Most pressure washing jobs in the US run $150 to $700 in 2026, with the typical job landing between $250 and $450 and the national hourly rate around $75 to $80. It is one of the highest-margin trades on a truck, at 50 to 70 percent, which is why several thousand new operators start every year and why a third of them are gone within twelve months. The ones who last price by the surface, not by the hour, and quote from the curb before the customer calls the next guy.
This guide gives you a starting price for every surface, explains what pushes the number up or down, and walks one whole-exterior quote from the walk-around to the total. The typical column matches the list Zeemy is adding for pressure washing accounts, so you can start from it and adjust for your market.
2026 pressure washing price table
Twenty services most pressure washing companies quote, with the 2026 national low and high and a typical price you can start from.
| Service | Low | Typical | High | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House soft wash, 1 story | $250 | $275 | $400 | Siding, soffits, trim. Low pressure, high dwell. |
| House soft wash, 2 story | $350 | $425 | $600 | Height is labor and ladder time. |
| Driveway, 2 car | $100 | $175 | $300 | National average about $175. |
| Driveway, 3 car or long | $200 | $250 | $475 | Surface cleaner speed is your margin. |
| Sidewalk and walkway | $60 | $90 | $150 | Often bundled with the driveway. |
| Patio | $100 | $150 | $250 | Concrete or pavers up to 400 sq ft. |
| Deck wash | $150 | $225 | $400 | Wood needs low pressure. Composite needs less. |
| Deck wash and seal | $350 | $500 | $800 | Sealer material plus a second visit. |
| Fence wash, per 100 ft | $180 | $225 | $300 | Both sides of a 6-foot privacy fence. |
| Roof soft wash | $300 | $500 | $800 | Algae and moss. Never high pressure on shingles. |
| Gutter brightening | $100 | $150 | $250 | Tiger stripes and oxidation on the exterior. |
| Pool deck | $150 | $200 | $300 | Slip hazard work. Customers pay for it. |
| Garage floor | $100 | $125 | $200 | Degrease first. |
| Rust or stain removal | $50 | $85 | $150 | Per treated area. Chemical cost is real. |
| Commercial storefront and sidewalk | $150 | $250 | $500 | Gum removal included. Early mornings. |
| Dumpster pad cleaning | $100 | $150 | $250 | Recurring commercial work. |
| Fleet or equipment wash, per vehicle | $50 | $75 | $125 | Volume pricing on a contract. |
| Exterior window cleaning add-on | $150 | $175 | $450 | Easy upsell on a house wash. |
| Solar panel cleaning | $150 | $200 | $350 | Purified water, no pressure. |
| Whole house package | $450 | $550 | $900 | House plus driveway plus walkway. |
"Typical" is the price Zeemy preloads for a new pressure washing account, so a new owner can quote on day one and adjust for their market. Low and high are the 2026 national ranges from the pricing guides listed at the end.
What moves the price
Square footage and stories
Concrete is priced by area at $0.08 to $0.20 a square foot, and a surface cleaner makes a 600-square-foot driveway a 45-minute job. Houses are priced by stories because height is what costs time. A two-story wash is not double a one-story, but it is not the same price either.
Soft wash versus pressure
Roofs, painted siding, and wood need low pressure and chemistry, which means dwell time, more solution, and more skill. Price soft-wash jobs above pressure jobs and explain why in the quote. Customers who have had a neighbor's shingles blasted off understand immediately.
Chemicals
Sodium hypochlorite, surfactants, degreasers, and rust removers are a real cost per job, and they rise every year. Build them into your surface prices, and add a stain-removal line when a job needs the expensive stuff.
Water access and setup
A job with no spigot means a tank and a slower day. Long hose runs, gated yards, and cars that have to be moved all add setup time. Note it on the walk-around and price for it.
Bundling
Your setup cost is the same whether you wash one surface or four. Offer a whole-house package at a discount on the sum of the parts, and most customers take it. You make more per stop, and the truck moves less.
A worked quote
A homeowner wants the house done before a graduation party. You walk the property and see a two-story home with green streaks on the north side, a two-car driveway with tire marks, and a stained front walk. Here is the quote, built from the curb in about a minute.
House wash and driveway, the Nguyens
Three surfaces plus the stain treatment, each on its own line so the customer sees the stain work as a real service and not a padded price. If they balk at the total, the walkway or the stain line can come off without touching the house wash.
They approve on their phone while you unroll the hose, and the invoice goes out the moment the driveway is dry. Paid from the porch, before you have loaded the trailer.
Pricing tips from the field
Price surfaces, not hours
Hourly pricing punishes you for owning a surface cleaner. Price the driveway and get faster at it. The difference is your margin.
Always quote the roof separately
Roof washing is the highest-value, highest-skill line you have. Never fold it into a house price. Quote it on its own line, explain soft washing in one sentence, and let it sell itself.
Sell the whole-house package
Bundle house, driveway, and walkway at 10 to 15 percent under the sum of the parts. It raises your average ticket and the customer feels like they got a deal.
Put annual customers on recurring invoices
The HOA with quarterly sidewalks and the homeowner who wants the house done every spring are your best accounts. Set them up once, bill automatically, and remind automatically.
Charge for the chemistry
Rust removal, oil stains, and heavy organic growth take expensive product. A stain-removal line at $50 to $150 covers it, and customers accept it when it is a line they can see.
Questions pressure washing owners ask about pricing
How much should I charge to pressure wash a house?
In 2026, $250 to $400 for a single-story home and $350 to $600 for two stories, using a soft wash on siding. Roofs are priced separately at $300 to $800.
What is a fair price for a driveway?
A standard two-car driveway runs $100 to $300 nationally, with the average around $175. Price by square footage at $0.08 to $0.20 for larger or unusual layouts.
Should I charge by the hour or by the surface?
By the surface. Customers understand a price for the house and a price for the driveway, and surface pricing rewards you for good equipment and speed. The national hourly rate of $75 to $80 is a fallback for odd jobs.
How do I price roof cleaning?
Roof soft washing runs $300 to $800 nationally, depending on size, pitch, and growth. Always quote it as its own line and never use high pressure on shingles.
Can I get recurring work in pressure washing?
Yes. HOAs, property managers, restaurants, and storefronts need quarterly or monthly washing, and many homeowners want the house done every spring. Put those accounts on recurring invoices so they bill themselves.
Sources
National ranges come from HomeGuide, Angi, Thumbtack, Invoice Fly, and AirQuote pressure washing price guides for 2026, and the Housecall Pro window cleaning price guide. Prices are 2026 US figures and vary by region; use them as a starting point and adjust for your market.