Siding & Exterior Walls
Vinyl, brick, stucco, EIFS and wood siding: what a house wash costs and what each surface can safely take.
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How we price| Service | Price range | Basis | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobweb duster with a 59-inch pole | $17 | one-time | Spider Webs and Mud Dauber Nests on Siding: Clear Them First |
| House wash billed at $150 an hour | $300 to $600typical, for a house wash taking 2 to 4 hours at $150 an hourfull range $300 to $600 | per house wash, billed hourly | Quoted by the Hour for Pressure Washing: Is $150 an Hour Fair? |
| House wash plus driveway combo | $259 to $1,050 | per visit | House Wash Plus Driveway: What a Combo Should Cost |
| House wash starting price by siding | $149 to $500 | starting price, per house | What Brick, Stucco and Wood Siding Add to a House Wash |
| House wash, neighbor group rate | $320 to $440typical, for a 2,000 to 2,750 sq ft home, 3+ neighbors at 20% offfull range $320 to $550 | per home | Can Your Street Get a Group Rate on House Washing? |
| Manufactured home wash | $175 to $335typical, for an average single-wide (about 1,073 sq ft), soft washfull range $175 to $450 | per home | Manufactured Home Washing Cost: Siding and Skirting |
| One house soft wash | $146 to $600 | per wash, 2,000 sq ft house | Rent, Buy or Hire: What One House Soft Wash Costs |
| Professional house wash | $200 to $350typical, for an average-size home, starting pricefull range $200 to $750 | per home | House Washing Cost: Soft Wash Prices by Home Size |
| Soft wash house washing | $275 to $400typical, for a home of about 2,000 sq ft, soft wash, on three washers' price listsfull range $249 to $1,000 | per home | Siding Makers Say Don't Pressure Wash: What a Soft Wash Costs |
| Soft wash plus pressure wash, one visit | $288 to $550 | per visit, 2,000 sq ft house plus a 2-car driveway | Soft Wash the Siding, Pressure Wash the Concrete |
| Soft wash, whole house | $349 to $400typical $399 | per house wash, 2,000 sq ft home | Is a $693 House Wash Quote Fair for a 2,000 Sq Ft Home? |
| Washer rust-stain treatment, published starting prices | $45 to $199 | per job | What Does It Cost to Remove Sprinkler Rust From a House? |
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.
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What Brick, Stucco and Wood Siding Add to a House Wash
House wash starting price by siding$149 to $500starting price, per house
Siding & Exterior Walls
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Do House Washers Give Military and Senior Discounts?
Some house washers do. Of 14 company pages we found advertising a military, veteran, first-responder or senior discount, 9 say how much. Ask at the quote.
Hiring, Quotes & Results
Hiring a Pro
Soft Wash the Siding, Pressure Wash the Concrete
Soft wash plus pressure wash, one visit$288 to $550per visit, 2,000 sq ft house plus a 2-car driveway
Siding & Exterior Walls
Hiring a Pro
Is a $693 House Wash Quote Fair for a 2,000 Sq Ft Home?
Soft wash, whole house$349 to $400per house wash, 2,000 sq ft home · typical $399
Hiring, Quotes & Results
Hiring a Pro
Siding Makers Say Don't Pressure Wash: What a Soft Wash Costs
Soft wash house washing$275 to $400per home · typical, a home of about 2,000 sq ft, soft wash, on three washers' price lists
Siding & Exterior Walls
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House Wash Plus Driveway: What a Combo Should Cost
House wash plus driveway combo$259 to $1,050per visit
Driveways & Concrete
Hiring a Pro
Ivy Feet Left on Brick: What Removes Them and the Cost
Pulled the ivy off your brick and the little pads won't budge? Why pressure washing misses them, the dry-then-brush method, when to leave them, and the cost.
Siding & Exterior Walls
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Annual House Wash Plans: Are They Worth It?
House wash plans usually take 10% to 15% off and may add a yearly fee. Do the per-visit math, read the renewal and cancel terms, and wash only as needed.
Hiring, Quotes & Results
Hiring a Pro
Artillery Fungus: Black Dots on Siding Near Mulch
Tiny black dots on siding near mulch are usually artillery fungus. Learn why a pressure washer struggles, gentle ways to remove them and mulch that helps.
Stains & Spots
Hiring a Pro
Chickens, Koi Ponds, Bees and Pets: Getting Backyard Animals Ready for a House Wash
Have a coop by the siding or a koi pond under a downspout? A simple plan for chickens, fish, bees and pets on house wash day, and what to ask the washer first.
Hiring, Quotes & Results
Hiring a Pro
Black Streaks Under Brick Windows: Causes and Fixes
Black streaks under brick windows are usually grime, paint residue or mildew. Why plain pressure won't move them, what cleaners can and what to protect.
Siding & Exterior Walls
Hiring a Pro
Algae on the Inspection Report: What It Means When Buying
Did the inspection flag algae or mildew on the siding or roof? What the note usually means, when it hints at a moisture problem and what cleaning costs.
HOAs, Renters & Home Sales
Hiring a Pro
Chalky Vinyl Siding After a House Wash: What It Means
A house wash uncovers chalk on aging vinyl siding. Try the finger-rub test, and learn what a wash, a siding restorer or new panels can do for the color.
Siding & Exterior Walls
Hiring a Pro
Cleaning Stained Cedar Siding: A Gentle Method
Clean stained cedar siding the gentle way, with oxygen bleach, a soft brush and a garden hose. What the Forest Products Lab and stain labels say.
Siding & Exterior Walls
Hiring a Pro
Front Door Blotchy After a House Wash? What Door Makers Say
Door makers call for soap, water and a rinse on entry doors, and one says never a pressure washer. What each door can take, and what to ask the washing crew.
Hiring, Quotes & Results
Hiring a Pro
Garage Door Streaks After a House Wash: What Causes Them
Streaks or blotches on a garage door after a house wash? Tell chalky paint from sun-dried soap or pest-spray marks, and know when only paint will fix it.
Stains & Spots
Hiring a Pro
The House Wash Guarantee: What a Call-Back Covers, How Long It Lasts and How to Ask
House wash guarantees run from a 48-hour re-clean to six months against regrowth. What a call-back usually covers, what it doesn't, and how to ask for one.
Hiring, Quotes & Results
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
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How Much Water Does a House Wash Use?
A house wash uses flow rate times spray time, so a 4 GPM machine running an hour uses 240 gallons. It comes from your spigot and costs a few dollars.
Starting Out, Rules & Licenses
Hiring a Pro
Is Your Stucco Actually EIFS? Check Before Washing
EIFS looks like stucco but is foam board under a thin coat. How to tell them apart, the 500 psi cap EIFS makers set and what to check after a wash.
Siding & Exterior Walls
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Can Your Street Get a Group Rate on House Washing?
House wash, neighbor group rate$320 to $440per home · typical, a 2,000 to 2,750 sq ft home, 3+ neighbors at 20% off
Hiring, Quotes & Results
Hiring a Pro
New Home Covered in Construction Dust? Exterior Cleaning Before You Move In
Closing on a new build with dusty siding, mortar haze or splattered walks? Who should fix what, what goes on the walk-through list and how to clean it safely.
Hiring, Quotes & Results
Hiring a Pro
Pressure Washing Around Cameras, Outlets, AC and EV Chargers
House getting pressure washed? See what camera, AC and EV charger manuals say about water, plus outlet tips from safety groups so you know what to cover.
Siding & Exterior Walls
Hiring a Pro
Quoted by the Hour for Pressure Washing: Is $150 an Hour Fair?
House wash billed at $150 an hour$300 to $600per house wash, billed hourly · typical, a house wash taking 2 to 4 hours at $150 an hour
Hiring, Quotes & Results
Hiring a Pro
Spider Webs and Mud Dauber Nests on Siding: Clear Them First
Cobweb duster with a 59-inch pole$17one-time
Siding & Exterior Walls
Hiring a Pro
What Does It Cost to Remove Sprinkler Rust From a House?
Washer rust-stain treatment, published starting prices$45 to $199per job
Stains & Spots
Hiring a Pro
Stucco Stains After a New Roof or Gutter Overflow
A dark streak growing on stucco under a roofline is usually runoff, dirt or mildew. See how to read the stain, fix the water first and wash stucco gently.
Siding & Exterior Walls
Hiring a Pro
Washing a Historic House or Building: The "Gentlest Means" Rule and Your Historic Commission
Can a historic house be pressure washed? The National Park Service says start at hose pressure, test a patch and never blast. And when a local board weighs in.
Pavers, Stone & Brick
Hiring a Pro
Washing a House Before You List It
Selling soon? See when to wash the house before listing photos, which jobs show in photos, and which (roof, sealer) can backfire on a tight timeline.
HOAs, Renters & Home Sales
Hiring a Pro
Washing a Log Home or Rental Cabin
Wash a log home with a mild log cleaner, a pump sprayer and a hose, not bleach or pressure. See what log finish makers and the Forest Service lab advise.
Siding & Exterior Walls
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Manufactured Home Washing Cost: Siding and Skirting
Manufactured home wash$175 to $335per home · typical, an average single-wide (about 1,073 sq ft), soft wash
Siding & Exterior Walls
Hiring a Pro
Will Insurance Pay to Wash Wildfire Ash Off My House?
Smoke, soot and ash on siding is often a covered homeowners loss. Check the deductible against a normal soft wash price, document first, then let the claim pay.
Storms, Fire & Insurance
Hiring a Pro
Rent, Buy or Hire: What One House Soft Wash Costs
One house soft wash$146 to $600per wash, 2,000 sq ft house
Siding & Exterior Walls
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House Washing Cost: Soft Wash Prices by Home Size
Professional house wash$200 to $350per home · typical, an average-size home, starting price
Siding & Exterior Walls
Local Guides
How Often Should You Wash a House in Louisiana?
Once a year is the baseline a Baton Rouge washer gives for South Louisiana homes, more often on shaded walls. What local washers charge and what drives it.
Siding & Exterior Walls
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