How do I price power washing jobs?
Short answerPrice power washing from the surface area, multiplied by a rate that depends on the surface type and how soiled it is, then add charges for difficult access, water supply and a minimum for small jobs. Measuring the area first stops guesses that quietly lose money.
The explanation
Surface decides the method. Concrete flatwork moves fast, siding needs lower pressure and care, and wood decks need a gentle approach. Each has its own pace, so each has its own rate. Time your own crew on typical jobs to find real output per hour.
Soil level changes the pace too. Light dirt rinses off, while heavy mold, oil stains or years of buildup need extra passes or treatments. Photos before quoting help, and a clause that heavy staining may add cost keeps expectations honest.
Add access and setup. Second-story work, long hose runs, or a customer without an outdoor water source cost time. A minimum charge covers the truck setup for small driveways or steps, which take almost as long to prepare as a larger job.
Steps
- Measure each surface in square feet from satellite imagery, photos or a walk.
- Apply a rate per surface type based on your timed output.
- Add charges for heavy soil, high access and missing water supply.
- Set a minimum charge for small areas.
In pressure washing
Pressure washing jobs vary by surface, from concrete to siding to wood, and weather affects the calendar. Measuring surface area before quoting is the base of every sound price. All pressure washing scheduling questions.
How Apex does it
In progress
Part of this is built. The rest is not. Status as of 2026-10-07; the badge shows the least-built feature involved.
Apex is designed to support measurement takeoffs, aerial or satellite measurement import and photo-based quote requests. All three pieces are rolling out or in progress, so check each feature badge.
- ES11Measurement takeoffs (sqft, linear ft)(Rolling out)
- ES12Aerial / satellite measurement import(Rolling out)
- ES13Photo-based quote request (customer sends photos)(In progress)
Apex Flow Scheduler is in early access. See how we label status.
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