Pressure washing is priced by square footage and surface type, because the surface decides the machine, the chemicals and the care: flat concrete runs $0.12–0.25/sq ft, house soft-washing runs $0.30–0.50, and wood (which rewards patience and punishes shortcuts) runs $0.50–0.85.
The classic beginner mistake is quoting by the hour and then getting faster — a driveway that took 3 hours in March takes 90 minutes by June, and your hourly quote just cut your own rate in half. Quote the job by surface and area; keep the hourly number private as your floor.
Two stories add 20–30% (ladder work, slower passes, more setup). Recurring annual plans commonly run 10% under one-time pricing — the discount buys you a spring job every year without re-selling it.
| Surface | Typical US rate |
|---|---|
| Driveway / concrete | $0.12–0.25 / sq ft |
| Patio / pavers | $0.15–0.35 / sq ft |
| House siding (soft wash) | $0.30–0.50 / sq ft |
| Wood deck / fence | $0.50–0.85 / sq ft |
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Most US operators charge $0.12–0.25 per sq ft, which puts a typical 600 sq ft two-car driveway at $75–150. Add fuel/surface treatment costs and round to a clean quote number.
Soft-washing siding usually lands $0.30–0.50 per sq ft, with a job minimum of $150–250. Two stories add 20–30%. Walk the house first — heavy organic growth or delicate surfaces justify the top of the range.
By the job (square feet × surface rate). Hourly quotes punish you for getting faster, and clients watch the clock. Know your hourly floor, but quote the job.