A house wash and a driveway are both priced by the size and condition of what is being cleaned, not by the hour. A standard two-car driveway costs less than a full package of driveway, walkways, and patio, and a single-story house costs less than a large two-story home. Because homes and lots vary so much, an honest price comes from looking at your actual surfaces rather than a flat number over the phone.
This page walks through what moves the price on both jobs, so you can read any quote you get and know it is fair. One important note up front: houses and driveways are cleaned differently. A driveway is a hard surface that takes high pressure, while siding needs low-pressure soft washing. The pricing logic is similar, but the methods are not, and a company that treats them the same is a company to be careful with.
What changes the price on a driveway or concrete
- The area being cleaned. Square footage is the main driver. A single driveway costs less than a driveway plus sidewalks, patio, and pool deck.
- Condition and age. Concrete that has gone years without a cleaning takes more work on the first pass. Once it is clean, keeping it that way costs less.
- The type of stain. Standard dirt and organic growth come off in a normal cleaning. Oil, grease, rust, and clay staining have set into the surface, need specialized treatment, and do not always fully clear. Flag those up front.
- Surface type. Smooth concrete, textured concrete, pavers, and brick clean at different speeds, which factors in.
What changes the price on a house wash
- The size of the home. Square footage of the exterior is the main factor, and a larger home means more surface.
- One story or two. A taller home takes more time and reach, so story count moves the price.
- The siding material. Vinyl, stucco, brick, painted wood, and fiber cement each clean a little differently, which factors in.
- How much growth there is. A home that has gone years without a wash and has heavy growth on the shaded sides takes more work the first time.
Why you should never price a house wash like a driveway
This is worth saying plainly. Siding should be cleaned with low pressure, where a cleaning solution does the work, not the force of the water. High pressure on siding can force water behind panels, crack older vinyl, and strip paint, turning a cleaning into a repair bill. So when you compare house-wash quotes, the method matters as much as the number. The right question is not just how much, but how, and the answer for siding should always be soft washing.
How bundling and plans lower the cost
Two things bring the total down. First, bundling: having the driveway and the house wash done on the same visit is more efficient than two separate trips, and most homeowners have us handle both while the team is already there. Second, a recurring plan: on a plan you pay a reduced rate on every visit, and cleaning on a schedule keeps growth from building up to the heavy, labor-intensive level in the first place. You end up paying the maintenance rate instead of the recovery rate.
How to compare quotes fairly
Make sure each quote covers the same surfaces and states the method. For a house, confirm it is soft washing, not high pressure. For concrete, confirm which areas are included and how oil or rust staining is handled. Then ask the same three questions of each company: what exactly is included, can the price change on site, and are you insured. The clearest answer is usually the most trustworthy one.
Get an exact number for your home
The only way to know your price is a look at your actual home and lot. Request a free quote and we will give you the full price before any work begins, the one-time rate and the recurring plan rate side by side. We respond within one business day.