Pressure Washing Cost in 2026: House, Driveway, Deck and Patio

The average pressure washing cost for a house exterior in 2026 is $312, according to Angi, with most homeowners paying between $213 and $449. Driveway cleaning usually costs $100 to $250, decks and patios $100 to $200, and a full roof cleaning several hundred dollars more.

Those are national figures for single surfaces. Your quote will depend on square footage, height, the material being washed and how stained it is. Here are the ranges, the per-square-foot rates and what our own 2026 jobs show.

2026 prices by surface

For house washing, Angi's guide, updated in October 2026 and based on more than 51,000 verified projects, lists these typical ranges for common exterior surfaces.

Surface	Typical cost	Notes
House exterior	$213 to $449 (average $312)	Siding only can reach $1,400 or more on large homes
Driveway	$100 to $250	Up to about $500 for large or heavily stained driveways
Deck or patio	$100 to $200	Angi's patio guide puts a patio alone at $100 to $400, average $250
Fence	$150 to $300	Angi recommends soft washing for wood fences
Gutters (exterior)	$50 to $150	About $0.50 to $1.50 per linear foot
Roof	$450 to $700	Angi's roof guide gives a wider $200 to $1,200, average $600

Cost per square foot

Most companies price larger surfaces by area. Angi puts house washing at $0.10 to $0.50 per square foot, with flat, easy-to-reach surfaces at the low end. Its patio guide uses the same $0.10 to $0.50 range and notes that companies may also charge minimums or equipment fees, which matter more on small jobs.

Material or surface	Price per square foot
Brick siding	$0.10 to $0.40
Vinyl siding	$0.20 to $0.50
Stucco	$0.30 to $0.50
Wood siding	$0.30 to $0.55
Concrete patio	$0.10 to $0.50
Roof, pressure washed	$0.20 to $0.50
Roof, soft washed	$0.30 to $0.60

The pattern is consistent: the more delicate or textured the surface, the more it costs per foot, because the crew has to slow down, lower the pressure or use cleaning solutions. Our guide to pressure washing vs soft washing explains which surfaces need which approach.

By house size and number of stories

Height is one of the biggest price drivers, because second and third stories need ladders, extension wands or lifts and more time.

Home	Typical cost
1,500 sq ft	$150 to $750
2,000 sq ft	$200 to $1,000
2,500 sq ft	$250 to $1,250
One story	$150 to $1,000
Two stories	$400 to $1,400
Three stories	$700 to $1,800

Source: Angi, 2026.

What our own jobs show

Between January 12 and October 17, 2026, Hello Cleaners completed 39 jobs that included pressure washing. The median total for those jobs was $918, and the middle half fell between $698 and $1,152.

That is much higher than the national averages above, and the reason matters. These are whole-job totals. In 33 of the 39 jobs, the customer also booked interior cleaning such as kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms, often as part of a move-out or pre-sale clean. Pressure washing was one line on a bigger job, priced by area: 29 jobs used a per-square-meter line and 10 a per-square-foot line.

Home size	Jobs	Median whole-job total	Low	High
2 bedrooms	3	$881	$643	$1,152
3 bedrooms	20	$965	$425	$1,391
4 bedrooms	7	$1,116	$828	$1,428

The samples are small, especially for two-bedroom homes, so use these as a picture of combined inside-and-outside jobs, not as a pressure washing price list. Texas, Florida and New York accounted for the most jobs.

What the data does tell you is how customers buy the service. Most of our pressure washing is booked alongside a bigger cleaning, usually when a home is being handed back to a landlord or prepared for listing photos, so the outside and inside are finished on the same schedule. If you only need a driveway or patio washed, expect a quote much closer to the national single-surface figures above.

What changes the price

• Square footage. Most quotes start from area, so measure or estimate it before you call.
• Height and access. Multi-story walls, steep lots, fenced yards and limited water access add time.
• Material. Brick and concrete tolerate higher pressure and go faster. Wood, stucco and roofing need more care.
• Staining. Oil on a driveway, rust, heavy mildew and algae need pretreatment.
• Soft washing. Surfaces that need detergent-based soft washing usually cost more per foot than plain pressure washing.
• Minimums. Small single-surface jobs often hit a company's minimum charge.
• Location. Labor and disposal costs vary widely between metro areas.

What a professional quote should include

Two quotes for the same house can differ by hundreds of dollars because they describe different jobs. Before comparing prices, check that each one spells out the same scope:

• Every surface by name: walls, driveway, walkways, patio, deck, fence, gutters, roof
• The method for each: pressure washing, soft washing or a combination
• Pretreatment for oil, rust, mildew or algae, and whether stubborn stains are guaranteed or "best effort"
• Protection for plants, outdoor lights, outlets and window seals
• A final rinse of windows and doors that catch overspray
• Who supplies water and power, and whether the crew needs an outdoor spigot
• Insurance, and what happens if something is damaged

A very low quote often means fewer surfaces, no pretreatment or a one-method-fits-all approach, such as high pressure on siding that should be soft washed. The cheapest quote is only a bargain if it covers the same work.

Roof cleaning deserves a separate line on any quote. It is slower, it needs safety equipment, and most asphalt roofs should be soft washed rather than pressure washed, which is why Angi prices it well above a driveway or patio. If a company offers to pressure wash a shingle roof, that is a reason to get another quote.

DIY or hire a pro?

A flat concrete patio or driveway is a manageable DIY job if you own or rent a pressure washer. Siding, roofs and wood are where DIY goes wrong. Consumer Reports warns against using a pressure washer on a roof or from a ladder, cautions that pressure can knock loose shingle siding and force water into gaps around windows and lap joints, and advises having pre-1978 painted wood tested for lead before washing it. It also recommends throwing away the 0-degree nozzle, which concentrates water enough to pierce protective boots.

Equipment is the other consideration. Consumer-grade machines vary widely in pressure and flow, and the nozzles that come with them are not always suited to siding or wood. Professionals typically carry both high-pressure equipment for concrete and a separate low-pressure setup for applying cleaning solutions, which is what lets them switch methods from the driveway to the walls on the same visit.

The cost of a mistake, such as etched wood, water behind siding or damaged shingles, usually exceeds the cost of hiring someone with the right nozzles and detergents.

How to get a fair quote and save

1. Bundle surfaces. A house, driveway and patio in one visit costs less per surface than three separate visits.
2. Give square footage, number of stories and the siding material up front.
3. Send photos of stains, mildew and the access route.
4. Ask whether the quote uses pressure washing, soft washing or both, and why.
5. Ask what is included: pretreatment, rinsing windows, moving furniture and protecting plants.
6. Ask whether water and power are needed from your home, and where the crew will connect.

When to hand it to a pro

Hire a professional for anything above the first story, for roofs, for wood, stucco or older painted siding, and for any job tied to a sale or move-out where the exterior needs to photograph well.

Hello Cleaners' pressure washing can be booked on its own or alongside a move-out, pre-sale or deep clean, with the price confirmed before you book. See current rates on our prices page or request a free quote.