Across the South Florida market, pressure washing a driveway typically runs $0.15–$0.40 per square foot, which works out to roughly $150–$400 per visit for most homes. Sidewalks and small patios often price near the bottom of that range, full house exteriors done by soft washing commonly land around $250–$600, and combined packages, driveway plus walls plus pool deck, frequently reach $500–$900. Those are market-wide figures, not anyone’s price list, and every legitimate quote comes from looking at the actual property.
| Job | Typical South Florida range |
|---|---|
| Driveway | $0.15–$0.40 per sq ft, roughly $150–$400 |
| House wash (soft wash) | $250–$600 |
| Patio or pool deck | $150–$300 |
| Combined package (driveway, walls, pool deck) | $500–$900 |
These are market-typical ranges for orientation, not quotes; the real number for any property depends on its size, surfaces, and condition.
What makes a job cost more or less?
Square footage is the starting point, but 4 other factors move the number as much as size does.
Condition is the big one. A driveway on a 6–12 month cleaning cycle releases grime in 1 pass. A slab carrying 3 years of algae, rust arcs from well-water sprinklers, and oil staining needs pre-treatment, dwell time, and repeat passes, and quotes across the market commonly run 50–100% higher for neglected surfaces than maintained ones.
Surface type matters because it dictates method. Plain concrete takes 2,500–3,500 PSI with a surface cleaner and moves fast. Pavers need gentler pressure, more care around joint sand, and often re-sanding after, which adds cost. Painted walls cannot be pressure washed at all; they need soft washing, a different process explained in pressure washing versus soft washing.
Access and water finish the picture. Tight side yards, locked gates, steep grades, fenced dog runs, and properties without a working spigot all add setup time, and 2-story wall work costs more than 1-story everywhere in the market.
Why do per-job quotes beat flat rates?
Because a flat rate has to be wrong for somebody. A company advertising 1 price for “any driveway” is either overcharging the easy jobs to subsidize the hard ones or planning to rush the hard ones to protect the price. A quote built on your square footage, surface type, and condition is the only number that reflects your actual job, which is why most established companies in the market price per job after seeing the property or good photos of it.
Flat teaser prices also tend to describe the thinnest possible scope. The $99 driveway special often excludes pre-treatment, rust removal, and anything beyond the slab itself, and the add-ons quietly rebuild a market-typical price on site.
How do you compare quotes fairly?
Compare scope line by line, not totals. Ask each company the same questions: which surfaces are included, what pressure and method go on each one, whether pre-treatment for organics and rust is in the price, whether paver re-sanding is included if you have pavers, and who supplies water. Two quotes $100 apart can describe the same job or 2 completely different ones, and the paper tells you which.
Be cautious at both extremes. A bid far below the market range usually means a bare wand instead of proper equipment, skipped treatment, or a scope that will grow on invoice day. A bid far above it should come with a clear reason, severe staining, difficult access, restoration work, that you can see on your own property.
The only number that matters is the one scoped to your surfaces and their condition. Request an estimate and we will look at the actual property and price the actual job.
Related questions
- How often should a driveway be pressure washed? ; Shade, traffic, drainage, nearby trees, irrigation, surface type, and appearance goals determine the schedule.
- What is the difference between pressure washing and soft washing? ; Pressure washing relies more on mechanical force; soft washing uses lower pressure with a surface-appropriate treatment process.
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