Home pressure washing service
Clean driveways, decks, siding and patios for homeowners in your area, paid per job.
- $1k-5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in the US, not guarantees.
What it is
A mobile service that uses a pressure washer to clean driveways, sidewalks, decks, fences, patios and house siding at customers' homes.
Your first three steps
- Buy a reliable gas pressure washer, surface cleaner attachment and hoses, and practice on your own driveway or a friend's
- Check prices from local pressure washers and set your per-job or per-square-foot rates
- Post before-and-after photos on Facebook, Nextdoor and Google Business Profile and offer neighbors a starter deal
Who pays
Homeowners, landlords, property managers and people getting a house ready to sell.
How it makes money
Fixed price per job, usually based on square footage or the size of the surface, with add-ons like sealing or gutter brightening.
Skills that help
- Comfortable with machinery and physical work
- Judging surfaces so you don't damage them
- Quoting jobs and customer service
Watch out for
- General liability insurance, since surface damage and slips are real risks
- Check with your city or county about a business license
- Check local rules on wastewater runoff and storm drains, which vary by city and state
- Too much pressure can damage wood, siding and windows, so test first
- Check whether you need water access from the customer and how you will carry water if not
Deep research report · US
Everything you need to start: home pressure washing service
Researched with live web search for United States: 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?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on the quality of the pressure washer, hoses, cleaning supplies, transport and insurance. Treat this as an estimate and price your own equipment list first.
What should I check before starting a pressure washing service?
Consider general liability insurance, since surface damage and slips are real risks. Check with your city or county about a business license, and check local wastewater runoff and storm drain rules. Also check whether customers provide water access.
How much can home pressure washing earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,500, depending on how many jobs you complete, your pricing and your local demand. These are estimates, not guarantees, and results will vary.
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