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How To Quote Pressure Washing & Soft Washing Jobs
How much money can you make pressure washing & soft washing?
Pressure washing & soft washing professionals typically profit between $150-$300 per man hour depending on their location, the type work being performed, and their efficiency. This does not include chemicals, fuel and other materials that may be needed to complete the job. Having professional grade equipment and a dialed in cleaning process is key if you want to be successful in the pressure washing or soft washing industry.
Should I drive out or give quotes for pressure washing remotely?
There are pros and cons for both methods of quoting. Most owner operators choose to quote remotely due to being so busy out in the field that they do not have time to drive around giving multiple quotes every day. By using google aerial views you can accurately measure most exterior surfaces that aren’t blocked by trees. This allows you to send itemized quotes within minutes of receiving a quote request from a customer. In some cases, you may need to request pictures or drive out to walk the property in person but most of the time google or other aerial view measuring software is sufficient enough to provide a quick and accurate quote for pressure washing, soft washing and even window cleaning.
Many larger companies with dedicated sales people choose to send a sales person to meet the customer and quote the job in person. This method of quoting definitely increases the closing ratio and also increases the chances of up-selling more services. However, it’s important to remember that driving around and meeting customers still costs your company fuel, labor, and wear on a vehicle. When driving out to quote a job, it’s common to still use aerial view measuring software so that you have a figure in mind prior to meeting with the customer. This way you are able to focus more on building value and closing the deal than trying to come up with a figure on the spot.
Regardless of which quoting method you choose, it’s important to build value in your business prior to presenting the figures. This can be done remotely with an email or a feature in your CRM or can be done in person with a professional presentation folder. Make sure to also have your customers sign the proposal and a service agreement whether it’s electronically or in person. We recommend trying both the remote and in person method to quote pressure washing and soft washing jobs and figuring out what works best for you.
Residential vs. Commercial Pressure Washing Prices
In general, there isn’t too much of a difference between quoting residential and commercial pressure washing pricing if you’re just removing organic stains. However, many times on commercial flatwork jobs, you’ll be removing tougher stains like oil stains, grease stains, soda spills, chewing gum, etc. This kind of stain removal often requires heat and caustic chemicals requiring you to give a higher pressure washing quote than a standard residential driveway or sidewalk. Sometimes deeper oil and grease stains can’t be completely removed so realistic expectations should always be set prior to providing your customers with a commercial pressure washing quote.
Selling Exterior Cleaning Packages & Itemized Quoting
Make sure to quote every service you possibly can every time and itemize it in your quotes allowing your customers to pick and choose. For example, if a customer only wants a quote for their driveway to be washed, go ahead and provide them with an itemized quote for driveway washing, roof washing, house washing, preserve pro application, screen enclosure washing, window cleaning, gutter debris removal, gutter brightening, patio washing, deck washing, fence washing, etc. It’s a great idea to offer a discount for choosing multiple services like “$100 OFF if you have your home and roof washed”. Taking these steps to up-sell everything you possibly can will increase your average ticket tremendously.
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Concrete Washing Prices
$0.20 - $0.40 Per Sq. Ft.
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Paver Or Tile Washing Prices
$0.25 - $0.50 Per Sq. Ft.
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Wood & Composite Deck Washing Prices
$1.50 - $3.00 Per Sq. Ft.
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Vinyl, Brick, Fiber Cement, Painted Wood, Painted Metal, Stucco, EIFS or Natural Stone Siding
1 Story - $0.15 - $0.30 Per Sq. Ft.
2 Story - $0.25 - $0.50 Per Sq. Ft.
3 Story - $0.40 - $0.80 Per Sq. Ft.
4 Story & Up - Quote Based On Accessibility
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Stained or Raw Wood, Raw Metal, IPE, Aluminum Composite Panels, Or Any Other Surface That Requires A More Complex Cleaning Process Than A Standard Soft Wash
Quote Based On How Difficult The Proper Cleaning Process Will Be & Accessibility
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Preserver Pro (Hydrophobic UV Protector) Application
1 Story - $0.05 - $0.10 Per Sq. Ft.
2 Story - $0.10 - $0.20 Per Sq. Ft.
3 Story - $0.20 - $0.40 Per Sq. Ft.
4 Story & Up - Quote Based On Accessibility
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Pool Enclosure or Other Screen Enclosure With a Screened Ceiling
1 Story - $0.40 - $0.80 Per Sq. Ft.
2 Story - $0.80 - $1.60 Per Sq. Ft.
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Screen Enclosure With Covered Ceiling (no screen ceilings to wash)
$15.00 - $30.00 Per Screen Panel
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Asphalt Shingle, Clay Tile, Concrete Tile, Metal, Stone Coated Metal , TPO, & Anything Else That Can Be Cleaned With A Standard Soft Wash Bleach Solution
1 Story - $0.50 - $1.00 Per Sq. Ft.
2 Story - $0.75 - $1.50 Per Sq. Ft.
Drive Out For 3+ Story Roofs & Quote Based On Accessibility
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Cedar Shake Roof Or Anything Else That Can’t Be Cleaned With A Standard Soft Washing Bleach Solution
Drive Out & Quote Based On The Cleaning Method Needed & Accessibility
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Vinyl Fence
4 ft - $1.00 - $1.75 Per Linear Ft. Per Side
6 ft - $1.50 - $2.50 Per Linear Ft. Per Side
8 ft - $2.00 - $3.25 Per Linear Ft. Per Side
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Stucco, Brick, Stone or Metal Fence/Wall
4 ft - $1.50 - $2.75 Per Linear Ft. Per Side
6 ft - $2.00 - $3.50 Per Linear Ft. Per Side
8 ft - $2.50 - $4.25 Per Linear Ft. Per Side
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Wood fence (Includes Neutralizing With Wild Ox After Cleaning)
4 ft - $1.75 - $3.00 Per Linear Ft. Per Side
6 ft - $2.25 - $3.75 Per Linear Ft. Per Side
8 ft - $2.75 - $4.50 Per Linear Ft. Per Side
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Gutter Debris Removal
1 Story - $1.50 - $2.50 Per Linear Ft.
2 Story - $2.75 - $4.50 Per Linear Ft.
3+ Story - Drive Out & Quote Based On Accessibility
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Gutter Brightening (Oxidation Removal)
1 Story - $1.50 - $3.00 Per Linear Ft.
2 Story - $3.00 - $4.75 Per Linear Ft.
3+ Story - Drive Out And Quote Based On Accessibility
Other Services
- Mailbox Cleaning - $15.00 - $20.00
- Patio Furniture Washing - $8.00 - $10.00 per piece
- Canvas Awning Cleaning - $2.00 - $4.00 per sq ft
- Rust or Irrigation Stain Removal - Quote After Doing A Test Spot
- Efflorescence Removal - Quote After Doing A Test Spot (let surface dry all the way before quoting)
- Oxidation Removal on Siding or Metal Roofs - Quote After Doing A Test Spot
- Spilt Paint or Graffiti Removal - Quote After Doing A Test Spot
