What really drives the cost of pressure washing houses, driveways, roofs, patios and decks in Broward and Palm Beach counties, and how to get a fair quote.
What pressure washing costs in South Florida depends on four things: the size of the surface, the material (stucco, concrete, pavers, roof), how much algae, mildew or rust has built up, and whether the job needs soft washing instead of high pressure. Most companies price per square foot or per job, and add a minimum service charge for very small jobs. The fastest way to get an exact figure is a free quote from a few photos.
Every property is different, so we quote each job individually – free and with no obligation.If you have ever called three pressure washing companies about the same house and heard three very different numbers, you are not imagining things. One sounds surprisingly cheap, another sounds expensive, and the third will not give a number until they see the place. We get it. After countless driveways, stucco walls and screened lanais across Broward and Palm Beach counties, we can tell you the gap is rarely about someone trying to rip you off. It usually comes down to what is included, what the surface really needs, and how each company measures the job.
This guide lays out what pressure washing costs in South Florida in 2026 – by surface, by pricing method, and by the small details that quietly move a quote up or down – so you can recognize a fair price when you see one. Everything below is general guidance, not a quote, and we will tell you plainly when something depends on the job.
Here is the honest starting point. Across most of Broward and Palm Beach counties, a typical residential pressure washing job is a straightforward one-visit service, while bigger or more delicate work such as two-story homes, tile or shingle roofs and large paver areas costs noticeably more. The table below shows how the cost of each surface compares and how it is usually priced. Use it to sanity-check the quotes you get, not to replace one: the same driveway can be a small job or a bigger one depending on how much algae has taken hold.
| Surface | Typical job size | How it is usually priced | Relative cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| House (1-story) | 1,500–2,500 sq ft home | Flat rate or per sq ft | Moderate |
| House (2-story) | 2,000–3,500 sq ft home | Flat rate or per sq ft | Higher |
| Driveway (2-car) | 400–800 sq ft | Per sq ft | Lower |
| Sidewalk or walkway | 100–300 sq ft | Per sq ft, often bundled | Lower |
| Patio, lanai or pool deck | 300–800 sq ft | Per sq ft | Lower to moderate |
| Pavers (wash only) | 400–1,000 sq ft | Per sq ft | Moderate |
| Roof (soft wash) | 1,800–3,500 sq ft roof | Per sq ft or flat rate | Higher |
| Wood or composite deck | 200–500 sq ft | Per sq ft | Lower to moderate |
| Fence | 100–250 linear ft | Per linear ft | Varies with length |
| Screen enclosure (pool cage) | Standard cage | Usually a flat rate | Lower to moderate |
| Commercial (storefront, plaza, lot) | 2,000–20,000 sq ft | Per sq ft, quoted per site | Quoted per site |
This is a relative comparison for Broward and Palm Beach counties, not a price list. Add-ons such as sealing, paver sanding, rust removal and gutter brightening are priced separately, and a minimum service charge applies to very small jobs. Send us photos for an exact quote.
Ask ten companies how they price and you will hear three or four different answers. None of them is automatically wrong, but they are not the same thing, and mixing them up is why quotes look so far apart. These are the four models you will run into.
| Model | How it works | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per square foot | The company measures the surface (or estimates it from home size) and multiplies by a rate. | Driveways, patios, decks, roofs, commercial lots | Ask what is being measured: living area, footprint, or the actual surface being cleaned. |
| Flat rate per job | One fixed price after the company has seen the property or photos. | Most house washes, lanais, pool cages | Check what is included: walkways, gutters, screens, second passes. |
| Hourly | Crew time charged by the hour, plus materials. | Odd-shaped jobs, heavy rust or oil removal | Can be open-ended. Ask for an estimate or a cap before work starts. |
| Package or maintenance plan | A discounted rate for repeat visits, usually once or twice a year. | HOAs, rentals, commercial plazas | Confirm how often, and what happens during the rainy season. |
Almost every professional company has a minimum service charge, typical across the industry. It covers driving the truck and trailer, setting up the pressure washer, hoses and surface cleaner, and breaking it all back down. That is why a tiny job such as a single sidewalk can cost nearly as much as a small driveway. It is also why bundling makes such a difference, which we come back to in the money-saving section below.
This is the detail that trips people up. Some companies price a house wash by the living area of the home, some by the wall surface, and some by the footprint. A 2,000 sq ft one-story home has roughly the same living area as a 2,000 sq ft two-story home, but very different amounts of wall to wash. When a price looks too good, ask which square footage the number is based on. A good estimator will explain it without hesitation.
When we walk a property, we are quietly running through a checklist. These nine things explain most of the difference between a low quote and a high one, and they are the reason we would rather see the property, or at least photos of it, before naming a number.
More area means more time and more cleaning solution. The rate per square foot often drops a little on larger jobs.
Smooth concrete is quick. Stucco, pavers, tile roofs and wood take more care and more time.
Two-story homes need extension poles or ladders and extra safety steps, so they cost more per square foot.
Light dust is a quick rinse. Thick algae, black mildew, rust and oil need dwell time and extra passes.
Roofs, stucco and painted walls call for low-pressure soft washing with a cleaning solution, which takes more product and skill.
Locked gates, tight side yards, dense landscaping and no outdoor spigot all add time.
Sealing, paver sanding, rust removal, gutter brightening and screen enclosures are priced on top of the base wash.
Distance, traffic and same-week bookings can add a small trip charge.
Washing the house, driveway, lanai and pool deck in one visit almost always lowers the total.
Every surface behaves differently under water and cleaning solution, so the price and the method change with it. Here is how the numbers break down, and what we have learned about each one the hard way.
For a typical one-story home of 1,500–2,500 sq ft, expect a moderate, one-visit job. A two-story home costs noticeably more. Most homes around Sunrise, Plantation and Pompano Beach are stucco or painted block, and stucco is porous and unforgiving. That is why a good crew washes it at low pressure with a cleaning solution instead of blasting it. Hit stucco with 3,000 PSI and you can gouge the finish, push water behind it and end up with a patchy, streaky wall and a moisture problem that costs far more than the wash ever did.
A proper house wash also includes wetting down and rinsing your landscaping before and after, so the plants come through fine. If one quote is dramatically lower than the rest, ask what method they use on stucco. You can see how we approach it on our residential cleaning service page for Pompano Beach.
A standard two-car driveway (about 400–800 sq ft) is one of the more affordable jobs and is usually priced per square foot. Concrete is the easiest surface to clean and the easiest to overdo. Hold the wand too close, or use a tip that is too narrow, and you leave zebra stripes, light and dark lines etched into the concrete that never fully go away. That is why professionals use a rotary surface cleaner, the round, lawn-mower-style attachment, to get an even finish.
Oil stains, tire marks and the orange rust streaks that sprinkler systems leave behind in Florida are usually priced as add-ons, because they need a pre-treatment or degreaser and extra dwell time before the wash.
A typical roof of 1,800–3,500 sq ft is one of the higher-cost jobs on the list. This is the one job where high pressure is almost never the right answer. On asphalt shingles it strips the protective granules, on tile it cracks and pits the surface, and either can put your warranty at risk. Those black streaks you see on Florida roofs are usually Gloeocapsa magma, a cyanobacteria that feeds on the limestone filler in shingles. A low-pressure soft wash with a sodium hypochlorite-based solution kills it at the root, which is why the results last so much longer than a quick blast. Roof jobs cost more because of the safety setup, the volume of solution and the extra care rinsing the landscaping below. If you also have solar panels, they need their own gentle process: see our solar panel cleaning service.
Patios, lanais and pool decks are usually mid-range jobs, and paver areas sit a little higher. Algae on a pool deck is more than an eyesore; it is a genuine slip hazard, so this is one of the most worthwhile washes on the list. Pavers are a little different. Washing can flush out the joint sand between them, so many jobs finish with fresh polymeric sand, and often a sealer to lock in color and slow regrowth. Sanding and sealing are priced separately, and they are usually where a paver quote jumps.
A deck or fence is usually a small-to-mid job, depending on size and condition. Wood needs a lighter touch: too much pressure raises the grain and leaves a fuzzy, damaged surface. Composite decking such as Trex can grow mold and mildew in our humidity, and most manufacturers recommend low pressure there too. Screen enclosures and pool cages, usually a flat-rate job, need care of a different kind, because a strong jet will tear the screen.
Storefronts, shopping plazas, parking lots and dumpster pads are usually quoted per site. The work is often done after hours, and greasy areas may call for hot-water power washing. Property managers tend to prefer a recurring quarterly or monthly plan with one predictable price. Our services page covers what we handle for businesses.
| Job | Typical size | What bundling saves |
|---|---|---|
| House wash (soft wash, stucco) | 2,000 sq ft home | One setup and one trip for everything |
| Driveway | 600 sq ft | Same crew, same water hookup |
| Lanai and pool deck | 500 sq ft | No second minimum charge |
| Screen enclosure (pool cage) | Standard cage | Done while the crew is already on site |
| Combined effect | One visit, one minimum charge |
Booking everything in one visit means one setup and one trip, which is why many companies trim the total. Your final price is confirmed after we see photos or the property.
If you have compared prices with a friend up north, you may have noticed ours look a little different. That is not a coincidence. Working around Sunrise, Plantation, Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale, we see the same handful of things push jobs up in cost and effort.
People use pressure washing, power washing and soft washing as if they were the same thing. They are not, and the method is one of the biggest reasons two quotes for the same house can differ. Soft washing typically costs a bit more per square foot than a plain rinse, because it uses more cleaning solution and more skill, but it is the right tool for roofs, stucco and painted surfaces.
| Method | Typical pressure | Cleans with | Best for | Risk if misused |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure washing | About 2,500–3,500 PSI at the machine | Water force, usually with a surface cleaner | Concrete driveways, sidewalks, pool decks, brick | Etching, zebra stripes, damaged mortar joints |
| Soft washing | Under about 500 PSI, a little above a garden hose | Cleaning solution (often sodium hypochlorite with a surfactant) and a gentle rinse | Roofs, stucco, painted walls, vinyl siding, screens | Runoff can harm plants if the area is not protected |
| Power washing (hot water) | 3,000+ PSI with heated water | Heat plus pressure | Grease, gum and oil on commercial concrete, dumpster pads | Higher cost, overkill for most homes |
Pressures are typical working ranges, not fixed rules. A good technician adjusts to the surface in front of them.
Renting a pressure washer for the weekend looks like the cheap option, and sometimes it is. But the real bill is rarely just the machine. Here is how the two routes compare once you count everything.
| Cost item | DIY | Professional |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | Rent by the day, or buy a consumer machine | Included |
| Surface cleaner attachment | An extra purchase, and hard to do a driveway well without one | Included |
| Cleaning solution and degreaser | An extra cost on every job | Included |
| Your time | Often 4–8 hours for a house and driveway, plus setup and cleanup | Usually a few hours, one visit |
| Risk of damage | Etched concrete, damaged stucco or screens, water forced behind walls, injury | Trained crew using the right method per surface |
| Result | Can be streaky, and algae returns fast if it was not killed at the root | Even finish, growth treated at the source |
Our honest rule of thumb: DIY makes sense for a small, flat, hard surface, such as a garage floor or a small patio, if you already own a machine. Hire a professional for stucco, roofs, two-story walls, pavers, screens and anything that means climbing a ladder. One more thing people underestimate: a high-pressure jet can inject water, and whatever is in it, under your skin. It looks like a small cut and it is a medical emergency. A cheaper weekend is not worth that.
The best quotes come from companies that ask you questions first. A price given in thirty seconds, with no questions asked, is a guess, and guesses have a way of turning into extras on wash day. Here is what a good quote process looks like.
Share your address and a few photos of the areas you want cleaned.
We size up surfaces, stories and problem spots, and ask about access and water.
You get a price in writing that says what is included and which method will be used.
The crew protects your plants, washes, rinses, and walks the property with you.
Cheap is not the goal; a fair price for the right method is. That said, there are honest ways to bring the total down without cutting corners.
In our experience, it is one of the few home services that pays you back in ways you can see and ways you cannot. The obvious one is curb appeal: a clean driveway, bright walls and a roof without black streaks make a house look cared for, which matters if you plan to sell or simply like pulling into your street. The less obvious ones are practical. Algae and mildew hold moisture against paint and stucco, and algae on a walkway or pool deck is slippery. Washing before painting, staining or sealing also helps the new coating grip and last longer.
We are based in Sunrise, FL, and work across Broward and Palm Beach counties, including Plantation, Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach, West Palm Beach and Delray Beach. Prices do not swing wildly between these cities, but distance, access and the type of housing do matter, so we quote each property individually. If you are nearby, these pages are a good next step:
The right price for pressure washing is not the lowest number you can find. It is a fair price for the right method on your particular surfaces, from a crew that protects your property while they work. Use the ranges in this guide to spot quotes that are too high or suspiciously low, ask the questions above, and expect a company that wants to see your property before naming a number. If you would like us to take a look, we are happy to give you a straight answer for free.
We restore driveways, roofs, patios, pool decks and commercial properties across South Florida from our base in Sunrise, FL. Free, no-obligation quotes: call (954) 405-6642 or request a quote online.
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