Pressure Washing

Pressure washing is a straightforward service business with visible results. Homeowners book driveway, siding and deck cleaning, while commercial clients need storefronts, parking lots and dumpster pads cleaned on a schedule.

Income assumptions: Assumes 1–3 residential jobs per weekend at $150–$400 each, minus fuel, chemicals and equipment wear.

Estimated earnings based on available market information. Actual earnings vary by location, experience, demand, expenses, and time invested. Earnings are not guaranteed.

$500–$1,500 to get started. Time to first dollar is typically 1–2 weeks.

• Pressure washer (3000+ PSI)
• Surface cleaner
• Hoses and nozzles
• Vehicle to transport

Geography: Slower in winter in cold climates

1. 1Learn soft-wash vs pressure-wash basics
2. 2Buy or rent a 3000+ PSI washer and surface cleaner
3. 3Wash your own driveway and 2 neighbors' for portfolio photos
4. 4Get basic liability insurance quotes
5. 5List on Google Business Profile and local groups
6. 6Quote by square footage with a minimum job price
7. 7Ask commercial clients about quarterly schedules

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• Neighborhood Facebook groups
• Nextdoor
• Realtors and property managers
• Door hangers after each job
• Google Business Profile

Common advertised pricing is $0.10–$0.30 per square foot for driveways and $200–$500 for house washes depending on size and region.

Do a free or discounted demo strip on a dirty driveway and photograph the contrast.

• Using too much pressure on siding
• Not carrying liability insurance
• Quoting without seeing the property
• Risk: Property damage from wrong pressure
• Risk: Injury

Add soft washing, gutter cleaning and commercial contracts; hire a crew and add a second rig.

Scalability 75/100 · Passive potential 5/100 · Recurring potential 55/100

Helpful: SBA.gov · Power Washers of North America

Track equipment depreciation and fuel. Liability insurance is strongly recommended.

This is general information, not tax or legal advice. Consult a professional for your situation.

Last researched: 2026-08-15 · Data quality: sample

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