How much does it cost to pressure wash the exterior of a house?

Pressure washing can remove years of dirt and grime and make a home look like new. Pressure washing is ideal for driveways, brick, roofs, decks, patios and porches.

In our cost analysis below, we will be calculating costs based on a typical 1200 sq.ft. home.

Cost breakdown

• Labor: call a professional for large jobs, removing mildew and mold and for preparing surfaces for paint. Professional pressure washing costs between $60-$100 per hr. An area of 1200 sq.ft. will take 6 hours for a total cost of between $360-$600.
• Equipment rental: pressure washing can be a do-it-yourself project. Gas and electric pressure washers are available from big box hardware stores like Home Depot and Lowes for $76-$99 per day rental with a $100-$150 deposit.
• Water: according to Elements, a professional pressure washer of 1500 PSI uses approximately 10-15 gallons per minute. The American Water Works Association places the price of 1000 gallons of water at $1.50, placing the estimated cost at $2.40-$8.10.
• Material: masking tape, solvent, and paper are used to prepare the home surfaces for pressure washing. A surface repair product may be necessary for brick and wood surfaces. Mold and mildew will require chemicals to remove. Typically these materials cost between.

Enhancement and improvement costs

• In addition to pressure washing a house, a pressure washer can be used to clean a variety of other surfaces at your home that can vastly improve the look and health of your house.
• Driveways and walkways: pressure washing a driveway or walkway will take about an hour ($60) and require grease solvent and cleaning chemicals to properly remove the soil from area.
• Roof: remove moss and mildew with a pressure washer. Tiled roofs are ideal for pressure washing. Solvents are available for rooftops. This would take 2-3 hours and would cost between $120-$300.
• Decks, porches and patios: rope a professional to transform the outdoor space for minimal additional cost. Pressure wash the deck, porch and patio for an additional 1-2 hours. This would cost between $60-$200.