Cost guides
More
Get a fair quoteBy Our research team · Last verified · 8 jobs priced · Methodology
Wood deck wash (about 300–500 sq ft). The full price list is below.
How we get this dataWashing a 300–500 sq ft wood deck costs $125–$500, with $250 typical, and 100 linear ft of 6-ft privacy fence $150–$450. Washing and then staining or sealing about 300 sq ft of deck runs $550–$1,500.
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 65+ American pricing sources · See methodology
National prices, labor and cleaning solution included.
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Deck and fence washed in one visitper job | $275 | $500 | $950 |
| Patio, concrete or pavers (about 200–400 sq ft)per job | $100 | $200 | $400 |
| Pressure washing labor rate (hourly)per hour | $50 | $75 | $150 |
| Minimum charge for a small jobper visit | $100 | $150 | $250 |
| Pressure washer rental, do it yourself (per day)per day | $50 | $90 | $175 |
US prices, November 2026. Low is a simple job in a low-cost area; high is a bigger job or a high-cost city.
Yes. The same job costs more where labor and rent cost more. Here's how pressure washing prices in the biggest US metros compare with the US typical of $400.
Labor, rent and demand move every job on this page in the same direction. Open your city's guide for its full local price list.
Too much pressure can damage wood. A good crew keeps the pressure low and the nozzle back from the boards, about two feet away.
Composite decking is plastic and wood fiber. It can't take high pressure: keep it to 1,500 psi or less (some guides say 1,300), and expect some gentle scrubbing, because pressure alone may not get it clean. Check your deck's care guide before you book.
New stain won't soak into gray, dirty wood. Most stain jobs start with a wash, then the wood needs to dry fully, which can take up to 48 hours. Booking both together runs $550–$1,500 for about 300 sq ft, against a $125–$500 wash alone, because the stain and the extra labor cost more than the wash.
Size, stairs, railings and lattice all add to the price. Fences are priced by length and height; 100 linear ft of 6-ft fence runs $150–$450 for one side. Heavy grime costs more. Labor runs about $50–$150 an hour.
Do the deck and fence in one visit ($275–$950) to pay one trip and one minimum. If you're handy, a rented machine costs about $50–$175 a day, but use a wood-safe tip and low pressure.
A different job, or got it as a PDF or photo? Use the full quote checker →
Free · No obligation · About a minute
What do you need washed?
Tap one to start.
What's your rough budget?
A ballpark is fine. It helps the pressure washing companies who reply.
Where should they text you?
By continuing, you agree to our Terms and to up to 2 pressure washing companies contacting you by phone or text.
Check your phone
Once a year for most decks, with new stain or sealer every two to three years. Clean it sooner if you see mildew, mold or a lot of dirt.
Wait until the wood is fully dry, which can take up to 48 hours. If water soaks in when you sprinkle some on, the wood is ready for stain.
Gently: 1,500 psi or less (some guides say 1,300), if the maker allows it. Pressure alone may not get it clean, so a soft scrub often helps. Check the care guide.
Not always. The $150–$450 range is for one side of 100 ft of 6-ft fence. Ask whether the neighbor's side is included and whether you need their OK.
Usually yes. A $250 typical wash makes gray wood look newer in listing photos, and it's far cheaper than replacing boards.