Cigar City Softwash Supply Pricing Guide
How to Price a Pressure Washing Job
A practical pressure washing pricing guide for contractors who need a starting point for house washing, driveways, roof cleaning, paver sealing, commercial cleaning and other common exterior cleaning services.
Avoid bidding below your minimum service charge. Travel time, setup, chemicals, fuel, insurance, labor and equipment wear all need to be covered before a job becomes profitable.
One of the most common questions new pressure washing contractors ask is, “How much should I charge for a pressure washing job?” There is no single price that works in every market, but a consistent pricing system helps you quote faster and protect your margins.
The estimates below are intended as a starting reference for the Tampa Bay market. Your final price should account for property size, surface condition, access, water availability, chemical usage, risk, labor time, travel and the level of service you provide.
Residential Pressure Washing Pricing
Suggested starting prices for common residential pressure washing and soft washing services.
| Service | Suggested Starting Price |
|---|---|
| RV / Park Model Do not use SH / bleach on RVs. | $195 |
| RV / Park Model + Driveway | $250 |
| Mobile Home - Single or Double Wide | $195 |
| Fencing - Per Panel, Per Side | $5.50 |
| Spot Cleaning - Per Side of Building | $140 |
| 1-Car Driveway | $165 |
| 2-Car Driveway, Sidewalk & Gutter | $195 |
| 3-Car Driveway, Sidewalk & Gutter | $220 |
| Driveways Larger Than 3 Cars | $0.22 / sq. ft. |
| 1,000-2,000 sq. ft. House Wash Exterior + windows + soffits | $275 |
| 2,000-3,000 sq. ft. House Wash Exterior + windows + soffits | $385 |
| 3,000-4,000 sq. ft. House Wash Exterior + windows + soffits | $495 |
| 4,000-5,000 sq. ft. House Wash Exterior + windows + soffits | $605 |
| 5,000-6,000 sq. ft. House Wash Exterior + windows + soffits | $715 |
| Patio Deck + Pool Enclosure | $330 |
| Asphalt Roof Cleaning Carry appropriate insurance before performing roof cleaning. | $0.39 / sq. ft. |
| Tile Roof Cleaning Carry appropriate insurance before performing roof cleaning. | $0.50 / sq. ft. |
Paver Sealing & Stripping Pricing
Use square-foot pricing as a starting point, then adjust for condition, access, joint sand needs, coating buildup and cleanup requirements.
| Service | Suggested Starting Price |
|---|---|
| Paver Sealing Patios, driveways and sidewalks. Clean, sand and seal. | $1.87 / sq. ft. |
| Paver Stripping Prep, strip and cleanup. Use vacuum recovery. Stripping can cause damage and should be priced for the added risk and labor. | $3.30 / sq. ft. |
Commercial Pressure Washing Pricing
Commercial work often requires more setup, scheduling, insurance, water recovery and access planning than residential work.
| Service | Suggested Starting Price |
|---|---|
| Small Storefront Example: quick-service restaurant, retail store or auto parts store. Entryway, windows, roof edges and building siding. | $660 |
| Commercial Concrete Cleaning | $0.17 / sq. ft. |
| Building Siding Includes building exterior, windows, doors, patios and similar areas. | $1.38 / ft. |
How to Price Pressure Washing Jobs Profitably
A price sheet is useful, but profitable quoting comes from understanding what changes the amount of time, chemical and risk in a job.
Measure the Job
Use square footage, linear footage, driveway size, building size or another repeatable measurement so similar jobs are priced consistently.
Account for Difficulty
Heavy organic growth, oil, rust, oxidation, multiple stories, poor access and delicate surfaces can require more labor or specialty chemicals.
Protect Your Minimum
Your minimum service charge should cover travel, setup, breakdown and overhead even when the cleaning area itself is small.
Price for Risk
Roof cleaning, paver stripping, commercial work and specialty restoration carry more risk and should not be priced like routine flatwork.
Know Your Costs
Include labor, fuel, chemicals, equipment maintenance, insurance, marketing, taxes and replacement costs when deciding your target margin.
Sell the Result
Customers are paying for a professional outcome, reliability and reduced hassle - not just the number of minutes the pressure washer is running.
Pressure Washing Pricing FAQ
How much should I charge for a pressure washing job?
Start with a minimum service charge, then price the job based on size, surface type, condition, access, labor, chemical usage, travel and risk. In this Tampa Bay reference guide, the recommended minimum is about $165.
How much should I charge per square foot for pressure washing?
Square-foot pricing depends heavily on the surface and service. This guide uses starting references such as about $0.22 per square foot for larger residential driveways and about $0.17 per square foot for commercial concrete.
How much should I charge to pressure wash a driveway?
For this Tampa Bay reference, a 1-car driveway starts around $165, a 2-car driveway with sidewalk and gutter around $195, and a 3-car driveway with sidewalk and gutter around $220. Larger driveways can be priced by square footage.
How much should I charge for a house wash?
This guide starts at about $275 for a 1,000-2,000 square-foot home and increases with home size. Your quote should also reflect height, access, staining, oxidation, landscaping and other job-specific conditions.
How much should I charge for roof cleaning?
This guide uses approximately $0.39 per square foot for asphalt roofs and $0.50 per square foot for tile roofs as starting references. Roof work carries additional risk, so proper insurance and job-specific evaluation are important.
Should I use the same pressure washing prices in every city?
No. Labor rates, competition, insurance, travel, property values and operating costs vary by market. These prices are designed as a Tampa Bay reference and should be adjusted for your own service area.
Build a Pressure Washing Setup That Makes Money
The right pricing matters, but so does having reliable equipment that lets you complete jobs efficiently. Shop pressure washing and soft wash equipment, parts and supplies from Cigar City Softwash Supply.
Shop Pressure Washing EquipmentPricing disclaimer: These figures are estimates and are intended only as a starting reference for contractors, especially in the Tampa Bay market. Actual pricing should be based on your own costs, market, scope of work, insurance requirements, experience and desired profit margin. Always inspect the job and follow manufacturer and industry safety guidance for the surface being cleaned.