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PRESSURE WASHING

Pressure Washing Cost Calculator

Estimate pressure washing cost: supplies and labor per square foot, with U.S. prices. Your entries stay on this device.

JOB INPUTS

Enter your numbers

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Driveway, patio or siding area in sq ft

sq ft
Driveway, patio or siding area in sq ft

Detergent and disposal per sq ft

$
Detergent and disposal per sq ft

Washing and rinsing per sq ft

$
Washing and rinsing per sq ft
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CALCULATED RESULTUSD
Total pressure washing cost$200.00
Supplies and fees$50.00
Labor$150.00
Per sq ft$0.40
Total cost$200.00
FORMULA USED500 × ($0.10 + $0.30) = $200.00

HOW TO USE IT

How to use the Pressure Washing Cost Calculator

  1. 1

    Measure the surface to clean (driveway, patio, siding) in square feet.

  2. 2

    Enter supplies and fees per sq ft.

  3. 3

    Add labor per sq ft and review the total.

THE MATH

Pressure washing formula

Total cost = area × (supplies + labor)

Pressure washing is priced per square foot and includes supplies (detergent, degreaser) plus labor: washing, rinsing and cleanup.

PRACTICAL EXAMPLE

A 500 sq ft driveway

500 sq ft × ($0.10/sq ft supplies + $0.30/sq ft labor) = $200.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Driveway or house?

Driveways run $0.30-$0.55 per sq ft; house siding $0.15-$0.50. Driveway oil stains often need degreaser and a second pass.

Will it damage my siding?

Too much pressure can etch wood or force water behind siding. Reputable pros use low-pressure soft washing on houses.

How often?

Once a year is enough for most homes. Do it in spring to remove winter grime and before summer entertaining.