Seasons, Winter & Holidays
Winter limits, fall timing and holiday lights: when to wash and what seasonal work costs.
What these cost
How we price| Service | Price range | Basis | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancelling a stay to fit in exterior work | $150 to $750 | on a $1,500 booking | Short-Term Rental Exterior Cleaning: Scheduling Between Guests |
| Christmas light installation | about $860 to $1,800 | for 150 ft of rooflineat $5.70 to $12 per foot of roofline | Christmas Light Installation Cost: Per-Foot Prices |
| Concrete driveway sealing | about $600 to $1,200typical, for professional sealingfull range about $240 to $1,800 | for a 2-car driveway (about 600 sq ft)at $1.00 to $2.00 per sq ft | Sealing a Concrete Driveway Before Winter: Cost per Sq Ft |
| Garage floor wash, 2-car garage | $150 to $300typical, for a 2-car garage floor, about 450 to 500 sq ft, once washers' minimums applyfull range $150 to $300 | per job | Winter Salt on the Garage Floor: Spring Cleaning for Bare, Sealed and Epoxy Floors |
| Permanent roofline lights | $2,700 to $5,250 | per 150 ft of roofline | Permanent Roofline Lights vs a Yearly Installer: Break-Even |
Ranges are asking prices from providers' own pages, as quoted in each guide. Where a guide names a typical job, its typical range comes first and the full range under it. Per-foot prices show an estimate for a standard size, with the rate under it.
All 12 guides
For Operators
When to Quit the Day Job for Pressure Washing Full Time
Thinking of quitting your job to wash full time? Census revenue for one-person outfits, how long your season runs, and five milestones to hit before you go.
Pricing & Marketing (operators)
Costs
Christmas Light Installation Cost: Per-Foot Prices
Christmas light installationabout $860 to $1,800for 150 ft of roofline$5.70 to $12 per foot of roofline
Seasons, Winter & Holidays
For Operators
Adding Christmas Light Installation to Your Wash Business
Thinking of hanging Christmas lights when washing slows? A month-by-month season calendar, published installer prices, and ladder, cord and storage checks.
Seasons, Winter & Holidays
Hiring a Pro
House Washing and Fall Overseeding: Which Comes First
Planning a house wash and fall overseeding? Wash first, then seed. If the seed is already down, wait until the new grass has been mowed a couple of times.
Seasons, Winter & Holidays
Costs
Permanent Roofline Lights vs a Yearly Installer: Break-Even
Permanent roofline lights$2,700 to $5,250per 150 ft of roofline
Seasons, Winter & Holidays
Hiring a Pro
Rain on Wash Day: Does It Ruin a House Wash, and Who Decides to Reschedule?
Light rain rarely stops a house wash; a downpour can rinse the cleaner off early. Let the crew call it on the day, and check the rain terms before a deposit.
Seasons, Winter & Holidays
Hiring a Pro
Short-Term Rental Exterior Cleaning: Scheduling Between Guests
Cancelling a stay to fit in exterior work$150 to $750on a $1,500 booking
HOAs, Renters & Home Sales
Costs
Sealing a Concrete Driveway Before Winter: Cost per Sq Ft
Concrete driveway sealingabout $600 to $1,200for a 2-car driveway (about 600 sq ft) · typical, professional sealing$1.00 to $2.00 per sq ft
Driveways & Concrete
Hiring a Pro
Can You Wash a House in Winter?
Yes, on a day that stays above freezing for hours after the rinse. Why a pre-holiday wash belongs in November, and what washers charge and do on cold days.
Seasons, Winter & Holidays
Hiring a Pro
Winter Salt on the Garage Floor: Spring Cleaning for Bare, Sealed and Epoxy Floors
Garage floor wash, 2-car garage$150 to $300per job · typical, a 2-car garage floor, about 450 to 500 sq ft, once washers' minimums apply
Driveways & Concrete
Local Guides
When Should You Wash a House in Montana?
Late May through June, or September: the gaps between Montana's freezing nights. What Billings and Bozeman washers charge, next to the national range.
Siding & Exterior Walls
For Operators
Winterizing a Pressure Washer: When It's Too Cold
If your pressure washer may sit below 32°F, winterize it first. Drain it, run pump saver through the pump, store the soap warm, and check it in spring.
Pressure Washers & Gear