Pressure Washing Price Calculator (2026): What to Charge per Job
Rates from Angi data compiled in Joist's 2026 pricing guide. Adjustments marked "our assumption" are ours, and you can change them.
How the calculator works
- Base range: your area × the market price per square foot (or linear foot) for that surface.
- Adjustments: multiplied by stories, condition and local market. These multipliers are our assumptions, not sourced data, and they're labeled that way in the form. Our sources agree that height, heavy staining and local costs raise prices, but they don't put a number on it.
- Competitive and premium quotes: the points one-third and two-thirds of the way up the adjusted range, rounded to the nearest $5 and never below your minimum. New businesses and busy markets usually start near competitive. Premium suits proven reviews, add-on services or difficult access.
- Hourly check: the quote ÷ total hours. If it falls below your target hourly rate, raise the price or tighten your process.
2026 market rates for pressure washing
| Surface | Per unit | Typical job |
|---|---|---|
| House – vinyl | $0.20–$0.50 / sq ft | Whole house $100–$720, average $312. One story $150–$1,000; two $400–$1,400; three $700–$1,800 |
| House – brick | $0.10–$0.40 / sq ft | |
| House – stucco | $0.30–$0.50 / sq ft | |
| House – wood | $0.30–$0.55 / sq ft | |
| Driveway | $0.30–$0.55 / sq ft | $100–$350; 600 sq ft concrete $120–$190 |
| Patio | — | $100–$200 |
| Fence | — | $150–$300 (wood takes longer) |
| Roof | $0.50–$1.00 / sq ft | $450–$700 |
| Gutters | $0.50–$1.50 / linear ft | $50–$150 |
A 2,000 sq ft house typically takes 2–4 hours. Contractors commonly target $60–$125 per hour. Use those two numbers together. If your quote for a 3-hour house wash works out to $50 an hour, you're underpriced no matter what the per-square-foot math says.
Pricing tips that protect your margin
- Quote by area, check by hour. Customers understand per-job prices, and your hourly number keeps you profitable.
- Set a minimum charge. Travel, setup and cleanup cost the same whether the job is a 100 sq ft patio or a whole house.
- Charge for difficulty. Add for heavy staining, steep access, delicate surfaces that need low pressure, long drives and rush jobs.
- Bundle services. House + driveway + gutters in one visit cuts your setup time per dollar, so you can discount the bundle slightly and still earn more per hour.
- Measure without driving out. Satellite measuring tools in quoting software can turn a site visit into a desk task. QuoteIQ includes one from its Beginner plan; see our pressure washing software picks. General tools like Jobber handle quotes and follow-ups but don't measure for you.
FAQ
How much should I charge to pressure wash a house?
Homeowners pay about $312 on average for a whole-house wash, per Angi data, with most jobs between $100 and $720. Per-square-foot rates run about $0.10–$0.55 depending on siding, so a 2,000 sq ft vinyl-sided home spans roughly $400–$1,000 at full market range. The $312 average shows that most real jobs land in the lower part of that range.
How much should I charge to pressure wash a driveway?
About $0.30–$0.55 per square foot, or roughly $100–$350 for a typical driveway. A 600 sq ft concrete driveway averages $120–$190.
What hourly rate should a pressure washing business target?
Typical rates run $60–$125 per hour. Quote by area, then divide the price by your total hours (including travel and setup) to make sure the job clears your target.
Should I have a minimum charge?
Yes. Set a minimum that covers travel, setup and cleanup for even the smallest job, so a tiny patio doesn't cost you money.