How profitable is the pressure washing business?

Pressure washing business is a lucrative business that almost anyone can start and make an honest living from. The start-up capital required is low and there are no expensive overheads required to keep your business running. In many areas there is little competition and high demand for both residential and commercial work.

You may have noticed how competitive the landscaping business is in your area. Everyone seems to be driving a garden truck with a lawnmower on the back these days. How often do you see a pressure washing company in your area? The reason is that pressure washing is more of a niche business that most people are not aware of.

A question, commonly asked by people interested in starting their own pressure.
washing business is, “How much money can I make running my own pressure washing business?”

This of course depends on what the demand is in your area and how much work you are willing to put into marketing your business, but here are some numbers to give you an idea of ​​profitability:

The average price you can charge to wash a one-story home is $350 to $450. Most single story residences on average will require 6 hours of work to accomplish. Often the homeowner will want other things to be pressure washed or cleaned, such as the driveway, roof, fence, area around the pool, etc.

You can charge $100-$150 dollars more for each additional thing they want to pressure wash. It’s not uncommon to earn $650 for washing a single-story house and fence area, or maybe the house and driveway together.

The commercial side of the business has even higher profit margins. There are a wide range of jobs that have high payouts, such as apartment complex cleaning, fleet washing, and parking lots.

A strong desire to succeed coupled with an effective marketing plan is the key to running your own pressure washing business and earning stable, long-term income.