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Updated October 2026. Prices come from the public cost guides of Angi, HomeGuide, Thumbtack, This Old House and HomeGnome, checked this month. We compiled and compared their figures; we did not survey contractors or homeowners ourselves.
What do pressure washing prices actually look like in 2026? Every cost guide gives you its own number, and they rarely match. So we put the big US cost guides side by side for seven common exterior cleaning jobs: house washing, driveways, patios, decks, roofs, gutters and windows. The result is the PowerWashPal Exterior Cleaning Price Index, a quick way to see where the sources agree, where they don’t, and what a fair price range looks like.
The short version: a typical house wash runs about $265 to $318 across the three main sources, gutter cleaning about $168 to $238, and roof cleaning is the priciest job at roughly $440 to $638.
The 2026 price index at a glance
| Service | Angi | HomeGuide | Thumbtack | Other source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House wash | $312 avg ($213–$449) | ~$265 typical ($170–$360) | $318 avg | – |
| Driveway | ~$210 ($100–$350) | $155–$190 avg ($100–$260) | $230–$472 | – |
| Patio | $250 avg ($100–$400) | $120–$240 | $235–$480 | – |
| Deck | $150 avg ($100–$250) | $120–$240 | – | – |
| Roof | – | $440 avg | $348–$712 | This Old House: $600–$675 avg (1,500 sq ft) |
| Gutters | $168 avg ($119–$234) | $175 avg ($100–$250) | $238 avg ($165–$344) | – |
| Windows | $221 avg ($150–$302) | – | – | HomeGnome: $223–$298 whole-home exterior |
House washing prices
House washing is where the sources agree most. Angi puts the 2026 national average at $312, with most homeowners paying $213 to $449, based on more than 51,000 verified projects (updated October 13, 2026). Thumbtack’s average for a house is $318, and HomeGuide says most homeowners spend about $265, within a $170 to $360 range.
Per square foot, Angi lists $0.10 to $0.50 and Thumbtack $0.08 to $0.47. Height is the biggest multiplier: Angi’s ranges climb from $150–$1,000 for a one-story home to $400–$1,400 for two stories and $700–$1,800 for three. Thumbtack lists hourly rates of $65 to $99.
Driveway and patio pressure washing prices
Flatwork is where the sources spread out the most. Angi says most people pay around $210 to pressure wash a driveway, with a typical range of $100 to $350 and $0.30 to $0.55 per square foot (updated May 30, 2026). HomeGuide’s average is lower at $155 to $190, or $0.25 to $0.35 per square foot. Thumbtack’s driveway range is the highest at $230 to $472.
Patios follow the same pattern. Angi’s 2026 national average is $250 (most pay $100 to $400), HomeGuide lists $120 to $240 for a concrete patio, and Thumbtack $235 to $480. One possible reason for the gap: Thumbtack’s figures come from pros on its platform and may fold in minimum charges, while per-square-foot guides price the surface alone.
Deck cleaning prices
Decks are the cheapest job in the index. Angi’s 2026 average is $150, with most homeowners paying $100 to $250, and larger or heavily soiled decks reaching $500 or more (updated October 1, 2026). Angi describes pricing as $0.30 to $0.40 per square foot on top of a $100 base for decks over 300 square feet. HomeGuide lists $120 to $240, or about $0.35 per square foot. Staining or sealing is a separate, much larger job.
Roof cleaning prices
Roof cleaning is the most expensive service in the index and the least consistent across sources. HomeGuide’s roof cleaning guide gives an average of $440. Thumbtack’s range for roof pressure washing is $348 to $712. This Old House puts the average at $600 to $675 for a 1,500-square-foot roof, with a full range of $300 to $1,050.
Pitch, height, roof material and the cleaning method all move the price. Most shingle roofs should be soft washed rather than pressure washed, which our roof cleaning cost guide and calculator covers in detail.
Gutter cleaning prices
All three main sources publish a clear average for gutters: Angi $168 ($119–$234), HomeGuide $175 ($100–$250) and Thumbtack $238 ($165–$344). Thumbtack again sits on the high side. The number of stories, roof pitch, downspouts and how much debris is in the gutters drive the difference. Our gutter cleaning cost calculator breaks it down by linear foot.
Window cleaning prices
Angi’s national average for window cleaning is $221, with most homeowners paying $150 to $302. HomeGnome puts a whole-home exterior window cleaning at $223 to $298 and lists $8 to $19 per window. This Old House cites an average of $10 to $15 per window. For a per-window breakdown and a calculator, see our window cleaning prices guide.
What the numbers mean for homeowners
If you’re hiring, use the index as a sanity check, not a quote. A few patterns stand out:
- House washing is predictable. Three sources land within about $55 of each other. A quote far outside $200 to $450 for an average one- or two-story home deserves a question.
- Small jobs carry minimums. Driveways, patios and decks often cost more than the per-square-foot math suggests because most companies charge a minimum.
- Bundles save money. Using Angi’s averages, a house wash, driveway and gutter cleaning would add up to about $690 if booked separately. Many companies discount combined jobs because they’re already on site.
- Get two or three quotes. The spread between sources is a good reminder that local market, access and condition matter more than any national number.
What the numbers mean for contractors
For pressure washing companies, the index shows what customers expect to see when they research prices online. If your quotes sit well above these ranges, your estimate should explain why: height, heavy staining, rust or oil treatment, or a premium soft wash process.
To build quotes that match your market, start with our free pressure washing estimate calculator and our guide on how much to charge for pressure washing.
How we built this index
We collected the national average and typical range for each service from the public cost guides of Angi, HomeGuide and Thumbtack, and added This Old House and HomeGnome where a main source didn’t cover a service. We checked every figure in October 2026 and noted each guide’s update date where it was shown. In the chart, a filled marker is an average the source reports; a hollow marker is the midpoint of a published range, used only when a source gives no average.
Limits worth knowing: the sources use different job sizes and definitions, some guides are updated more often than others (HomeGuide’s pressure washing guide is dated April 2024 even though its title references 2026), and Thumbtack reflects prices from pros on its own platform. That’s why we show the spread instead of a single “true” price. We’ll refresh the index as the sources update.
Use or cite this data
Journalists, bloggers and local businesses are welcome to use the chart and figures on this page. Please credit PowerWashPal Exterior Cleaning Price Index (2026) with a link to this page, and cite the original sources listed above for individual numbers. Questions or corrections: partners@powerwashpal.com.
Related guides
- Pressure washing estimate calculator
- How much to charge for pressure washing
- Roof cleaning cost and calculator
- Gutter cleaning cost and calculator
- Window cleaning prices and calculator
- Commercial pressure washing prices (2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much does pressure washing cost in 2026?
For a house, Angi’s 2026 national average is $312 and Thumbtack’s is $318, with most homeowners paying roughly $213 to $449. Smaller jobs like driveways and decks usually cost $100 to $350.
How much does it cost to pressure wash a driveway?
Angi says most people pay around $210, with a typical range of $100 to $350. HomeGuide’s average is $155 to $190, and Thumbtack lists $230 to $472.
What is the most expensive exterior cleaning job?
Roof cleaning. Averages and range midpoints across HomeGuide, Thumbtack and This Old House run from about $440 to $638, and steep or tall roofs can cost more than $1,000.
Why do cost guides show different prices?
They use different job sizes, data sources and update schedules. Some report averages from completed projects, others publish typical ranges or quotes from pros on their platform. Comparing several sources gives a more realistic picture.
Can I use this chart on my website?
Yes. Please credit PowerWashPal Exterior Cleaning Price Index (2026) with a link to this page.
