House washing cost, priced for your house
Type your address: we find your house from aerial imagery, work out the wall area from its outline and storeys, and show what a soft wash costs at typical rates for your state.
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What a house wash costs, by house size
| House | Wall area | Soft wash, walls | Walls, eaves and gutter faces | Whole exterior with windows rinsed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,500 sq ft, one storey 50 × 30 ft, 160 ft around | 1,449 sq ft | $266 | $336 | $457 |
| 2,200 sq ft, one storey 55 × 40 ft, 190 ft around | 1,854 sq ft | $319 | $408 | $564 |
| 2,000 sq ft, two storeys 40 × 25 ft footprint, 130 ft around | 2,145 sq ft | $358 | $461 | $640 |
| 3,000 sq ft, two storeys 50 × 30 ft footprint, 160 ft around | 2,673 sq ft | $427 | $556 | $780 |
Our engine's starter rates at US-average labour, gable roofs at a 6/12 pitch, windows and doors taken off. Published 2025 cost guides put soft washing at $0.15–$0.50 per square foot of wall. Prices in your area vary.
What changes the price
- Storeys. Two storeys doubles the wall and needs longer reach; three storeys can need a lift.
- Gable ends. The triangle of wall under each roof peak is washed too, and is bigger on a steep roof.
- What's included. Walls only, or the soffits, fascia and gutter faces too, where black streaks show most from the street. Window rinsing costs more again.
- Extras at the same visit. Driveway and front walk, rust or sprinkler stains. Roofs are priced separately: see roof cleaning cost.
Before you book, ask
- Is it a soft wash, and what cleaner do you use near plants and the lawn?
- Are the soffits, fascia and gutter faces included?
- Do you charge more for a second storey?
- Are you insured, and who covers a broken window screen or light fitting?
Questions
How much does it cost to soft wash a house?
Published 2025 cost guides put soft washing at about $0.15–$0.50 per square foot of wall, or roughly $300–$600 for a typical 2,000 sq ft house. On our pricing engine, a 2,000 sq ft, two storeys house (about 2,145 sq ft of wall) comes to about $358 for the walls and $461 with the eaves and gutter faces.
How much does it cost to pressure wash a house?
Most companies wash a house's walls at low pressure (a soft wash) and keep high pressure for concrete, so the price is the same thing: per square foot of wall, with a minimum. High pressure can force water behind vinyl siding, strip paint and mark wood. For driveways and patios, see pressure washing cost.
Why is the price based on wall area, not the house's square footage?
A crew washes walls, so the work grows with the distance around the house and its height. A two-storey house has twice the wall of a one-storey with the same outline. Our 2,000 sq ft, two storeys example has about 2,145 sq ft of wall; the 1,500 sq ft, one storey example has 1,449.
What is the difference between soft washing and pressure washing?
Soft washing sprays a cleaning solution at low pressure that kills mildew, algae and mould, then rinses it off. Pressure washing blasts dirt off with high-pressure water. Siding, painted wood, stucco and roofs get a soft wash; concrete, brick paving and stone take pressure.
How often should a house be washed?
Every one to two years for most houses. North walls, shaded walls and houses near trees or water grow green algae faster and may need it yearly.
Is the price above a quote?
It is an estimate at typical rates, with labour adjusted to your state. A house washing company sets the final price after seeing the house; if you want one to contact you, tick the box and we pass your details to one local company.
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