A professional pressure washing company will charge $50 to $160 per hour or $0.40 per square foot. The average 2-car driveway is 640 square feet. Area equals length times width. It can take 30 minutes to 3 hours to pressure wash a 2,500-square-foot house. A 1200 square foot home takes 6 to 7 hours. Pressure washing improves home value 5% to 10%.
Equipment and Efficiency
Electric pressure washers don’t generate much pressure. Concrete takes 1,500 to 3,000 PSI. Quote multiple companies. Size and type of job affect equipment needed. We use 8 GPM machines. One man does 3,000 to 10,000 square feet per hour. No gum removal, 1,500 square feet per hour.
Pricing and Area Coverage
- Driveway cleaning costs
- A 400-600 square foot driveway costs $40 to $210.
- Average charges
- Pros charge $90 to $200 on average.
- A 1,200 square foot home takes 6 hours and costs $360 to $600.
- Siding cleaning costs
- Siding costs $300 to $600.
- Costs $0.08 to $0.35 per square foot.
- Sidewalks and large area coverage
- Sidewalks take up to 10,000 square feet per hour.
- Costs $50 per hour.
- General prices range
- Prices range $40 to $65 per hour.
Time Estimates for Specific Square Footage
How long does it take to pressure wash 1000 sq ft?
The time it takes to pressure wash a 1,000-square-foot area can vary based on the condition and type of surface. Generally, for a professional pressure washing company, it might take an hour or two considering one man does 3,000 to 10,000 square feet per hour.
Productivity Metrics
How many square feet can you clean in an hour?
One man can clean between 1,500 square feet per hour (no gum removal) to up to 10,000 square feet per hour with a power washer, depending on the machine’s capability (8 GPM) and the pressure required (3,000 PSI for concrete, for example).