Pressure Washing Estimate Template
The short answer
A single-family house soft wash bills $200–$450 in the US in 2026, a two-car driveway $100–$250, and a residential roof soft wash $300–$700, so a house wash plus driveway adds up to $300–$700. Price each surface on its own line. Siding is priced by house size and number of stories, flat concrete at roughly $0.10–$0.50 per square foot behind the flat quote, decks and fences at $150–$400, and gutter brightening by the linear foot. The number moves with height (a third story or steep grade means extension wands or ladders), with heavy algae, rust or oxidation that needs specialty chemistry, with black streaking on a roof, and with how far you have to run hose or haul water. Chemical is a small share of the job next to labor, so time on site sets the bid. Keep a minimum of around $150 so a single patio still pays for loading, travel and setup, and bundle surfaces to raise the ticket without cutting any per-surface rate.
A pressure washing estimate answers the customer's first question, roughly what will this cost, with enough detail that the answer holds up. Use this template for a quick number with a validity date, send it for online approval, and convert the approved estimate to an invoice with the next number. When the job has options or needs a signature and a deposit, use a proposal instead.
What belongs in a pressure washing estimate
Pressure washing proposals are surface-by-surface: house siding by square footage or story, driveway and walkways by square footage, roof soft-wash by square, decks and fences by linear or square feet. State the method (soft wash with sodium hypochlorite mix versus high pressure) because the wrong one damages siding and the customer has read about it. Sealing, gutter brightening, and window cleaning are the standard optional items. Water access, plant protection, and weather are terms.
Typical pressure washing prices in 2026
What pressure washing jobs commonly cost in the US. Your market, your costs and the job in front of you decide your number; use these ranges to check it.
| Job | Typical price | Unit | Usually includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| House soft wash, 1 to 2 stories | $200–$450 | per house | Siding, soffits and fascia washed at low pressure, plants rinsed before and after |
| Driveway cleaning | $100–$250 | per driveway | Two-car concrete driveway, surface cleaner pass, edges detailed, final rinse |
| Patio or walkway | $60–$200 | per area | Concrete or pavers up to about 400 sq ft, cleaned and rinsed |
| Roof soft wash | $300–$700 | per roof | Algae and streak treatment on shingles, gutters and landscaping rinsed |
| Deck or fence cleaning | $150–$400 | per deck or fence | Wash and brightener on wood or composite, no stain or sealer |
| Gutter exterior brightening | $1–$2 | per linear ft | Tiger striping removed from gutter faces by hand-agitated cleaner |
| Concrete sealing | $200–$450 | per driveway | Sealer applied to a cleaned, dry two-car driveway, one or two coats |
| Exterior window cleaning | $5–$15 | per window | Outside glass, frames and sills washed and squeegeed after the house wash |
| Small-job minimum | $125–$200 | per visit | Covers loading, travel, hose setup and cleanup on a small stop |
Typical ranges as of September 2026 · US national. Editorial estimate of typical US pricing for common pressure washing jobs. Numulo has no pressure washing pricing guide yet, so these ranges are conservative. Sources: Numulo 2026 trade pricing report.
Sample line items
Realistic 2026 US pricing for a typical job. Every number is editable; optional items are the ones the customer decides on.
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| House soft wash, 2-story vinyl siding, approx 2,400 sq ft | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Driveway and front walk, surface clean, 900 sq ft | 900 | $0.22 | $198.00 |
| Gutter exterior brightening, 160 ft | 160 | $1.25 | $200.00 |
| Concrete sealer on driveway and walk optional | 900 | $0.35 | $315.00 |
| Wood deck wash and brighten, 320 sq ft optional | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Exterior window cleaning, 18 windows optional | 18 | $9.00 | $162.00 |
Required items: $818.00. Optional items if all are chosen: $737.00. Rate ranges vary by region; price from your own costs and margin.
Terms that belong in a pressure washing estimate
Promise extended coverage on the bid: saying how long you stand behind pressure washing work separates your number from a cheaper one, and it costs nothing on the day you offer it. Put the terms on the estimate and they carry through to the invoice when the customer approves, then start counting down once that invoice is paid. From there warranty tracking keeps the coverage dates, an estimate of the labor and parts you could still owe, and any callback filed against the job.
Bigger job with options and a deposit? Use the pressure washing proposal template. Work already done? The pressure washing invoice template is free too.
Once the work is invoiced, getting paid is handled too: your pay instructions print on the invoice, part payments are tracked, and reminders go out on their own.
How the estimate gets approved
Send the link. The customer sees the items, the total, and the validity date, types their name, and approves. You get an email, and the estimate converts to an invoice with the next invoice number in one click, carrying the same client, items, and any deposit.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I charge to pressure wash a house?
A single-family soft wash typically bills $200–$450 in 2026. Start near the low end for a one-story ranch with light mildew and move up for a second or third story, heavy algae on the shaded side, or siding that needs a long dwell with pre-treatment. Price by house size and stories rather than by the hour, and quote gutters and windows as separate lines so the base number stays easy to compare.
What should I charge per square foot for driveways and patios?
Flat concrete generally runs $0.10–$0.50 per square foot, which puts a two-car driveway at roughly $100–$250. Use the low end on large, lightly soiled slabs where the surface cleaner covers ground fast, and the high end on small, stained or oil-spotted areas with a lot of edging. Pavers and stamped concrete clean slower and belong at the top of the band.
How much more should roof soft washing cost than a house wash?
Residential roof soft washing usually runs $300–$700. The premium over siding covers the heavier chemical mix, the height and pitch risk, rinsing gutters and downspouts, and protecting plants below the drip line. Walkable low-slope roofs sit near the bottom of the range, while steep or tall roofs that need harnesses sit at the top. Quote it as its own line, never folded into the house wash.
What minimum charge should a pressure washing business set?
A $150 minimum is a common floor for residential stops. Loading the rig, driving, laying out hose and packing up take close to an hour whether the job is a small patio or a full driveway. Print the minimum on your estimate so the customer asking for one set of front steps knows the floor before you drive out.
How do I price gutter brightening and deck cleaning?
Gutter exterior brightening commonly runs $1–$2 per linear foot, because removing the black tiger striping takes a dedicated cleaner and hand agitation, not just rinsing. Deck and fence cleaning runs $150–$400 for the wash alone. Staining or sealing wood afterward is a bigger, separate job priced by the square foot, with dry time scheduled between the wash and the coat.
What is the difference between an estimate and a proposal?
An estimate is a priced list with a validity date that the customer approves with a typed name. A proposal adds a written scope, optional items the customer can pick, terms, an electronic signature record, and automatic invoicing with a deposit on acceptance.
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