How much does pressure washing cost in Durham?
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Most Durham house washes cost $240–$740 for the outside walls of a 2,000 sq ft, one- or two-story home. $390 is typical, and a 2-car driveway adds $120–$400.
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- $390
- Low end
- $150
- High end
- $1,350
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Durham's price band
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A house wash in Durham costs $240–$740 for about 2,000 sq ft, typically $390. Priced by area, a house wash runs about $0.12–$0.38 a sq ft of home and concrete cleaning $0.15–$0.50 a sq ft. Small jobs often hit a $100–$250 minimum, so bundle surfaces when you can.
Durham-area janitors and cleaners earn a median of about $17.59 an hour (BLS, May 2025), right at the US median of $17.71. Our prices follow local cleaner pay, so the typical Durham job is $390, close to the $400 national typical.
Many pros price by the job, not the hour, after a look at the house or photos. Expect a minimum charge of about $100–$250 for small jobs, and ask whether the price covers plants, outlets and windows being protected before the wash.
Comparing cities, or after the US-wide picture? See the national guide: Pressure washing cost in the USA.
$240–$740 to wash a 2,000 sq ft, one- or two-story house in Durham, with $390 typical. A 2-car driveway runs $120–$400, a wood deck $120–$490, and a roof soft wash $340–$990. Verified November 2026. Get free Durham quotes →
- 2,000 sq ft house wash: $240–$740 ($390 typical)
- Single story $170–$490; two stories $340–$990
- 2-car driveway $120–$400; patio $100–$400
- Wood deck $120–$490; 100-ft fence $150–$450
- Roof soft wash $340–$990; labor about $50–$150 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. Durham 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 | $50per hour | $75 | $150 |
| Minimum charge for a small jobper visit | $100per visit | $150 | $250 |
| House wash, single story (up to about 1,500 sq ft)per job | $170per job | $290 | $490 |
| House wash, about 2,000 sq ft, one or two storiesper job | $240per job | $390 | $740 |
| House wash, two stories (about 2,500–3,000 sq ft)per job | $340per job | $540 | $990 |
| House wash, three stories or 4,000+ sq ftper job | $540per job | $780 | $1,500 |
| Brick or stucco house wash, about 2,000 sq ftper job | $270per job | $420 | $690 |
| House wash, per sq ft of home (floor area)per sq ft | $0.12per sq ft | $0.20 | $0.38 |
| Driveway, standard 2-car (about 400–600 sq ft)per job | $120per job | $220 | $400 |
| Concrete cleaning, per sq ft (driveways, patios, walks)per sq ft | $0.15per sq ft | $0.29 | $0.50 |
| Sidewalk or front walk, added to a drivewayper job | $50per job | $75 | $100 |
| Patio, concrete or pavers (about 200–400 sq ft)per job | $100per job | $200 | $400 |
| Oil, rust or clay stain treatment (per spot)per job | $25per job | $75 | $150 |
| Wood deck wash (about 300–500 sq ft)per job | $120per job | $240 | $490 |
| Deck wash plus stain or seal (about 300 sq ft)per job | $540per job | $880 | $1,500 |
| Fence wash, 100 linear ft of 6-ft privacy fenceper job | $150per job | $240 | $450 |
| Roof soft wash, asphalt shingle (about 1,500–2,000 sq ft)per job | $340per job | $590 | $990 |
| Roof moss or lichen treatment (add-on)per job | $100per job | $170 | $250 |
| Gutter face brightening (outside of the gutters)per job | $100per job | $190 | $320 |
| Pool deck or lanai screen wash (about 500 sq ft)per job | $120per job | $210 | $350 |
| Concrete sealing after washing, per sq ftper sq ft | $0.39per sq ft | $1.25 | $2.10 |
| Paver clean and re-seal, per sq ftper sq ft | $0.99per sq ft | $1.70 | $2.50 |
| Full exterior package (house, driveway and walks)per job | $540per job | $780 | $1,200 |
| Pressure washer rental, do it yourself (per day)per day | $50per day | $90 | $175 |
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Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 65+ American pricing sources · See methodology
Figures cover the Durham metro area. Expect the top of each range for tall homes, tight access and heavy mildew, and the bottom for clean one-story homes with easy access.
Pressure washing prices across Durham
Same city, four price bands. Our estimates run highest in Downtown & Brightleaf, where access and parking are hardest, and vary most in Chapel Hill & RTP, where home size swings the bill.
Downtown & Brightleaf
- House wash
- $390–$660 per job
- Driveway wash
- $120–$480 / driveway wash
The top of the city range. Street parking, close neighbors and shared walls slow the crew down.
East Durham & Hayti
- House wash
- $350–$600 per job
- Driveway wash
- $110–$440 / driveway wash
Prices run near the city typical. Porches, railings and detail trim take longer by hand, so ask for a line-by-line quote.
Duke & Ninth Street
- House wash
- $310–$530 per job
- Driveway wash
- $100–$400 / driveway wash
Prices sit close to the city typical. Small homes and single surfaces may hit the minimum charge.
Chapel Hill & RTP
- House wash
- $310–$620 per job
- Driveway wash
- $110–$420 / 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 Durham
Here's what common pressure washing jobs cost in Durham 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 $170–$490. If your home is small and close to clean, expect a quote near the $100–$250 minimum.
Two-story house plus the driveway
A two-story wash ($340–$990) plus a 2-car driveway ($120–$400) adds up to $460–$1,390. A full exterior package (house, driveway and walks) runs $540–$1,200, with one trip and one minimum charge.
Driveway, front walk and an oil stain
Driveway ($120–$400), front walk ($50–$100) and one oil or rust spot treated ($25–$150) come to $195–$650. Sealing afterward is extra, at $0.39–$2.10 a sq ft.
Wood deck washed and re-sealed
A wash alone is $120–$490. Washing and then staining or sealing about 300 sq ft runs $540–$1,500, because the stain and the extra labor cost more than the wash.
Roof soft wash plus gutter brightening
A roof soft wash ($340–$990) removes the black streaks of algae; gutter brightening ($100–$320) takes the gray stripes off the outside of the gutters. Together: $440–$1,310.
How much does pressure washing cost in Durham?
$240–$740 for a 2,000 sq ft house, and $390 is what most Durham homeowners pay. Size sets the number: a single-story home runs $170–$490, a two-story $340–$990, and three stories or 4,000+ sq ft $540–$1,500.
Add-ons are where bills grow: a wood deck $120–$490, a 100-ft fence $150–$450, gutter brightening $100–$320, and a roof soft wash $340–$990. Re-checked against 65 sources, November 2026.
Pressure washing prices in Durham (2026) by job
A 2,000 sq ft house wash runs $240–$740, a 2-car driveway $120–$400, and a roof soft wash $340–$990.
| Line on the quote | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| House wash, single story | $170 | $290 | $490 |
| House wash, about 2,000 sq ft | $240 | $390 | $740 |
| House wash, two stories | $340 | $540 | $990 |
| Driveway, 2-car | $120 | $220 | $400 |
| Patio | $100 | $200 | $400 |
| Wood deck wash | $120 | $240 | $490 |
| Fence, 100 linear ft | $150 | $240 | $450 |
| Roof soft wash | $340 | $590 | $990 |
The $150 minimum charge is the line to watch. A small driveway or a single patio can come in at the minimum on its own, so add the walk ($50–$100) or patio ($100–$400) while the crew is there.
What moves a pressure washing quote in Durham:
- Size and stories: a single-story home runs $170–$490; three stories or 4,000+ sq ft $540–$1,500.
- Siding type: brick or stucco runs $270–$690 for 2,000 sq ft, against $240–$740 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 $25–$150.
- Access: steep slopes, tight side yards and no nearby spigot add time; labor runs $50–$150 an hour.
- Add-ons: driveway $120–$400, deck $120–$490, fence $150–$450, roof $340–$990.
Ask every Durham 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 Durham by house size
A single-story home up to about 1,500 sq ft is $170–$490, a 2,000 sq ft house $240–$740, a two-story of 2,500–3,000 sq ft $340–$990, and three stories or 4,000+ sq ft $540–$1,500 in Durham.
Worked example: a two-story home at $540 plus a 2-car driveway at $220 and a front walk at $75 comes to $835 at typical Durham prices. Ask for a full exterior package price too (about $780 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 $0.12–$0.38.
Durham pressure washing jobs compared
| Job type | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| House soft wash (low pressure plus cleaning solution) | $240–$740 per job | Vinyl, fiber cement, stucco, painted wood and brick walls |
| Driveway and concrete pressure wash | $120–$400 per job | Concrete driveways, walks and patios with dirt, mildew or tire marks |
| Roof soft wash | $340–$990 per job | Black algae streaks and moss on asphalt shingle or tile roofs |
| Deck or fence wash | $120–$490 per job | Gray or green wood before staining, or just to brighten it |
| Wash and seal (deck) | $540–$1,500 per job | Wood decks that are dry, faded or due for new stain |
| Full exterior package | $540–$1,200 per job | House, driveway and walks done in one visit |
Per-square-foot price vs the full bill in Durham
Some companies quote by the square foot of the home: $0.12–$0.38 a sq ft in Durham, or $240–$760 for a 2,000 sq ft house, in line with the whole-house price of $240–$740. The rate alone hides the extras, though: second stories, heavy mildew and add-ons like the driveway ($120–$400) are where quotes differ.
Concrete works the same way: $0.15–$0.50 a sq ft is $75–$250 for 500 sq ft, but many companies have a minimum of about $100–$250. Small areas cost the minimum, not the per-foot math.
What's included in a Durham 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: $120–$400 for a 2-car driveway, plus $50–$100 for the walk
- Gutter face brightening: $100–$320 to take the gray stripes off the outside of the gutters
- Stain treatment: $25–$150 per oil, rust or clay spot on concrete
- The roof: a separate soft wash at $340–$990
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 $170–$490, a two-story $340–$990.
Siding material
A brick or stucco house of 2,000 sq ft runs $270–$690. 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 $25–$150 a spot to treat.
Method: soft wash or pressure wash
Soft washing uses low pressure and a cleaning solution, at about $0.12–$0.38 a sq ft of home. High pressure is for concrete and brick paving, at about $0.15–$0.50 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 $50–$150 an hour.
Bundling and minimums
Small jobs hit a minimum of about $100–$250. A full exterior package (house, driveway and walks) runs $540–$1,200: one visit, one trip charge and one minimum.
Local labor
Durham janitors and cleaners earn a median of about $17.59 an hour (BLS, May 2025), against $17.71 nationally. Our prices follow local cleaner pay, so the typical Durham job is $390, close to the $400 national typical.
- Bundle surfaces in one visit.House, driveway and walks together run $540–$1,200. Booked one at a time you pay a trip and a minimum ($100–$250) 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 $340–$990 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 ($540–$1,500) instead of a $120–$490 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 Durham 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 Durham?
$240–$740 for a 2,000 sq ft, one- or two-story house, with $390 typical. A single-story home runs $170–$490, and a two-story of 2,500–3,000 sq ft $340–$990.
How much does it cost to pressure wash a driveway in Durham?
$120–$400 for a standard 2-car driveway, typically $220. A front walk adds $50–$100, and each oil or rust spot $25–$150.
What do Durham pressure washers charge 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. Many companies have a minimum of about $100–$250.
How much does roof cleaning cost in Durham?
$340–$990 to soft wash an asphalt shingle roof of about 1,500–2,000 sq ft. A moss or lichen treatment adds $100–$250.
How much does it cost to pressure wash a deck in Durham?
$120–$490 to wash a 300–500 sq ft wood deck. Washing and staining or sealing about 300 sq ft runs $540–$1,500.
How much does fence washing cost in Durham?
$150–$450 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 Durham?
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 Durham?
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 $390.
Can pressure washing water go down the storm drain in Durham?
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 Durham metro area, November 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.
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