Short answer. Commercial pressure washing is usually priced per square foot or as a flat rate per visit. The price depends on the area, how heavy the staining is, access and working hours, whether wash water must be recovered, and how often the property is cleaned. Recurring service costs less per visit than a one-time clean.
The six things that set the price
Every commercial quote we write comes down to these.
- Area. Square footage of concrete, walls or glass. Bigger jobs cost more in total and less per square foot.
- Condition. Light dust is quick. Years of oil, gum and rust need pre-treatment, hot water and sometimes a second pass.
- Surface. Open flatwork is fastest. Stairs, pump islands, pavers and tight corners take hand work.
- Access and hours. Night work, phasing a lot in sections, and working around a live site all take planning.
- Water. Whether there is a water source on site, and whether wash water has to be recovered and hauled.
- Frequency. A property on a monthly route never gets bad, so each visit is faster and cheaper.
Why the cheapest quote is often the most expensive
A low price usually means cold water, a wand instead of a surface cleaner, and wash water left to run to the street. The concrete looks better for a week, the stains return, and the property owner carries the risk of a stormwater citation.
We are not the cheapest option and we say so. The work is done with hot water, recovered properly, and backed by a license and insurance.
How to bring the cost down
Three things an owner or manager can do.
- Put the property on a schedule instead of waiting for a restoration clean.
- Bundle sites. Several locations on one route share the travel.
- Combine services. Windows, graffiti and trash enclosures cost less when the crew is already there.
Get a real number
Published price ranges are guesses until someone sees the concrete. Send photos and a rough size, or ask for the free on-site demo. You will get a written quote with the scope spelled out and no hidden costs.
