Pressure washing requires specialized equipment, water, cleaning solutions, and time. Price jobs by square footage or project to cover all costs.
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How many items do you expect to sell each month?
💡 Why needed? Fixed costs (Rent/Labor) must be split by each item. Lower sales = Higher cost per item. We need this to calculate your min break-even price.
Percentage of items that are wasted or unsold.
✅ Price is above break-even $18.35. You are making profit!
How much will you charge for one item?
Net Profit
$3325
per month
Margin
26.6%
profit margin
Break-Even
312
units/month
✓ Margin Detected: Your 26.6% profit margin is healthy for the cafe industry. You need to sell 312 units to break even, currently projecting 500 units.
Required Volume Growth ≥17% to break even
Current Expectation: 30% ✅
Pressure washing is priced by square footage or by job, and the equipment, water and chemicals plus setup time set your floor. Driveways and houses commonly run $0.15–0.50 per square foot, with typical residential jobs landing $150–500. Setup, travel and chemical cost per job matter as much as wash time — set a job minimum, price by surface and difficulty, and add for soft-wash chemicals and hard-to-reach areas.
Loading gear, driving and setup is the same for a small patio or a big driveway. A minimum charge keeps tiny jobs from losing money.
Setup, travel, water sourcing and breakdown are unbilled if you only count spraying time. Price the whole visit.
Soft-wash detergents and surfactants cost real money per job, especially on roofs and siding. Include them in the price.
Oil stains, two-story houses and delicate surfaces take more time, chemicals or risk. Price by difficulty, not one flat rate.
Once your pricing works, these are the tools small operators use to take payments, keep books, and market.
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Common pricing is $0.15–0.50 per square foot, with typical residential jobs at $150–500. Price by surface area and difficulty, and set a job minimum to cover setup and travel. The calculator above helps you build the price.
Square footage works for driveways and flat surfaces; a per-job quote suits mixed scopes. Either way, include a minimum so small jobs cover the fixed setup and travel.
Loading equipment, driving, sourcing water and setting up takes the same effort regardless of job size. A minimum (often well above your per-square-foot math on tiny areas) protects against unprofitable small jobs.
Soft-wash detergents, surfactants and degreasers cost real money per job — more for roofs and heavy stains. Add chemical cost to each quote rather than treating it as negligible.
Yes. Height, heavy oil or organic stains and delicate surfaces add time, chemical and risk. Price by difficulty so the hard jobs aren't done at easy-job rates.
Many small business owners use the "3x material cost" rule or simply match competitor prices. The problem? This ignores your unique cost structure. Your rent might be higher, your waste rate different, or your labor costs vary by location. This calculator reveals your true break-even point and ensures sustainable pricing.
Download a clean, shareable PDF of your pricing breakdown — cost structure, break-even point, and profit scenarios — completely free, with no sign-up. Useful for partners, lenders, or your own records.