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In search of some powerful cleaning? Read our handy guide to find out how much your pressure washing team will charge for their services.
Anything that’s located outside such as your property, driveway, vehicle or possessions can become dirty over time. Before you know it, dirt, mud, algae, mould or even graffiti can cover the surface. This is where pressure washing is extremely useful, as not only does it make light work of the most stubborn stains, but it takes only a short time to complete.
As the name suggests, pressure washing involves using water that is delivered at high pressure, so that the force is powerful enough to lift the dirt off. Pressure washing is suitable for a variety of surfaces including driveways, garage floors, concrete patios, tiled patios, fencing, decking, sidewalks, outdoor furniture, grills, boats, vehicles, trailers, and more.
Pressure washing is carried out using specialist equipment that is connected to your water supply. Using concentrated movements, pressure washing will instantly remove all of the debris from the surface, leaving it looking as good as new.
The cost of pressure washing ranges between $0.50 to $1.10 per square foot across Canada. To price your job up, your contractor will ask you for the measurements of the area that needs pressure washing. Or, they may give you a fixed fee for items such as fencing, boats, furniture, etc.
It’s good to note that a minimum charge usually applies for smaller jobs. This usually averages at around $60, though may be slightly higher or lower depending on the going rate in your area.
| Average cost (per sq ft) | $0.75 |
| Minimum cost (per sq ft) | $0.50 |
| Maximum cost (per sq ft) | $1.10 |
The cost of pressure washing varies depending on several factors, including:
Type of item
Size of area
Type of pressure
Time
Location
In general, pressure washing costs between $95 and $385 depending on the scope of the job, not to mention your location. Though the type of item you wish to have pressure washed will also affect the price.
One of the most common jobs is driveway cleaning. The cost ranges between $200 and $385 for an average size drive across Canada. Though typically, the price is towards the lower end of the scale, apart from in Toronto where the cost of labour is higher.
On the cheaper end of the scale, gutter cleaning starts at just $95. Ideally, you should get your gutters cleaned once a year in addition to regularly inspecting them for blockages.
Graffiti removal is also priced in terms of area size, though a standard call-out fee is also usually applied, bringing the cost in line with similar pressure washing services.
| Type of cleaning | Highest average price | Lowest average price |
| Decking | $255 | $150 |
| Driveway | $358 | $200 |
| Fence | $280 | $180 |
| Graffiti | $250 | $125 |
| Gutter | $185 | $95 |
Usually, the size of the area will be the main aspect affecting the cost. Your contractor will need to know the measurement of the area that needs cleaning. They will normally come out and estimate this for you. The area size will be multiplied by the cost per square foot (or meter), which will give you the total cost before any add-on services, if applicable.
For general items such as grills, garden furniture etc, these kinds of jobs are usually priced as a fixed fee.
Pressure washing can also include soft pressure washing (also known as power washing), which is used on surfaces that are not suitable for more intense pressure, such as wood, metal, and asphalt.
There may be a price variation between pressure washing and soft washing, with soft washing being slightly cheaper. However, soft washing isn’t suitable for driveway cleaning or any other brick or concrete surface. It’s also not suitable for gum removal. Therefore, the initial reduced cost will not offer value for money, unless the right cleaning approach is used.
Time can be a factor that affects the price for more detail-orientated jobs such as gutter cleaning, especially if your gutters are heavily blocked. Or, if any of your materials also require repair work in addition to cleaning.
The average pressure washing job takes between 30 minutes and 2 hours, depending on the scope of the job.
The cost of pressure washing will vary, depending on where you live in Canada. The level of competition in your area may also affect the cost, with remote areas seeing higher prices than more competitive areas with lots of pressure washing companies.
Taking into account the $0.50 to $1.10 per square foot pressure washing charge, this would mean Winnipeg is the cheapest place at $210, based on a driveway that is 480 square feet or 44.5 square meters in size.
The most expensive area is Toronto at $358, which has higher prices generally across any service you wish to hire here.
| Location | Average pressure washing cost |
| Calgary | $320 |
| Toronto | $358 |
| Winnipeg | $210 |
| Quebec City | $287 |
| Yellowknife | $265 |
The true cost will depend on the type of item you are having pressure washed, as well as the size of the area.
Discretionary costs may also be added where additional services are required, or if your driveway doesn’t meet the minimum size requirements.
Let’s face it, cleaning your driveway or removing gum from the sidewalk outside of your business isn’t an easy task. The magic of pressure washing is it involves very little effort yet produces superior results. Plus, the majority of regular cleaning products aren’t suitable for cleaning outdoor materials anyway, especially driveways. On the other hand, pressure washing literally removes all of the hassle and fuss, while giving you the best possible finish. So yes, it’s worth it!
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