How much does pressure washing cost in Boston?
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Most Boston house washes cost $300–$830 to soft wash a 2,000 sq ft house, one or two stories. Expect $490 for a typical job; a single-story home runs $210–$550.
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- $490
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- $180
- High end
- $1,700
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Washing the outside of a 2,000 sq ft house in Boston runs $300–$830, with $490 typical. A single-story home is $210–$550, a two-story $420–$1,100, and a standard 2-car driveway $150–$440. Roof soft washing is a separate job at $420–$1,100.
TaskRabbit's October 2026 data puts Boston's average pressure-washing rate at $87 an hour, the highest of the ten big metros it lists, and Boston-area janitors and cleaners earn a median of about $22.38 an hour (BLS, May 2025), the second highest of any US metro.
Check that the company carries liability insurance before anyone climbs a ladder. Many cities also don't allow dirty wash water to run into the storm drain; a good crew blocks drains and sends water onto grass.
Comparing cities, or after the US-wide picture? See the national guide: Pressure washing cost in the USA.
$300–$830 to wash a 2,000 sq ft, one- or two-story house in Boston, with $490 typical. A 2-car driveway runs $150–$440, a wood deck $150–$550, and a roof soft wash $420–$1,100. Verified November 2026. Get free Boston quotes →
- 2,000 sq ft house wash: $300–$830 ($490 typical)
- Single story $210–$550; two stories $420–$1,100
- 2-car driveway $150–$440; patio $120–$440
- Wood deck $150–$550; 100-ft fence $180–$490
- Roof soft wash $420–$1,100; labor about $60–$170 an hour
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 65+ American pricing sources · See methodology
Labor and cleaning solution included unless the row says otherwise. Boston metro, re-verified November 2026. Per-sq-ft rows are for area pricing; most jobs are quoted as one price.
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure washing labor rate (hourly)per hour | $60per hour | $90 | $170 |
| Minimum charge for a small jobper visit | $120per visit | $170 | $270 |
| House wash, single story (up to about 1,500 sq ft)per job | $210per job | $360 | $550 |
| House wash, about 2,000 sq ft, one or two storiesper job | $300per job | $490 | $830 |
| House wash, two stories (about 2,500–3,000 sq ft)per job | $420per job | $660 | $1,100 |
| House wash, three stories or 4,000+ sq ftper job | $660per job | $960 | $1,650 |
| Brick or stucco house wash, about 2,000 sq ftper job | $330per job | $510 | $770 |
| House wash, per sq ft of home (floor area)per sq ft | $0.14per sq ft | $0.24 | $0.42 |
| Driveway, standard 2-car (about 400–600 sq ft)per job | $150per job | $270 | $440 |
| Concrete cleaning, per sq ft (driveways, patios, walks)per sq ft | $0.18per sq ft | $0.35 | $0.55 |
| Sidewalk or front walk, added to a drivewayper job | $60per job | $90 | $110 |
| Patio, concrete or pavers (about 200–400 sq ft)per job | $120per job | $240 | $440 |
| Oil, rust or clay stain treatment (per spot)per job | $30per job | $85 | $160 |
| Wood deck wash (about 300–500 sq ft)per job | $150per job | $300 | $550 |
| Deck wash plus stain or seal (about 300 sq ft)per job | $640per job | $1,050 | $1,600 |
| Fence wash, 100 linear ft of 6-ft privacy fenceper job | $180per job | $300 | $490 |
| Roof soft wash, asphalt shingle (about 1,500–2,000 sq ft)per job | $420per job | $710 | $1,100 |
| Roof moss or lichen treatment (add-on)per job | $110per job | $200 | $270 |
| Gutter face brightening (outside of the gutters)per job | $120per job | $230 | $360 |
| Pool deck or lanai screen wash (about 500 sq ft)per job | $150per job | $260 | $380 |
| Concrete sealing after washing, per sq ftper sq ft | $0.45per sq ft | $1.40 | $2.25 |
| Paver clean and re-seal, per sq ftper sq ft | $1.15per sq ft | $2.00 | $2.65 |
| Full exterior package (house, driveway and walks)per job | $660per job | $960 | $1,300 |
| Pressure washer rental, do it yourself (per day)per day | $50per day | $90 | $175 |
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Prices are for the Boston metro: the city and its close suburbs. Dense blocks in Downtown, South End & Back Bay run higher; bigger homes in areas like Quincy, Lynn & the suburbs usually cost less per square foot.
Pressure washing prices across Boston
Where the house sits changes the job. Tight lots and paid parking in Downtown, South End & Back Bay slow a crew down; bigger homes in areas like Quincy, Lynn & the suburbs cost more in total but less per square foot.
Downtown, South End & Back Bay
- House wash
- $490–$830 per job
- Driveway wash
- $150–$530 / driveway wash
Dense blocks cost more to work in: parking, access and protecting neighbors' cars and windows from spray all add time.
Allston, Brighton & Cambridge
- House wash
- $390–$660 per job
- Driveway wash
- $130–$440 / driveway wash
Prices sit close to the city typical. Small homes and single surfaces may hit the minimum charge.
Dorchester, Roxbury & Mattapan
- House wash
- $420–$710 per job
- Driveway wash
- $140–$460 / driveway wash
Typical city pricing. Most homes here are one or two stories with a driveway and walk, so a house-plus-driveway bundle is the common job.
Quincy, Lynn & the suburbs
- House wash
- $390–$780 per job
- Driveway wash
- $140–$460 / driveway wash
The extra cost usually comes from size: a second story, a big deck or a long fence.
Real-world pressure washing costs in Boston
Here's what common pressure washing jobs cost in Boston in 2026, labor and cleaning solution included.
Single-story house, siding and trim
The most common job: a soft wash of the walls, eaves and trim of a one-story home up to about 1,500 sq ft, for $210–$550. If your home is small and close to clean, expect a quote near the $120–$270 minimum.
Two-story house plus the driveway
A two-story wash ($420–$1,100) plus a 2-car driveway ($150–$440) adds up to $570–$1,540. A full exterior package (house, driveway and walks) runs $660–$1,300, with one trip and one minimum charge.
Driveway, front walk and an oil stain
Driveway ($150–$440), front walk ($60–$110) and one oil or rust spot treated ($30–$160) come to $240–$710. Sealing afterward is extra, at $0.45–$2.25 a sq ft.
Wood deck washed and re-sealed
A wash alone is $150–$550. Washing and then staining or sealing about 300 sq ft runs $640–$1,600, because the stain and the extra labor cost more than the wash.
Roof soft wash plus gutter brightening
A roof soft wash ($420–$1,100) removes the black streaks of algae; gutter brightening ($120–$360) takes the gray stripes off the outside of the gutters. Together: $540–$1,460.
How much does pressure washing cost in Boston?
$300–$830 for a 2,000 sq ft house, and $490 is what most Boston homeowners pay. Size sets the number: a single-story home runs $210–$550, a two-story $420–$1,100, and three stories or 4,000+ sq ft $660–$1,650.
Add-ons are where bills grow: a wood deck $150–$550, a 100-ft fence $180–$490, gutter brightening $120–$360, and a roof soft wash $420–$1,100. Re-checked against 65 sources, November 2026.
Pressure washing prices in Boston (2026) by job
A 2,000 sq ft house wash runs $300–$830, a 2-car driveway $150–$440, and a roof soft wash $420–$1,100.
| Line on the quote | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| House wash, single story | $210 | $360 | $550 |
| House wash, about 2,000 sq ft | $300 | $490 | $830 |
| House wash, two stories | $420 | $660 | $1,100 |
| Driveway, 2-car | $150 | $270 | $440 |
| Patio | $120 | $240 | $440 |
| Wood deck wash | $150 | $300 | $550 |
| Fence, 100 linear ft | $180 | $300 | $490 |
| Roof soft wash | $420 | $710 | $1,100 |
Bundle in Boston: a two-story house plus a driveway priced one at a time comes to $570–$1,540, while a full exterior package (house, driveway and walks) runs $660–$1,300. One visit, one trip charge.
What moves a pressure washing quote in Boston:
- Size and stories: a single-story home runs $210–$550; three stories or 4,000+ sq ft $660–$1,650.
- Siding type: brick or stucco runs $330–$770 for 2,000 sq ft, against $300–$830 for a typical house.
- How dirty it is: heavy mildew, algae or rust stains need more solution and dwell time; a stain spot alone is $30–$160.
- Access: steep slopes, tight side yards and no nearby spigot add time; labor runs $60–$170 an hour.
- Add-ons: driveway $150–$440, deck $150–$550, fence $180–$490, roof $420–$1,100.
Ask every Boston company the same four things: the method for each surface, what's included (eaves, gutters, windows), how they protect plants and outlets, and what happens if a stain won't come out. Compare those, not just the headline. Get a quote for your house wash →
Pressure washing cost in Boston by house size
A single-story home up to about 1,500 sq ft is $210–$550, a 2,000 sq ft house $300–$830, a two-story of 2,500–3,000 sq ft $420–$1,100, and three stories or 4,000+ sq ft $660–$1,650 in Boston.
Worked example: a two-story home at $660 plus a 2-car driveway at $270 and a front walk at $90 comes to $1,020 at typical Boston prices. Ask for a full exterior package price too (about $960 typical) and pick the lower total.
Set-up, travel and the minimum charge cost about the same for any job, which is why a small one-story home costs more per square foot than a big one. Per square foot of home, a house wash runs about $0.14–$0.42.
Boston pressure washing jobs compared
| Job type | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| House soft wash (low pressure plus cleaning solution) | $300–$830 per job | Vinyl, fiber cement, stucco, painted wood and brick walls |
| Driveway and concrete pressure wash | $150–$440 per job | Concrete driveways, walks and patios with dirt, mildew or tire marks |
| Roof soft wash | $420–$1,100 per job | Black algae streaks and moss on asphalt shingle or tile roofs |
| Deck or fence wash | $150–$550 per job | Gray or green wood before staining, or just to brighten it |
| Wash and seal (deck) | $640–$1,600 per job | Wood decks that are dry, faded or due for new stain |
| Full exterior package | $660–$1,300 per job | House, driveway and walks done in one visit |
Per-square-foot price vs the full bill in Boston
Some companies quote by the square foot of the home: $0.14–$0.42 a sq ft in Boston, or $280–$840 for a 2,000 sq ft house, in line with the whole-house price of $300–$830. The rate alone hides the extras, though: second stories, heavy mildew and add-ons like the driveway ($150–$440) are where quotes differ.
Concrete works the same way: $0.18–$0.55 a sq ft is $90–$280 for 500 sq ft, but many companies have a minimum of about $120–$270. Small areas cost the minimum, not the per-foot math.
What's included in a Boston pressure washing quote (and what costs extra)
A standard house wash covers the siding, trim, eaves and soffits, front door and garage door, with plants and outlets protected and everything rinsed. It usually leaves out:
- The driveway and walks: $150–$440 for a 2-car driveway, plus $60–$110 for the walk
- Gutter face brightening: $120–$360 to take the gray stripes off the outside of the gutters
- Stain treatment: $30–$160 per oil, rust or clay spot on concrete
- The roof: a separate soft wash at $420–$1,100
Ask whether windows get a rinse only or a proper clean, and get any damage policy and the company's insurance in writing.
Size and number of stories
Bigger homes take longer, and second and third stories need taller ladders or longer wands. A single-story home runs $210–$550, a two-story $420–$1,100.
Siding material
A brick or stucco house of 2,000 sq ft runs $330–$770. Painted wood needs a gentle soft wash, because high pressure can make paint crack and flake.
Mildew, algae and stains
Green or black growth on shaded walls needs a cleaning solution and time to work. Oil, rust or clay stains on concrete cost $30–$160 a spot to treat.
Method: soft wash or pressure wash
Soft washing uses low pressure and a cleaning solution, at about $0.14–$0.42 a sq ft of home. High pressure is for concrete and brick paving, at about $0.18–$0.55 a sq ft of surface.
Access and water
Steep yards, tight side gates, plants close to the wall and no outdoor spigot all slow a crew down. Labor runs about $60–$170 an hour.
Bundling and minimums
Small jobs hit a minimum of about $120–$270. A full exterior package (house, driveway and walks) runs $660–$1,300: one visit, one trip charge and one minimum.
Local labor
Boston janitors and cleaners earn a median of about $22.38 an hour (BLS, May 2025), against $17.71 nationally. Our prices follow local cleaner pay, so the typical Boston job is $490, above the $400 national typical.
- Bundle surfaces in one visit.House, driveway and walks together run $660–$1,300. Booked one at a time you pay a trip and a minimum ($120–$270) for each.
- Send photos for a quote.Many companies quote from photos and the home's size. Get two or three quotes for the same list of surfaces so you can compare like with like.
- Book outside the busy months.Demand is higher in spring and summer, which can mean longer waits and higher prices. Ask about fall dates.
- Skip the roof if it isn't stained.A roof soft wash is a separate $420–$1,100 job. If there are no dark streaks or moss, you may not need it this year.
- Wash before you paint or stain, not twice.If you plan to stain a deck, book the wash and stain together ($640–$1,600) instead of a $150–$550 wash now and another one later.
- Do the small flat jobs yourself.A rented machine costs about $50–$175 a day. Driveways and patios are fair DIY jobs; leave siding, second stories and roofs to a pro.
Get these in writing from any Boston company before you pay a deposit:
- Each surface listed: walls, eaves, trim, driveway, walks, deck, fence, roof
- The method for each one (soft wash or pressure wash) and the cleaning solution
- How plants, outlets, lights and windows are protected
- Whether gutters (outside face) and windows are included or extra
- Stain treatment: what's included and what's extra per spot
- Where the wash water goes (lawn, not the storm drain)
- Proof of liability insurance, and the damage policy
- The total price, the minimum charge and what happens if it rains
How much does it cost to pressure wash a house in Boston?
$300–$830 for a 2,000 sq ft, one- or two-story house, with $490 typical. A single-story home runs $210–$550, and a two-story of 2,500–3,000 sq ft $420–$1,100.
How much does it cost to pressure wash a driveway in Boston?
$150–$440 for a standard 2-car driveway, typically $270. A front walk adds $60–$110, and each oil or rust spot $30–$160.
What do Boston pressure washers charge per square foot?
About $0.14–$0.42 a sq ft of home for a house wash and $0.18–$0.55 a sq ft for concrete. Many companies have a minimum of about $120–$270.
How much does roof cleaning cost in Boston?
$420–$1,100 to soft wash an asphalt shingle roof of about 1,500–2,000 sq ft. A moss or lichen treatment adds $110–$270.
How much does it cost to pressure wash a deck in Boston?
$150–$550 to wash a 300–500 sq ft wood deck. Washing and staining or sealing about 300 sq ft runs $640–$1,600.
How much does fence washing cost in Boston?
$180–$490 for 100 linear ft of 6-ft privacy fence, one side. Both sides, or stained wood that needs care, cost more.
Is soft washing better than pressure washing for siding?
For most siding, yes. Soft washing uses low pressure and a cleaning solution that kills mildew and algae. High pressure can force water behind vinyl and make paint crack and flake.
How often should I have my house washed in Boston?
Every one to two years for most homes, sooner on shaded walls that grow mildew or algae. Driveways and walks are often washed once a year.
Is it cheaper to rent a pressure washer in Boston?
A rented machine costs about $50–$175 a day, so a driveway or patio is cheaper to do yourself. For siding, second stories and roofs, a pro with soft-wash gear is safer and usually worth the $490.
Can pressure washing water go down the storm drain in Boston?
Often not. Many cities ban dirty wash water from storm drains, because many storm drains carry water to creeks, rivers or the ocean without treatment. San Diego's rule covers homeowners as well as contractors. A good crew blocks drains and sends water onto grass or planted ground that can soak it up.
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 65+ American pricing sources · See methodology
Prices for the Boston metro area, November 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.
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