Mobile driveway and deck pressure washing
Clean driveways, paths, decks and walls at customers' homes using a ute or van setup.
- A$2k-8k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A mobile service that cleans concrete driveways, pavers, decks, fences and outdoor walls with a petrol or electric pressure washer, usually using the customer's water supply.
Your first three steps
- Price a commercial-grade pressure washer, surface cleaner and hoses, then practise on friends' and family's driveways
- Get an ABN, public liability insurance and a simple quote template
- Letterbox-drop a few streets and ask local real estate agents if they need pre-sale cleans
Who pays
Homeowners, landlords, real estate agents getting a property ready for sale, and body corporates.
How it makes money
Fixed quote per job or a rate per square metre, with add-ons such as sealing, mould treatment or gutter cleaning.
Skills that help
- Safe use of high-pressure equipment
- Quoting jobs accurately
- Reliable customer service
- Basic fitness for outdoor work
Watch out for
- Public liability insurance
- Check local council and state rules on wastewater, as runoff into stormwater drains is often restricted
- Water restrictions in some areas, check with your local water authority
- Risk of damaging soft timber, old render or paint if pressure is too high
- Workers compensation insurance if you hire help
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: mobile driveway and deck pressure washing
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a pressure washing business in Australia?
Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on the equipment, vehicle setup and insurance you choose. These are estimates only, so get quotes for your own gear before committing.
How much can a mobile pressure washer earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $6,000, depending on how many hours you work, local demand and how you price jobs. This is revenue before costs, and the estimate assumes at least about 8 hours a week.
Do I need insurance or approvals to pressure wash homes in Australia?
Check that you have public liability insurance, and workers compensation if you hire help. Also check local council and state rules on wastewater, since runoff into stormwater drains is often restricted, and any water restrictions with your local water authority.
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