How much does pressure washing a house cost in Pennsylvania?
Updated · KeystoneProGuide editorial team
What does it cost to pressure wash a house?
Most published figures put a whole-house wash in the low hundreds of dollars. Angi reports a national average of $312 in 2026, with most homeowners paying $213 to $449, and says the figure rests on 51,092 projects reported by its network. HomeAdvisor publishes the same range and average, so the two count as one source, not two.
None of the surveys below gives a figure for Pennsylvania. Every number here is national, quoted the way its publisher quotes it.
| Source | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Angi (2026) | $213 to $449 | $312 |
| HomeAdvisor | $213 to $449 | $312 |
| HomeGuide (dated April 2024) | $170 to $310 | $211 |
| Fixr | $500 to $900 | $700 |
The spread has a reason. Fixr's $700 is for a 2,000-square-foot vinyl-sided home with normal grime, and its high case, $2,000, is a 2,500-square-foot brick home with severe grime. HomeGuide's page is the oldest of the four. Angi says that if you are washing a whole house rather than a single surface such as a driveway or patio, your total is likely to land toward the higher end of its range.
How do companies price the job?
Three ways appear in the surveys: by the square foot, by the hour, or a flat price for a named surface.
- Per square foot. Angi and HomeAdvisor give $0.10 to $0.50. Fixr gives $0.30 to $0.80. HomeGuide gives two different ranges on the same page, $0.08 to $0.20 for cold-water washing and $0.35 to $0.77 for washing with hot water.
- Per hour. HomeAdvisor gives about $50 to $100 per crew member, so a three-person crew can run around $300 an hour. Fixr gives $50 to $150 and HomeGuide $50 to $160.
- By house size. Angi's table shows $200 to $1,000 for a 2,000-square-foot home. Fixr's shows $600 to $1,600 for the same size.
Height matters in the surveys that price by number of stories. HomeAdvisor lists $150 to $750 for a one-story house, $400 to $1,400 for two stories and $700 to $1,800 for three. Angi repeats those figures in one table and gives $150 to $1,000 for one story in another, so read its page with care.
What do single surfaces cost?
| Surface | Angi | HomeAdvisor | HomeGuide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driveway | $100 to $250 | $100 to $250 | $100 to $260 |
| Deck or patio | $100 to $200 | $100 to $200 | $200 to $240 |
| Fence | $150 to $300 | $150 to $300 | $180 to $300 |
| Gutters | $50 to $150 | $50 to $150 | $55 to $160 |
| Roof | $450 to $700 | $450 to $700 | $250 to $600 |
| Siding | $150 to $1,400 | $150 to $1,400 | $170 to $360 |
Siding can go higher: Angi and HomeAdvisor both say a large project can reach $2,500. HomeAdvisor adds $50 to $100 for sidewalks done with a driveway.
What surface material does to the price
Angi publishes a per-square-foot range by siding material: brick $0.10 to $0.40, vinyl $0.20 to $0.50, stucco $0.30 to $0.50 and wood $0.30 to $0.55. Fixr says some materials, such as composite and asphalt roofing, can carry a premium of up to $2 a square foot.
The roof line in that table needs a second look before you accept a quote. The shingle makers' trade association, ARMA, says high-pressure washing systems are likely to damage asphalt roofing and should not be used on it at all. Its own method is a bleach solution applied gently and rinsed with a gentle spray. Ask any company quoting a roof which method the price is for.
Minimums, water and extras
- Minimum charges. HomeAdvisor expects a minimum of about $100. Fixr says minimums of $100 to $350 are common. HomeGuide says many companies charge at least $150 for a roof.
- Water. Fixr says you may pay about $2 an hour for the water used, which shows up on your own water bill.
- Soft washing. HomeAdvisor gives $250 to $1,000 to soft wash the outside of most homes.
- Deck refinishing. HomeGuide gives $0.50 to $1.50 a square foot to wash, stain and seal a deck, and $65 for each staircase.
- Driveway sealing. HomeGuide gives $400 to $800 for 400 square feet.
- Hand scrubbing. HomeGuide says a driveway that has to be scrubbed by hand with a bleach solution first can cost $0.40 to $1.25 a square foot.
What about an older, painted house?
If your house was built before 1978 and the job will touch painted surfaces, the price should reflect lead-safe work. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says pressure washing under its lead paint rule must be contained so that no dust or debris, including in the waste water, leaves the work area. That answer sits in the EPA's archived questions and answers. None of the cost surveys prices this work, so ask whether a quote includes it.
How do you compare two quotes?
- Get several in writing. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says a written estimate should describe the work, materials, completion date and price, and that you should not automatically choose the lowest bidder.
- Ask why if they differ a lot. The FTC suggests asking for an explanation when estimates are far apart. A quote priced by the square foot and one priced by the hour can only be compared once you know the area and the hours.
- Check the method for each surface. Low pressure, chemical cleaning or full pressure give different prices and different risks.
- Ask about minimums and water before anyone arrives.
How to choose a pressure washing company covers the checks to make before you hire, and what Pennsylvania requires explains registration and contracts. Businesses offering the service are on the pressure washing directory page.
Sources
- How Much Does It Cost to Pressure Wash a House? [2026 Data], Angi
- How Much Does Pressure Washing Cost? [2025 Data], HomeAdvisor
- Pressure Washing Prices, HomeGuide
- How much does it cost to pressure wash the exterior of a house?, Fixr
- Algae Discoloration of Roofs, Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA)
- How do RRP requirements apply to pressure washing? What containment and other preparation are required?, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (January 2025 archived copy)
- How To Avoid a Home Improvement Scam, Federal Trade Commission