Pressure washing estimate template that upsells the deck

What a power washing quote should list

This pressure washing estimate template prices flat surfaces by the square foot and house washing by the job, so a customer sees what each area costs. The sample covers a driveway, a front path and a soft wash of single story siding, with a deck wash offered as an option the customer can tick. Open it in the quote maker with the lines filled in, or download Word, Excel or PDF.

A power washing quote should say which surfaces you will clean, how big they are and how each will be cleaned. Concrete takes high pressure, siding and roofs need low pressure soft washing, and wood decks need a gentle touch. Naming the method and the cleaning solution tells the customer what to expect.

1. Surfaces and areasDriveway, paths, patio, siding, deck and fence, each with its area in ft². Measure flat surfaces; work out siding from the house perimeter and wall height.
2. Method per surfaceHigh pressure with a surface cleaner for concrete, soft wash at low pressure for siding, and lower pressure or a wood cleaner for decks.
3. Cleaning solutionsDetergent, degreaser for oil spots, or a sodium hypochlorite mix for mildew and algae on siding, plus how nearby plants are protected.
4. Stain treatmentOil, rust, tire marks and leaf stains as separate lines, with a note that some stains lighten but may not lift fully.
5. Water source and runoffUse of the customer’s outdoor faucet, and how wash water is kept out of storm drains, which some cities regulate.
6. Height and accessSingle or two story, ladders or extension wands, and any areas you will not reach from the ground.
7. Prep and protectionClosing windows, covering outlets and light fittings, wetting plants before and after, and moving outdoor furniture.
8. Optional add onsDeck or fence wash, gutter face brightening and concrete sealing, priced so the customer can add them without a second visit.

Sample pressure washing quote for a single story home

Brightside Washing quotes Henry Clarke for three areas: 600 ft² of driveway and 120 ft² of front path at $0.25 per ft², plus a soft wash of the single story siding at a fixed $320. A 300 ft² deck wash at $0.35 per ft² is the optional line, left out of the $500 subtotal until chosen. No deposit is taken on a job this size. Every figure is an example, so swap in your own rates.

Edit the Brightside Washing estimate

4 lines are filled in, from driveway to deck wash. Put in your own pressure washing rates, then download the PDF.

Open the pressure washing sample

How to price pressure washing

Pressure washers usually price flat surfaces by the square foot, house washing by the job or by house size, and add a minimum charge so small jobs still cover travel and setup. Check every rate against how many square feet you actually clean in an hour.

1. Per square footA rate for each surface type, such as concrete, wood or pavers. Measure, multiply and add stain treatment. Suits driveways, patios and decks.
2. Per job for house washingA price based on the footprint, number of stories and siding type, shown as one line. Customers find it easier to follow than square feet of wall.
3. Hourly with a minimumTime on site plus setup, for commercial work, graffiti or heavy grease where the area does not reflect the effort.
4. Minimum chargeA floor price per visit, for example $150, so a single path still pays for driving, setup and packing down.

Fuel, chemicals, surface cleaner wear and hot water unit costs belong in your rates. Check your margin with the markup calculator, and see the gutter cleaning quote template if you bundle exterior services.

Worked example: checking a rate per square foot

Here is a quick test of whether $0.25 per ft² on concrete pays. The production rate and costs are examples; time a few of your own jobs before relying on any rate.

1. MeasureDriveway 600 ft² plus path 120 ft² gives 720 ft² of concrete.
2. Time itAt an example 800 ft² per hour with a surface cleaner, washing takes 720 / 800 = 0.9 hours. Add 0.5 hours to set up, pre treat and pack down: 1.4 hours.
3. Cost the timeAt a target of $90 per hour for the rig and operator, 1.4 x 90 = $126.
4. Add chemicalsDetergent and pre treatment at an example $0.02 per ft²: 720 x 0.02 = $14.40, so the job costs $140.40.
5. Set the priceAdding 25% gives 140.40 x 1.25 = $175.50, or about $0.24 per ft². Rounding up to $0.25 gives 720 x 0.25 = $180, the same as the sample’s two concrete lines.

Heavy mildew, old oil stains, a smaller machine or a second rinse all lower the square feet per hour, so a rate that pays on a clean driveway can lose money on a neglected one.

Pressure washing inclusions and exclusions

Pressure washing quote mistakes

• Using high pressure on siding or soft wood and leaving damage the quote never warned about.
• Promising stain removal instead of stain treatment, then facing a customer upset by a faint oil mark.
• Having no minimum charge, so a small patio costs more in fuel and setup than it pays.
• Measuring the driveway carefully but guessing the siding, which makes house washes the least accurate line.
• Ignoring local rules on wash water and storm drains, especially on commercial jobs with grease.
• Not noting existing cracks or chalky paint before washing makes them easier to see.