as its own line when they want it.
Bundle for a bigger ticket
The easiest upsell in this trade is the bundle — house plus driveway plus front walk beats a single surface, and you're already set up on-site. Quote the bundle and a single-surface option so they can choose up.
Quote it before you unspool the hose
QuoteCrew makes the quote part instant. You say the job out loud (“single-story house wash plus the driveway and front walk, one oil stain”), and it builds an itemized, bundled quote from your saved rates and texts the customer a link to accept — before you start. On your phone, in English or Spanish.
You can price a wash perfectly in your head. You just can't do it fast enough, at the door, while they're comparing you to the next pro — and that speed is what books the job.
Ranges above are 2026 U.S. national averages and vary by region, surface, and condition; always price from your own local costs.