by Cameron Beck
Differences Between Pressure, Power, and Soft Washing
Between pressure washing and power washing the differences are slight. Where Power Washers use hot water and pressure washers use cold water. Soft washing on the other hand uses a mix of chemicals and soaps and low pressure to kill all of the moss and algae. Soft washing’s low pressure allows for a safer clean.
Costs and Rates
Generally when you get any of the 3 forms of the the cost remains the same. For a power wash, the costs range between 0.20-0.40 dollars per sqft or about 25-100 dollars an hour. Depending on the size of your house sometimes you can get a flat rate of 100-200 dollars.
Average Cost for Pressure Washing a Home
You should expect to pay from 100 to 2000+ dollars depending on what you need and the size of your home.
Siding
The cost for house siding should be between 100 and 2000. Most professionals use soft washing to protect your siding without stripping the paint. While also using bleach and soaps to safely clean and kill all the living organisms on your walls.
Roof
When pricing the cost of your roof the price is about 0.50-1.00$ per sqft. The cost of cleaning your roof is usually more expensive due to the difficulty of getting on the roof and the setup time is significantly longer. You should expect about 400 dollars for your roof.
Driveway
The price of a driveway is going to run about 100-500 and an additional cost for the sidewalks. The general cost is 2-5 cents per square foot for most concrete surfaces.
Decks and Patios
To power wash a deck the cost is normally between 250-450 dollars. Again professionals use a soft washing system to ensure that your deck won’t be stripped of its paint.
Fencing
The cost of cleaning a fence is towards 100-200 dollars With the cost of wood fences being slightly more.