Pressure Washing Cost USA 2026
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Pressure washing costs in the US
What most homeowners pay for house wash, labor and cleaning solution included. Pick your city for local prices.
How we get this data- Typical
- $400
- Low end
- $150
- High end
- $1,400
Washing the outside of a 2,000 sq ft, one- or two-story house costs $250–$750 in the US in 2026, and most homeowners pay around $400. Small, clean one-story homes sit at the low end; tall homes with heavy mildew sit at the top, and the dearest 2,000 sq ft jobs reach $1,400. Flat surfaces cost less: a 2-car driveway is $125–$400.
$250–$750 to wash a 2,000 sq ft, one- or two-story house in the US, with $400 typical. A 2-car driveway runs $125–$400, a wood deck $125–$500, and a roof soft wash $350–$1,000. Pick your city ↓
- US house wash, about 2,000 sq ft: $250–$750, $400 typical
- Single story $175–$500; two stories $350–$1,000; three stories $550–$1,500
- 2-car driveway $125–$400; patio $100–$400; wood deck $125–$500
- Roof soft wash $350–$1,000; 100-ft fence $150–$450
- Pick a city below for local prices across 195 US metros
Prices below come from national cost guides, company price pages, local price data for more than ten metros and BLS wage data, re-verified in November 2026. They include labor and cleaning solution unless a row says otherwise. Pick your city for local pricing.
A 2,000 sq ft house wash runs $250–$750 across the US, with $400 typical. Priced by area, a house wash runs about $0.12–$0.38 a sq ft of home and concrete cleaning $0.15–$0.50. But most jobs are quoted as one price, and many companies have a minimum of about $100–$250.
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 65+ American pricing sources · See methodology
Pressure washing cost by city
Typical pressure washing ranges, re-verified November 2026 across 65+ sources. Largest cities first.
Among the biggest metros, New York is the priciest at $500 and Phoenix the least at $300.
Half of the 195 metros we price sit between $360 and $400.
| City | Typical range |
|---|---|
| New York, NY | $310–$840 per job |
| Los Angeles, CA | $270–$770 per job |
| Chicago, IL | $300–$820 per job |
| Dallas, TX | $240–$730 per job |
| Houston, TX | $210–$700 per job |
| Washington, DC | $270–$780 per job |
| Atlanta, GA | $210–$690 per job |
| Philadelphia, PA | $250–$750 per job |
| Miami, FL | $250–$760 per job |
| Phoenix, AZ | $190–$660 per job |
| Boston, MA | $300–$830 per job |
| San Francisco, CA | $300–$820 per job |
| Riverside, CA | $260–$760 per job |
| Detroit, MI | $250–$750 per job |
| Seattle, WA | $300–$830 per job |
| Minneapolis, MN | $270–$770 per job |
| San Diego, CA | $260–$760 per job |
| Tampa, FL | $190–$660 per job |
| Orange County, CA | $260–$760 per job |
| Denver, CO | $260–$760 per job |
| Oakland, CA | $280–$790 per job |
| Charlotte, NC | $240–$740 per job |
| Baltimore, MD | $250–$750 per job |
| St. Louis, MO | $250–$750 per job |
| Orlando, FL | $240–$740 per job |
| Brooklyn, NY | $290–$810 per job |
| San Antonio, TX | $230–$720 per job |
| Fort Worth, TX | $230–$730 per job |
| Austin, TX | $250–$750 per job |
| Portland, OR | $270–$780 per job |
| Sacramento, CA | $270–$780 per job |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $250–$750 per job |
| Las Vegas, NV | $260–$760 per job |
| Cincinnati, OH | $250–$750 per job |
| Kansas City, MO | $250–$750 per job |
| Columbus, OH | $250–$750 per job |
| Newark, NJ | $270–$790 per job |
| Nashville, TN | $260–$770 per job |
| Indianapolis, IN | $250–$750 per job |
| Cleveland, OH | $250–$750 per job |
| San Jose, CA | $280–$790 per job |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | $240–$730 per job |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $230–$720 per job |
| Jacksonville, FL | $240–$730 per job |
| Providence, RI | $250–$750 per job |
| Milwaukee, WI | $250–$750 per job |
| Raleigh, NC | $240–$740 per job |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $230–$720 per job |
| West Palm Beach, FL | $230–$720 per job |
| New Orleans, LA | $230–$730 per job |
| Memphis, TN | $230–$730 per job |
| Richmond, VA | $240–$730 per job |
| Louisville, KY | $240–$740 per job |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $240–$740 per job |
| Hartford, CT | $240–$740 per job |
| Birmingham, AL | $230–$720 per job |
| Buffalo, NY | $240–$740 per job |
| Rochester, NY | $240–$740 per job |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $240–$730 per job |
| Tucson, AZ | $240–$730 per job |
| Honolulu, HI | $250–$750 per job |
| Tulsa, OK | $230–$720 per job |
| Fresno, CA | $250–$750 per job |
| Omaha, NE | $240–$730 per job |
| St. Petersburg, FL | $230–$730 per job |
| Worcester, MA | $250–$750 per job |
| Bridgeport, CT | $250–$750 per job |
| Greenville, SC | $220–$700 per job |
| Tacoma, WA | $280–$790 per job |
| Albuquerque, NM | $240–$730 per job |
| Bakersfield, CA | $260–$760 per job |
| Albany, NY | $250–$740 per job |
| Knoxville, TN | $230–$720 per job |
| McAllen, TX | $220–$700 per job |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $230–$720 per job |
| El Paso, TX | $220–$700 per job |
| Sarasota, FL | $230–$720 per job |
| New Haven, CT | $240–$730 per job |
| Columbia, SC | $230–$720 per job |
| Oxnard, CA | $250–$750 per job |
| Charleston, SC | $240–$730 per job |
| Dayton, OH | $230–$720 per job |
| Boise, ID | $230–$720 per job |
| Fort Myers, FL | $230–$720 per job |
| Stockton, CA | $250–$750 per job |
| Greensboro, NC | $230–$710 per job |
| Lakeland, FL | $220–$700 per job |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $240–$730 per job |
| Little Rock, AR | $220–$700 per job |
| Des Moines, IA | $230–$720 per job |
| Wilmington, DE | $240–$730 per job |
| Akron, OH | $230–$720 per job |
| Daytona Beach, FL | $230–$710 per job |
| Provo, UT | $220–$700 per job |
| Springfield, MA | $240–$740 per job |
| Ogden, UT | $220–$700 per job |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $220–$710 per job |
| Madison, WI | $250–$740 per job |
| Syracuse, NY | $240–$740 per job |
| Durham, NC | $240–$740 per job |
| Wichita, KS | $220–$700 per job |
| Toledo, OH | $230–$720 per job |
| Augusta, GA | $220–$700 per job |
| Palm Bay, FL | $220–$700 per job |
| Jackson, MS | $220–$700 per job |
| Harrisburg, PA | $230–$730 per job |
| Spokane, WA | $250–$750 per job |
| Chattanooga, TN | $220–$700 per job |
| Fayetteville, AR | $220–$700 per job |
| Scranton, PA | $230–$730 per job |
| Portland, ME | $250–$750 per job |
| Modesto, CA | $250–$750 per job |
| Lansing, MI | $230–$720 per job |
| Youngstown, OH | $220–$710 per job |
| Fayetteville, NC | $220–$710 per job |
| Lexington, KY | $230–$720 per job |
| Huntsville, AL | $220–$700 per job |
| Pensacola, FL | $220–$700 per job |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $220–$700 per job |
| Mesa, AZ | $240–$740 per job |
| Reno, NV | $240–$730 per job |
| Springfield, MO | $230–$720 per job |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $240–$740 per job |
| Asheville, NC | $230–$720 per job |
| Killeen, TX | $220–$700 per job |
| Visalia, CA | $240–$730 per job |
| Lafayette, LA | $220–$700 per job |
| Long Beach, CA | $260–$760 per job |
| Santa Barbara, CA | $240–$730 per job |
| Salinas, CA | $260–$760 per job |
| Mobile, AL | $220–$700 per job |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $220–$700 per job |
| Manchester, NH | $240–$730 per job |
| Salem, OR | $240–$740 per job |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $230–$730 per job |
| Brownsville, TX | $220–$700 per job |
| Gulfport, MS | $220–$700 per job |
| Appleton, WI | $230–$730 per job |
| Savannah, GA | $220–$700 per job |
| Anchorage, AK | $250–$750 per job |
| Beaumont, TX | $220–$700 per job |
| Flint, MI | $230–$720 per job |
| Peoria, IL | $230–$720 per job |
| Canton, OH | $230–$720 per job |
| Arlington, TX | $230–$730 per job |
| Shreveport, LA | $220–$700 per job |
| Tallahassee, FL | $220–$700 per job |
| Montgomery, AL | $220–$700 per job |
| Trenton, NJ | $240–$730 per job |
| Eugene, OR | $240–$730 per job |
| Davenport, IA | $230–$720 per job |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $240–$730 per job |
| Fort Collins, CO | $240–$730 per job |
| Gainesville, FL | $230–$720 per job |
| Lincoln, NE | $230–$730 per job |
| Rockford, IL | $230–$720 per job |
| Lubbock, TX | $220–$700 per job |
| Columbus, GA | $220–$700 per job |
| Boulder, CO | $260–$760 per job |
| Green Bay, WI | $230–$720 per job |
| Evansville, IN | $230–$720 per job |
| South Bend, IN | $230–$720 per job |
| Roanoke, VA | $230–$720 per job |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $230–$720 per job |
| Wilmington, NC | $230–$720 per job |
| Stamford, CT | $250–$750 per job |
| Waco, TX | $220–$700 per job |
| Jersey City, NJ | $270–$790 per job |
| Duluth, MN | $240–$730 per job |
| Laredo, TX | $220–$700 per job |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $230–$720 per job |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $220–$700 per job |
| Amarillo, TX | $230–$710 per job |
| Erie, PA | $220–$710 per job |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $250–$740 per job |
| Fargo, ND | $240–$730 per job |
| Charleston, WV | $220–$700 per job |
| Norfolk, VA | $230–$720 per job |
| Macon, GA | $220–$700 per job |
| Champaign, IL | $240–$740 per job |
| Burlington, VT | $250–$750 per job |
| Topeka, KS | $230–$720 per job |
| Rochester, MN | $260–$770 per job |
| Athens, GA | $220–$700 per job |
| Las Cruces, NM | $230–$720 per job |
| Columbia, MO | $230–$720 per job |
| St. George, UT | $220–$700 per job |
| Hilo, HI | $240–$730 per job |
| Billings, MT | $240–$730 per job |
| Greenville, NC | $230–$720 per job |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $220–$700 per job |
| Santa Fe, NM | $230–$730 per job |
| Missoula, MT | $240–$730 per job |
| Cheyenne, WY | $230–$720 per job |
| Fairbanks, AK | $260–$760 per job |
Each city page has local rates by area, real-world pressure washing costs and a city-specific FAQ. Prices shown are the low end of the typical range, per job.
Alabama
- Birminghamfrom $230
- Huntsvillefrom $220
- Mobilefrom $220
- Montgomeryfrom $220
- Tuscaloosafrom $220
Arkansas
- Little Rockfrom $220
- Fayettevillefrom $220
California
- Los Angelesfrom $270
- San Franciscofrom $300
- Riversidefrom $260
- San Diegofrom $260
- Orange Countyfrom $260
- Oaklandfrom $280
- Sacramentofrom $270
- San Josefrom $280
- Fresnofrom $250
- Bakersfieldfrom $260
- Oxnardfrom $250
- Stocktonfrom $250
- Modestofrom $250
- Santa Rosafrom $240
- Visaliafrom $240
- Long Beachfrom $260
- Santa Barbarafrom $240
- Salinasfrom $260
Colorado
- Denverfrom $260
- Colorado Springsfrom $240
- Fort Collinsfrom $240
- Boulderfrom $260
Connecticut
- Hartfordfrom $240
- Bridgeportfrom $250
- New Havenfrom $240
- Stamfordfrom $250
Delaware
- Wilmingtonfrom $240
District of Columbia
- Washingtonfrom $270
Florida
- Miamifrom $250
- Tampafrom $190
- Orlandofrom $240
- Fort Lauderdalefrom $240
- Jacksonvillefrom $240
- West Palm Beachfrom $230
- St. Petersburgfrom $230
- Sarasotafrom $230
- Fort Myersfrom $230
- Lakelandfrom $220
- Daytona Beachfrom $230
- Palm Bayfrom $220
- Pensacolafrom $220
- Tallahasseefrom $220
- Gainesvillefrom $230
Georgia
Idaho
- Boisefrom $230
Indiana
- Indianapolisfrom $250
- Fort Waynefrom $230
- Evansvillefrom $230
- South Bendfrom $230
Iowa
- Des Moinesfrom $230
- Davenportfrom $230
- Cedar Rapidsfrom $230
Kentucky
- Louisvillefrom $240
- Lexingtonfrom $230
Louisiana
- New Orleansfrom $230
- Baton Rougefrom $230
- Lafayettefrom $220
- Shreveportfrom $220
Maine
- Portlandfrom $250
Maryland
- Baltimorefrom $250
Massachusetts
- Bostonfrom $300
- Worcesterfrom $250
- Springfieldfrom $240
Michigan
- Detroitfrom $250
- Grand Rapidsfrom $240
- Lansingfrom $230
- Flintfrom $230
- Ann Arborfrom $240
Minnesota
- Minneapolisfrom $270
- Duluthfrom $240
- Rochesterfrom $260
Mississippi
- Jacksonfrom $220
- Gulfportfrom $220
- Hattiesburgfrom $220
Missouri
- St. Louisfrom $250
- Kansas Cityfrom $250
- Springfieldfrom $230
- Columbiafrom $230
New Hampshire
- Manchesterfrom $240
New Jersey
- Newarkfrom $270
- Trentonfrom $240
- Jersey Cityfrom $270
- Atlantic Cityfrom $250
New Mexico
- Albuquerquefrom $240
- Las Crucesfrom $230
- Santa Fefrom $230
New York
North Carolina
- Charlottefrom $240
- Raleighfrom $240
- Greensborofrom $230
- Winston-Salemfrom $220
- Durhamfrom $240
- Fayettevillefrom $220
- Ashevillefrom $230
- Wilmingtonfrom $230
- Greenvillefrom $230
North Dakota
- Fargofrom $240
Ohio
- Cincinnatifrom $250
- Columbusfrom $250
- Clevelandfrom $250
- Daytonfrom $230
- Akronfrom $230
- Toledofrom $230
- Youngstownfrom $220
- Cantonfrom $230
Oklahoma
- Oklahoma Cityfrom $230
- Tulsafrom $230
Pennsylvania
- Philadelphiafrom $250
- Pittsburghfrom $250
- Harrisburgfrom $230
- Scrantonfrom $230
- Eriefrom $220
Rhode Island
- Providencefrom $250
South Carolina
- Greenvillefrom $220
- Columbiafrom $230
- Charlestonfrom $240
- Myrtle Beachfrom $220
South Dakota
- Sioux Fallsfrom $230
Tennessee
- Nashvillefrom $260
- Memphisfrom $230
- Knoxvillefrom $230
- Chattanoogafrom $220
Texas
- Dallasfrom $240
- Houstonfrom $210
- San Antoniofrom $230
- Fort Worthfrom $230
- Austinfrom $250
- McAllenfrom $220
- El Pasofrom $220
- Killeenfrom $220
- Corpus Christifrom $220
- Brownsvillefrom $220
- Beaumontfrom $220
- Arlingtonfrom $230
- Lubbockfrom $220
- Wacofrom $220
- Laredofrom $220
- Amarillofrom $230
Utah
- Salt Lake Cityfrom $240
- Provofrom $220
- Ogdenfrom $220
- St. Georgefrom $220
Vermont
- Burlingtonfrom $250
Virginia
- Virginia Beachfrom $230
- Richmondfrom $240
- Roanokefrom $230
- Norfolkfrom $230
West Virginia
- Charlestonfrom $220
Wyoming
- Cheyennefrom $230
Pressure washing prices, 2026
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure washing labor rate (hourly)per hour | $50 | $75 | $150 |
| Minimum charge for a small jobper visit | $100 | $150 | $250 |
| House wash, single story (up to about 1,500 sq ft)per job | $175 | $300 | $500 |
| House wash, about 2,000 sq ft, one or two storiesper job | $250 | $400 | $750 |
| House wash, two stories (about 2,500–3,000 sq ft)per job | $350 | $550 | $1,000 |
| House wash, three stories or 4,000+ sq ftper job | $550 | $800 | $1,500 |
| Brick or stucco house wash, about 2,000 sq ftper job | $275 | $425 | $700 |
| House wash, per sq ft of home (floor area)per sq ft | $0.12 | $0.20 | $0.38 |
| Driveway, standard 2-car (about 400–600 sq ft)per job | $125 | $225 | $400 |
| Concrete cleaning, per sq ft (driveways, patios, walks)per sq ft | $0.15 | $0.30 | $0.50 |
| Sidewalk or front walk, added to a drivewayper job | $50 | $75 | $100 |
| Patio, concrete or pavers (about 200–400 sq ft)per job | $100 | $200 | $400 |
| Oil, rust or clay stain treatment (per spot)per job | $25 | $75 | $150 |
| Wood deck wash (about 300–500 sq ft)per job | $125 | $250 | $500 |
| Deck wash plus stain or seal (about 300 sq ft)per job | $550 | $900 | $1,500 |
| Fence wash, 100 linear ft of 6-ft privacy fenceper job | $150 | $250 | $450 |
| Roof soft wash, asphalt shingle (about 1,500–2,000 sq ft)per job | $350 | $600 | $1,000 |
| Roof moss or lichen treatment (add-on)per job | $100 | $175 | $250 |
| Gutter face brightening (outside of the gutters)per job | $100 | $190 | $325 |
| Pool deck or lanai screen wash (about 500 sq ft)per job | $125 | $215 | $350 |
| Concrete sealing after washing, per sq ftper sq ft | $0.40 | $1.25 | $2.10 |
| Paver clean and re-seal, per sq ftper sq ft | $1.00 | $1.75 | $2.50 |
| Full exterior package (house, driveway and walks)per job | $550 | $800 | $1,200 |
| Pressure washer rental, do it yourself (per day)per day | $50 | $90 | $175 |
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 65+ American pricing sources · See methodology
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Pressure washing jobs compared: house, driveway, deck and roof
The surface matters more than the city. These are whole-job prices for a typical home, labor included.
| Job type | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| House soft wash (low pressure plus cleaning solution) | $250–$750 per job | Vinyl, fiber cement, stucco, painted wood and brick walls |
| Driveway and concrete pressure wash | $125–$400 per job | Concrete driveways, walks and patios with dirt, mildew or tire marks |
| Roof soft wash | $350–$1,000 per job | Black algae streaks and moss on asphalt shingle or tile roofs |
| Deck or fence wash | $125–$500 per job | Gray or green wood before staining, or just to brighten it |
| Wash and seal (deck) | $550–$1,500 per job | Wood decks that are dry, faded or due for new stain |
| Full exterior package | $550–$1,200 per job | House, driveway and walks done in one visit |
Siding, stucco and roofs get a soft wash: low pressure and a cleaning solution. Concrete and brick paving can take high pressure. Using the wrong method can damage the surface.
Common pressure washing jobs and what they cost (2026)
Most calls are a house, a driveway or both. A house wash runs $250–$750, a 2-car driveway $125–$400, and a roof $350–$1,000.
| Block or rate | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wash a single-story house | $175 | $300 | $500 |
| Wash a 2,000 sq ft house (2–4 hrs) | $250 | $400 | $750 |
| Wash a two-story house | $350 | $550 | $1,000 |
| Pressure wash a 2-car driveway (1–2 hrs) | $125 | $225 | $400 |
| Clean a patio (1–2 hrs) | $100 | $200 | $400 |
| Wash a wood deck (1–2 hrs) | $125 | $250 | $500 |
| Wash 100 ft of privacy fence | $150 | $250 | $450 |
| Soft wash a shingle roof (2–5 hrs) | $350 | $600 | $1,000 |
| Brighten the outside of the gutters | $100 | $190 | $325 |
| Wash and stain or seal a deck | $550 | $900 | $1,500 |
Times, where shown, are typical hours on site from the cost guides. What moves a quote most: the size and height of the house, the siding, how much mildew or algae there is, and how easy it is to reach.
Soft wash vs pressure wash vs doing it yourself
The surface decides the method, not the price. Here's how the three compare.
| Factor | Soft wash (pro) | Pressure wash (pro) | DIY with a rented machine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $250–$750 for a 2,000 sq ft house | $125–$400 for a 2-car driveway | $50–$175 a day to rent |
| Pressure | Low, no more than about 100 psi (pounds per square inch) | High, often 1,300–2,800 psi | Home machines run about 500–2,400 psi |
| Cleaning solution | Yes: kills mildew and algae | Sometimes, for grease or rust | Store-bought detergent |
| Best for | Siding, stucco, painted wood, roofs | Concrete, brick paving, metal | Driveways, patios, small decks |
| Main risk | Runoff on plants if not rinsed | Etched concrete or stripes if done badly | Damaged siding, wood or yourself |
| How long it lasts | One to two years on most homes | A few months to a year on driveways | Depends on the job |
Soft wash for walls and roofs, pressure wash for concrete, and DIY only for flat ground-level surfaces. If you rent a machine, keep it off siding, windows and roofs.
Upkeep: what keeping the outside clean costs per year
You don't need everything washed every year. Spread over time, this is what a typical schedule costs.
| Item | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| House wash every 2 years (yearly share) | $130 | $200 | $380 |
| Driveway once a year | $125 | $225 | $400 |
| Deck wash and seal every 3 years (yearly share) | $180 | $300 | $500 |
| Roof soft wash every 4 years (yearly share) | $90 | $150 | $250 |
Shaded, damp homes need washing more often; sunny, dry ones less. Clean when you see mildew, algae or stains, not on a calendar, and bundle surfaces so one $100–$250 minimum covers them all.
What affects pressure washing costs
Size and stories
A single-story home runs $175–$500; a two-story $350–$1,000; three stories or 4,000+ sq ft $550–$1,500. Height means ladders, longer wands and more time.
Siding material
A brick or stucco house of 2,000 sq ft runs $275–$700. Painted wood needs a gentle soft wash, because high pressure can make paint crack and flake.
Mildew, algae and stains
Heavy growth needs more solution and time. Oil, rust or clay on concrete is $25–$150 a spot to treat.
Method
A house wash runs about $0.12–$0.38 a sq ft of home; concrete cleaning about $0.15–$0.50. The right method protects the surface.
Access and minimums
Tight side yards, steep slopes and no spigot slow a crew. Small jobs hit a minimum of about $100–$250.
Your city
Our city prices follow Angi's city data where it exists and local cleaner pay elsewhere. A typical house wash runs about $500 in New York and $420 in Los Angeles, against $340 in Houston and $300 in Phoenix.
How to save on pressure washing
- Bundle surfaces.House, driveway and walks together run $550–$1,200 as a package: one trip and one minimum instead of three. Ask for the separate prices too.
- Get quotes from photos.Many companies quote from photos and the home's size. Ask two or three for the same list of surfaces.
- Book outside the busy months.Demand is higher in spring and summer, which can mean longer waits and higher prices. Ask about fall dates.
- Only wash what needs it.Skip the roof ($350–$1,000) if it has no streaks or moss; wash shaded walls more often than sunny ones.
- Wash and stain in one job.For a deck you plan to stain, book both together ($550–$1,500) instead of paying for two washes.
- DIY the flat stuff.A rented machine is about $50–$175 a day. Driveways and patios are fair DIY jobs; leave siding and roofs to a pro.
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Pressure washing cost in the USA by house size
A single-story home up to about 1,500 sq ft is $175–$500, a 2,000 sq ft house $250–$750, a two-story of 2,500–3,000 sq ft $350–$1,000, and three stories or 4,000+ sq ft $550–$1,500.
Worked example: a two-story home at $550 plus a 2-car driveway at $225 and a front walk at $75 comes to $850 at typical prices. Ask for a full exterior package price too (about $800 typical) and pick the lower total.
Set-up, travel and the minimum cost the same for any job, so small homes cost more per square foot. Per square foot of home, a house wash runs about $0.12–$0.38: $240–$760 for 2,000 sq ft.
What a pressure washing quote should include
A real pressure washing quote answers all of these. If it answers fewer than six, ask before you pay a deposit.
- Each surface listed: walls, eaves, trim, driveway, walks, deck, fence, roof
- The method for each surface (soft wash or pressure wash)
- The cleaning solution, and how plants are wet, covered and rinsed
- How outlets, lights, doors and windows are protected
- Whether gutters (outside face) and windows are included or extra
- Stain treatment: what's included and the price per extra spot
- Where the wash water goes, and how storm drains are blocked
- Proof of liability insurance and the damage policy
- The total, the minimum charge, the deposit and the rain policy
Pressure washing cost: FAQ
How much does it cost to pressure wash a house?
$250–$750 for a 2,000 sq ft, one- or two-story house in 2026, with $400 typical. Small, clean homes can come in near $150; a 2,000 sq ft two-story with heavy growth can reach $1,400.
How much does pressure washing cost per square foot?
About $0.12–$0.38 a sq ft of home for a house wash and $0.15–$0.50 a sq ft for concrete. Most jobs are quoted as one price, with a minimum of about $100–$250.
How much does it cost to pressure wash a driveway?
$125–$400 for a standard 2-car driveway, typically $225. A front walk adds $50–$100, and each oil or rust spot $25–$150.
Is soft washing or pressure washing better?
Soft washing for siding, stucco, painted wood and roofs; pressure washing for concrete and brick paving. High pressure on siding can force water behind vinyl and make paint crack and flake.
Can you pressure wash a roof?
Not an asphalt shingle roof: the shingle makers' trade group says not to use a power washer on one. Roofs get a low-pressure soft wash, at $350–$1,000 for a typical home.
How much does it cost to pressure wash a deck?
$125–$500 for a 300–500 sq ft wood deck. Wash plus stain or seal on about 300 sq ft runs $550–$1,500.
How much does it cost to pressure wash a fence?
$150–$450 for 100 linear ft of 6-ft privacy fence, one side.
How often should a house be washed?
Every one to two years for most homes, sooner on shaded walls with mildew or algae, and before painting.
Is it cheaper to rent a pressure washer?
For a driveway or patio, yes: about $50–$175 a day to rent. For siding, second stories and roofs, a pro is safer and the result lasts longer.
What's the average pressure washing cost in 2026?
Across the cost guides, company price pages and local guides we checked, the typical 2,000 sq ft house wash is $400. Wages for cleaning workers rose 2.5% in the latest BLS year (May 2024 to May 2025), our best guide to how fast prices are moving.
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