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House wash, about 2,000 sq ft, one or two stories. The full price list is below.
How we get this dataWashing the outside of a 2,000 sq ft, one- or two-story house costs $250–$750 in the US, and $400 is typical. A single-story home up to about 1,500 sq ft runs $175–$500, a two-story of 2,500–3,000 sq ft $350–$1,000. Most siding should get a soft wash, not high pressure.
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 65+ American pricing sources · See methodology
National prices, labor and cleaning solution included. House rows are whole-job prices; the per-sq-ft row is for area pricing.
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Gutter face brightening (outside of the gutters)per job | $100 | $190 | $325 |
| Full exterior package (house, driveway and walks)per job | $550 | $800 | $1,200 |
| Minimum charge for a small jobper visit | $100 | $150 | $250 |
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.
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A standard house wash covers the siding, trim, eaves and soffits, the front door and the garage door. The crew wets plants first, covers outlets and lights, applies a cleaning solution, lets it work, then rinses from the top down. Ask whether windows get a rinse only or a proper clean.
Driveways, decks, fences, gutters and the roof are separate lines. A full exterior package with the house, driveway and walks runs $550–$1,200.
Soft washing uses low pressure, no more than about 100 psi (pounds per square inch), plus a cleaning solution that kills mildew and algae. It's the right choice for vinyl, fiber cement, stucco, painted wood and most brick walls. High pressure, often 1,300 to 2,800 psi, is for concrete and paving, not siding.
Too much pressure on siding can force water behind vinyl and make paint crack and flake. Wood siding should get no more than about 1,500 psi. If a quote says "pressure wash" for your walls, ask what pressure and what solution they'll use.
Size and stories first: a one-story home runs $175–$500, three stories $550–$1,500. Then the siding: a brick or stucco house runs $275–$700 for 2,000 sq ft. Heavy mildew or algae needs more solution and time.
Access matters too. Steep yards, plants against the walls, tight side gates and no outdoor spigot slow the crew. Labor runs about $50–$150 an hour.
Bundle the house with the driveway and walks: a full package runs $550–$1,200, with one trip and one minimum charge. Ask for the package price and the price of each part, and pick the lower total. Send photos for quotes, and book outside the busy spring and summer months when you can.
Be wary of a crew that uses high pressure on siding, skips wetting the plants, or won't show proof of insurance. Many cities, including San Diego and Portland, Oregon, don't allow dirty wash water to run into storm drains; a good company blocks drains and sends the water onto grass.
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About two to four hours for a typical 2,000 sq ft home. Bigger homes, more stories and some siding types take longer.
Not if the crew does it right: they wet the plants first, keep the solution off them where they can, and rinse them well afterward. Ask about it when you book.
Usually not, as long as the crew can reach an outdoor spigot and the gates. Close all windows and doors, and move cars, furniture and planters away from the walls.
About $275–$700 for 2,000 sq ft, against $250–$750 for a typical house. Ask whether the crew will soft wash it or use higher pressure.
Yes. Paint won't stick to dirt or mildew, and most painters want a clean, dry wall. A $400 typical wash is small next to a paint job.