Guide · Pressure & soft washing

How to price pressure washing jobs

Measure each surface, apply a rate per surface, add chemicals and travel, and set a minimum. Software (some with AI) can do the measuring and math for you.

Three pricing methods

Per square foot: Jobber's guide cites $0.10–$0.50/sq ft depending on scope and location (Jobber Academy).
Per hour: the same guide cites $50–$100/hour.
Flat rate: $90–$200 per job, per the same guide.

Rates by surface published by one pricing site: siding $0.15–$0.25, basic concrete $0.08–$0.20, deck $0.20–$0.50, fence $0.30–$0.50, roof soft wash $0.15–$0.70 per sq ft, with a $100–$150 minimum common (TradePricingControl). These are third-party ranges, not ours; use your own costs.

Worked example (from Jobber's guide)

800 sq ft driveway × $0.20 = $160, plus $8 overhead and $25 detergent and degreaser = $193 cost. Then add your margin (source).

Tools that quote for you

ResponsiBid: Startup free; Scaling $179/mo; Pro $229/mo; setup fee (amount not shown)
QuoteIQ: Essentials $29.99/mo (1 user); Beginner $99.99 (2 users); Pro $199.99 (4 users); Elite $299.99 (10 users); Max $699.99 (20 users); extra users $25/mo (satellite measuring; AI estimator)
Markate: $49.95/mo or $45.95/mo annual; +$5/employee; most add-ons $10/mo; Kate-AI $1/call (per wrenchstack)
Jobber: Core $49/mo no commitment, $39/mo on a 1-year commitment, $29/mo billed annually; Connect $139 ($119 / $99); Grow $199 ($169 / $149); Plus $499 ($439 / $399, includes 5 users); starting prices for the smallest team size; extra users $29/mo each; AI Receptionist add-on $29/mo (included in Plus)

Guardrails for instant quotes

Always apply a minimum.
Flag heavy oil, mold, height and tricky access for a manual review.
Confirm satellite measurements on site before work starts.

All quoting tools → Carpet, window & gutter pricing

Prices are as shown on vendor pages or the cited source, as recorded in our directory. Always confirm on the vendor's site before buying. Not sponsored. Page checked 2026-10-18.

FAQ

How much should I charge per square foot for pressure washing?

Published third-party ranges vary: Jobber Academy cites $0.10 to $0.50 per sq ft; TradePricingControl lists $0.08 to $0.20 for basic concrete and $0.15 to $0.25 for siding. Build your price from your own labor, chemical, travel and overhead costs.

Should I charge by the hour or by the square foot?

Jobber Academy says per-hour covers your time, per-square-foot works well for multi-surface jobs, and flat rates suit experienced crews. Many owners mix methods.

Can AI quote pressure washing jobs?

Tools like QuoteIQ say they measure from satellite imagery and use an AI estimator, and ResponsiBid offers instant quote calculators. Check measurements on site before starting work.