How to price a pressure washing job for a house?

How to price a pressure washing job for a house?

Start by measuring the actual exterior square footage rather than relying on the home’s total listed square footage, since pricing is based on surface area being cleaned, not interior living space. Apply a base rate of roughly $0.10–$0.75 per square foot depending on siding material, with concrete-adjacent surfaces at the lower end and soft-washed siding or roofing at the higher end. Adjust upward for multi-story access requiring ladders or extension wands, heavy algae or mildew staining, and any areas needing pretreatment. Always include a minimum service fee, typically $100–$150, to cover setup and drive time on smaller properties. Present pricing as an itemized, written quote rather than a single number, and base it on an actual walkthrough or clear photos rather than square footage alone whenever possible.