This is not a national average. The providers are in Kansas City, Charlotte, Raleigh and the Tampa Bay area, and they publish real numbers on their own sites. We did not use lead-generation marketplaces. One Tampa Bay price list is undated, so we use it only as a labeled floor. For house-only detail see house washing cost, and if you are setting your own rates see how much to charge for pressure washing, or read starting a pressure washing business if you are weighing the trade itself.

Typical prices by job

Each row uses a reference job so the numbers are comparable. Where a provider charges per square foot, we multiplied its rate by the reference size; those rows are marked “calculated.”

Job (reference size) Typical range we found What the range comes from
House wash (about 2,000 sq ft, 1 to 2 stories) $200 to $500 Charlotte Pro “starts around” $200 to $400; JT’s (Kansas City) from $275 to $350; KC Splash about $400 (calculated); Gleaming Gutters $350 to $500; Squeegee Pros $475 for 1,800 sq ft, 2 stories
Driveway (two-car, 600 to 800 sq ft) $120 to $300 Charlotte Pro $120 to $200; KC Splash $150 to $200 (calculated, before its $300 minimum); Gleaming Gutters $150 to $250 bundled; JT’s from $225 to $300
Roof soft wash (about 1,800 sq ft) $450 to $1,200 KC Splash $450 to $540 (calculated); Gleaming Gutters $600 to $1,000; Power Wash Charlotte $500 to $1,200
Wood deck, clean and brighten (300 sq ft) $450 KC Splash at $1.50 per sq ft (calculated)
Gutter cleaning (2,000 sq ft house) $200 to $240 KC Splash at $0.10 to $0.12 per sq ft of house area (calculated)

“Starting at” prices run lower than typical ones: One Charlotte provider says a roof soft wash “starts at” $200, while providers that state a typical roof price put it at $450 or more. The lowest figures come from an undated Tampa Bay list (a two-car driveway at $95, a house wash from $179), which we show only as a floor. A Raleigh provider lists a house wash from $249 and a driveway from $149, also “starting at” prices.

What drives the price

Stories and siding. A Charlotte provider bases pricing on size, stories, siding and buildup. The rate-card provider charges $0.20 per sq ft for a two-story home and the same rate for brick, stone, vinyl and stucco. Another Charlotte provider says two-story homes cost 25% to 50% more per linear foot for gutter work.

Measurement. The rate-card provider prices the building footprint, so a 1,500 sq ft house is $300 and a 5,000 sq ft house is $1,000. Ask which measurement a quote uses before you compare two providers.

Condition. The rate-card provider charges the same however dirty the house is. A Charlotte provider says red-clay stain removal typically adds $75 to $200.

Minimums and trip fees. A minimum can matter more than the rate. The rate-card provider has a $300 minimum per visit, so a 600 sq ft driveway at $0.25 per sq ft ($150) is billed at $300 on its own unless you add another service. It also charges a $50 travel fee beyond 20 miles. Other published minimums are $89 (the undated Tampa Bay list), $150 to $200 and $249 at two Charlotte providers.

Hot water. One Kansas City provider says heated water costs 20% to 30% more than a comparable pressure washing job.

Bundles. A Charlotte provider takes 10% off for three or more services. Another Charlotte provider’s sample quote for a two-story home totals $790: a $475 house wash, $135 gutter brightening, a $185 driveway, a $40 walkway and a $45 multi-service discount, about 5% off.

DIY or hire a pro

A rented machine costs less up front, but a pro quote includes the equipment, cleaning solution, time and cleanup. Check your local rental counter for daily rates. For light jobs on a small patio, a homeowner-grade machine can be enough: electric pressure washer, 1,800 to 2,000 PSI, for light homeowner jobs. Roof cleaning is different: The rate-card provider says its roof cleaning is soft wash only and never pressure washed, so a rented pressure washer is not the tool for that job. Damage risks are covered in pressure washing mistakes homeowners make. Before you hire, use the questions to ask a house washing company alongside the checklist below.

How to check a quote is fair

  1. Measured size is stated: footprint, wall area or roof area, with the number.
  2. Method is stated: soft wash, pressure wash or hot water, and which surfaces get which.
  3. Minimum is disclosed: ask for the minimum and any trip fee.
  4. Add-ons are itemized: gutter brightening, stain treatment and sealing as separate lines.

How we got these numbers

We read each provider’s pricing page on 2026-10-08, excluded pages that quote marketplace averages, and kept “starting at” prices separate from typical prices. Prices change, so check the source page before relying on a figure. More is on our methodology page.

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