Pressure Washing Business

Pressure washing businesses clean exterior surfaces using high-pressure water - driveways, sidewalks, decks, fences, siding, and commercial properties removing dirt, mold, and grime.

You restore appearance and prevent damage using pressure washing and soft washing techniques.

Residential jobs range from $150-$800 while commercial projects run $500-$5,000+.

Completing 40-100 jobs monthly generates $80,000-$300,000 annually with 60-75% margins.

Target clients include homeowners preparing to sell, property managers and HOAs, commercial properties and parking lots, real estate agents for listings, fleet and equipment cleaning, and deck/fence restoration.

Services include driveway and sidewalk pressure washing, house and siding washing (soft wash), deck and fence cleaning/restoration, concrete cleaning, fleet and equipment washing, and graffiti removal.

Success requires commercial-grade pressure washing equipment, understanding pressure levels for different surfaces (avoiding damage), soft washing techniques for delicate surfaces, water reclamation compliance in some areas, marketing to generate consistent jobs, and potentially offering deck staining or sealing.

Many pressure washing services focus on residential or commercial niches, offer packages for complete exterior cleaning, work seasonally in northern climates with spring rush, potentially add surface cleaning attachments for efficiency, partner with painters for pre-paint washing, and scale by adding crews with multiple rigs.